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86 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [Jan. 18,
againfct the apparent inability of Spain to either again acquire
it, or to long retain a footing upon any portion of the re-
mainder.
And whereas, The war, as waged upon the Island, is now,
and has teen, attended with all the ferocity characteristic of
semi-barbarous people, the consequenecs of which must long
be prejudicially felt by the people of the United States in
their social and commercial relations.
And whereas, It is apparent that the revolution possesses
the power and ability not only to successfully cope with
Spain, but is fast driving that power to its last resort, (the
fortified seaport towns,) and can have but one termination —
Independence. And while it is the opinion of this Legisla-
ture, that measures should be taken to mitigate, and if pos-
sible, shorten the fearful struggle now laying waste that
once beautiful Island, we disclaim all and every idea of
giving the subject a party bias, believing, as we do, that
every citizen of the United States is alike anxious with our-
selves for a cessation of hostilities; therefore—
Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That
it is the opinion of this General Assembly, that in conse-
quence of the condition of affairs existing in the Island of
Cuba, that the time has arrived when the Government of the
United States is called upon by every consideration actuating
a great and civilized neighboring nation to adopt such meas-
ures as shall appear best calculated to mitigate and shorten,
if possible, the desolating war in that Island.
Resolved, That it is our opinion that the good offices of the
Government of the United States cannot be more humanely
and wisely exercised than in a well directed effort to secure
to the Republic of Cuba all the rights and advantages belong-
ing to belligerants.
Which were read a first time and referred to the Commit-
tee on Federal Relations.
Mr. McAleese submitted the following order :
Ordered, That it be entered on the Journal that the ab-
sence of Mr. Hess, on Friday last, from his seat in this
House, was occasioned by illness.
Which was adopted.
Mr. Hoblitzell moved that when the House adjourns to-
day, it stand adjourned until to-morrow at 12 o'clock, noon.
Decided in the affirmative.
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