Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-26


the immense crowds who anxious to witness them
the audience was admitted by free tickets.
Every effort was made by the Superintendent, and
Trustees oil the Institution to accommodate the visitors
and strangers IN the city, and many of the citizens
could be comfortably provided for in the spacious church.
To present your readers with anything like adequate
idea OF the deeply interesting and thrilling performance
OF the OCCASION utterly OF the question 1t would
be vain, certainly, for me to attempt description OF
that which
e. naught resembles
That my eye hath seem"
For the most enthusiastic representations paper (as
all who present will bear me witness would fall
very far short of the reality sketch of the per-
formances therefore, is all we shall attempt.
The exercises opened with appropriate prayer
by the Rev. C. w. Ruter, after which, Mr.. Brown, the
gentemany and accomplished Superintendent, made
BRIEF but chaste and wetimed introductory address
which he expressed the high qualification he felt at the
uniform attendance Gall being presently Of the members
OF the Convention and the gratitude which
inspired his heart. and the hearts Of the friends Of the
fortunate Mute, account OF the guardian and
deep interest manifested by the Legislature Of the State
in behalf of the Institution which he had been called
to preside. He then presented in clear, and forcib0
manner various Illustrations OF the method by which in
structon communicated to the Desf and Dumb; in
which he showed not only their ability to acquire kDowl
edge, butt evidently without intending it, his admi-
rable adapiaon to he important work OF communicating
that knowledge.
The first Pantomimic representation the story Of
Cain and Abel by Mr.. Osgood, pupil from Lawrence
burg. The traecal of the death Of Abel,
graphically displayed in the sign language and the varied
expressions of innocence on part Of Abel and of
GER remorse and despair in the conduct OF Cain that
the whole transaction seemed TO pass IN such vivid re-
view before the deeply Interested audience make
them almost feel that they eyewitness of the
rbe spectacle, oi being slain by the hands oil his
brother, great variety of questions pertaining to the
political history of country Propounded by members
oil the Convention were responded to through Mr. browp
who inter preted the sign language, by Masters E. VOL
Of Vincennes and E. A Bowes sf Michigan CITY,
IN such TO fully satisfy all present, that
these lads familiar with those things, though
the of speech and hearing had not been withld
from them.
Then followed most humorous, and soul-strrinq dia
logue between Miss Mary Hatton of Hamilton county,
ana Mr. Osgood, representing OF the Revolution
MISS HS0n acting, IN most admIraDiv manner the part
Of Industrious economical and patriotic woman Of
the Revolution, Mr. Osgood that of pompous dctato-
rial, and sclf-mporant British Officer who, upon ma
king certain demands in the Of the King of what
seemed TO the old lady, quite unreasonable, and who,
upon speaking lightly OF Gen. Washington driven
in most unceremonious manner, from the domicil of
the American housewife, at the end OF red hot poker
which she had prepared for his special benefit At this
representation the audience became excited that in
voluntarily most deaiening burst applaused filled the
whole house.
Several of the pups were then called upon the stand
and examined by the Superntedent upon various
rules OF Arithmetic and were required 10 solve
Der of very difficult questions which they did, exhibiting
the work upon the blackboard with the utmost readiness
and precision.
Then followed another pantomme which embodied
most beautiful and striking description of the deluge
the descent OF the ood-the retiring of the waters
and spanning of the heavens by the bright bow OF
promise.
Next was presented an examination of the pupils in
English Grammar, of highly credtable charac-
ter both to the Teachers and scholars OF this noble In
stitution.
The relation of the history of the trial and execution
of the Earl OF Straiiord, by Mr.. Osgood truly
solemn and impressive affair. His representation of
Stafford he approached the fatal block which he
beheaded, exclaimng 81 fear that a change thus
commenced in blood, BODIES good to England !"
affecting beyond description
Several other Representations of rather humorous but
highly interesting character also presented among
which, was dialogue between Miss Hatton, Mr. OsgOod
and f A. Crumpton, of Atiica, exhibiting very
striking Indian notions OF the domestic relations This
a very fine performance. But that which exceeded
all Others in the of elctng applause, Of
its humorous character, the bigooted, long armed,
clumsy handed Sucker" at fashionable city party.
Miss Mary Orchard Of Bloomington, then came for
ward and in behalf of the pupils OF the institution pre-
sented in her very happy STYLE original address, pre-
pared by Miss Mary ST. c. Bclcher, of Madison in the
form of petition, the constitutional Convention,
bodying some of the finest sentiments almost
heard, relation the subecI Of Niue education The
style of the address, well its delivery By Miss Orch
ard and the very graceful manner which presented
it the Hon. Mr.. Carr, President Of the Convention,
called forth the universal admiration of the delighted
diencc. And the special notice which was taken OF this
paper the morning session of the Convention the day
after the exhibition showed the high estimation In which
was held bv the members Of that honorable body Ii
presented by the President, accompanied by
and appropriate address-ordered lie spread upon the
Journals printed with the debates of the Convention
and, by resolution, it unanimously recommended,
that copy Of be sent to the Executive OF each State Of
the Union
Next in the order Of exercises at the request Of men,
Der of the Convention, Miss Orchard presented in
manner perhaps never surpassed by any pantomimic
the Of the Resurrection OF Laz
arus In describing in the sign language, the anguish Of
the sister, account Of the death OF her brother the
al of O md
the Joy of the sister when Lazarus camc FORTH bound
hand and foot ,, produced such effect upon the audi
ence as we have seldom under the happiest and
powerful efforts OF the finest order OF pulpit
nv. The grace, beauty and power Of Miss Orchards
performances defy all description, and therefore we shall
attempt it.,
Miss Orchard again forward upon the age and
rected If possible in manner still more graceful and
impressive than Hebrew Legend in three parts of
great length, and exquisite beauty which had pre-
pared for the OCCASION by the Superintendent Mr. j. s.
Brown. This legend embodied of Moses in
the Burushes. the ENod from Egypt the passage the
Children of Israel through the Red Sea. the triumphant
song of Miriam, the death Of Moses Mount Nebo and
various other incidents of thrilling interest There
three points IN the recital that enchanted the
dence that the soest whisper might have been heardn
every part of the house. refer prayer Joche-
bed the mother of Moses, when she deposited her in
FAINT in the ra ark OF bulrushes and exposed him 10 the
danger of the Ne-to the retiring of the mighty waters
OF the Red Sea before the potent rod of Israe leader
and the final view that Moses bad Of the farof land
Of promise, from the summit Of Nebo. This legend
closes with the following beautiful lines, in which
are presented with description Of this last view,
as well as the death Of the venerable Prophet,
snow up the rugged sides
OF towering Nebo their aged leader walked;
None dare his footsteps follow none met him
There but God. Thus twas given o fondy cok
Upon that land his foot should tread;
And long he gazed and gszed The tears he she'd
None but God When the beanteous land
He closed his eyes. he knell him o dc