Blackstone's "Commentaries," and the first volume of Stephen's Commentaries;" also Williams's "Principles of the Law of Real Property," and Watkins's" Principles of Conveyancing." From either of these books you will derive much information; and the perusal (that is, the careful reading and consideration) of them all will make you a very good conveyancer, or at least might do so. If you are, as we presume you to be, in an attorney's office, and think of becoming a member of the legal profession, we would call your attention to the Law Student's Magazine," published monthly by Hastings, of 13, Carey-street, Lincoln's Inn. In all your preliminary studies you will derive much useful and sound practical information from this periodical: at the present moment, however, ya will find it peculiarly adapted to your purpose, because we happen to know that its editors have just entered into an arrangement for the publication of a series of letters on conveyancing, devoid of those technicalities which too often obstruct the path of the student; and written by a gentleman well up in the conveyancing department. The first of the letters will, we believe, appear in the number for this day, March 1st.-C. W., Jun. Then follows Burton's "Compendium of the Law of Real Property." This is a masterly and prac tical treatise. To use his own words in his preface, "It has been the author's endeavour to adapt his work (though intended to be as complete as possible in itself) principally to such readers as, being already acquainted with Blackstone, are desirous of further progress." Afterwards the following works may be advantageously readSugden's "Powers; Sugden's "Vendors and Purchasers;" Haye's "Conveyancing;" Coote on "Mortgages;" Sanders'" Uses and Trust" ("the doctrines of uses and trusts," says Sheppard, in his "Touchstone," "is of the first importance to a correct knowledge of the law of title"); and Woodfall's "Landlord and Tenant." Then, to use the words of the author of one of the treatises on this subject, “ Having mastered these works, the student will be prepared for all ordinary transactions. He may safely add any other modern treatises which are considered of authority." He should also take up reports, but here he must use discretion. "He may, we think," says one of my works, "safely leave the elder reporters, and keep them merely as works of reference; but he should read all the cases upon the law of property in the more modern reports, beginning with Atkyns in the courts of equity, and Lord Raymond in the courts of common law. This, of course," it continues," will be a work of time, and must be necessarily disturbed by business, but we should advise its steady pursuit if time will allow." If the inquirer is a student intending to enter the ranks of the profession, there is a work, published monthly, which I would especially recommend to him, viz., the Law Student's Magazine," price 1s. 7d. It contains really valuable information, being totally devoted to the wants of the student. Any information you may require on legal subjects, the editors, as I know by experience, will kindly give; and although you can generally get advice on such questions as the one now proposed by you, through the kindness of the editors of this periodical, yet such a question being entirely of a legal nature, more properly belongs, and is more fit for, the "Law Student's Magazine" than the British Controversialist. I hope that the above remarks on the study of conveyancing, which I have culled from different authors, will contain the information that is required on the subject; but should more be required, I shall do all that lies in my power, with the aid of my books, to give it, and for that purpose forward my address. Although I do not come within the designation of those to whom "Orion" directs his inquiry, viz.,“ experienced correspondents," having only just entered upon the study of Conveyancing myself, yet it being my practice, when I commeuce any subject, to have the advice of as many experienced persons as possible, I have in this instance had the opinion of many clever and eminent men in the profession on this subject (that is, through their writings), and, therefore, I Lope that it will not be thought presumptuous in one who is only, like the inquirer himself, a young man, and that it will not be considered by Lim as the blind leading the blind," for me to make a few remarks on the subject, as in thus diving advice I am only expressing the practical opinions of really experienced persons on this point. The first book, and easiest to be understood by the young student, is Williams's " Principles of the Law of Real Property," published by Sweet, 1, Chancery-lane. This work I have read myself with great profit, and, therefore, I can be said to give an experienced decision on it, though I cannot on any of those which come after. After this, the second volume of Blackstone's * Commentaries" should be taken up. This book all the authorities that I have seen highly recommend, and they advise even three or more careful perasals of it. Sergeant Stephen's "Commentaries" might be used in lieu of Blackstone's.