Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-02
INDIANA INSTITUTE FOR THE EDU.
CATION DE TIE BLIND.

THE Board of Trustees, appointed by an act of the
Il last Legislature, TO organize and direct the manage
ment of institution for the instruction of the Blind in
the State of Indiana be located the govern
ment, would respectfully announce their fellow ct
zens IN general and the parents and guardians Of blind
youth particular that The institution will be ready for
the reception of pupils by the first Of next October
The Trustees have fell impelled, for ensurng favor
able commencement of the Institution, procure the
very best buildings and conveniences that could be had
being the establishment before occupied by the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum, which is pleasant and extensive afford
ing accommodation for many pupils probably
induced to apply, until permanent buildings erected
by the State
In appointing the officers in making such commence
ment, and in the general arrangements to the appara-
us furniture etc. the Trustees have endeavored pro-
vide for the welfare happiness and improve Of the
unfortunate blind of the State capable Of such instruc-
on for whose benefit the Institution has been establish
ed by the enlightened sympathy and llberaly Of the
General Assembly
Mr.. William H. Churchman, the principal Teacher,
and dschargng the duties of Principal possesses much
experience, and has been highly recommended
teacher of the Blind and while from hIs similar Attic
ton he can fully appreciate the disabilities OF the blind
and sympathse with their trials his excellent attain
mens, and his manifest apiness teach give ehcourag
ing prospects of his
From the other teachers the Steward and Mairon the
Trustees feel also assured the pupils will receive faithful
and careful attention to all their wants. and especially
OF sickness their friends may rely upon the constant
waichiuness and kind of the Maion, and the at
tendance of skul physician with every comfort which
could be furnished them at home.
The Trustees extremely solcitous that The parents
and friends of blind children shall avail themselves of
this opportunity TO give them such education will
render them happy and useful members of society They
will be taught, addition to the ordinary rotine Of a
good English Education Vocal and Instrumental Music,
and variety of handcraft empoyments, by means of
which many will be enabled to gain their livelihood,
after passing through of instruction in the lnst
tute.
Reading is taught by Of raised letters the
tire Bible, aud many other useful works, having been
printed In this manner for the of the blind.
Geography illustrated with embossed maps, and the
Mathematical Studies, with raised figures and diagrams.
Music is learned thoroughly and scientifically by
the blind that it becomes to them not only of
recreation but many enabled maintain themselves
respectfully by it as Teachers, Organiss, etc.
Among the trades successfully taught to blind males
are Brush-making Basket-making, Mallrass- making,
Carpet and FOolmat weaving, Rope spinning, etc. aud
TO the females PLAIN sewing, with various kinds Of knit
ting knotting, brading and fancy bead, and worsled
Particular attention will be paid the moral and reli
gIoUs well the physical and intellectual training of
the pups-all being required attend Divine service
regularly such churches may be designated by their
parents or guardians, or chosen by themselves.
| During the months of August and September in each
year, The school will be vacated allowing the pupils
pie time to visit their friends and rePlenish their cloth
ling
The charge for boarding and tuition will he hun
dred dollars per annum, payable in halfyeary install
ments but pupils whose parents guardians are in such
limited circumstances not TO be able to pay therefor,
will receive the free of charge the Trustees being
satisfactorily informed of such inability, by certificate
from the Clerk Of the Court County Treasurer, Auditor
or other responsible person.
Pupils entering the Institute in all cases. come
provided with adequate supply of good, comfortable
clothing, to be replenished by their friends when
sary.
No should be the Institute without previous
communication with the Trustees and in applying for
the admission Of scholar, the following queries should
be answered as accurately possible the result of the
application will depend upon the given.
L. What the and age of the person for whom
the application is made?
2 Is his sight far gone to render him unable
read and wre'
3. Is the blindness accompanied by any physical deor-
mity'
A. May he be considered intelligent and susceptible Of
mental culture
5. What his personal habits and moral character.
6, Can his friends pay any, and how much of the sum
required for his boarding and tuition,
Z. What is the Post Office address Of his parent or
guardian'
All letters should be addressed to James NJ Ray, Sc
cretary Of the Board of Trustees, William III.
Churchman, acting Principal of the Institute.
| GEORGE w. MEARS,)
SETON w NORRIS, Trustees.
| JAMES NJ. RAY,
! lPEdtors in the State generally respectfully
quesed publish this notification much Of IT, or
such reference TO it, may be convenient, and ia
cliae the desirable objects view the organization
of such State Institutions. Got Oct.
KELSEY'S ALTERNATING BEE HIVE.