Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-07-16

18th. The pirginiG Institution for The Deaf
and Dumb and the BHnd-A noble monument
OF philanthropy, raised by intelligence for
intelligence; though her inmates be dumb to
speak their emotions, or blind to the grandeur
and sublimity of nature, yet they have hearts
that can swell and thoughts that can soar.
18th. The Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
The privations which none but Divinity can
supply,it is God-like to endeavour to alleviate.
18th. Encouragement for the Bind-The
old man of ''Scio's Rocky Isle, "and the chief
Epic poet of modern times, were both blind
and are both immortal.
l5.>1he Principals Of the too Installations
Good men in good cause.-the conditions of
their respective charges prove that they know
their duty and do it.
10th. The Society Of Free Masons-Their
history is an unbroken chronicle of deeds of
unostentatious charity-and their act of lay
ing the Corner Stone of the Institution to-day
is but in accordance with their reputation of
being always at the bottom ofwhat is good.
18th. The Governor and Cuuncilof Virginia.
18th. Er- Governor Cdmpbell-He may look
benignantly upon the elevated site Of this
Institution, and proudly upon Kings Noun
tain-and be satisfied.
10Th. Orator Of the Day-The kindness of
his heart and the treasures of a cultivated
mind, pre-cn inately qualify him for the advo
cacy of useful science or benevolent enter
prize: under the magic of his eloquence all the
energies offeeling and judgment are awaken
ed into pure and elevated action.
Goth. Our FsLor-citizen, James BeL-Who
generously presented the Site for the Institu-
ton: when his tongue is mute, and his eyes
closed, his,memory will be still cherished by
the mute and the blind.
2lst. Our Tellop-ciiizen William Kinney,
Esq.-Identifed with the origin and progress
of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and
the Blind: his best reward will be found in its
extended and permanent benefits.
22nd. DE rEpee and Gauladeft-Their no
BILE efforts in behalf of the Deaf and Dumb,
entitle them to the honor that is due to Philo-
sophers and Philanthropists.
23rd. The Fair Ser-''It is for man to stand
forth in the perilous battle of life and bear the
brunt of the stormy shock; it is for woman to
bind up the wounded, breathe Sabbath day
rest upon the troubled spirit,to nerve the
weary with strength, and the Responding with
fortitude.''
The following letter from c. Johpson, Esq
addressed to the Committee of1nvitations,
has been handed to us for publication:
Gentlemen Il have had the pleasure of
receiving your very kind and cordial letter
inviting me to attend today, the ceremony of
laying the corner stone of the Asylum, about
to be erected IN this vicinity, and public
dinner to be given/on the occasion.
The terms in which you have been pleased
to refer to my former residence among you,
and my humble services as your representa-
tive, make'a strong impression on my feel
ings-and remind me of debt of gratitude,
which must always remain unpaid, for gene
rous confidence and unmerited favor.
As far as the weather and an indispensable.
engagement will permit, will gladly attend
the ceremonies of the day; but Iregret to say
thatthe state of my health imperatively for
bids my enjoying the festivities of public
dinner.
Be assured that1 feel an interest, not less
sincere than when lived with you, in every
thing that concerns the prosperity of Staun-
ton-and that the institution which you are
about to erect, has my warmest wishes and
fervent prayers for its final success and ex-
tensive usefulness.
Very truly and respectfully,
Your friend,
G.. JOHNSON.
Staunton, Thursday morning, !
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