The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-01-20
DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE
Report Of Beard of Trustees and superintendent,

With close another year and in fnldlment Of a,t
We undersigned Board of Trustees submit herewith the
Annual Report and with such other information as NAV be
required by the Legislature affairs of the Deaf and
Dumb Institution for the twelve ending December 81
1871
This review all transactions in which the BOARD
participated together with the management the Ins
experience contribute welfare of this branch
the States charity The duties evovng upon u.s. have
been faithfully discharged best of our ability The
meetings have been regularly held all these meetings
the Trustees nave taken such action seemed
lated to promote the best interests of the Institution the
welfare of its inmates
In conducting financial affairs it has been constant
endeavor with practice the careful economy Elk
pens have been kept the point consistent with the
efficient working and maintenance of the establishments
feel that have faithfully obeyed leading of the
people, that economy and retrenchment must prevail.
Every want has been rudently considered every
pendue has been made cash basis on the most iu
dcous and economical principles. Feeling So may say
that it is of both pleasure and pride
danship of the trust committed to keeping
The prosperity Of the Institution manifest by the
steady increase of pupils during the term until
number has reached the highest point any
history the school, number would have been
much larger but for the INDECENT condition which inquiry
has discovered large number of this
population.
While the charity of the State noby provided that
the light of knowledge should be made shine the
benefit of this exied and benghed class yet the pecu
mary distress of their parents guardians many cases.
have been severe that many have been unable
the expense of reaching the Institution No provision
been made to meet this condition of affairs and
respectfully submit for the wisdom of the Legislature
the duty of such legislation will require coun
ties to deliver their INDECENT deaf the Institution
purpose under prudent restrictions Without
the kind this grand philanthrophy of the State thus
theory that would cultivate to bear such fruit which
fruit beyond the reach of those it mainly intended
There yet another subject which beg submit your
Exceenc and through to the Legislature being the duty
make liberal purposes system
of education and training in this school, The should
not only to develop the mental and moral powers of the Deaf
and Dumb but give them the capacity following
full occupations thereby lifting them out of the dependent to
the self sustaining class.
accomplish would
shops tools and Materials that those children of misfortune
might provide themselves during their pupage a staff
upon which they lean in their after journey through e
Effectively other way this grand charity
you give the fullest scope ana TO
sona enterprise the cearest field of action Thus taught he
becomes fitted take his place in the theatre of de-
veloped abilities where all qualities have the fullest play and
where shall be fulfilled that the battle is not always the
strong has been said that this day work is necessity
ALL and the ability work successfully only indie
would be only the end of the
great plan they should from the doors of the Inu
enlightened that they look back to the school bless
ing in truth We submit this matter for your consideration
The continued of pupils has already crowded to
capacity of the building and in reasonable
anticipation still further increase, beg to represent
that these afflicted people may apply and
find that extension will be the
en building 1t would seem to judicious harmony
with the original plan make addition in the form of
wing south side of the which would add greatly
capacity beauty the present
large lectures exhibitions, Divine worship is
necessity all similar Institutions and will be indispensable
here of pupils ncrease This might form
the base of the proposed wing the upper story being reserved
for girls 1t is with exceeding reluctance
that bring before suggestions that involves an
outlay money do feel that the value of
be estimated much by entire absence of
dure by timely and judicious of it,
In the report Of the Principal will be found the hg
upon which estimates have been built for the ensuing two
1t will be perceived advance asked on tue regular
appropriation will probably be sufficient to
the Institution but in furtherance
of the expressed in other parts of this report
respectfully ask if should be the judgment of the
Honorable House that in ad
ton sufficient will be given will permit US
carry the plans of this philanthropy which is monu
ment to The kindness and magnanimity OF the State
The and recommendations embraced the report
of Principal commend attention 10 him the
Board feels that much of the that has attended their own
efforts For his capable painaking administration and
the integrity efficiency that has characterized his efforts
and of his uto the Board feel called upon to
express appreciation The faithful discharge OF all duties
the attaches of distribution have made duties
mechanical and nominal only We submit these evidences
stewardship with earnest hope that will believe
with every have done the best our cireum
allowed In conclusion, beg to commend to your KIND
and fostering these unfortunate children OF silence lner
cond le made by the OF the State
point monument enduring than the proudest marble
Permit express you personal obligations for the
confidence and courtesy that has come to US from your
hands.
We are Your Exceency
Very respectfully,