The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-18
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DO HKEEPSIE CoLLEGIATp
Il ScIiOOL.--The edihoe for The school, VIII
IL situated OF College Hill, three-tourths OF A NJ
from the beautiful village Of Poug keepsie, Duleb.
county, State Of New York, furnishes comp.'
accommodations for eighty pupils. The sehoO' NJ
been In successful operation since November lsls|
The dormitories are 81 arranged that each pp0
mas separate sleeping apartment. perfectly ven,
lated, and always under the immediate superyiUo
OF the principal, or one Of his associate teachers.
wash or dressing room, nine and half feet by y
and halt, is furnished for every two pupi. y
which they go when they rise in the morning i
wash and dress in the place ofa general roo.
which, when under the best regulations, is a me-
unfrendly place, To these rooms tho scholanh,' !
always access during their play time, and can H.,
fore retire TO them whenever they get tired Of !
play halls or play ground. Oh"
The study room is very spacious, being "A, j
three feet long and thirty-nine feet wide, sbL
ceiling thirteen and half feet high, and well y,r
lated. Here each pupil has separate seat viii
back, and so arranged an TO be perfectly under n
supervision Of the principal. Adjacent 10 this M
are four large recitation rooms and library Al !
which are we'll ventilated. Adjoining the pIsy /
is a room in which the clothes OF The pupils n
Kept, In separate apartments, under the care
matron, to whom they have free access TO a mo-
er, and whose duty 1t Is to treat them as she w,
her own children. ... .......
The school is conducted on philosophical Dim,
pies. Reference Is invariably had to the nsp,,
the juvenile mind, and constant efforts are enpb,J
10 develop It's powers, in their natural order a,
preserve them in their relative strength. Tia n
nestle arrangements and modes Of instrucue, u
adapted to youth Of ten years Of age and unv,Jy
and they are instructed in such branches as M,
requisite, either TO qualify them for commerce.
or TO prepare them for collegiate course, ana
attainment ofa liberal education, according ID !
wishes Of their parents or guardians.
Those who arc designed for commercial In ]
generally taught orthography, Reading, Wn.'l
English Grammar. Geography, Rhetoric, Ia,
Mathematics, History, (in particular the hisior
our own country,) Natural Philosophy, Polty
Economy, Civil Polhy, the French and span
languages. .. nos. "a
Those who are designed for a collegiate con,
in addition to most Of the above studies apply n,
selves to the study Of the Latin and Greek
guages. .r.. r. .'rrg.
The government Of the school is SUPERVISOR,
parental. While the strictest order is enicpl
such discipline Is employed as may most eifeen,
tend to call into action the moral sense Of
scholar. .... ..... .r... a.
Persuaded that the instructions contained in
Scriptures are eminently conducive to the forms
OF moral character, select portions Of them are q
read, their fundamental truths inculcated and
familiar lectures occasionally delivered as may
serve to illustrate their moral and religious d.
and tendency, without having direct bearing
the peculiarties Of any christian denomination.
bath mornings and evenings are devoted 10 II,
dy Of the Scriptures. Scholars attend churtI
such places as their parents or guardians NAV
rect No pupil is permitted to leave the prem
without permission.
Rewards and punishments are of an intellsa
and moral nature, addressed to the underssnl
and the heart. Rewards for good depor,meul
diligence in study are the confidence and GOOD
OF instructors appreciation and love Of friend.
relations; selEgovemment rapid movement in ss
ingi advancement to a higher class; and an
proving conscience. .a -r....... .......,-
Punishments for negligence and irregulsriy
conduct, are chiefy--disapprob of instrue.u
private and public censure; studying during
hours OF diversion; removal TO a lower clasG .,
fnement and finally, If incorrigible, dismission n
school. ~ . ~. --...-
Strict attention is paid to the health of the Don
and they are attended by a skilful and experev,
physician, when necessary, ....... .N.... '.r,..
To prevent confusion and loss, every anich
clothing, including boots, shoes, and slippers shoa
be distinctly marked with the full name
Buying or selling, or bartering ---also the uss
tobacco, is strictly prohibited. ~rs q ...,r rapI
The year is divided into two terms of % vs
each, and two vacations Of 3 weeks each. Px
entering after the commencement, and bsfon
middle of quarter, are charged for the whole eu
ter. Ii IL expected that no parent or guardian
remove pupil from the school without giving
principal sixty days. previous notes. 80 al DIS.
The winter term commences on the first wi
nesday in November. The summer term on
first Wednesday in May. .
Pupils are not received for any time less than