406 RESOLUTIONS.

the cause of the country's honor against all assail-
ants, Edward Everett stood pre-eminent among
his countrymen, primus inter pares.

Resolved, That above the dust of Edward Ever-
ett rises the solid splendor of a great reputation
which must remain for ages, and which no change
of time or circumstance can ever darken or ob-
scure.

Resolved, That a suitable person be selected to
to pronounce, at an early day, before both Houses
of Assembly, a eulogy upon the life and character
of the deceased, and to make all proper arrange-
ments for the same.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
communicated to the family of Mr. Everett, and
also that the Governor be requested to transmit a
copy of the same to his Excellency, the Governor
of Massachusetts.

Resolved, That the members of the House of
Delegates and Senate wear the usual badge of
mourning for the period of thirty days from this
date.

No. 5.

Assented to Feb. 3, 1865.

Resolutions ratifying an amendment to the Con- stitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress to the Legislatures of the several States. WHEREAS, It is provided by the fifth Article of the Constitution of the United States of America, that Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the said Constitution, or on the application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several States shall call a Convention for pro- posing amendments, which in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of