Resolved by the mayor and city council of Baltimore, That the thanks of the city of Baltimore be, and are hereby presented to the city of Paris for the splendid donation of books which have been presented by the said city to the city of Baltimore. She cordially reciprocates the sentiment that such testimonials presented by the cities of France to those of the United States, have a favorable effect on litterature and science and on the fine arts, and on the sympathy and ancient friendship so happily existing between the United States and France.
Resolved, That the following books and maps be presented in the name of the city of Baltimore to the city of Paris, as a testimonial of the sense entertained of the friendship of the said city in presenting sundry valuable books to the city of Baltimore.
And be it resolved that the chairman of the committee be authorised by and with the approbation of the mayor, to draw on the Register for the sum necessary to carry the foregoing resolution into effect.
T. Yates Walsh, president, first branch.
Robert Howard, president, second branch.
STATE OF MAINE.
Resolve to promote Mutual Literary and Scientific Exchanges with Foreign Countries.
Resolved, That there be hereafter fifty additional copies of each volume of laws, resolves, and public documents printed by order of the Legislature, be printed and bound for the purpose of exchange in foreign countries[1].