to the favorable attention of all school committees and teachers.

Resolved, That human anatomy and physiology, by which the laws of health, so essential to our happiness and existence, and to the strength and vigor of our successors, are explained, should form an important part of our common school education.

OF THE

LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MAINE

RESPECTING

INTERNATIONAL

LITERARY EXCHANGES,

TOGETHER WITH

DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO.

Published by order of the Legislature of Maine.

AUGUSTA:

WM. T. JOHNSON,........PRINTER TO THE STATE.

REPORT.

THE joint standing committee on the library, to which was referred a special message from the governor, (with a letter from M. Alexandre Vattemare,) on the subject of International Literary Exchanges, have had those matters under consideration, and submit the following

REPORT:

The subject of International Literary Exchanges, is beginning to receive the attention, in some parts of the civilized world, that its importance deserves. Under the untiring and self-sacrificing efforts of that universal friend of man, the accomplished VATTEMARE, the undertakingunpropitious as were his first essays in the unbeaten track-has assumed an interest and importance, unsurpassed by the efforts of any friends of peace and paternal love throughout the world. It is refreshing at this period, when war and bloodshed still exist, to welcome the man who has for years been engaged in extending the circumference, and cementing the union of mind with mind, society with society, nation with nation. The bond thus created by the magic chain of friendship, and the love for science and letters which knows no geographical limits, is one that contemplates all coming time within its horoscope.