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III. RESOLUTIONS PASSED ON BOARD THE 
COLORADO. 
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this meeting are due to 
Professor Agassiz for the highly interesting and instructive lec- 
tures which he has delivered daily during our voyage, and 
which, though intended more immediately to prepare his party 
for their proposed expedition, have furnished to all of us a rich 
repast. 
Resolved, That the Professor and his companions will carry 
with them to their beneficent work the earnest prayers and good 
wishes of all with whom they have been associated on board 
this ship, that health and abundant success may be vouchsafed to 
them. 
Resolved, That in this mission of science from one country con- 
vulsed by war to another not entirely at peace, we behold the 
humanizing and pacific influence of its aims and studies, and that 
we cannot but look forward to a clay when nations engaged in the 
common pursuits of science and industry, and bound together by 
commerce and by enlightened views of interest and of Christian 
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duty, will refer all questions in dispute to peaceful arbitrament 
rather than to one of violence and bloodshed. 
Resolved, That in the facilities afforded by the government of 
the United States to this scientific expedition, in the munificent 
contribution of a single citizen of Boston towards its expenses, and 
in the generous manner in which the owners of this ship have 
placed its unsurpassed comforts and luxuries at the free use of 
Professor Agassiz and his party, this meeting beholds a pledge 
of the profound and growing interest of our entire people in the 
advancement of liberal and useful knowledge. 
Resolved, That we cannot approach the capital of Brazil for the 
purpose of leaving this party, without expressing our admiration 
