The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-11
THE LEGISLATORS YESTERDAY.
Visit to the Public Institutions.
EXHIBITION AT THE DEAF Asp DynB Asylum.
SPEECHES---F FEASTlNG.
DC, &C., &c.


Governors. Governor Piakney behalf Of the Board
and Gen. Mather, behalf OF tho Councilmen were
present to take charge Of the visiters The morning
was unpropitious and few, fearing wet and dismal
day, declined the metropolitan excursion The dark
promises OF the morning however, unfulflled and
the day spent by the awgvers with much pleasure
and satisfaction 1t O'Clock before all the stages
were filed and cleared from the Astor House. aud the
first stopping place was at tho
FREE ACADEMY.
Arriving here the company received by Horace
webster the Principal Of the Academy and the Pres
dent of the Board of Education through the
institution from first floor to roof Many of the cassc,
engaged with their books the hour of the visit
which gave opportunity for slight exhibition of their
proficiency in the studies which occupied them. After
short time only being taken up here the company
again in the stages and on their way to
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE.
The visiters here received the Principals of this
establishment and shown through all its departments
The little urchins, engaged in their trades was
toned by the members from the rural districts After
this place had been thoroughly examined the line was
again in motion, and brought up at
WARD SCHOOL NO. 80.
1t not the expectation of the company to visit this
pace, but passing in their to the Blind Asylum
il was decided to stop Each department of the school
the primary, the gir and boys in visited
young lad in the boys class read for the entertainment
of the visters an original composition, entitled
young and called forth much applause In the primary
department tho children sang and pupil played artist
ically upon the piano several juvenile airs The next
place reached was
THE INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.
The company arrived at the Institution for the Blind
on the Ninth avenue at little after II O'Clock. Upon
entering the institution they welcomed by the Off
of the establishment with band of music number
ing some twenty pieces, the performers being totally
blind The music was, nevertheless, excellent and
ing from perfornas afflicted excited interest which
the fortunate could not After going through
the light of day engaged in all the intricaces of manu-
featuring, the company assembled in the school
Miss FRANCIS blind SRI, then came forward and de
hyered original composition welcoming the egsla-
tors of the Empire State to the city and their home
After this letter was read from Mr. Isaac Wood, the
sickness prevented him from being present to welcome
the guests OF the city in person.
Pupils then brought upon the platform, and the
Gospel with raised print for the blind, by them
with great radity and facility, the audience calling out
the chapter they should read This performance like
the others, was loudly applauded
The boys and girls then together sang Gory to God
in the Highest with piano accompanying It was
strains from those SO deeply afflicted.
statement was here read of the condition of the
tablishment There l24 pupils at present in the Asy
ium Aitera course Of years and education the pupils
permitted 10 return nome TO their friends remain
in the institutions they choose They here taught
various trades and some have been known realise
themselves 81 000 per year by their industry after epa
rating from the Asyl lum The pupils grow up here hap
py and learned and Ias away their life in contentment
ana peace When this statement was finished, in ODE
dience to general call
Senator CROSBY said--Mr. Superintendent. confess
rise at the present time with most conflicting emotions
indeed may say truly l rnpreparca To
speak than now. First have deep and abiding sym
prived Of the light Of day Yet again, when witness
these exhibitions feel rejoiced that although these M
possess light within which makes life cheerful ami
happy. This is charitable institution which recon
mends itself fully to the treasury Of the State and those
who control that treasury congratulate you that you
have far suffered the hardships and perpex:es of
earth and trust that glorious reward awaits yoa the
world to come cloud applause.)
Assemblyman Benedict was here called upon.
Mr. BENEDICT saidTruly the ways of Providence are
nscruable, or why so many here deprived of light while
Others not worthy enjoy the blessings of sight New
York has become proverb to for her benevolent in
stituons As regards connection with these inst
tutions have only to say the servants of the
people, and it belongs to to that the treasury
under control finds it's back to the people through
the channel which will do the most good 1t is needless
for to say that have been highly delighted with the
performances Of these children to-day: and trust as
legislators of tie State, We shall always remember them
cloud applause.)
II about quarter before l2 O'Clock when the com
pany had ended their examinations of this institution
and from here they steered their course to the
CRYSTAL PALACE.
The stay here short account of the other places
which demanded attention before the departure of the
guests to Albany About half an hour given to the
country members to stroll through the long of the
Crystal Palace. The best made of this short
allowance of minutes and glimpse obtained of most
Of the finest works of remaining in the Palace
When the word given to leave here was announced
that the legislators of the State would next poy its
poets TO the
INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB.
The visit to this Asylum, situated in Fifeth street
near Third avenue was the main performance of the
day The guests here received by the venerable
Harvey P Peet the President and father Of the nstu
ton who has spent long and valuable life in the service
Of the deaf and dumb Prosper NJ. Wesmore, the Vice
President also present. and did all in his power TO
make the visit agreeable The company NJ
conducted to the lecture Of the establishment
where wonderful performances enacted before them
The guests being seated in the middle of the room
pupils marshalled in each side, the girls
pyng the left and the boys the right Order having been
obtained
Mr. H. p. PET, the President rose and said Gentle.
Of the Legislature-l must apologize to you for the
apparent want Of order in bringing pupils into the
ltom FROM he pfograHne you were not expected oe-
fore O'Clock. and having anticipated the arrange
uentf you have thrown little out of order On
hall Of this institution tender to the gentlemen of the
Legislature who have honored ne with their presence
day cordial welcome. We have here assembled two
hundred and eight pupils divided into fifteen classes,
each Of which is under the guidance Of teacher pro.
lose TO show you the extremes Of nsttuton-both
the little child who has just commenced the path TO
learning and those most advanced in all the branches Of
education. The room in which assembled is our
chapel for religious worship And our method Of wor.
ship Is 70 write uron these large states bacboards the
text Of Scripture and the comments and the pupil readily
understands IT. Prayer is offered in the way At
given signal the pupils all rise, and remain standing
while prayer is offered. We have no secaransm here
but simply explain all the duties Of man to his
pupils without reference sectarian doctrines. We
have incidental in system of education the study
Of trades and the useful arts. Gardening the use of
mathematical implements and drawing besides. When
you go from here should be happy TO have you ex-
anime workshops and there the advance made IN
all the industrial arts. will introduce to you
class Of pupils who have been only since last ecen-
her under the instruction Of Mr.. Concklin deaf mute
teacher Che venerable speaker listened to with
marked attention and was loudly appauded when ne mad
concluded his remarks
class Of eight four boys and four girls we're then
brought upon the stand between the ages of ten and
twelve years Under The direction of their teacher Mr.
jeremiah W. Conkln they wrote various sentences upon
the blackboard either given out TO the by signs
originated upon any word suggested to them For in
stance they told TO write upon the word apple.
Each turned TO his board and one wrote ~ like good
APPLE" another u like big sweet apple;' another II
gnners in writing sentences. To these innocent
simple hearted little creatures, who never uttered
a word heard sound spreading out their ideasupon
the blackboard with piece OF chalk, was something
which must have created sympathy In the coolest bosom
Specimens Of drawing here circulated among the
audience the production of these scholars Some of
the specimens would have done credit to artists In
possession Of all the human faculties.
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