1831. RESOLUTIONS.

generous on most other subjects, in this matter of the ad-
justment of our boundaries, should refuse to meet us upon
terms of justice and right, and consistent with the dignity
of both states. The offer of our act of eighteen hundred
and eighteen, having failed as stated, this state at December
session eighteen hundred and twenty-five, passed sundry re-
solutions, on the same subject, by which the governor and
council were authorised and requested to appoint three com-
missioners on the part of this state, to meet such commis-
sioners as might be appointed by Virginia, to settle and ad-
just, by mutual compact between the two governments, the
dividing and boundary lines between them. And it was pro-
vided in one the resolutions in case of disagreement, be-
tween the commissioners appointed by both states, that the
executive of this state, should request the governor of De-
laware to appoint an umpire, In the month of April next,
after the adoption of these resolutions, Governor Kent,
transmitted them to Governor Tyler, and in the month of
May following, Governor Tyler sent his reply to Governor
Kent. It will be found that Governor Kent, reminded the
Governor of Virginia of the anxious desire of this state so
often manifested on that subject; Governor Tyler, in his re-
ply, admitted the importance of the matter, and the unset-
tled condition of the boundaries—but thought it was owing
to defectiveness of powers with which the commissioners
on both sides were entrusted. This correspondence was
communicated to both branches of the legislature by Go-
vernor Kent, at December session eighteen hundred and
twenty-six; since which nothing has been done as far as
your committee have been able to ascertain. By a petition
from some of the citizens of Allegany county in this state,
presented to the General Assembly, it appears that the au-
thorities of an adjoining county in Virginia, have assumed
jurisdiction over them; and they are now called upon to do
duty as citizens and pay taxes in Preston county, Virginia.
Notwithstanding the opinion of your committee that in a
strict legal adversary proceeding against Virginia, the com-
mon call of the first fountain ought, as originally intended,
to start a meridian for the western boundary at the most
western source of the South Branch, (and verging towards
the south unto the further bank of said river, and following
the same for the southern limits on the west and south,) they
nevertheless recommend that the whole matter should be
left open, for the most friendly and amicable adjustment-
Your committee recommend to the consideration of the
general assembly, several resolutions.

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the
governor and council of this state be, and they are hereby