Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-02
CITY NEWS.

HE COLUMBIAN INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AKIN
DUMB-VIsIT OF THE CITY CoUNCIL.-A number of
the members of both Branches of the City Council
accompanied by several ladies, paid visit yesterday
TO TINS prosperous Institution, in compliance with n
courteous invitation extended to them by the prcsi-
dent Edward Miner GalGndet. A. NJ. They were
cordially received by the President Rev. L. Pratt.
NJ A, and others. After being comfortably seated in
the school room Prof. Gallande made an interesting
address to the visitors in which he heartily welcomed
them as the representatives of the city of Baltimore
MI MeGuire, member of the First Branch of the
Council. and chairman of the committee of arrange
ments, replied in suitable terms to the welcome ex-
tehded to shem. Rev. Byron Sunderland D. D. one
Vi the directors OF the institution also made felic-
ouS address. coincdng in the heartfelt welcome ex-
tended to the visitors by the President The latter
officer then stated that of the IS pupils now in their
charge, Is were from Baltimore, of whom were fe
males and l2 males.
Inc visitors were then afforded an opportunity Of
seeing the pupils the latter passing SLOWLY tbroucb
the room. A number from each of the several class
es were examined by their teachers in the trades
taught in the Institution and showed wonderful
deXerty In the art of talking by signs as we'll as
their working exercises. The rapidity with which
these unfortunate persons taught to converse
Write &c Is certainly remarkable as it is useful
and brought forth the commeudaton of all witness
ing 1t. The reciting of the Lords prayer by num-
Der OF the more advanced pupils deserves more than
passing notice. and excited lively interest on the
part ol tho spectators Extracts were read by the
PRESIDENT from number of essays written by the
pupils IN the collegiate department which brought
forth the highest encomiums, and showed to what a
nigh degree tho minds ofthose otherwise unfortunates
could be and are cultivated
Alter the conclusion of the interesting exercises in
the school room, the visitors parook of well got
ten up lunch in another department of the building
During the exercises at the institution, committee
consisting of Messrs. McAlIister and Lynch, visited
President johnson and requested an interview for
the visitors at certain hour in the afternoon which
was granted by the President notwithstanding it was
Calumet day. Upon calling upon him. though the
time was too limited for any remarks from His Ex-
cellency, he cordially shook each one by the hand as
they were introduced by Mr.. James Young, presiding
officer of the First Branch of the City Council The
party then proceeded to the depot and embarked for
home evidently well pleased with the experiences
of the day.
The well regulated arrangements for the day re-
fleet great credit upon the members of the commit
tee present consisting of Messrs. Mcclure, Moore
and Ewalt.
IAXEs COLLECTED IN APRIL.-The following state
ment OF the taxes received at the Office of Augustus
M. Price, City Collector, for the past month, has
been furnished this office through the courtesy of