-D. H. The Young Student and Writer's Assistant. LOGIC CLASS. Exercise on the Art of Reasoning.—No. XIII. 1. Describe the state of Greek Philosophy an tenor to Aristotle. 2. Give a brief abstract of the Aristotelic Logic. 3. Define the Categories. 4. Classify the following terms into their respective categories, and state why:-65, Pater noster-row-Turkey-red-twenty-six-circulatory-queen-bolt upright—was inflated-parallelogram. 5. Distinguish between Extension and Comprehension, and give examples. 6. Define and exemplify Quantity and Quality. 7. Define and exemplify Subalternation and Opposition. 8. What is Conversion? GRAMMAR CLASS. Exercises in Grammar.-No. II. 1. Construct a form similar to that given below, and arrange the following nouns in their proper columns:-London, being, book, affliction, whiteness, house, Liverpool, seeing, John, highness, multitude, slavery, manhood, friendship, congregation, laughter, Southampton, pen, son, knowledge, paper, parliament, hearing, feeling, committee, affection, belief, hope, Louis, nation, man, concourse, heart, intentions, king, revolu tion, America, seed, herd, bloom, shadow, maid. flock, trammel, queen, prince, Victoria, Albert, gardener, Henry, rector, executrix, affinity, region, erasure, attendance, acrimony, fallacy, ardour, animalcule. SOLUTIONS.-I. Arithmetic and Algebra. 1. As the weight of a cubic foot of water is 1000 oz., and cast-iron is 7248 times heavier, the weight of a cubic foot of iron 1000 × 7·218 oz.= 7.218 oz. Therefore the number of cubic feet in 4. Suppose 1s. given to each common soldier; then each lieutenant had 2s., and each captain 6s., and the total amount given would be 135+24+54= 213s. But the actual total amount we find to be 35,9978., or 169 times the supposed sum: therefore the sum given to each will be 169 times the supposed sum. Each private received £8 9s.; lieutenant, £16 18s.; captain, £50 148. C. D. S. Geometry. 1.-First Solution-Let A B C be the triangle of which the side A B=1290, B C 555, and A C 1390. It is required to find the perpendicular, Bfalling upon the greater side 1390. Bisect the base AC in E. Then (Euc. 47, 1 Cor.) A B-B C=A D2-D C2=(A D+D C). ( D-D C) (1). For the difference of the squares the rectangle under the sum and difference. Now A D-D CA E+E D-D C=E C+ ED-DC=2E D. Substituting this value in (1) AB-BC2 12902-555 ED= =487-79. = 2(AD+DC 2(1390 1390 But D C E C-E D= -487-79207-21 And B D B C-D C2=x x x2 W. S. G. 1.-Second Solution.-Conceiving the two sides the whole mass equals the number of times that of the triangle to be 1390 and 1290 links respec7-248 oz. is contained in it. Thus No. of c. ft.=1500000 x 20 × 112 × 16 7248 -7417218-543 .. Side of the cube=/7417218-543-195-02 2. Area of field=950x870=826500 Area of ditch=950 x 870 20 Let the width. =41325 H. E. D. Length of ditto=950 × 870-x by quest. Area of dittox (1820-x)=1820 x−x2 tively. we have per trigonometry 555 : (1390+ 1296): 1390-1290, or 555: 2680:: 100: 482-9, nearly.. for one of the segments, we shall have (555+482-9)-2-518 9, and for the other segment of the base 555-518 9, or 36 1. Hence (Euc. b. i. Prop. 47) 1290−3·12/1664100-3856-41= 1662796 79=1289-5 links nearly. The above process may be proved as follows :—— Let A B C be a triangle, and from centre C with the distance of the greater side A C, describe the circle G A FE, and demit C D perpendicular to A E. Now it is clear that G B the sum of the Another expression for area.-Change all the sides AC and C B and B F their difference. the proprietor intends to cover with clay to the uniform depth of 4 inches: the clay is to be taken from a pit to be dug in one corner of the field, 14 feet deep. Supposing 12 feet of this to be clay, what will be the area of the pit? 10. The value of standard gold at the Mint is £3 178. 10d. per ounce. Its specific gravity 17.629. Required the content of a lump which would pay the national debt, supposing it to be £760,000,000 sterling. 11. Extract the square root of 9781-21, and explain the principle of the operation. 12. Find the least common multiple of 7, 11, 19, 26, 104, and 180, and explain the process. Geometry. 5. A cubic inch of glass is blown into a sphere of uniform thickness, capable of containing a gallon of water. Required the thickness of the glass. 6. Divide a given right line (A B) so that the square of one part shall be equal to the sum of the squares of the other two. Mechanics. 5. The height of a waterfall is 10 feet; the quantity of water which falls over per minute, 350 cubic feet; the modulus of the wheel, 6. Required the horse power. 6. The long arm of a lever of the first kind is 4 feet; the short arm 6 inches. What power must be applied to lift a weight of 2 cwt., supposing the lever to be without weight? Erratum.-In question 6, Arithmetic, instead of "empty cistern be filled," read "full cistern 9. There is a field containing 10 acres, which, be emptied." Lotices of Books. A Lecture on the Civilizing Influences of Chrishanity. By Rev. W. Shepherd, B.D. London: Hall, Virtue, and Co. Notwithstanding that there are some dark clouds in our social horizon, it is still admitted by all impartial observers that there has never before been a civilization more complete in all its bearings than that of the present day. Other ages and countries may have possessed a civilization more captivating, and in a certain sense more brilliant, but never has civilization been so deeply rooted and so lasting in its character, as it is now. Various causes have been assigned for this: for on so interesting a matter, of course there has been much speculation. That religion has a powerful influence upon the present state of society, no one can for a moment doubt; and to trace out and shew us how this religious influence is exerted, is the object of the present lecture. The such a subject is worthy of the most careful investigation all will admit; and we are glad that it has been handled by a writer of Mr. Shepherd's ability. Such subjects are generally considered to be "When unadorned, adorned the most," and hence, with a clear arrangement and appropriate language, Mr. Shepherd has advanced plain truths, and left them to strike home to the hearts of his readers. But let the writer at once speak for himself: of the world, but I can scarcely realize the exis"I said I would consider the subject as a citizen tence of such a character in a christian country; for we are so surrounded by the influences I would speak of-their effects have become so soning of mind-we have associated them so interwoven with all our habits of body and reaentirely with our outward walks and private paths of life, that we scarcely know how to disengage ourselves from their spell, so as to become conscious of their existence and importance, because would have been the effect of their absence or we cannot form any distinct conception of what non-existence. Indeed it is not too much to say that in this happy land of ours-this home of refined elegancies and domestic enjoyments—this abode of civil peace and systematic order-where although the highest and lowest ranks of life are placed at an almost immeasurable distance apart the various intermediate grades of society are so finely separated that they appear to amalgamate in one consentaneous and harmonious whole the civilizing influences of Christianity form the vast momentum of public greatness and private happiness, irradiating the palace, illuming the mansion, smiling on the family hearth, and breath-valued; and accordingly they have extorted even ing sunshine on the cottage." Again: "For if the influences of Christianity have done and accomplished so much-as I trust to make it apparent to you by a few broad and simple facts that they have done-and that too in defiance of powerful obstacles cunningly arrayed against them, is not this an evidence how excel lent they must be in principle-how beneficial in operation-how valuable in possession! The evidences of this fact are not confined to one spot or epoch-neither shall we rest satisfied with one proof only, for they who would establish a great principle, or evolve from their obscurity the ореrations of a beneficial system, must be prepared with something more than assertion-they must surround their argument with proofs-and make their proofs not only circle round, but mix intiinately with their argument. It is one of the most striking benefits of the influence I am speaking of, that it confines not its operation to this or that individual class, but aims alike and affects alike all ranks and conditions of men, shining not by contrast of itself, but by comparison with itself-neither by the displacing of a rival, nor the humiliation of a competitor, but made evidently by its singleness of purpose, expanding into one equal and comprehensive circle of action." Lastly * * in the New. Rules so well suited to the reason of man, so well adapted to civilize the world, and to introduce that true happiness which the old philosophers so vainly hoped to find, that the more they are considered the more they will be from those who did not believe the christian religion, just applauses, which were certainly unbiassed, because not being led by the rewards which it proposes, nor deterred by the punishments which it threatens, they could have no motive to recommend them but their own native excellency.' We