After some complimentary remarks by Messrs. H. P. PEET, COOKE, VAN NOSTRAND and TURNER, The resolution was unanimously adopted. The PRESIDENT, in rising to respond, said he felt exceedingly gratified at the honor which the Convention had conferred upon him, and trusted that he appreciated all the kind assistance which he had met from its hands. He was not much acquainted with the modes of instructing the Deaf and Dumb. He had known very little of the high pursuits in which the members of this Convention were engaged, when he took his seat here. He did not appreciate the difficulties under which the instructor labors. Now, however, he could better appreciate the patient toil of the teacher, and could understand the results that had been unfolded in the course of these discussions. With one fact in reference to the Deaf and Dumb he had been particularly interested. It was, that while teachers were successful in the instruction of Deaf Mutes, they were also successful in implanting religious impressions and the religious element in a remarkable degree. The reverence manifested by the Deaf and Dumb was very striking. Their manifestations of feeling toward the teacher were also referred to by the speaker. He dwelt upon the dignity of the instructor's vocation, of the gratitude and affection universally evinced by his pupils, and gave the cause of Deaf-Mute education his warmest sympathy and approval. He was satisfied that much had been accomplished. All who take part in these Conventions seek to do good. Each puts forth his best exertions, as believing that he is hereafter to come under the eye of the Great Teacher himself. It can not be expected that their full reward will be received here, but there will be a time when all difficulties shall cease, when the blind shall see, the lame walk, the deaf hear, and the dumb be made to speak. Let us honor the profession of the teacher. In conclusion, Mr. ANDREWS again retr d his thanks for the kindness that gentlemen had sho im, wishing them a safe and pleasant return to their homes, and all happiness hereafter. Mr. CHITTENDEN read the minutes of the day's proceed ings. Adopted. Rev. JOHN R. KEEP then offered prayer. And on motion of Mr. TURNER, The Convention adjourned sine die. |