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of Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Milita-
ry Tactics,) all of which are filled by gentle-
jnen of high standing and character. There are
many circumstances connected with the histo-
ry of this institution—the AlmaMater of many
of the most distinguished men which Maryland
has produced—that make a strong appeal to the
bounty of the legislature. And although its
present condition is prosperous, compared with
what it has of late been, yet it has not so entire-
iy recovered from its former depression, but
that legislative aid to enable the trustees to ex-
tend its philosophical apparatus, and increase its
library, would be very acceptable, and no doubt
highly beneficial.

Of the alterations and amendments of the
constitution, proposed by the act providing for
the election of the Governor by the People,and
for abolishing the Council, it does not become
us to express any opinion. It was necessary to
enable you to consummate them, that the act
should be published for the information of the
people, "at least three months" before the last
election of delegates. No provision was made
by law for the fulfilment of this constitutional
requirement; but we deemed it our duty to
cause the necessary publication to be made;
and it was accordingly done, as we have before
stated. You, therefore, possess the power, if,
in your wisdom and judgment, enlightened by
the opinions and wishes of your constituents