The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-06
RETLRKAoks,
pogGHKE coLLEGIATl

DO U @ III X Il EPSIE COLLEGIATI|
~ SCHOOL----Thc edi6ce for the school, whleA|
In situated College Hill, three-fourths Of mlk|
from the beautiful village Of Poug Dutchs.
county, State Of New York, furnishes complies
accommodations forsishty pupiis. The school hs|
been IN successful operation since November, 1885
The dormitories are so arranged that each pupa
has a separate sleeping apartment perfectly VENT
lated, and always under the immediate supervisor
OF the principal, or one Of his associate teachers Al
wash or dresspg ROOM nine and a half feet by fvs|
and half, Is furnished for every two pupils, p|
which they 60 when they in the morning sl
wash and dress, in the place Of general wash-roouI
which, when under the best regulations, is nos|
unfriendly place. To these rooms the scholars hswI
always access during their play time, and can thsrt
fore retire to them whenever they get tired Of iAs
play halls or play ground l3E y I.Ei03
The study room is very spacious, being ffyI
three feet long and thirty nine feet wide wish n
ceiling thirteen and half feet high, and well vsnsI
lated. Here each pupil has separate seat with \
supervision Of the principal. adjacent 70 this roof
are four large recitation rooms and library all a
which are well ventilated. Adjoining the play hal
is a room in which the clothes of the pupils an
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 trsat them as she would
her own children. asa'' .77Fs Aka fH
pies. Reference is invariably had to the nature n
the juvenile mind, and constant efforts are employed
to develop its powers, in their patural order, and
preserve them in their relative strength. The DO
nestle arrangements and modes Of instruction sr
adapted to youth of ten years of age and upward
and they are instructed in such branches as may
requisite, either to qualify them for commercial l
attainment ola liberal education, according 70 hd
wishes of their parents or guardians.
Those who are designed for commercial life a
generally taught orthosraphy, Reading, WRITING
English Grammar, Geography, Rhetoric, LognY
Mathematics, Hisiery. tin PaTs,csar The history
our own countrya Natural Philosophy, Poiic
Economy, Civil Poli,y, the French and Spans'
languages. 49,. Tgg.,,@ MI II, -e..tt. n .ro-sp
Those who are designed for a collegiate courss
in addition to most of the above studies, apply them
selves to the study of the Latin and Greek hrl
guages. rn;,,....S -, Irs. g.+.g
The government Of the school is supervisory am
parental. While the strictest order is enjoine4
such discipline is employed as may most efectuhlA
tend to call into action the moral sense Of ~
scholar. M fs.b31s..,,sg Z
Persuaded that the instructions contained in
Scriptures are eminently conducive 10 the fornauo
Of moral character, select portions of them are da
read, their fundamental truths inculcated, and SUD
familiar lectures occasionally delivered az may
serve to illustrate their moral and religious dess
and tendency, without having direct bearing up
the peculiarities of any christian denomination Sd
bath mornings and evenings are devoted 10 the %
dy Of the Scriptures, Scholars attend church |
such places as their parents or guardians may
rect. No pupil is permitted 70 leave the premi"
without permission ,y srt,,is 49,. ,tsr+sayT
Rewards and punishments are of an inielleciu
and moral nature, addressed TO the undefstandA
and the heart Rewards for good deportment ..
diligence in study are the confidence and good
of instructors; appreciation and love of friends q
rclations sclfgnvernmcnt rapid movement in lear
ing; advancement to a higher class; and ~
proving conscience. y..s.g-s- M, ~ ~
Punishments for negligence and irregulsry
conduct, are chiefly disapprobstion Of instructor
private and public censure; studying during
hours of dversion; removal 10 a lower class; eoIx
fnement; and finally, If incorrigible, dismissionfr
school, fas ,.,'f
Strict attention is paid to the health OF the pupil
and they are attended by a skiIful and experiepcd
physician, when necessary. Y ssja ~.
To prevent confusion and loss, every article
clothing, including boots, shoes and slippers, .shoa
be distinctly marked with the full name.
Buying or selling, or bartering- -also the use
tobacco, is strictly prohibited.
The year is divided into two terms Of 70 wee
each, and two vacations Of 3 weeks each. Pop
entering after the commencement, and before
middle Of aqusrter, are charged for the whole guy
ter It's expected that no parent or guardisa
remove pupil from the school without giving
principal sixty dsye' previous notice. -
The winter term commences on the brst w
nesday in November. The summer term on
fret Wednesday in May.
Pupils are not received for any time less than
term. ssaas4.f ~. " .r.., ~ -. r..s4 aggf
Annual expense per scholar is s230, payable 81
teriy in advance. This sum includes all ensry
for board and tuition, books, ststioneryg BED p
bedding washing, room, fuel, light, &c.
The school atpresen' u foil.
Several vacancies will occur al the close o.
term in April.
! = II CHARLES. BARTLETT, p.;,,;o.%
WILLIAM McC3E0RGE. I .~N il
Refer to Hon. B. r. Wood and Governor MAJ
Washington, d. G. esd March 2s--oX