The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-25

The Kensucky Gn~,fsusie. Or the Bltnsi.
Weare glad to learn from the sixth Annual
Reports which We have just received, that this
valuable Institution contiaues in a fiourishing
condition. 1t cannot hut fourish while ander
the care Of men of SO high an order of cisIac-
ter, men Of -soAmuch intelligence and bsnsso-
lence, as the Messrs PATTEN.
The Institution Is gaining every year upon
the confidence and respect Of the community,
and it only requires TO be universally known to
be regarded with universal respect, and when
thus known, every blind child in the State will
earnestly desire to enjoy rs privileges, to come
within the reach of its pure and elsvsting infu-
ences. 5...s t....
One feature in this Institution has always
deeply interested us; it is home more than an
Asylum, and the pupils seem members of hap
lpy family rather than Institution children. II
does ones heart good, in visiting this home o
the blind, TO hear the joyous laugh ringing
through the halls, and 10 read on so many brigh
countenances the story of grateful affection
and constant happiness. Obedient, withou
fear; familiar, yet respectful; the pupils Of thi
Institution present as pleasing picture as on
can often meet with, Of happy, united, an
intelligent family circle.
/ The number of pupils is thirty one, seventeen
males, and fourteen females, all but one belong
. ing to Kentucky.
The number received into the Institutio
r from the beginning is fifty three; thirty-tw
!, males, and twenty one females. Fifteen Of thes
& were born blind the blindness Of thirty-eigi
: was the result of disease or accident.
e The officers are BRYcE NJ. PArrEN, Direct,
u and Principal Teacher; OrIs PArrEN, Teache
= JosErH B. SIXTH, Teacher Of Music; Mrs. NJ
Rr Ii. PANS, Matron; VIM ID. GorsHAL
II Teacher of Handicraft; and X. c. HEWITT,
ID D., Physician. ...,..
/, The Board Of Visitors consists Of Hon. WI
% F. BULLOCK, President; Samuel Casssday,
al S. Bell, N. d., Charles J. Clarke, f. p. Hump
. rev, ID. d., and VIM F. Petit. VIM. RIc
ARpsoN is Treasurer, and Bryce w. PArrr
70 Secretary.
be We cannot deny ourselves the pleasure
% copying the following passage from the pen
Miss DIX, as indicating the estimate Of our
stitution by an intelligent and benevolent stra
ger, il one can be called stranger, who by }
noble exertions in the cause Of humanity, !
won home for herself in all chimes, and il,
~ hearts. @ ' . tH.
&c "The proficiency of the pupils il no less 8,
prising than il is gratifying. They are thorons
!. liy instructed, and are remarkably fortunate
"a having competent teachers wholly devoted
en- their happiness and Improvement. lhave IA
nm Iy visited any institution for children and you
~ persons, under State patronage, so thoroug
~ well organized, and so judiciously mana;
iia throughout, as is this. Go when you will,
morning, noon, or evening; in storm or 81
shine, expected or unlocked for, you will {
that here's
in "A place for all things ali things in their place."
he and 10, too, each hour marked by appropri
study, refreshment, labor, exercise, and "a
Ii In not possible to visit the Institution
as once, my visits have peen renewed and repe
or ed) and not perceive that all is fair, open
os true, in the domestic circle and in the sch,
There is no need to prepare for visitors, becar
as in all rightly regulated establishments, orr
his method, and good government so prevail, t
OF you cannot hnd them at any time amiss. Ca
Of full attention is paid TO the personal habits Of
or While the high principled and discreet SUP
ia inSendent of this school exacts the most corr
md habits in the pupils, the same are required OF
Of the inmates; and while the mental capaci
sh- ars trained and educated, il is never forget
lot that the moral nature is TO be enlightened
be directed, and the manners and conversation IN
Of to harmonic. A good example enforces z
pm counses. Firmness, kindness, and fidelity Oh
acterize the teachers; obedience, good will,
industry, with but few occasional exceptio
distinguish the pupils.
"Here, these children and young persons II
IN whom the natural sun Is veied, who are, thrni
Of privation Of vision prevented from joining in
ate general hustle, and cares, and Amusement Is
- lfe-here, they find happiness in the acquisii
Of knowledge, in the various exercise Of q
cy faculties, and in learning how, in time TO CO
as they may best benefit their friends. and beoo
The useful members of society. The bounty OF
State is here well bestowed these blind, but
!, telligent children, will repay to the public
me hundred fold all they are now receiving
The Thoroughly educated, and trained TO virtu,
Of and industrious habits, they will not return
their own homes, without extending good in
'u' ences in their own families and communal
ely They are taught that IL is a duty they
al the State TO be assiduous in study, and cor
in habits. No harsh inpositions severe
strants enforce the one or secure theother.
ON at may be thought by some readers that ?
An sibly too favorable estimate is placed upon
in Louisville Institution by the writer. Sle
a. only say IL is open TO all, and Of easy access
the public and individuals Judge for themsel'
LED More might very justly have been addet
- commentator, but il is uncalled for; with
ers ostentation il reveals and sustains fair
nm beautiful character. have, on my various
distant journeys, heard this school referres
an by those whose children have enjoyed its be
Of fits, and oftener by persons who have casui
n visited ii, and no single occasion have he
it named in any but terms Of confidence and
terest. The attachment Of the pupils of the
OF stitution TO their companions and teachers,
Tx guarantee that call is well there" In the don
i'm tic and social relations"