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America, at the obsequies of their late distinguished citizen,
George Peabody, earnestly desire to unite their voice with
those who mourn his loss, and to record the sentiment which
they feel of affectiona,te remembrance of his virtues, and of
the deepest admiration for his life.

Upon the long list of those whose career has been signal-
ized by unselfish sympathy with the sufferings of their fel-
low-men, his name will stand pre-eminent in history ; and
thanks to the intelligence with which he disposed his chari-
ties, generations yet unborn will learn to venerate his-
memory, and will receive the practical benefits of his mag-
nificent bounty.

In his pure and lofty character, his zeal and devotion to
his country, the simplicity of his manners and the overflow-
ing kindness of his nature, we have witnessed a brilliant ex-
ample of all the qualities which most ennoble man, and com-
mend him to the admiration of posterity.

The great and untiring interest which he ever evinced
through life for the advancement and prosperity of the State
of Maryland, has caused his name to become a "household
word" among our people ; and we feel sure that the Institu-
tions which his liberal hand has reared upon our soil, will
ever be regarded and maintained as an inheritance of price-
less value.

As an evidence of the respect and gratitude of the State, we
suggest, with the concurrence of your Honorable Body, the
appointment of a Joint Committee, to consist of two on the
part of the Senate and three on the part of the House, to
attend in person the obsequies about to be solemnized, as
icpresentativcs of this General Assembly.

We have appointed on the part of the Senate Messrs. Car-
roll and Wilson.

By order,

AUGUSTUS GASSAWAY,

Secretary.

Which was read.

Mr. Kilbourn submitted the following message:

BY MB HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

January 26, 1870.
Gentlemen of the Senate:

We have received your message proposing the appointment
of a Joint Committee, to consist of two members on the part
of the Senate aad three on the part of the House, to attend
in person the obsequies of the late George Peabody, as repre-
sentatives of this General Assembly, and heartily concur
therein.