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If no other consideration, therefore, were deserving of attention, it might be well for any section of our country, contemplating the establishment of a school for the deaf and dumb, to calculate the probable expense and difficulties of such an undertaking; of inducing instructors to devote themselves to its interests; of insuring its permanent prosperity; and of supporting at it the indigent deaf and dumb; -- and then inquire, whether, even on principles of economy, it might not be best to have the same objects accomplished at an Institution already established, possessing the experience of several years in this novel and arduous department of education, and having overcome many of those embarrassments with which a new Institution must, of necessity, have to contend.

Heretofore, the return of each year has furnished occasion of devout gratitude to Almighty God, for His singular preservation of the lives of all who have been inmates of the Asylum. Since the last report was published, however, an affecting instance of mortality has occurred in the death of one of the female pupils, who had been residing in the Institution five years. With this exception, the pupils have still continued to enjoy unusual health; a fact, no less remarkable in itself, than deserving of heartfelt thanks to that Being on whom we are dependent for life, and breath, and all things. To His paternal care, the Directors would once more commend the Institution, beseeching Him, by His Good Spirit, so to guide all their deliberations and direct their doings, and so to bless, counsel, and support both those who teach, and those who are taught, that the happy result may be, the preparation of all the unfortunate entrusted to their care, not only for usefulness and respectability in life, but, through the merits of that Redeemer, who is emphatically the Friend of the wretched, for an admission to the mansions of eternal rest.

In the name of the Directors.

T. C. PERKINS, Clerk.

Hartford, May 15th, 1824.

DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN ASYLUM.

TREASURER'S ACCOUNT CURRENT.

The American Asylum in Account Current with JAMES H. WELLS, as Treasurer.

JAMES H. WELLS, Treasurer.
Hartford, 6th May, 1824.

HENRY HUDSON, CHARLES SEYMORE, Auditors.
Hartford, 6th May, 1824.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

I. THE Asylum will provide for each pupil, board, lodging and washing; the continual superintendence of health, conduct, manners and morals; fuel, candles, stationary and other incidental expenses of the school room, for which, including tuition, there will be an annual charge of one hundred and fifty dollars.

II. In case of sickness the necessary extra-charges will be made.

III. No pupil will be received for a less term than two years, and no deduction from the above charge will be made on account of vacations or absence except in case of sickness.

IV. Payments are always to be made one quarter in advance, for such pupils as reside within this State, and six months in advance for such as come from other States; for the punctual fulfilment of which, and the continuance of the pupil for two years, except in case of sickness or dismission by the Directors, a satisfactory bond will be required.

V. Each person, applying for admission, must not be under ten or over thirty years of age; of good natural intellect; capable of forming and joining letters with a pen legibly and correctly; free from any immoralities of conduct, and from any contagious disease. A satisfactory certificate of such qualifications will be required.