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conduct; and in many cases, his personal influence and decision would restrain, if it did not stop, the course of his client's violent proceedings. Then might thousands apply for advice to an attorney, who now, very prudently, never enter his office for fear of consequences; but rather lose their rights, than consent to purchase them at a price beyoud their value.

works; and with translations alone, no youth, animated with an ardent desire to gain knowledge from the purest sources ought to be satisfied.

For this purpose it will be highly useful for the student occasionally to read either Grotius de Jure Belli et Pacis, or Puffendorf de Jure Gentium et Naturæ. Grotius was more learned than Puffendorf, aud was much better acquainted with the civil law, from which he illustrates his sentiments, and makes quotations in every chapter; but Puffendorff's is a more recent, and upon the whole a better work than is so fully criticised and quoted in the Indeed, Grotius's book editions of Puffendorf, with commentaries, that it may be said to be incorporated in them.

that of Grotius.

A hint that Grotius De Veritate, might have been added, was about to escape our pen, when we met with a full compensation for the omission, in a subsequent page.

The law is a liberal profession: it demands a correct practice founded on a just theory; right views of things in the first instance, preparatory to right measures in the sequel. To contribute to the promotion of a purpose so desirable, is truly laudable; and Mr. Wright is entitled to the thanks, not only of the profession, but of the public. The perusal of a few pages in his book, convinced us of the good sense and talents of the writer: an air of prudence, in connection with piety, does him honour. In the perusal of the polished histories This book may be read by parents de- of Hume and Gibbon, care should be taken sirous of bringing up a child to the profes- that the imposing style, and deistical obsion of the law; and it will be their duty servations of the authors, do not ingraft on to consider whether he is industrious, and the mind sentiments repugnant to the inwhether his health will permit him assidu- terests of mankind, and the dictates of true ously to employ his time, and cultivate his religion. This will be very necessary, as talents. If from his former habits of life they have taken every opportunity of inthere is any probability of his not doing so, sinuating, contempt for the doctrines of they will act unwisely to place him at the Christianity and the style and method of desk of an attorney. It is not without their histories have gained them many adgreat caution that the public entrust their mirers. Their works certainly contain professional concerns to any persons, and much useful knowledge, accompanied by daily experience evinces, that the respect-very acute reasoning; but sometimes they able and opulent part of society will not commit them to an attorney who is known to be deficient in information, or to be inattentive or dilatory in transacting his business.

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have drawn false conclusions from ascer tained facts; and it may with justice be said, they have on some occasions laboured to suppress important evidence, and to cover misrepresentations with the appearance of truth. These errrors are not very numerous, but they are often of very great importance, and likely to escape detection by a Tyro; and therefore inany wellinformed men may think it advisable, that instead of Hume, Henry's History of Great Britain, with Andrews's Continuation, should be read, and that the perusal of Gibbon should be postponed till the judgment of the student has become more mature, and he has obtained more leisure to devote to the examination of it.

To become learned in the law, a clerk should not commence his studies with the laws of his own country alone; if he does, he will soon perceive he has begun with works which while unacquainted with technical language, he cannot clearly understand, and that he has been endeavour ing to acquire from the rivulets, what is oly to be gained from the fountain of jurisprudence. Instead of beginning (as is generally the case), with books of English law only, an elementary knowledge of the law of nature and nations should at The student should read with particular the same time be obtained. For this pur- attention, Millar's ingenious and wellpose, it will be more prudent to begin with written historical View of the English Gothe moderns, than to go back to the an-vernment, from the settlement of the Saxons cient writers of Greece and Rome, for what is said by them on the subject. Besides, few attorney's clerks could read the original

in Britain to the accession of the House of Stuart, and at a future period Mr. Turner's learned history of the Anglo Saxons.

Mr. Wright has some good remarks, acuteness, though their learning is not

on Common Place Books; which, often, however, are very useful things.

That which is attentively read, will be better understood, and more deeply in pressed on the mind, by frequently reflect ing upon it, than by committing it to paper. Biographers tell us of literary men reading with pens in their hands, to make extracts and remarks, but it is apprehended their extracts were merely references to the work, followed by some useful observations of their own. Why should they copy what they might immediately, when required, find printed? They would not thus consume that time which they could so much more advantageously employ in reading and reflection; and what would sooner tend to derange close thinking, than such servile tedious labours?

On first entering upon the study of the law, I am confident that it will be more prudent to employ time in reading, than in transcribing particulars, which a little acquaintance with the principles and the practice of the profession will render usejess. After the judgment of the student is become more mature, and his knowledge of the law more extensive, I leave the propriety of using common place books to his own determination. Should they then appear useful, I recommend, instead of one with an alphabetical index, Blackstone's Commentaries, or rather Comyn's Digest interleaved. In these books he may enlarge such chapters as may appear to him defective, insert decisions, and dicta, not to be found in any book of reference, which his reading or practice may supply, and which, if suffered to escape him at the time, he might never be able to refer to afterwards.

