Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-06-11
THE VIRGINIA INSTTrU rION.

The Annual Examination at the Virginia Institution
for the education Of the Deaf and Dumb and Of The
Blind took place, according to previous notice, Thurs
day and Friday last. full attendance of the Visitors
afforded pleasing evidence Of fidelity To the high trust
implied in the guardianship Of 50 noble Inslituti"n
while the presence Of large number oEspectaurs evnc
ed deep interest in its operations and success 1t is
only necessary indeed witness the of such
occasion, to be interested and find the best emotions
OF the soul stirred into pleasing and thrilling exercise.
The contemplation of these stricken of the earth.
has OF selfa salutary influence upon the heart. Sym
pathy, precious relic from the ruins of the fall and
therefore akin TO divinity, is promotive of virtue. Il is
star that gers through the clouds of human deprav
y-a gem which sparkes amidst the gloom Of all
pervndng selfishness. And then when the feelings
have been chasened into tenderness, 10 witness the
minstratons Of mercyh Of science and skill
in giving language to the muteand, if sight to the
blind, ea.ning him read BY Understanding the
and soothing into submission and patience, the banquet
of the heart becomes complete Here is the subliny
of charity. But we forget ourselves.
Attention is invited to the Report. 10 another column.
OF a Committee OF Examiners, specially appointed for
the occasion, affnrdng the evidence Of careful and
able instruction the part Of the teachers ana Of most
commendable proficiency on the part Of the pupils
l. After the examination had closed, various premiums
were distributed among those who mad Distinguish
themselves for scholarship and good conduct. ii. IL.
STUART Esq President Of the Board of VISITORS had been
selected for this duty and deliver address approp-
ate to the occasion. w hardly need add, that ability
good tasie fine sentiment and touching pathos marked
the effort. The highest premium awarded to any in
the Deaf mute Department, for proficiency and myrt
was Gold Medal instituted and presented by Dr. L.
W'.CHAMBsRLAYNE. of the City of Richmond When
Mr.. STUART had given brief history Of the medal and
then announced that by the unanimous judgement Of the
Visitors and Teachers the DPS son. yoat Of so
IA years ofage, deaf mute and inmate of The Institute
had won the prize, the effect electric and many
melted into tears.
AT the solicitation Of the Principal Of the Deaf and
Dumb Department, Mr.. WIN. ID. Cooke, Principal Of
The North Carolina Institution, made address to the
deaf mutes in The sign language, which closed the exe.
cises.s
We pleased 70 learn that the foreign Visitors
recently app ted and upon their first visit the Insti-
tuition, I've refer to VIM. o. Gm,1e. Esq, Of Mecklen-
burg, and Dr. Geo. T. VERIFY Of Northampton } both ex-
pressed unqualified appreciation in the management &c ,s
Institution and in the result Of the examination. With.
out any dsaragement 10 others, the acquisition the
Board of two gentlemen Of such high character and intel
gcnce, connected with their position and Influence, may
well be matter of congratulate the friends Of this
noble State charity-Staunton Spectator.