Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-06-06
COMMUNICATIONS
INSTRUCTION Of thr Deaf and Dumb
in Ire @flIc Of Irdi;iIil

At meeting Of several Of the citizens Of tins place
and other parts Of the held Indianapolis. MAY
Both m relation to the instruction Of the Deaf and Dumb
Of the State and the establishment Of an Asylum for their
benefit, contemplated by the General Assembly last
winter, Hon John Law Of Vncennes was called 10 the
chair, and = ID Gurley appointed Secretary
Nj William Willard mute, and for many years a
Teacher in the Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Columbus.
Ohio, being present laid before the meeting testimonials
from his Exceency Governor shannon, from the super
intendent Of the OHIO Deaf aud Dumb As luu aud from
other distinguished gentlemen Of Ohio These testmo-
mails having been read and very gratifying conversation
having been held with Mr.. Willard by writing. Henry
? Thornton Esq. Of New Albany submitted the follow
Ing resolutions which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the successful example OF Dino and
other States providing for the instruction OF the
Deaf and Dumb within their bounds the highest de-
gree crediiabe and worthy of promp, imitation aud
that citizens of Indiana grathed with the IN
taken in b, the last General Assembly n the
enactments contemplating provision for an Asylum fo
Of this State. Of WHOM there according 70 th,
last census 3l2
Resolved. That the testimonials submitted by Mr.
William Willard from his Excellency Gov Shannon
II y. llubhrll E>q Superintendent of the OHIO Dca
and Dumb Asylum, Rev. DR.. Ilose aud other dsstin
guished gentlemen Of Ohio showing that Mr.. Willard
has been for many wears an instructor IN the Dino Doa
and Dumb Asy um and has Justly gained for himself
high reputation a Teacher-ihat he Is gentlemen O
good moral character of the first responsibility and ever
WAY worthy Of the favorable consideration IN ref
ereucc 10 the instruction of highly saii>lactur
and that gratfed with the visit of gentleman
himself Deaf and Dumb, highly recommended D.
those who have been connected with institution
such distinguished repute that Of Columbus, Ohio
Resolved. That we approve Of Mr. Wizards propose
different parts of the State for the purpose
communicating with mutes aud their friends IN relaio
TO thrir ia this Staeand that rccommcu
that he should after such visit commence schooi {,
mutes on a small scale indianapolis, preparation
to such further action of the Legislature and other c
couragemeat as may be gwen for the establishment Of
~, lum-and that in such visit cordially conlmcr
a Mr. Willard to the kind attention and hospitality Of Il
= citizens OF Indiana.
r On motion of George II Dunn Esq, II was resolve
p that a committee Of five be appointed by the chairman
3, and Mr. Willard in accomplishing the object Of ms N
To the State. Mcssrs George II. Dunn J : Bay
. Livingston Dunlap Samuel Merrill aud J p. Chopn'
: were appointed such committee.
re On motion of J VI Ray Esq.
{. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
signed by officers and offered for publication to the pape
l. OF this place with request the Editors 10 call publ
10 To the interesting object contemplated Adjourned
JOHN LAW, President
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