Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-09-07
INDIANA INSTITUTE FOR THE EDCCA-
TON OF THE BLIND.

Tx Board OF Trustees, appointed by an act
OF tie last Legislature, 10 organize aud d.
rect the management OF an institution for the in
strGctou Of the Bi:nd IN tho State of Iuaiau8,
- be located ut The at oil government. would
respectfully announce 10 their fellow citizens in
general, u.J III. parents ana guardians Of blind
youth ID Particular. that the Institution vii! be
ready for the reception OF pupils ~ the inst Of
next October.
The Trustees haze felt iulpeIIed. for ensuring
favorable commencement OF the Institution, 10
procure the very best buildings and conve niences
that could be had being the establishment before
occupied BY the Deaf ana Dumb Asylum, which
IS pleasant ana extensive, attordIng accommodate
ton for IS many pupils probably be induced
TO apply, until permanent buildings erected
by the State.
In appointing the officers in making such COM
meuccment, and in the general arrangements as
to the apparatus, furniture, etc, the Trustees
have enLeavored to provide for the welfare hap
Piness, and Improvement of the unfortunate blind
OF the State, capable OF such instruction.. for
whose benefit the Institution has been establish
ed by the enlightened sympathy and liberality of
the General Assembly.
Mr. william II. Churchman. the principal
teacher, and oIschurging the duties Of Principal,
possesses much experience, and has bee n highly
recommen cea Is teacher of the Blind, and while
from his similar affection he can fully appreci-
ate tho disabilities Of the blind, and sympatIise
with their trials his excellent attainfnen,s, and
manifest dptness TO teach, give encouraging pros
poets Of his success
From the other teachers the Steward ana Ma
tron. the Trustees feel also assured the pupils
Will receive faithful and careful attention to all
their wants; and especially in case of sickness,
their friends may rely upon the constant watch
III mess and kind care OF the Matron, and the at
tendance of skilful Physician, witIAeyery COM
fort which could be furnished them at home.
The Trustees are extremely sollcltous that the
parents and fire nds of blind children shall avail
themselves of this opportunity to give them such
an education VIII render the happy and
full members of society. They will be taught
English Education. Vocal and Instrumental
by means Of which many will be enabled 10 gain
their livelihood, after passing through a
course of instruction n the Institute.
Reading taught by means of raised letters;
the entire Bible and many other useful works
having been printed in this manner for the use
Of the blind.
and the Mathematical Studies, with raised figures
and diagrams.
Music is learned 50 thoroughly and scientifcaf-
y by the blind, that it becomes them not Only
Z means OF recreation, but many are enabled to
maintain themselves respectfully By II as Tea
cheers, Organists, etc.
Among the traces successfully taught to blind
males. are Brush maxi NJ, DISCRIMINATING mat
traSs making, CARPET and foot mat weaving. Rope
spinning. etc. and to the females, plain sewing,
with various kin1s Of knitting, kAoiting. braid .
ing, and fancy. bea1, aac worsted WORK.
Particular attention III De PaI1 TO the moral
and religious - veil s the physical and ateiiec-