Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-07-09
THURSDAY. July 8, lS4O.
CEREMONY OF LAYING THE COR
NER STONE OF THE VIRGINIA
INSTITUTION.

0J-This is the day designated for lay
ing the Foundation Stone OF the VIRGINIA
INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION or THY
DEAF AND DUMB AND OF THE BLNp-one
of the Proudcst Monuments Of the NUM-
icence and Philanthropy of the good old
Commonwealth. We'll may it be made
an occasion of pomp and show, and pub
lie rejoicing, in view of the incstimnble
blessings which the Institution is 10 confer on
thousands of our afflicted racc.-Through
Deaf to hear, and the Blind to see, and
a world of social, intellectual, and moral
enjoyment opened up to their otherwise
dark and benighted minds. Is it not, then,
an occasion of deep and thrilling interest
to every philanthropic heart! We. do not
doubt that our citizens will show by their
participation in the interesting ceremonies
of the day, hearty concurrence in these
sentiments.
The following is the order of arrange
ments prescribed by the General COMMITTEE
for the Celebration
CHIEF MARSHAL.
David w. Pattcson, with white and blue
Sashes.
ASSISTANT MARSHALS, with white
Sashes
Robert S. Brooke, Joseph r. Anderson,
Jefferson Kinney, John Newton, John NJ.
McCue, John Wayt, DR.. John X. Moore,
James A. Cochran, and Portcrfcld 4. Heis-
kell.
LIST. Citizens in front in sections Of four.
End Invited guests.
MUSIC.
Sd. Military.
9TH. Governor of Virginia with Blue Badge.
5th. Officers of the Literary Fund.
9th. President of the Board OF Visitors and
Orator of the Day.
7th Board of Visitors.
Sth. Principal ofthe Deaf and Dumb School.
9th. Teachers and Pupils.
10th Principal of the Blind School.
1lth. Teachers and Pupils.
10th. Physician of Institution.
18th. Treasurer of Institution.
18th. Clergy.
18th. Judges.
10th. Justices of Augusta.
18th. Members of the Bar and officers of
Courts.
18TH Mayor & Common Council of Staun-
ton.
18th. Masonic Fraternity.
The procession will be formed at the Court
House precisely at 10 o'clock, A. M. They
the following services will take place: Pray
err by Rev. DIR. Plummer-Hymn by the
Blind-Oration by James Mcdowell, Esq.
of ockbridge-Music.
The ladies will occupy the seats in the
galleries.
The pews on the right and left of the pull
pit, to be appropriated to the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind pupils, Clergy and invited guests.
Four front pews III the centre of the Church,
to the Judges and Justices. The residue of
the pews in the centre of the Church to the
Masonic fraternity and military, and the side
pews to the citizens.
The stage in front of the pulpit will be oc-
cupied by the Governor and members of the
Literary Fund, Board of Visitors of the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution, and
the Principals andTeachers of the Institution.
Children under IL years of age not admitted
within the Church.
The procession will form again and move
to the site of the Institution, where the cere-
mony Of laying the Corner Stone by the Ma
sonic Fraternity will take place. An ode
will he sung, prepared for the occasion by
the Rev. MIR. Tyler.
Dinner furnished by George Eskridgc, esq.
at the site. Tickets 50, 10 be had at the
stores of VIM. Craig, Mathew Blair, Benia-
min Crawford, Breckenridge 81 Crawford, and
Robert G. Bickle. IN
Committee OF invitations: William Kin
ncy. Levi E.. Stevenson, Thomas ]. Niche.
No Horses or Carriages admitted within
the enclosures of the institution.
At half after o'clock, p. nj. there will be
am Exhibition by the Deaf and Dumb, and
Blind Pupils at tho Presbyterian Church.
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