The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-30
DoUGHKEEPsIE COLLEGIATE

Il SCHOUL.-The edi6ce for the school, which
is situated on College Hill, three-fourths Of mile
from the teautful village of Poughkeepse, Duchess
county, State Of New York, furnishes complete
accommodations for eighty pupils. The school has
been in successful operation since November 1896.
The dormitories ere 81 arranged that each pupil
has separate sleeping apartment, perfectly venti-
lated, and always under the immediate supervision
of the principal, of his associate teachers.
wash or dressing room, nine and half feet by FIVE
and half is furnished for every two pupils, 10
which they go when they rise in the morning, to
wash and dress, in the place of general washroom,
which, when under the best regulations, is a most
unriendly place. To these rooms the scholars have
always access during their play time and can there
fore retire to them whenever they get tired Of the
play halls or play ground.
The study room lie very spurious, being fifty
three feet long and thirty nine feet wide, with
ceiling thirteen and half feet high, and well venti-
lated. Here each pupil has separate seat with
back, and so arranged 10 be perfectly under the
supervision Of the principal. Adjacent to this room
are four large recitation rooms and library, all Of
which are well ventilated. Adjoining the play hall
is room in which the clothes of the pupils
Kept, IN separate apartments, under the care of a
matron, TO whom they have free as to moth
er, and whose duty it is TO treat them she would
her own children. ......
The school is conducted on philosophical princi-
pies. Reference is invariably had TO the nature of
the juvenile mind and constant efforts are employed
TO develop It's powers in their natural order, and to
preserve them in their relative strength. The do
nestle arrangements and modes Of instruction
adapted 10 youth of ten years of age and upward,
and they instructed in such branches as may DO
requisite, either TO qualify them for commercial life,
or TO prepare them for collegiate course and the
attainment off liberal education, according to the
wishes Of their parents or guardians. a''
Those who are designed for commercial life are
generally taught orthography, Reading, Writing,
English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, Logic,
Mathematics, History, Tin particular the history Of
our own country,) Natural Philosophy, Political
Economy, Civil Polty, the French and Spanish
languages. i0 ~. .,s aa ~ E".' giN Il
Those who are designed for collegiate course,
in addition to most Of the above studies apply them
selves to the study of the Latin and Greek Ian
guages. -.a| .rt D.. ..r. .-s.
The government Of the school is Supervisory and
parental. While the strictest order is enjoined,
such discipline is employed as may most effectualy
tend to call into action the moral sense of the
scholar.
Persuaded that the instructions contained in the
Scriptures are eminently conducive to the formation
OF moral character select portions Of them are daily
read, their fundamental truths incuIcsted, and such
familiar lectures occasionally delivered as may best
serve to illustrate their moral and religious design
and tendency, without having direct bearing upon
the peculiarities Of any christian denomination Sab
bath mornings and evenings are devoted to the stu
dy of the Scriptures. Scholars attend church at
such places their parents or guardians may d.
rect. No pupil is permitted to leave the premises
without permission .'.i .. .'.
Rewards and punishments are of an intellectual
and moral nature, addressed to the understanding
and the heart. Rewards for good department and
diligence in study the confidence and good will
of instructors; appreciation and love Of friends and
relations; se-government; rapid movement in learn
ing; advancement TO higher Glass; and an ap.
proving conscience. ...at."l...
Punishments for negligence and irregularity of
conduct chiefly disapprobation of instructors;
private and public censure; studying during the
hours of diversion; removal to lower class; 1pn-
fnement; and finally if incorigibe, dismission from
school, .a. 0'.. .a.......
Strict attention IL paid to the health Of the pupils,
and they attended by skilful and experienced
physician, when necessary.
To prevent confusion and loss, every article Of
clothing. including boots, shoes, and slippers should
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or bartering the use of
tobacco, is strictly prohibited.
The year is divided into two terms Of % weeks
each, and two vacations Of weeks each. Pupils
entering after the commencement, and before the
middle Of quarter, charged for the whole quar-.
ter. Ii is expected that no parent or euardian will
remove pupil from the school without giving the
principal sixty days previous notice. 49,. -.
The winter term commences on the first We'd
nesdav in November. The summer term on the
first Wednesday in May.
Pupils are not received for any time less than one
term. ....
Annual exresse per scholar is $3.50, payable quar-
terly in advance. This sum incud~s all charges
for board and tuition, books, stationery, bed and
bedding, washing, room, fuel, light, &c.
The school at present is full
Several vacancies will occur at the close Of this
term in Arril.
CHARLES BARTLETT, p.,.,,
WILLIAM McGEORGE. rri"''Pop'''
Refer to Hon. B. R. Wood and Governor Marcy
Washington, ID. G. March 25--d3w