On the article of practice, says Mr. W. The attorney is in almost all cases the counsellor of the poor, and their rights and interests are involved in as much obscurity and as many nice distinctions as those of the rich. Knowledge is as necessary to judge correctly of the propriety of instituting or defending suits, as it is to conduct them properly, and if a client meets with an attorney who is either rash or ignorant, he is often advised to give up important rights, or submit to serious wrongs, and does so without any application being made for the opinion of men better educated, and more experienced, and it commonly happens that very ignorant men will give very positive opinions. Ignorant attorneys seldom doubt, but often plunge their clients into improper expenses, and for their hasty opinions, they, for a time at least, gain credit for great knowledge and

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sufficient to raise doubt in them, or to enable them accurately to comprehend the bearing of the questions submitted to clients believing that a quick decision betheir judgment. This mistake arises from speaks a solid judgment. But it is a very fallacious criterion of talent, and in truth, it more commonly Happens that a man will have accuracy and caution in propor tion to his attainments.

But, the attorney is not always to blame; nor, perhaps, so often as, is asserted at least, we can say, that been urged by the client on the attormany suits within our knowledge have ney, after the latter has strongly expressed his doubts."

In all frivolous suits, which are frequently proceeded in from the obstinacy and deceitful representations of a client, if the result is unfavourable, the attorney is censured. Nor is it easy for a stranger to ascertain which is the more culpable. The consequences which attend litigation about frivolous assaults, small sums of money, or any subjects of trifling interest, cannot be contemplated without regret and indignation. In such cases the costs, which the sucthe advantages he derives from his verdict; cessful client must pay, generally far exceed and by proceeding with such suits, an at torney can neither serve his client, nor increase his own reputation. There are very few general rules to which we ought at all times to adhere; but actions for, slander, seduction, breach of pron ise of marriage, assault, or contracts on tle sale of horses and cattle may, with advantage to both parties, and they ought to be, amicably compromised before they are brought to the assizes.

Matters of account which are brought to the assizes, and indeed many other kinds of actions, are almost always referred by the judges, after the counsel have had their fees, and considerable expenses have thus been needlessly incurred. Two sensible men could in such cases easily ascertain the facts; and the points of law might be submitted to counsel, with arguments of each party in favour of his own case, and the counsel's decision might be considered final. For this purpose the legisla ture may, perhaps ere long, think proper to subject witnesses before arbitrators to the punishments of perjury; and some other regulations, as to arbitrators and their award, might be made, which would be of advantage to the community. The practice of compromising law-suits by arbitration, would, under proper regulations, be attended with many advantages.

Display: a tale for young people. By Jane Taylor, one of the authors of the Original Poems for Infant Minds. 12mo. pp. 214. Taylor and Hessey, London. 1815.

Is a morning spent at the Exhibition an eligible preparation for the grave and weighty duties of a reviewer?—why not? since viewing and reviewing is the very purpose of whoever enters the porticoes of the Royal Academy. It is not the largest picture in that public collection which presents the most merit; neither is the gaudiest colouring applauded as the most natural by the judicious. There are many performances of smaller size, and minor pretensions, to which the palm may be awarded by the Connoisseur, and with which real taste may confess itself gratified; dimensions have no direct relation to excellence.

The picture before us is composed with considerable skill, and touched with peculiar delicacy: there is a freshness and verdure about it, which delights the eye, and the figures are certainly not still life. If the catalogue announced it as the work of certain elder artists which might be named, we should say, it has

roine and the hero, better, than by the following extract.

Elizabeth would have been more gratified at making a conquest of a man of sense; and she would have preferred altogether, having a sensible man for her husband: however, she had made conquest, and she was going to be Mrs. Robinson.

Sometimes, indeed, she felt a little dis

satisfied during the morning tête à-tête with

the strain of her lover's conversation: for it say rather than not say any thing: but then was surprising what silly things he would Elizabeth thought it was because he was in love; and any such unfavourable impression generally wore off during evening parade, when the lieutenant was manoeuvring at the head of his company, and always while the band was playing she was sure she was in

love with him.

After evening parade the band was ordered to play for an hour in the marketplace, for the amusement of the ladies, who were assembled on these occasions, and promenaded up and down the square.

It was then that Elizabeth enjoyed the laughing and talking with her lover among eclat of her conquest. While she appeared her less fortunate acquaintance, who were walking about in unattended rows, her purpose was served as well, or better, by a blockhead than [by] a genius.

Sometimes she would stop awhile to chat with them, and her nods and bows were dealt about lavishly, and with unwonted cordiality to every body.

not their force: but the whole is harmo-
nious. The story is incomplete; but that
we suspect, is merely a dexterous sub-party entered the square.
indication of the necessity for another
volume. In short, the tale should in-
clude the history of Elizabeth Palmer
and Emily Grey; but Emily Grey is

"Who are all these?" said Lieutenant Robinson, one of these evenings, as a new

reserved-or we are mistaken, for a companion picture. Such are the tricks of lady authors!-Well, we have no objec

tion.

Elizabeth Palmer is the heroine of "Display;" by her wishes to be admired. she brings on herself troubles of various kinds; at first, those of youth, of no greater importance than accompanies juvenile mortifications; at length, those of riper years; for she marries a man whose attractions consist in his military uniform, his feather, and his gold epaulet;' of this she is conscious, even while she admits his attentions. We know not that we can convey an idea of the heVOL. II. New Series. Lit. Pan.

"Gracious me! all the Leddenhursts," said Elizabeth, who would rather have avoided the interview.

tage bonnet ?" said he, as they came nearer. "And who is that pretty figure in the cot"It's only Emily Grey," answered Elizabeth.

"How d'ye do, how d'ye do, Emily, my love, how are you?" said she, addressing her friends as they advanced.

She now introduced Lieutenant Robinson, seemed disposed to stay and chat, and Mr. and would have passed on, but they all Leddenhurst entered into conversation with her lover.

Never had he appeared to so much disadvantage to Elizabeth as at this moment, for them; saw him too, by the side of Mr. now that she saw him, not for herself, but

Leddenhurst.

Her hand had fallen from his arm as they approached, and she now began talking as fast as possible to Mrs. Leddenhurst, Miss

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Emily, who had raised her expectations rather unreasonably high, of a being whom it was possible to love in three weeks, was nearly guilty of the rudeness of starting when she first beheld the mean figure, and fiercely vacant countenance of her friend's admirer.

"Is it possible!" said she to herself, and she looked about to avoid meeting the eye

Weston, and Emily, to divert their attention | husband becomes attentive; and the vofrom the conversation that was passing be- lume closes by leaving her in a state of tween the gentlemen. tranquillized comfort, with the greatest hopes of something still higher in reserve. For these changes in her mind, the fair heroine is indebted to the influence of religious principle: it guides, it consoles her; and gradually she feels its power. Of course several of the characters are those of religious persons, and some of them, though kept in the back ground, are. touched with a pencil which, evidently, could be satyrical. Others are more amiable and on the whole, though the fair authoress has thought proper to distinguish between the cross and censorious manners of religionists, and those of the truly religious, yet she carefully exhibits the bright side of religion, and combines the practice with the theory, to great effect.

of Elizabeth.

In the mean time the lieutenant continued running on in his usual style of sprightly dullness to Mr. Leddenhurst, who stood looking down upon him with an eye of keen but candid observation.

"What a monstrous curious old cross

you've got here!" said he, staring up, and tapping it with his cane.

"Well, good night," said Elizabeth, "it's cold standing in the wind;" and she walked off with her lover, feeling more uncomfortable than ladies always do when they walk off with their lovers.

When they reached home, Elizabeth threw berself on the sofa, saying,

"Don't talk to me; I am tired this evening, Mr. Robinson.”

Thus repulsed, he walked backwards and forwards in the room for some time, half whistling; till, stopping on a sudden, he exclaimed,

"That Emily what d'ye call her, is a confounded pretty girl!".

"Do you think so?" said Elizabeth, rousing up: "Well, she does look rather pretty

in her bonnet."

Here the lieutenant resumed his walk and his whistle; but the remark had a fortunate effect upon Elizabeth. The momentary jealousy made him appear surprisingly more agreeable, and worth securing: and while she sat watching him as he paced up and down in the dusk, she said to herself,

“He whistles uncommonly well.”

A young lady who can love in three weeks, and a beau who has so little to love, in himself-will, of course, find their matrimonial expectations a deception. The lady's father dies unexpectedly soon after the marriage, and her fortune proves unreal: while the lieutenant, alas! had been a linen draper! whose indolence had exchanged the counter for the parade; and who, at length, is obliged to return to it. This his consort finds a deep humiliation; but by degrees she conforms to her situation; her conduct becomes exemplary; her

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It is certainly a commendable attempt to bring the young mind acquainted with ancient manners by means of works which describe those manners fresh from the mint :-still preserving that regard to modern decorum which principle and duty command. This attempt has been judiciously executed in this small volume; and Plautus acquires a superiority by it, which better fits him for the use of scholars. The notes are short; perhaps a few more had not been amiss: young minds read such with pleasure, at they usually teach something besides mere words. The Glossary too, might have been enlarged.

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ANTIQUITY.

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BIOGRAPHY.

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