The New York herald., 1851-07-13

Ths view Yssh Inss,s.s,sa ssr the EA~es-
cation OF the blind.
On fhursday the annual examination Of the pupils At
tending the above institution, commenced at o'clock
AN The exercises during the forenoon were co mined
10 the ordinary Of education namely
writing arithmetic English grammar the elements Of
composition chemistry, natural and moral philosophy
algebra, elementary and practical geometry other
branches Of useful science in several Of which depart
msnts many Of the pupils sustained highly credtsble
character during the examination.
At O'clock p. the examination again
sumed ster intermisson Of about thrcr hours the
exercises psrtakins chiefly of musical character The
all performed by the students both male and iemale:
PART firsr.
FTst-Voluntary on the organ, BY y hcMeehan
Sscond-Prsyer by the Rev. Mr.. Hart.
1asd-Chorus: Salvation, o, theJoyful sound
Fourth Essay on the Mind by George Gould.
The manner in which Mr.. Gould handled his subject
displayed considerable original and acquired strength OF
mind and high degree Of mental ana moral culture
This portion of the exercises was also creditably
siItH-song, My happy homen by Julia Spring
Sersnth-Chorus, The multitude Of angels" several
Ninth Song, On the banks Of Guadelquiver," Miss
L. Snfhn.
This beautiful song was sung in a style that called
forth applause from the hundreds that thronged the
chapel where the examination conducted.
1sah.-Grand March, piano, by T. Hall and Z. Van
Houton.
Elersaih-Esssy on Moral Courage by c. Hszlet.
No young who had gone through full collegiate
culties, could have handled his subject in lucid
and srgumentative style than did Mr. Hazlet. He
slped orcbly the difference between moral and
raj courage lie quoted gey from the Scriptures aud
other historical writings OF antiquity TO illustrate what
moral courage had achieved where The natural or mem
tai had failed, which, depended upon, would have
been the ruin Of many eminent individuals whom he
named. These and many other striking illustrations
pointed out and the actions Of individuals
mented upon in graphic and forcible manner
Tuatth-Gcndolier's serenade--seected and arranged
by Van Alstine Of the senior students. Chorus
and piano accompaniment.
At this ,tsge Of the exercises Mr. j. f. Chamberlain
the Superintendent, announced that one Of the female
pupils would read psalm from the writings Bracticed in
the school, and asked any of the gentlemen present. to
name one, when the Rev Mr. Hart called for the first
Psalm. Miss Euthera Bullock then called up. aud a
large book handed to her In less than half minute
she had opened the page which the Psalm
msnced read the whole piece through without the
slightest hesitation following the lines from end to end
with her fingers if to distinguish the pecu lar forma
tion Of each letter word by the touch Her style Of
strictly attended TO. ut their proper points if
the faculty Of seeing had aided in acquiring her
Of instruction.
Frst.-Gles-" Hail, Smiling Morn performed by
yeral voices, accompanied by the piano.
Second-Essay ON Friendship, by + Haskell
The address was short but in the delivery the Ian
guage was eloquent and grammatical
ThJd-Bsnd exercise.
Fourth on the piano, by Miss H. Barnett.
FIfh-Aria, In native North'-Chas Hazlct
S,rth-semi chorus, They that SOW in tears &c
Performed by thirteen voices
Strenfh-Song, by A. Sale
1hree four other songs and musical pieces
cued, all doing credit to the performers. One song
which The composition and musical arrangement
Mr. A. Van Alstins, Of the graduating students ELI
cited applause The sentiment and poetry were both
valedctory address. by Mr. L. Hail. another Of the
graduating students, concluded the exercises We give
extract In addressing the spectators. Mr. Hall said
Ladies and gentlemen. II may judge by myself owing
to the heat OF te day and the length Of time you have
been here feel that you all be xious retire but
shall detain you long about to leave you all
and the institution in which have been enabled 70 de-
yeope the few faculties that the God Of nature gave
am leaving the tutors the worthy superintendent and
guardians Of the institution for whom must ever enter
tain the yeiest sentiments Of neverdying gratitude
There not one among the class Of students with whom
have had the pleasure associate for the last
years but has benefited by the institution, aud am
surt they al Justy appreciate the lasting advantages
which they have received in educatJnal point of
view, as well as the watchul care snd more than
even IareGta olioude evnced by the tutors and all
connected with the welfare Of the institution
Mr.. Hall then continued his address on the cultiya
tion of memoIy iis Arguments strong.
and corcsye and his language throughout was correct
and eloquent
Short addresses were delivered by s. Randall Esq,
Superntei dent of Common Schools for this state; by
Pref Phelps, Of the state Normal School; by DIR King.
Superintendent Of Schools in New Jersey; and by MIR
Mck,on luspecor Of Schools in this city Each speaker
spoke the highest terms Of praise Of the made
by the dhers MT classes since the last annual examna
ticn DR. King made afr citing appeal 10 tar udents
to bear in mind the important benefits that had been
conferred upon them during their Of study and
admcshe thoee who about 10 take final leave of
tlsr alma mater still TO persevere in developing the
s,utces of their minds. by constant study and spplica
uon Similar app, ais were also made by Mr. Chamber
ain, the superintendent; Prof Phelps and Mr. Randall
Tie effect upor the students visible aud all both
male and female seemed 10 appreciate in sensible de-
gree the ssufary nd Mind advice Of their friends
During the last year Ia pupils have received nstruc
ticn in the lum and the whole of yesterday
examination showed the great attention, and zeal
of the instructors In the faithful discharge Ct their ardu
Gus duties
The following Is The list Of students presented with
diplomas yesterday ard who have served a Il
ycsrs in the instiution:-Abr Lyse. l.. Hale, A Van
AtiLe franklin Haskin Matthew Davis Chss Hazlett,
George Guot. Ezra Hall joseph RoseI. Elizabeth Pex
ton. Lucy A. Kipgsbury
The summer vacation commences to-day. when the
students, panied ty friends will proceed their
respective homes Several hundred visiters pre-
sent yesterday and all highly delighted with the
musical p,rformane.s and the general prcdccucy dis
played by the students In the various branches of edu
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