RESOLUTIONS.

1846.

man John Ringgold Hynson, and her other of brave sons
who have fallen in our conflict with Mexico; and that
while, as Americans, we cordially unite in the national
tribute of admiration so justly and enthusiastically paid
to their memory; yet, as Marylanders, we feel entitled
to cherish with peculiar pride, the honor which, from
the ashes Of the dead, has been gathered to her name.
Resolved, That in thus expressing our profound respect
for the memory of the dead, we should do violence to
our feeling and to justice, were we unmindful of those
whose swords, though not entwined with Cyprus, yet won
for them a meed ot glory, such as reflects honor on the
name of Maryland, and stands a proud trophy of the in-
trepid valor, the cool discipline, and the untiring ardor
of the gallant men — Regulars and Volunteers — who
followed their bold leaders to desperate and brilliant

victories.
Resolved, That this General Assembly take great pride
in commending the gallantry of the Maryland battalion,
and in returning their thanks to them for the aid they
have contributed to the brilliant victory of Monterey,
exort them, by the glorious recollections which cluster
around the name of the Old Maryland Line, to believe
the ancient renown of Maryland is committed to their
keeping, and that their fellow-citizens at home look to
them with undoubting confidence to preserve that renown

untarnished.

Resolved, That His Excellency the Governor be re-
quested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the
commanding officer of the Maiyland battalion, to be by
him rend to the officers and men, as a slight token of
that high respect and pride with which their fellow-
citizens of Maryland regard theit indomitable gallantly
and courage.

No 6.

Resolution in relation to the building of Light Houses
on the Chesapeake Bay.

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That
our Senators and Representatives in Congress be re-
quested to use their efforts to obtain an appropriation for
building a Light Boat of a suitable size, to be stationed

Passed Jan.
14, 1847.