JOINT RESOLUTIONS. 985

No. 10,
In every civilized land its history has been marked by sympathy for the oppressed, pity for the poor, and commiseration for the suffering. Never has this been more strikingly manifested than in the devotion, energy and sacrifices that have charac- terized the operations of the Ladies' Southern Relief Association of Maryland, in ministering to the wants and necessities of our brethren of the South. Their contributions, gathered from all parts of our own and other States, (not pass- ing by the offerings of children,) have fallen like the dew of heaven upon all, without respect to sex, age or creed. Therefore,	Preamble.
Resolved, That the thanks and warmest com- mendations of the General Assembly of Maryland are due, and are hereby sincerely tendered to Mrs, Benjamin C. Howard, President " Ladies' Southern Relief Association" of Maryland, and the ladies composing said association, for the timely aid afforded to the suffering in the Southern States, and for the efforts still making in behalf of that portion of our afflicted land.	Vote of thanks.
Resolved, That a copy of the above preamble and resolution be appropriately engrossed, signed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, the Pre- sident of the Senate and the Governor of Mary- land, and by him transmitted to the President of the "Ladies' Southern Relief Association."	Copy to be transmitted.