The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-08

we're cut Of from al connection with the rest
If the community. How different Is their situ-
,kion now! Before, they knew Of the busy
vorld around them, but could not take any
part in it. Now, though blind, they are,
snder the blessings Of Providence, who seems
70 have watched and guarded this and kindred IN
Stitutions, enabled to be Zone OF u" and to be
part and parcel Of society, useful in all branches OF
industry, and intelligent, rational, yea, educated
and accomplished beings. We proceed to give
sketch of the literary exercises. Promising that
fhe Bible and other works printed in raised let
tiers, for the express use and education OF the pnna
q chapter or q verse, as the case might De, WAS Sc
lected by the audience, and the same was read Win
the greatest ease and 6uency by the pupils, male
and female By simply running their myers ever
letters with az much ease as person in possession
of his or her sight, could read the ordinary print in
the Herald or any other newspaper, and, we regret
70 saw in instances much easier. Be this as 1t
may the perfection 10 which the instruction OF the
blind has been brought, under the auspices OF this
instituton, is a credit to this country, and viewed
In proper light it confcrs more real solid, and sub
sssntial glory on the United States, than all the
victories achieved by our armies over either the
British or the Mexieans Instead Of taking away
Efe and coasigning to an untimey grave thousands
Of our fellowbeings, with the dercest of passions
burning in their breasts, this noble institution in
quiet, transformations, but eftcaeious manner, Is
Bringing to life, as 1t were those who are dead by
nertal, and ascends like burning incense before
ASh heaven; the other is vain, transitory, and
when the good time a-coming" shall have
rived, will be considered IN the light of anything
bst true real glory.
After the reading exercises were concluded, Mr..
q. HAZLEIT sang an aria from the oratorio of the
~Creation, whichhe executed with degree of skill
very remarkable, and worthy of all credit. The
Performance was loudly applauded as it deserved
Miss A. WOOD then performed solo on the
pianoforte with great skin and no one would have
ned ed
he keys, that the performer was bersft of sight.
%Ihe geography class were then examined, AM
The pupils exhibited a. much proficiency in this, as
hey did in other departments of knowledge The
manner in which the examination was conducted
VAS as follows:-Miss Louisa Moray, the teacher,
herself gradua.e Of the institution would ask a
%zestion Washington, how many oceans are
Acre y "Charley, how many seas arc there p
"Thouas, what is a Caper civilian, what is an
ilandg' ..sesh, what are the highest mountains iu
Ne world?' Sc, sc. In almost every instance the
answer correct. Ii Washington Charley
could not answer the question submitted to him,
he teacher would say: =" Can any tell me =
from as many children Of both sexes, varying from
nix TO fourteen years of age, would Immediately
give the correct answer. This was Of the most
Interesting, certainly it was one of the most
surious and, we might say, wonderful, exercises of
he afternoon. In consequence of the long time
hat it would occupy to conclude the whole of the
exercises, each one was not long, much to the re-
xrst Of the audience, who seemed delighted and
ehanted with the performances.
Miss l.. SSlFFEN then sang beautiful song, en-
tiAled, Soar Friendship" commencing as follows:-
1t died in beauty, like n
Blown from its parent stem;
II died in beauty, like pearl
Dropped from some dadeni.
This young lady possesses very sweet voice, which,
under the tuition of the institution, has been cuti
vaaed until il is perfect it well be. The
musical instruction which this yourg lady has re-
ssived in the Institution has evidently not been
wasted. She exhibited perfect knowledge Of
music.
After the performance of duet from the Grand
March from the opera Of Nathalie by Miss A.
Cutler and Miss A. Derrick, tFo very interesting
httle girls, who, like Miss Snfen, proved that they
had availed themselyed Of the advantages Of the
Institution, the pupils of the grammar class were
examined, with the same result as that which was
exhibited in the examination Of the class in geogfa-
ply. After a solo on the piano forte by Master T.
Aeheehan, pupil Of the institution, performe IN
exquisite STYLE ard the Hunters Quick step by the
band, the first part OF the programme was con.
suded.
We may here remark that the band was compose
u blind persons, too bu. the want Of sight evidently
did not affect their ability, not only to learn music
but to perform in manner very seldom excene
by any band
Corey and Miss Martha Davis recited a dialogue
replete With morality, much TO the qualification o
ahe audience, and Miss Cynthia Bullock rccited az
original poetic address, which was received with
great favor. The following is copy Of it:-
When besuteons earth from chaos sprung.
And days all glorious orb was hung,
Man, in the likeness Of his God,
The new made earth with gladness trod
smiling with love they fold their wings,
Implore the Eternal King Of kings.
What charm most dear 70 us in heaven
To bless the new born race be given!
Harmonious, through the angelic throng
One chorus rose,-echoed the song
Unnumbered worlds, tbs nowerdecked earth
And mighty ocean hailed its birth.
Rapsurous, they said music be given,
To win the sons Of .arth to heaven,
To soothe when desolste and drear
And steal from grief the burning tear
The patriots love Of country, strsng.
ShAn kindle with his native song,
Virtue, religion shed most far
Thar inhuense meath sweet musics star.
Lofty emotions pure shar rise
Like hottest ncenre 10 the skies
Sweet ms mories round the wanderer come
II Dasic eneered his boyhood's home.
At eve when days receding light
Steals from the sky its radiance bright
Then music % the worlds above
Shall vaft the strains Of grateful lore.
Angels, We love this glorious boon
In mutic clothed each fancy bright,
L. to the blind, their chief delight
During the intermission, Mr.. CHAMBERIIN. Prin-
sipsl Of the New York Institution for the Blind,
gave brief history Of the objects of tho Insttu-
hon After thanking those present for their attend
anee he said this the twcnte th anniversary Of
this society. The course Of instruction embraces
mental physical, and industrial The first object l.
10 cultivate the mental faculties of the pupils and
afterwards, and in connection With that, To teach
MEM trades, that they will be enabled support
AhemFelves when they leave the institution. In
ssnnection with the institution there j. a manufac-
Tory, n which paper byes, baskets, door mats,
fancy knitting, bead work, and other things are
made, and a. such articles be purchased "a
sheapy there as anywhere else, and durable az
any, he hoped the public would not forget to give
Ahs institution portion Of its patronage.
The second part Of the programme then en-
tered upon. After the band had performed q
nsreh, the pupils sang chorus glce, as follows
Who hath not felt how sadly sweet
The dream n home. the dream q home.
Steals DER the heart too soon. too acst
when far Ger land or roam
True, life more soft may DER ~ fall
To grccner shores ot,f bark may me,
But far more bright more dear than all,
The dream q home. the dream 0f home