The joint resolution was read. as follows: Be it resolved. &c.. That the official report of the investigations of Dr. Edward 0. Shakespeare in Europe and Asia concerning the nature. causes. method of prevention and cure of epidemic or Asiatic cholera. made by the direction of the President of the United States. be printed. with the accompanying illustrations. and that there be printedin addition to the usual number. 2.000 copies for the use of the Department of State. 1.C00 copies for the use of the Senate. and 2.000 copies for the use of the House of Representatives. said report to be printed under the editorial supervision of Dr. Shakespeare.