New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-12-10
Exhibition Mt the Deaf and Dumb Asylum.

We had yesterday the pleasure Of being present
at au exhibition OF the students of the New ork
Deaf and Dumb Asylum, held al the Institute
Buildings, at Yorkville. very pleasant company
of ladies' and gentlemen among whom were several
members elect of the State Legislature, and num-
Der of gentlemen connected with the Press, pre-.
sent Upon arriving Yorkvle the guests we're con-
Quoted 10 the Chapel in which the examination OF the
Scholars is daily held, and Rev. Mr. PEET. the Presi-
dent after few Introductory remarks relative to the
Institute proceeded to examination OF the scholars
The first class called consisted ofthose who had only
been inma &c since the first ofSepember. DIR. Peetw
may state en- pareRthtse informed us that the number OF
scholars altogether. is l99-msny OF whom have been
deaf and dumb from iheir uiaIcy) The exercises in
this instance comprised words OF one or Two sylab!es
increased by degrees to brief sentences, which being
communicated 20 the pupils by signs were written by
them upon states provided Tor the purpose The second
class-which embraced those little farther advanced
years-were able write their ages residences
given passages having reference to geographical and
historical subjects &C. al the order OF the teacher and
could designate their several preceptors IN the
language Of signs having for each one particular sign
BY which TO distinguish him. The third class consisted
OF pupils who had been inmates of the Asylum for five
years Their studies comprised the ordinary branches
of earnpcsuCh as grammar geography history. arltn
metc SC They could describe the shapes. situations
&c of different mountains the diet OF certain animals
SC They described, also, upon the slate the prom
nent characteristics of Washington, Demosihenes, Do
genes and other historical characters The fourth class
had been inmates of the Asylum SIX years. and exhibited
an astonishing proficiency in composition and writing
AS an example General WETMoRE was called upon by
Mr. Pect repeat story passage such as he should
deem most appropriate. which complied with, and
communicated by the President in signs to the pupils,
who from memory wrote out the subject matter with
various degrees OF accuracy upon their states Inc ala
Gritty with which every one set about following the dl
rectons the teachers very favorable evidence OF
the benefits fihe system here employed. Numbers OF
deaf Mutes assured by OF the Teachers are
now earning their livelihood in this and other Cities
at various trades We may instance JAS. Mack, who al
though residing among us, is graduate OF that In
sti-ut;on and who, notwithstanding his loss of speech
and hearing. has written some OF the most beautiful
poems which adorn our language. Gen Norris, OF the
Mirror the first believe TO introduce him 70 the
public. Another is eSemphed in the Editor OF the
Rad "a clever paper published at Canajoharie in this
Sate who besides writing bis own matter sets his own
types and imposes his own forms into the bargain
After the examination MIR. Gammase, one of the Mon
itors-hmselt deaf and dumb-eave a number OF very
clever illustrations OF the Observation-Disclosures awe
Admiration Fear Devotion. ScUrn, Anger, Surprise,
Love SC Mr. Peet stated that similar examinations
held daily in tho Chapel. beginning with prayer
(by sgns-an example of which Mr.. Peet gave MS al'
dence in illustraton) and closing with passage from
the Scriptures.
The guests were then marshaled by the Vice President
Of the Institution Gen. Wetmore) and Mr. Peet 10 the
parlors below where magnificent collation. proSi
ded The polteress of the Directors and Teachers
particularly manifest upon this occasion We were next
taken the workshops, where the pupils were seen at
work their various rades-csbnet making, tailoring,
ookbinding and shoemsking By OF this highly
adcous arrangement the health OF the students pre-
served their minds constantly occupied thus kent
from broodng over their situation, II any were so in
Glued and OF future provided them.
The hours devoted labor and study employed
BY the student. in Innocent recreation. They have also
well stocked Library and museum Of curios!iies and
rare minerals that time cannot by any possibility,
hang heavily upon their hands There are eight Teach
ers the Institution. Mr. Pee, having Glass of his
exclusive of these Three OF these Teachers deaf
n,utes and are known Monitors. The CONDITION of
the pupils be highly gratifying to their friends and
relatives They seemed TO be perfectly happy and there
was not gloomy face 10 be among them, from the
youngest 20 the eldest.
The next .lnRuGl (this a ri monthly Exhibition
of the Institution will be held at the Tabernacle during
next May.