Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-08-08
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Of tls;. Efe:rf and Ess.:.b.

The first regular session of the Indiana State Asylum for
the education Of tie deaf and danb viii commence at
Indianapolis on the fist Nondly Of next October. The
u ard of Trustees appointed by the last Legislature 10
prepare the way for opening this Institution have spared no
pans IN the dl.chats &c of the ImpIiant duty assigned them ;
and they take pseauie IN tcIng able 10 inf I'm the public
that their efforts 10 make the necessary preparatory arrange
men;s have hecn attended with a good degree Of success.
\ large, c0mmoGious ami pleasantly situated building has
been rented for the use oi the ln>iiiuiion, with Thasuic
grounds Of suii lent extent 10 silni The pupil ample
opportunity Tor exercise aud recreation. The SC vices of a
Steward and hIairon, every way qualified to supcrin'eni the
domestic c,ncesnS OF the Asylum, have also been engaged.
The business If instruction Will be conducted by Mr..
WILLIAM WILLARD, a deaf mute. educated IN the American
Asylum at Hartford, Conn. Mr. Willard was formerly
employed for several years a. an Instructor in the ONO
10y the P,lnciral aud Trustees OF thit Institution ~ emit
ncuily fitted for the station he proposes TO fL lie has had
the charge OF a small school Of deaf mutcs in Indianapolis
during a = catcr par OF the past year, aud we feel persuaded
that no one WIN has witnessed their rapid improvement
under his instruction can d ubt the extent or tbcIoushness
Of hi qualifications n a teacher.
Sofu then as meic v oulwa,d arrangements are concerned,
we feel that the Asylum will open with the most enco"ra--
ing prospects. As u tho number of pupils who will avail
the u>el,es of lis advantages. tina, Of course will depend
uYcn causes over which the Board Of Trustees have no
control. They however indulge the hIe that The friends OF
bcncvolcnce and humanity throughout the STATE, desiring as
they must the n,cllcotaal and moral elevation Of taat
afflicted class Of our fellow-bcing, for whose benefit the
Asylum has been chartered ard end wed. Will take a deep
interest in il from The beginning. and do all in their power
g. promote lis extensive usefulness and permanent prosperity.
IN INSTITUTION so benevolent in - design. and 80 ~houorabic
4 The State BY whose munifccrcc 1t has teen founded,
deserves To be IeSatded ty the public with the waime>t
interest ard >oliciiude.
Fg the benefit + those who may desire more SPECIAL
information we sui IN the following particulars;
l.. Thcie Mil te but one >essi n per annum commencing
on the first Alond V of October and closing on he lat day Of
July. The regular time fr admission Will be the week
immediately preceding aud the week Immediately following
the first Monday OF October.
=. Pn,il> flon thi, Sta'c viii be provided FIR by the
Institution in al respects, clothing and travelling expenses
excepted. al the rate on S.re,fg-Fire D,VGrs per aunrm,
and rupil, from other states at TIE rate Of One Hnndrc4
DaHuS pei annun. Payment VIII be required semi-annua!y
~ advance.
3 NJ deduction will be made from the annual charge ia
consequence OF absence on any account whatever except
sickuc>~, nor for vacation.
4 IL cases Of sickness, the necessary extra charges will
be made.
D. Pupils Will be at litei ~ to reside du.irg the vacation
in the lnst'nti n without ezra charge.
6 1t i the design II the Legislature that the expenses
state Treasury. - fas as The iunf ap Iopiilted for The benefit
f The Asylum viii ailow-aud applications fr such all
must be made 10 the Board q r.us;ec> through the Secretary
OF STATE.
:. Applicants for admission should &c be wccn tic ages
r ten and twenty-five years. The Institution viii not heli
itself bound TO receive any not cmolaccd within this rule,
bu; may 90 20 al di>crcti H..
:. Suict aucutnn VIII re paid TO the health, oondlc,
Manners ani morals If the pupils.
9. Applications from, a distance, letters of inquiry, &c
must lie aaie>cd, ~lo-t.sl t. the Rev. ? b GgIley,
Corresponding Socie'ay OF tic Board OF Trustees.
ny o.f,r Of TIC Bad,
=. d GURLEY,