Histories of American Schools for the Deaf, 1817-1893 Volume 2; Public Schools in the United, States Established 1854-1893 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 Excerpt: ...of emolument in said institution." "The said directors shall provide for leasing or renting ground and buildings for the use of the inst itution ur.til suitable grounds are purchased, and buildings are erected. They are also vested with power to appoint and employ and renuveo, ' discharge at pleasure a principal, matron, teachers and agents, necessary to the success: u operation of the institution, and prescribe a:: d regulate their duties, and to IIx the salaries, or compensation of each." "The directors are authorized to appoint a secretary and treasurer, and to require of their treasurer, bonds and security conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties." 'The said directors shall meet quarterly for the transaction of business, and at such other times as the interest of the Institution may require." To enable the said directors to execute the provisions of this act, they are authorized to receive, have, hold and use property of every description, as well as money from any county or cororation, or from any person desiring to aid in sustaining the institution: Provided. That whatever may be conveyed or donated to said cor)oration shall te used as directed by the grantor or donor, if accepted and for no other purpose." "The object of said corporation shall be to promote the intellectual, physical and moral culture of the deaf and dumb by a judicious and well adapted course of instruction, that they may be reclaimed from their lonely and cheerless condition, restored to society and fitted for the discharge of the duties of life." "All the deaf and dumb residing in Nebraska, of suitable age and capacity, to receive instruction, shall be admitted into and enjoy the benefits of said institution without cha...