THE BLIND.
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We copy from the Frankfort (Ky.) Common
wealth the following notice OF one of Mr.. Patterns
exhibitions before the General Assembly Of Ken
lucky:


THE BIISn.-Several pupils from the Kentucky
Institute for the Education of the Blind, under the
charge OF Mr. Pat,en, their preceptor. were intro
duced into the House Of Representatives Yesterday
afternoon. They made the most gratifying exhi-
btions OF their proficiency in various branches Of
Notwithstanding, writing, grauimer, algebra,
geometry. geography. music, vocal and nstru-
mental, Latin composition, defamation, &c, &c
They were exhibitions that conclusivelv demon
strated that the Blind susceptible Of enjoyments
and capable Of performances, when properly in
structed, which at first thought, most men would
doubt. But under slSillful training their other fa-
cutes, though that Of vision IS clouced in eternal
night, are made effective as those ofihcir more
favored fellow beings blessed with the privilege of
gazing with rapture upon the bright stars. and the
blue sky, and the green fields, and the b-auteous
foweis. This important fact being satisfactorily
demonstrated, the ndico tons of duty cannot pos
sibly be mistaken by any benevolent and reflect
ing mind. II is the irremissibe duty Of those who
have witnessed the demonstration, to pour sun
shine upon the minds and to shed the light Of hea-
ven upon the hearts of thosF our feow-beings,
deprived of the beams of day. But we feel that it
would be in bad taste to use word Of persuasion
on such subject, to an enlightened, benevolent,
and christian people. The sightless eyebslls Of
those pupils, we are sure, pleaded the Of the
education of the blind, with an irresistible elo-
quence and force Of appeal to which language
could add the least power. Indeed, OF the
exhibitions inexpressiby tender and touch
ing that no heart was unmoved and no eve unbe-
dewed


The performances ON the occasion reflected the
very highest honor upon the preccptors Of the In
stitute. They perfectly proved that they knew
their high duty, that they knew how to execute
it, and that it had been faithfully executed: and
we are certain that every one felt grateful thai;
the heavenly mission had been entrusted to such
hands.