124 RESOLUTIONS.

can citizenship, and through the sublime lessons of victories won by
fortitude and courage, above all praise, have assured us, beyond perad-
venture,- that our Government is established in the hearts of the masses,
securely resting upon the solid foundations of virtue and patriotism.

NUMBER 11.

WHEREAS, in the judgment of the General Assembly of Maryland, it
would be peculiarly appropriate at this time to observe with proper
ceremonies, which in all times must continue the duty of the nation
to commemorate, the birth-day of its most distinguished citizen, and
the founder of its liberties; therefore,

Be it resolved, That we will attend in the House of Delegates at
noon, on the twenty-second instant, and there have read the Farewell
Address of Washington, and institute such other observances as may
be proper to the occasion. The Governor, the Court of Appeals, all
Public Officers, and the public at large, are respectfully invited to attend.

Resolved, That a committee be appointed from both Houses, to
determine upon the order of exercises for the day.

NUMBER 12.

WHEREAS, The coolness and eminent seamanship displayed by Captain
Cadwalader Ringgold, early in November last, in rescuing a Marine
battalion of four hundred men, from the wreck of the transport steamer
" Governor," during the storm which overtook the United States
Squadron, on its way from Fortress Monroe to the attack and cap-
ture of Port Royal, is an occurrence well calculated to elevate the
character of the American Navy, and deserving of honorable men-
tion by the Legislature of his native State ; therefore,

Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the
thanks of this Legislature, are tendered to Captain Ringgold and to
the officers and crew of the United States Frigate " Sabine," for their
rgallant and humane efforts in saving the lives of so many human beings
from the wreck of the ill-fated steamer " Governor," during the -storm
on the Southern Coast in November last.

Resolved, That the " Governor," be requested to transmit a copy of
these resolutions to Captain Riggold, requesting him to communicate
the same to the officers and crew of the Frigate " Sabine."

NUMBER 13.

WHEREAS, A bill was, on the thirteenth instant, reported to the Senate
of the United States, by a committee of that body, " for the release
of certain persons held to service and labor in the District of Colum-
bia," in other words, for the abolition of Slavery in said District;
therefore,

It is unanimously resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland,
That this General Assembly witnesses with great regret the efforts