The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-02

by Messrs Woodruff, Officer and Brown the paper
was adopted. Ihe paper on the importance OF a
higher standard Of education for the deaf and
dumb, was next in order. Messrs Brown, Stone
Officer, and Turner made some observations on his
point, at the conclusion of which the paper was
adopted.
Mr. SToNK offered resolution, that /, IN.
opinion Of this convention, in consideration of ba
great difficulties attending the education of The
deaf and dumb and the state of profound i.norance
on their part with which it is commenced the time
allotted TO the course of instruction, and during
which pupils are maintained in our in sifutons.
should be very materially extended. which was
carried.
liz consequence ofthe impossibility of some of the
delegates attending the deliberations of the con-
vention during the afternoon il was moved and
adopted that the rules of business be land the ia
BILE for the present. in order that subjects of greater
interest may come up first for discussion.
On the subject of periodical, Mr.. STONE read
cia committee
Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention IL
is expedient to sustain periodical to be devoted to
the interests Of our profession
Annals Of the Deaf and Dumb" adopting the name,
size, price time Of issuing and general appearance Of
the publication Of that name recently Issued at Hart
ana being considered as continuation OF
8. That the periodical shall partaks of scientific
range Of subjects connected with the education Of the
deaf and dumb and articles Of narrative imagins-
mutes and their intelligent friends
That this periodical shall be issued In the city Of
New FORK, under the charge of editor appointed by
the New York Institution next meeting Of the
| instructors OF the deaf and dumb.
sudsrintend the printing and publishing Of the pspsr
his Office editor shall be simply to decide upon the
literary merit. of the articles presented for the work.
leaving the authors solely responsible under their
signatures, for the sentiments they contain.
That the expenses Of printing and publishing the
ttons In proportion to the number OF pupils In each
while funds which may be received the subscr
the editor for his labor provided that CAFE sum
should exceed tive hundred dollars per snnum the sx-
shall to dsfsy the expenses Of the pubcation
! These resolutions were read and passed sepa-
ratey. The fourth of this series led to pro,racted
and animated discussion, which was suspended, by
motion for recess, until half past two o'clock.
After dinner, the discussion OF this subject was
resumed in spirit of compromise; and in place Of
| the fou.th from the above series, the following
were unanimously substituted
Resolved That the conven tion appoint the editor
| Of the proposed periodical
2. That general committee be appointed, consist
ing OF delegate from each Institution, to act a.
committee Of correspondence and as the authoritative
8. That executive committee Of three persons be
appointed to whom such matters as may be required
1. That this periodical shall be issued under the
charge OF an editor appointed BY the convention I'M
tors Of the deaf and dumb and that 1t be issued in the
| place where the editor shall reside.
8. That the executive mittee, under the editor
%
and that they be empowered elect to per.
form his ONCE till the next meeting of the convention,
In case of the death Of the editor elected by the
vention, or In Of his resigning the OIL SO.
| After the passage of these resolutions, it was
moved that the convention proceed to elect the
editor by ballot, and the editorship was conferred
| AS the general committee the chair selected the
superintendent of each institution, and for the
executive committee, were selected Messrs. Tur-
| ner. Peet, and Brown.
| Mr.. BRowN moved that the proceedings of this
convention be published in an extra number of the
annals, which melton was adopted.
The PRESIDENT, Hon. e. Morgan, offered the
| following resolution
That Dr. Peet be requested transmit to the sscre
tary Of State with the annual report the institution
the proceedings Of this convention together with the
papers read before the convention.
This resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. MORRIS then submitted the following for
consideration
Whereas large number fpersons many Of whom are
Of suitable age for instruction reside In various por-
tions Of the country without any for tn sir i'm
provement, cit her physically mentally morally in
consequences of mental incapscity, being subjects Of
deep commisse ration, often made subjects of
contumely and abuse. And
Whereas, they must remain In that condition unless
the fostering care Of the Legislature is extended to
their relief no effort having asyet been successful la
try although they are in Successful operation in Eu-
rope-therefore be 1t
Resolved, That a committee be appointed in each
State nted In this conve ntn 70 meuoeaiize
the Legislatures Of their respective States to establish
ticabie
Ii was moved that this resolution be laid over
until the next meeting of the convention.
Mr.. bartlett presented the following resolution:
Resolved That in view of the present apparent good
results OF the experiment Of convention Of the iu-
sructors Of the deaf aud dumb, the members Of this
convention have much cause for mutual congratula-
tou and much encouragemt for the future, IL IL des
rabe that convention Of this body should take place
annually at some nient time and place to b. d.
signated by the general committee.
This measure was adopted
Mr. TURNER then offered the following res olu-
tons -
J. That the business Of teaching the deaf aud dumb
whether II be regarded in its phsnthropc, nteli-c-
tua or religious bearing Is of the highest impor-
lance and calls for the most vigorous efforts Of those
engaged in IL.
2 That the instructors of the deaf and dumb DO
duly impressed with OF their duties aud re-
sponsibtes, and should bring to their work the I'M
divided energies Of mind and heart.
They were passed.
A vote of thanks was passed to Hon G. Morgan,
to DR.. Peet, Professor Gallaudet, aud Mr. Wet
more, which was responded to by the gentlemen
named.
The convention then closed its session for this
year, with the usual ceremony
A resolution was also passed, embodying a vote
OF thanks to the representatives. of the press.
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