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although not very materially differing from, art
not in entire accord with those expressed in the
resolutions. It is with the greatest respect and
deference for the last general assembly that we
entertain,and feel it our duty frankly to express
them.

The establishment of a Naval Academy, has
not yet been provided for. When such provis-
ion shall be made, we have no doubt but that
the claims and advantages of the city of Anna-
polis, as a site for its location, will be duly con-
sidered and impartially decided upon.

By an act of congress, approved the 18th day
of May last, entitled, "An act authorising the
building of light houses," &c the wishes of the
general assembly, expressed in the resolution
No 31, have been in the main complied with.

We caused to be prepared and transmitted
to our senators and representatives in congress,
such documents as we deemed, (or as was sug-
gested by them to be,) necessary to support
the claim against the United States, mentioned
in the resolution No. 38, and we have the sa-
tisfaction to inform you that an act of congress
was passed authorising the proper accounting
officers of the Treasury department to liquidate
and settle the claims by virtue of which the sum
of &66,563 22, has been allowed and paid to
the treasurer of tht Western Shore.

In the adjustment of the claim, a wide differ-
ence of construction was put upon the act of
congress, by the treasurer of the Wester shore,
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