364 RESOLUTIONS.

It is, therefore, in accordance with these
views:

1. Resolved by the General Assembly of Mary-
land, That we cordially approve of the resolutions
passed, at the extra session of Congress, already
alluded to, and earnestly desire that in the prose-
cution of the war the sentiments and purposes it
announces as the deliberate judgment of the Na-
tion, may be steadily kept in view, and faithfully
adhered to by all the Departments of the Govern-
ment, and by our armies in the field.

2. Resolved, That our confidence in the "wis-
dom, firmness, and moderation of President Lin-
coln remain undiminished That we have seen,
with approval and gratification, the sentiments
announced by the President in his recent message
to Congress, presenting his views of the course to
be pursued in suppressing the insurrection, and
declaring his anxiety that the inevitable conflict
for this purpose shall not degenerate into a re-
morseless revolutionary struggle, and that in
every case he has thought it proper to keep the
integrity of the Union, the primary object of the
contest on the part of the Government.

3. Resolved, That the wisdom of the policy an-
nounced in the said resolution of Congress, has
been signally exemplified in the peaceful triumph
achieved by Major General Dix, by his admirable
proclamation issued in conformity with its spirit
and purposes to the people of Accomac and North-
ampton counties, of the Eastern Shore of Virginia,
on the thirteenth ultimo; and we believe it would
be productive of beneficial results if Congress
would, at the present time, reaffirm the principles
of that resolution, and thereby give assurance that
it proclaims the fixed policy of the Government.

4. Resolved, That Maryland is ready to ful-
fill all her constitutional obligations to the Gen-
eral Government as a loyal State of the Union,
and desires that the integrity of the Union may
be preserved, and the supremacy of the constitu-
tion restored.

5. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to
transmit copies of the foregoing preamble and re-
solutions to the President of the United States,
and to our Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress.