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LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Statutes in force relating to the Preserving and Killing of Game, with Notes and Index. By William Gurdon, of the Inner Temple, Esq., Barrister at Law. In 12mo. price 4s. boards.

A Treatise on the Construction of Limitations in which the words "Issue" and "Child" occur; and on the Statute 1 Victoria, c. 26, s. 29. By John V. Prior, of the Middle Temple, Esq., Barrister at Law. In 12mo. price 7s. boards.

A Report of an Appeal to the Lord Bishop of Winchester, visitor of the two St. Mary Winton Colleges, promoted by William Augustus Hare, Fellow of New College and Senior Poser, against the Election to the vacant Scholarships at Winches. ter and New College in 1829, argued in October and November, 1831. By Joseph Phillimore, D.C.L. In 8vo. price 5s. boards.

A Report of Cases determined on the Crown Side on the Northern Circuit, commencing with the Spring Circuit of 1834, and ending with the Summer Circuit of 1838; with a few cases of earlier date, also a Table of Cases, and an Index. By Sir Gregory A. Lewin, of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law. Vol. 2. In 12mo. price 10s. 6d. boards.

A Practical Treatise on Sheriff Law; containing the New Writs under the New Imprisonment for Debt Bill, also Interpleader Act, Reform Act, Coroners' Act, &c., with Returns, Bills of Sale, Bond of Indemnity, &c. &c. &c. By George Atkinson, Esq., of the Inner Temple, Special Pleader. In 8vo., price 18s. boards.

The Articled Clerk's Assistant, or Guide to the Examination, containing a series of Questions and Answers relative to Real Property, and the Theory and Practice of Conveyancing, intended to assist the Articled Clerk in preparing himself for Examination required of him previous to his being admitted to practise as an Attorney and Solicitor, with the Regulations to be observed by the Candidates for Examination. By William Gardnor. In 12mo. price 6s. boards.

Brief Treaties on the Law of Gaming, Horse Racing, and Wagers; with a Collection of Statutes in Force in reference to those subjects; together with Practical Forms of Pleadings and Indictments, adapted for the General or Professional Reader. By Frederic Edwards, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law. In 12mo. price 5s. boards.

The Rights of Persons, according to the Text of Blackstone, incorporating the Alterations down to the present time. By James Stewart, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq., Barrister at Law, M.P. In 8vo., price 17. boards.

Impey's General Stamp Act, 55 Geo. 3, cap. 184, and the Statutes that alter and amend the same; to which are added Notes of Cases decided on the Stamp Laws in general, &c. &c. &c. The Fourth Edition, with large Additions. In 12mo. price 7s. 6d. boards.

A Complete Collection of the Statutes, and Rules and Orders of Court, relating to Attorneys, Solicitors, and Agents, from the earliest to the present time; with Practical Notes and Forms. By Robert Maugham. In 8vo., price 6s. boards.

The whole Town and Country Practice of the Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, with Full Instructions to Creditors, and all Forms, Rules, and Orders of the Court, under 1 & 2 Vict. c. 110. By Robert Allen, Esq., Barrister at Law. In 12mo. price 10s. 6d. boards.

The Conveyancer's Assistant; or a Series of Precedents in Conveyancing and Commercial Forms, in Alphabetical Order, adapted to the Present State of the Law and the Practice of Conveyancing; with Copious Prefaces, Observations, and Notes on the several Deeds; to which are added the late Real Property Acts and the latest Decisions thereon. By George Crabb, Esq., Barrister at Law. The Second Edition revised and enlarged. In two volumes, 8vo., price 21. 2s. boards.

On the present Unsettled Condition of the Law and its Administration. By John Miller, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn. In 8vo. price 4s. 6d. boards.

INDEX TO VOL. XXI.

America, English Equity in, 233

A.

Mr. Justice Story's Commentaries on Equity Pleading, id.

general adoption of the doctrines of English Equity in America, 234
analysis of and remarks on Mr. J. Story's work, 235

B.

Bills on legal subjects pending in Parliament, 450

Bolland, Baron, retirement of, 229

C.

Carey, Mr., his appointment to the Law Professorship in the London University,
230

Chancery Reform, 338

heavy arrear of causes in Chancery, id.

suggestions of Mr. Miller and Mr. Spence, 339, et seq.

