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Resolved, That the Governor of this State be
requested to s,end a copy of these resolutions to the
Executive of each loyal State, and request them,
to lay the same before their respective Legislatures.

No. 10.

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That we feel it to be not more an act of duty than of profound satisfaction, to express for ourselves, and in behalf of the people whose Representatives we are,our heartfelt thanks to each and all of those gallant defenders of the Constitution and Laws of the United States, by land and sea, who have recently, by their unsurpassed heroism, aug- mented the glory of American citizenship, and through the sublime lessons of victories won by fortitude and courage, above all praise, have as- sured us, beyond peradventure, that our Govern - ment is established in the hearts of the masses, securely resting upon the solid fouqdations of vir- tue and patriotism.

Assented to March 10, 1862

NO. 11.

WHEREAS, in the judgment of the General Assem- bly of Maryland, it would be peculiarly appro- priate at this time to observe with proper cere- monies, 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, 47

Assented to March 10, 1862.