Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-10
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1853.


We can read, write and enjoy indepen-
dcnce like others. We have reason to
be thankful to GoD, who placed ms in
this prosperous and happy country,
which is The Canaan, flowing with
honey and milk.
DR.. GALLAuDEr seemed to regret his
inability to accomplish his noble object
and excellent plans in a perfect manner,
in consequence of his protracted illness.
Had he been an able bodied man, he
must have continued principal Of the
American Asylum and carried his pur-
pose into effect and perfection in a spirit
ed manner and with his whole strength.
But Con did otherwise. We know
the LoRD works all things after the
counsel of his own will therefore we
must submit to His wisdom and right
eousness. We lament the departure Of
Dr. GALLAUDEr however, we are con-
soled in the belief that his remarkable
charity will render his name immortal.
When he resigned his office as princi-
pal of the Hartford Asylum, he did not
give himself to fascinating pleasure
but he always did good to others con-
tinuiug his connection with the deaf
mutes He was the author of several .
eNcelieht DOCKS ana TOOK good care
of the insane. till the memorable hand /
of death snatched him away. think |
il was not so mduous and toilSOme as
when me was our principal. ann
much consoled IN knowing tIat he was
devoted disciple OF CHRIST. and wres-
tied with Con for the salvation OF the
deaf and dumb. Isaw him afraid toll
do his own viii m opposition to COPS.
He was fully prepared for death and
eternity, and fell asleep ~ CHRIST
peacefully. We are making efforts TO
erect proper monument tohis memo
ny. Those, who can speak and hear, re-
gret has DEATH admmlug ms noble
character IN a great measure.
wish to lecture ON another subject.
! think il will do good to form and es-
tablish system for the amelioration OF
deaf mutes ont of school Some of
them make considerable progress i'm
learning. Some do not give any mdi
cations of advancement in knowledge.
Others are apt to neglect to be endowed
with attaiumcnts, converting thcmsel-
YES willingly into slaves of ignorance
How can we remove such am evil
Shine % them imagine the sn1lcien-
cy Of their education, but they are
much mistaken. They ought to en-
deavor to learn more and more. 1t is
better TO discover defects than to boast
of low knowledge. Humility is gra-
cious, but pride is despicabie The
former is strength and wisdom, but the
latter is weakness and folly. knowl-
edge is mighty and wonderful. Nou
know truth is mighty and must prevail.
Ii is a noble performance to store the
mind with knowledge Farmers and
scientific men assemble IN many pla-
ces and form an agricultural society to
discuss various subjects on the inn
provement of the soil and the increase
Of crops taking great pains to find ont
defects in their cultivation. Some men
meet and establish a lyceum by means
of which they acquire talents, influence
and emineuce. Religious persons meet
and make prayers, paying their atten-
ton to the spiritual and temporal pros
pcuty OF their respective churches,
where their pastors are frequent speak
ers and manifest indications OF genus
aud elevation. Congressman, legislators
and lawyers often make speeches, and
become distinguished and brilliant.
am sorry that the deai mutes are deprlv-
ed OF those advantages. Most OF them
have no wealth, and do not enjoy such
privileges. They live IN different pla-
ces at great distance from each other,
therefore they experience difficulties
ia performing journeys from pace 10
pace lor want Oh money mere are
from zen 10 MY ueai lnuteS III many
towns N uhieIeht parts oil lh'S country
! 'niliA 1t may 40 soou TO nave ieh-
slous meeting on tne saooath' ana a
sunday scHooi' ana TO eSlaoilsh iyee-
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