Annual Reports of the Officers of State of the State of Indiana

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Page 7 - I met at' my examinations of the pupils of the institution for the education of the deaf and dumb in Jacksonville.
Page 172 - ¡з best calculated to place them upon an equal footing with seeing persons in their capacity for usefulness and self-maintenance. The course of instruction, therefore, embraces, in addition to the ordinary routine of school branches, the science and practice of vocal and instrumental music, several appropriate mechanic arts, moral and religious culture, and such other training as serves to establish becoming personal habits, energy of character, business tact, etc.
Page 35 - Institu' tions are not otherwise supplied with clothing, they shall be furnished by the Principal, who shall make out an account therefor, in each case, against the parent or guardian, if the pupil be a minor, and against the pupil if he or she have no parent or guardian, or...
Page 171 - It is organized under three separate departments, the school, the industrial, and household, each performing its respective office of ministering to the improvement and comfort of the pupils. The general government of the institute is intrusted by the legislature to a board of trustees elected by that body, while the immediate control and management of its several departments are confided to a general superintendent chosen by the board. The plan of education pursued is designed to be thoroughly practical...
Page 581 - On the 15th day of the present month the President of the United States issued his Proclamation calling upon the loyal States to furnish 75,000 men for the protection of the Government, the suppression of rebellion and the enforcement of the laws. Subsequently the quota to be furnished by Indiana was fixed at six regiments, of seven hundred and seventy men each. In obedience to this call I issued my Proclamation calling for volunteers, and in less than eight days more than 12,000 men have tendered...
Page 8 - There is no more natural and necessary connection between abstract ideas and the articulate sounds which strike the ear, than there is between the same ideas and the written characters that address themselves to the eye.
Page 582 - ... portion of the Militia as may be deemed necessary for the emergency. That a militia system be devised and enacted looking chiefly to volunteers, •which shall insure the greatest protection to the State, and unity and efficiency of the force to be employed. That a law be enacted defining and punishing treason against the State. That a law be enacted suspending the collection of debts against those who may be actually employed in the military service of the State or the United States. That suitable...
Page 174 - Upon the receipt of such application by the Superintendent, the applicant will be notified as to whether or not the person in question will be admitted, and no one must be sent to the Institution until such notification shall have been received.
Page 579 - We have passed from the field of argument to the solemn fact of war, which exists by the act of the seceding States. The issue is forced upon us, and must be accepted. Every man must take his position upon the one side or upon the other. In time of war there is no ground upon which a third party can stand.
Page 172 - Among these are commodious, well-ventilated dormitories, school-rooms, hospitals, and various other apartments ; spacious piazzas and out-door promenades, suitable for exercise in all kinds of weather ; ample arrangements for cold, warm, and shower bathing ; good wholesome food and comfortable beds ; prompt medical advice, with other necessary attention in case of sickness; and, above all, kind, sympathizing friends...

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