New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-07

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Two methods which have come into general use Ia
schools for the Deaf and Dumb are formed by at,
temuts 70 initiate with the fingers the outlines Of
the Roman letters The mode Of communicating
with the Deaf by reading on the lips has also OBJ
tanned
The first teacher Of Deaf Mutes-certanly the
first whose success was so decided as 70 attract
public notice to silence skepticism and direct che
attention of others 10 the instruction OF the Dea
ard Dumb-was Pedro Ponce de Leon, OF noble
Spapisb family and a native OF Nalladolid, Wnefe
be was born in the year 1920. We regret Ihst
our limited space forbds our giving iull Abstract
Of this Interesting portion of the Memoir; we have
only room 10 sketch successive names add dates
in The order Of their occurrence To Ponce sue
ceeded Juan Pablo BOnet, the author oi the
earliest published treatise on the Art, The Re
ductioD Of Letters, and ArtOf teaching the Dunno
10 speak"-which appeared at Madrid IN 1920 -
CotempOrary with BOuet was another SpanlEr0,
Emmanuel RAMIREZ de Carton, concerning whom
incredible stories are related Rapidly, however
rs the art spraug up and reached a remarkable
degree of perfection in Spain, it withered as sud
denly as il had grown. la the course OF the sew
enteenth century Italy produced several writers
who have treated Of the instruction Of Deaf Mutes
England also produced In this century various
theoretical writers, and very able practlcal
teacher Dr. John Wallis. ln Holland, In 1892,
works were also published on the subject. Ger
mtny also furnishes some early names OF men
who attempted the education Of one or two Deaf
Mutes. In France, the most prominent teacher
and expounder Of the art was the Able Sicard,
whose works are widely known.
The introduction Of the art OF lnstructlns tue
Deaf and Dumb into the United States was dde
10 the labors of Rev. Thomas II. Gallaudet and
Mr. Laurent Clerc, both Of whom are now connect
ed with the institution at Hartford, Conn. The
date Of the introduction of the art into this coun-
try dates back less than thirty FIVE years, yet we
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that have card and granted the silent appeal OF
the unfortunate Deaf and Dumb for the means OF
moral and intellectual life.
On motion of Mr.. Z. C. BENEDICT, the thanks
of the Society were rendered to DR.. Peet for his
interesting and instructive paper, and copy re-
auested for preservation in the archives.
MISCELLANEOUS BUsISEss-LIBRARY, &C.
Mr. JOHN JAY moved that a resolution in rela-
tion to the loaning of books from the Library. OF
which notice was given by Mr.. Brodhesd 40 the
November meeting, be now taken up and consid-
cred Mr.. Jay proposed an amendment The
Chair demurred on points of order and after con
siderable discussion the amendment was refused,
and the question required on the original motion
Of Mr. Brodhead.
A spirited debate took place on the general
question Of allowing books and manuscripts 20 be
taken from the Rooms. The proposition Of Mr..
Brodhead urged on his behalf by Mr.. Jay and
supported by Judge Campbell and others, was
that persons engaged in writing History" might
select volumes from the Library TO convey TO their
homes, for a limited period, under the sanction
and direction of the Executive Committee.
MIR MARSHALL S BIDwELL opposed the propo-
siton. He held that the many valuable books
donated 10 the Society were given in trust; and
argued the evil of precedents. If books, manu-
scripts etc. were TO be loaned to certain parties
others would be justified in applying for the same
priyiege and unless the wishes of all were CON-
piled with, offente would be given. He hoped
there would be no amendment OF the bylaw in
relation to this subject as proposed by the mover
of this resolution
Finally, Mr. Jay withdrew the proposition but
gave notice Of q similar amendment to the By
Law, which he should call up at future time.
The Donation list for the past month has been
uncommonly large The assortment of valuable
works obtained by this means and by purchase,
promises that the treasures of the Society col
lection will be greatly enriched during the coming
year.