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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 day 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 

 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 



