The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-14

parentless and frendless, and so might the blessing
OF God still continue to smile upon them, and the
blessing OF those ready to perish light up their path.
collection was then taken up in aid Of the
society. A benediction was pronounced by DIR.
TYING, and the congregation dispersed.
The Deaf and Dumb Institution.
most interesting exhibition Of tho merits OF
this institution and its claims on public support,
was afforded yesterday afternoon, in Metropolitan
Hall. The pupils of this establishment, numbering
some 2iO, male and female, were conducted to the
Hall at o'clock and occupied forms on the stage.
The girls all wore white muslin dresses with belts
mostly of blue ribbon, and looked remarkably neat
and handsome. The boys, too, were nicely dressed,
and all looked well, happy, and very intelligent.
The public interest manifested for these poor deaf
and dumb children was proved by the crowded state
Of the hall. Every portion OF the capacious edilce
was 80 full that the passage ways were completely
blocked up. although shilling was charged for nd
mission. The exerciseswerc opened by the Rev. Mr..
Goodell, with prayer; after which, the President
Harvey B. Pcet-gave brief exposition of the
character of the institution, and the success which
has attended its operations The best proof of this
however, was the appearance of the children them
selves, with their bright, intelligent looks evincing
the care that has been bestowed upon them. The
youngest class was first examined in the language
Of signs and showed ready comprehension Of their
teachers interrogatores. TWAS extremely interest
ing to see with what grace and eloquent gestures
they replied to all his inquiries, calling down
hearty appreciation from the spectators, many of
whom kept up telcgraphic communication with
the children. The oldest class was then examined
by their teacher, j. l.. Poet, writing their replies
to his questions on set of black boards placed on
the stage. Some of the elder pupils afterwards
wrote essays on various subjects, composed in very
pure language, and evincng o very advanced stage
Of education, combined with active poetcal imagi
nation. These essays We're read aloud by several
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the gratitude of the writer's to Mr.. Harding, pro-
prietor of the Metropolitan Hail. for his kindness in
volunteering the gratuitous use OF it to the nstlt
ton on this occasions; some OF them were ardontly
his mission. The reading Of them was received
with much applause. While the pupils were on
gagged in this composition the president gave few
Interesting sketches of the of several OF these
who have been trained in the establishment. Some
of them had been happily married, and others were
prosperously pursuing the trades which they had
been taught in the house. These trades
generally cabinet making, tailoring, shoemak-.
ing, bookbnding, and gardening. The spec
tators were then entertained by very humor-
employments and incidents of every day life, such
as milking, washing, climbing, horse shooting, &C.
A dialogue was held between two Of the children
Miss Gertrude Walter, beautiful, Intellectual
looking girl of twelve years of age, and Master
Henry Haight. The eloquent signs and graceful
attitudes Of the children rendered the scene highly
interesting. Mr.. Gammdge, a tall young man
Of ab0S rsosd in the
edy of CAS- you like it," and also represented
"Chrst's Calming the Tempest; = and handsome
young girl, reeited piece Of poetry, entitled
s'Mght makes Right" One of the teachers trans
lated to the audience the language OF signs The
young girl recited with much fervor and grace,
" The Lords Prayer with which the pleasing ex-
ercises were closed.
American and Foreign Antl-Slavery Society.
DISCUSSION ON THE COLONIZATION OF THE cOLORED
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE BLACK UPON THE
WHITE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF A FUGITIVE
sLAyE-wONDERFUL SUCCESS OF THE BOOK OF
HARRIET BEECHER STOwE-ABOLITION MISSION
ARIES TO BE SENT OUT TO MAKE CONVERTS, ETC.
On Wednesday morning, at eight O'Clock, an ad
journed meeting Of the American and Foreign
AntiSlavery Society held in the lecture room of
the Tabernacle. Rev. j. Warner, Williamsburg,
presided. The secretary was DR.. j. McCune Smith.
The proceedings were opened with prayer by Rev.
Mr. Coleman. Rev. Messrs. Jooelyn, Coleman and
Dunbar were appointed committee to nominate
officers for the ensuing year. 1t was then ordered
that the address read at Tuesdays meeting be pub
lished.
TIE LATE Mr.. HOPPER.
Mr. LEWIS TAPPAN then offered the following re-
solutions in relation to the late Mr.. Hopper
Resolved. That we venerate the memory of our de-
ceased brother Isonc T. Hopper whose abe distinguish
ed and successful abors ON behalf of the slave the
distinguish hing charactertics OF his long and useful life,
and win emeam his memory in the hearts Of both bond
and free while stern integrity of purposes and indo
table in philanthropy shall be appreciated
and honored. f.sft
in philanthropy and he was the architect Of his own
fortunes.
Mr.. McCuNE SMTH-We must 20 to a higher
law for an explanation Of what he was; he was
the architect of something higher than fortunes.
The following resolution was adopted without dis
Resolved That the progress Of anti slavery sentiment
in this country and the present aspects Of the anti
God Of the oppressed should call forth action exeron
and liberal contributions on the part Of every man and
woman in the country who prizes liberty and considers it
the birthright Of every fellow creature.
ABOLITION MISSIONARIES
The following resolution was then read:-
Resolved, That the General Committee be instructed
toempoy agents and lecturers to appeal for funds circu
late information and adopt vigorous for the ad
vancement of the cause
Rev. Mr. JocELYN advocated the resolutions these
agents were necessary in order to get funds for the
society, and to keep alive the ant-slavery spirit.
Rev. Mr.. RANKIN, Of Connecticut, commended that,
instead OF sending out second class men they
ought to send out first class men, like Henry Ward
Beecher, who would take hold Of the attention of
tie community, and they ought to pay them such
salaries would induce them to accept the agencies
Of the society rs lecturers. .Irf
Rev. DUNCAN DUNBAR said he often thought this
society foolish for while every other society
employing agents, it was sending out none, and the
active, energetic advocacy of the absolutely
necessary. Look at the effect Of the meeting yester
day. Seldom had he seen any meeting SO infucn-
tial There were all classes present, and all en-
dorsed the resolutions, with the exception of few
goosish Misses, which did not amount to anything.
Agents, therefore, would not only support them-
selves, but fill the treasury They had very good
paper, but it was Of little use compared with the
living voice. He had not seen the first copy Of it..
An agent could tell in an hour what paper could
not in year They wanted men like Isaac Hopper
men Of his decision Of character and meekness
II they could get such agents. they would have
$4,000 IN their treasury. The gold was Gods,
and he had developed it not only in California but
Australia, for the good of his cause.
Rev. Mr.. CHEVY did not think they wanted men
Of high talent so much steady working men, who
would reach the hearts of the people. Men Of high
talent will not engage in the undertaking unless the
crowd is first on that side and then they will join it.
They had several men oftalent years ago. but where
ere they now