The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-28
DoUGHKEEPsIE COLLEGIATE

DO UG HKEEPSIE COLLEGIATE
Il SCHOOL.-The edihee for the school, which
is situated on College Hill, three-fourths Of mile
from the beautiful village Of Poughkccpsie, Dutehsu
county, State Of New York, furnishes complete
accommodations for eighty pupils. The school has
been in successful operation since November, 1896
The dormitories are 50 arrahged that each pupa
has separate sleeping apartment, perfectly vent.
lated, and always under the immediate supervision
OF the principal or one Of his associate teachers.
wash or dressing room, nine and half feet by Eve
and half, Is furnished for every two pupils, to
which they go when they in the morning, TO
wash and dress, in the place of general wasb-room
which, when under the best regulations is most
unfriendly place. To these rooms the scholars have
always access during their play time, and there
fore retire to them whenever they get tired of the
play halls or play ground
The study room is very spacious, being fifty.
three feet long and thirty-nine feet wide, with
ceiling thirteen and half feet high and well vent.
lated. Here each pupil has separate seat with
back, and arranged to be perfectly under the
supervision of the principal. Adjacent this room
are four large recitation rooms and library all Of
which are well ventilated. Adjoining the play hall
Is a room in which the clothes of the pupils are
kept, in separate apartments, under the care OF
matron, to whom they have free access as to moth.
er, and whose duty it is to treat them she would
her own children nI'..s8#la HG ..H
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 its powers their natural order and
preserve them in their relative strength. The do
nestle arrangements and modes of instruction
adapted to youth Of ten years Of age and upward,
and they instructed in such branches as may be
requisite either TO qualify them for commercial life
or TO prepare them for collegiate course, and the
attainment ola liberal education, according to the
wishes of their parents or guardians. sF.
Those who are designed for commercial life
generally taught orthography, Reading, Writing,
English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, Logic,
our own country,) Natural Philosophy, Political
Economy, Civil Polisy, the French and Spanish
Those who are designed for collegiate course,
IN addition to most of tho above studies apply them
selves to the study of the Latin and Greek Ian
guages. ......
The government Of the school is supervisory and
parental. While the strictest order ia enoined,
such discipline is employed as may most efecusly
tend to call into action the moral sense Of the
scholar. '"'
Persuaded that the instructions contained in the
Scriptures are eminently conducive to the formsion
OF moral character, select portions Of them are daily
read, their fundamental truths nculcated, 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 peculiarties Of any christian denomination Sab
bath mornings and evenings devoted TO the stu.
dy of the Scriptures. Scholars attend church 81
such places as their parents or guardians may d.
rect. No pupil is permitted to leave the premises
without permission
Rewards and punishments are of an intellectua
and moral nature, addressed to the understanding
and the heart. Rewards for good department and
diligence in study are the confidence and good will
OF instructors; appreciation and love Of friends and
relations; sefgovernineni; rapid movement in learn
ing; advancement TO a higher Glass; and an sp
proving conscience.
Punlshments for negligence and rregulariiy Of
conduct, are chiefly dsspprobaion Of instructor;
private and public censure; studying during the
bours OF diversion; removal TO a lower class; con-
hnement; and finally, il ncorrgble, dismission from
school,
Strict attention is paid to the health Of the pupil,
and they attended by a skiIful and experienced
physician, when necessary, a .
TO prevent confusion and loss, every article Of
clothing, including boots shoes, aud slippers should
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or bartering--also the use Of
tobacco is strictly prohibited. ......
The year is divided into two terms Of % weeks
each, and two VACATIONS Of 3 weeks each. Pupils
entering after the commencement, and before the
middle OF quarter ere charged for the whole quar-,
ter. IL rs expected that no parent or guardian VII
remove pupil from the school without giving The
principal sixty days previous notice
The winter term commences on The fret Wed
nesday IN November. The summer term on The
fret Wednesday in May
Pupils are not received for any time less than one
term.
Annual expense per scholar is $3.50, payable quar-
nriy IN advance. This sum includes all charges
for board and tuition, books, stationery, led and
bedding, wsshing, room, fuel, light, &c.
The school at present is full.
Several vacancies will occur at the close Of tbs
term in Ap,il.
CHARLES BARTLETT, ! ,-,-.;u.t,
WILLIAM MeGE0RGE. FH"''P
Refer 70 Hon. r Wood aud Governor Marcy