1835.

RESOLUTIONS.

in Talbot county, and for placing Buoys on the Sugar

Loaf and Jamaica Shoals, in the Great Choptank Riv-

er, as may be selected by the proper officers of the

United States, and upon the completion of those erec-

tions, to recommend the light vessels now stationed in

Hooper's Straights to be transferred to some suitable

station near the southern extremity of Tangier Island

in the Chesapeake Bay, or to the seven feet knowl, near

the mouth of the Patapsco river.

Further resolved, That his Excellency, the Gov-

ernor, be requested to communicate a copy of the

aforegoing preamble and resolution, to each of the

Senators and Representatives of this State, in the

Congress of the United States.

No. 8.

Passed Feb 13,1836

Resolution relative to removing obstructions in the

Susquehanna River.

WHEREAS, the trade of the Susquehanna, at all times

important to the States of New York, Pennsylvania and

Maryland, has become more so by the near approach

of the period when the Pennsylvania Canal will be

completed down the Susquehanna to tide water; and

whereas, the interests of the people of tho.se States

would be greatly promoted in facilitating the approach

of sea vessels, to the mouth of the Susquehanna; and

whereas, obstructions exist in the channel near the

town of Havre de Grace, which renders it difficult for

vessels of large burthen to approach and depart, the

removal of such obstructions would greatly promote

the commerce of the said river, and of the people of the

said States; and whereas, it is desirable to obtain the

aid of Congress in removing said obstructions, and to

procure the co-operation of the States of New York and

Pennsylvania in accomplishing this object: — Therefore,

Resolved by the General Assemlly of Maryland, That

our Senators and Representatives in Congress be, and

they are hereby requested to cause to be made by the

Government of the United States, a survey of the chan-