Common Pleas, discussion on the legality of the warrant for opening the Court
of, 227

impolicy of restoring its monopoly, 450.

Contracts in restraint of trade, summary of the law and cases relating to, 306,

et seq.

Conveyances, stamps on, law and authorities relating to, considered, 121, et seq.

D.

Duckworth, Mr., his appointment as a Master in Chancery, 452.
Durham, Lord, his Ordinances, remarks on the legality of, 171

E.

Eldon, Lord, Life of, (continued), 56

his merits and defects as a statesman, id.

his opposition to law reforms, 62

and to amelioration of the criminal code, 67

his discharge of his duties as Speaker of the House of Lords, 69
his influence in debate, 72

specimen of his parliamentary oratory on the Queen's trial, 77
his constant attachment to the church, 80

Eldon, Life of, (continued.)

his opposition to the repeal of the Test Acts, 82
to Roman Catholic Emancipation, 83

and to the Reform Bill, 86

his subsequent appearances in parliament, 344

his domestic bereavements, 347

his death and funeral, 348

his placability of temper, and benevolence of disposition, 349
his personal appearance, id.

genealogical account of his family, 350

his will, and large accumulation of wealth, 351

his liberality to the poor of the neighbourhood, to his tenantry, &c. 354

his neglect of religious observances, 356

his domestic and convivial habits, 357
thriftiness of his establishment, 359

his political and sporting anecdotes, 362

his love of field sports, 364

his defeat in the contest for the Chancellorship of Oxford, 366

his appearance at the installation of the Duke of Wellington in 1834..368
foundation of the Eldou scholarship, 369

Erskine, Mr. Justice, appointment of, 229

G.

Gaselee, Sir S., death of, 452.

H.

Hoffman, Mr., his work on legal education quoted and criticized, 1, et seq.

I.

Infants' Custody Bill, object and history of, 145, et seq.

observations on an article on this subject in the British and Foreign Review,
159, et seq.

Law Studies, introduction to, 1

L.

analysis of Mr. Hoffman's work on this subject, id.

proem, 2

analytical accounts of books, 4

the author's resolutions, id.

his hints for the relief of mental exhaustion, 5

objections to most of the published courses of law reading, 7

suggestions for the student's guidance, 8, et seq.

selection of a special pleader, 12

requisites of an advocate, 13

expediency of attending debating clubs, 18

attendance in Court, 25

quotations from Mr. Serjeant Talfourd's article on this subject in the London

Magazine, 26

remarks on them, 32

Lewis, G. C., his appointment as a Poor Law Commissioner, 230
London Police Bill, impolitic concession of the government on, 450

M.

Malta, ordinance relating to the press in, 451

Marine Insurance, Law of—(continued), 87

exceptions which invalidate or reduce the claim of the assured on a loss, id.

1. to the form of the policy, id.

2. to its substance, id.

misrepresentation or concealment of material facts, id.

(1.) what is a misrepresentation, 89, and

(2.) what is a concealment, so as to avoid the policy, 94

effect of breaches of warranty, 103

conditions implied in the policy, id.

(1.) of seaworthiness, id.

(2.) against unreasonable delay, 106

exceptions which discharge the obligation of the insurer after it has attached,
109.

deviation, (cases relating to), 110

change of the ship, 119

breach of warranty of neutrality, 120

fraud or illegality, id.

Marriage with the sister of a deceased wife, legality of, 371

history of this question, 372

necessity for legislative interference, 375

Maule, Mr., his appointment to the bench, 229

Mence, R., his pamphlet on the mutual rights of husband and wife, 171
Miller, John, his pamphlet on the present unsettled condition of the law, 338
Moile, N. T., his specimen of a new edition of the State Trials in verse, 328

P.

Park, Mr. Justice, death of, 229

Parliamentary privilege, discussion on, in Stockdale v. Hansard, 452
Periodical legal works published in Paris, 447

Postage-importance of cheap postage to the law, 36

quotations from the evidence before the select committee of the House of Com-

mons, 38, et seq.

effect of high postage on bankruptcies, 39

its impediments to the transaction of country business, 44

account of Mr. Hill's plan, 54

Q.

Queen's Bench, arrears of business in the Court of, 228

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