are glad to perceive that Mr. Hird is zealously pursuing his self-selected branch of labour, for the mine which he seeks to explore is rich in interest and instruction. This Supplement to his "Dictionary" contains some valuable infor mation, but, above all, a general index, according to the suggestion we gave a few months ago; which suggestion, it appears, other critics reiterated, and he gracefully acknowledges. Practice in German; adapted for Self-Instruction. By Falck Lebahn. London: Whittaker and Co. The This is a useful work, especially for those who wish to study German "without a master." author successfully aims at clothing his lessons with simplicity and interest. Remembering that to most persons grammar seems dry and difficult, "In these and many other respects, Christianity he has selected for his illustrations such gems of has proved itself a more efficient refiner of public thought and useful and interesting information morals and private decorum, than the wisdom of as are likely to impress the memory with worthy philosophy or the contrivances of reason. Its sentiments, and relieve the dulness of minute civilization is of a nobler, a more authoritative, instruction. Believing that the best instruction and more diffusive character. It does not gild the is that which ultimately gives the greatest facility base metal so as to give it a spurious currency, and skill in practice, and that a thing is most but it rather stamps the refined ore with the im- easily learnt by that process which brings it press of sterling value, unadulterated worth. For most directly home to the habits and thoughts of as a writer long since well remarked, All those the learner, Mr. Lebahn proceeds on the prin things which relate to moral knowledge, taken in ciple of teaching German through its affinity to its widest extent, were understood by the ancient English. In various instances where the two Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, in as great per-idioms differ now, he adduces examples to prove fection as the things themselves are capable of. The arts of governing kingdoms and families, of managing the affections and fears of the unconstant multitude, of ruling their passions, and discoursing concerning their several ways of working, of making prudent laws, and laying down wise methods by which they might be the more easily and effectually obeyed; of conversing with each other, of giving and paying all the respect which is due to men's several qualities; in short, all that is commonly meant by knowing the world and understanding mankind; all things necessary to make men wise in counsel, dexterous in business, and agreeable in conversation, seem to have been in former ages thoroughly understood and successfully practised. * But after all, how weak the knowledge of the ancient heathen was, even here, will appear by comparing the writings of the old philosophers with those moral rules which Solomon left us in the Old Testament, and which Christ and his apostles laid down that a similar construction or expression actually exists, or once existed, in English. Some of the examples quoted are given merely to show the affinity of the two languages, with a view to render the German expression more familiar to an English ear, or perhaps to interest the inquiring student. From the numerous inquiries which we have received respecting the study of the German language, we feel sure that we have said suflicient to direct our readers' attention to this work. The Characteristics of the Age; Viewed in Rela- This is one of that series of lectures to the bandled it in a masterly manner. He seizes upon the following characteristics of the age, and brings them practically to bear on the position and responsibilities of young men:-1st. Its immense facilities of communication, and consequent opportunities of influence between man and inand. Its gigantic social evils, and its noble struggles for their amelioration. 3rd. Its industrial activity and vast commercial expansion. 4th. Its matured science. 5th. Its diffused information. ach Its moral earnestness. We append an illustrative extract from his remarks under the first head: fast becoming one community; time and distance, hitherto the great barriers of nations, are passing away, and permitting the different races and tribes of men to meet and blend together as one peopleas one brotherhood. "Nor do men in general seem backward in availing themselves of this increased and increasing means of communication. They seem quite ready to strike hands and exchange thoughts freely with their brethren. Never were the minds of men more busy and prolific, pouring forth their thoughts through all the channels of the press into ears of their fellows. Twenty years "Here we need no elaborate induction of par- ago Menzel reckoned the yearly tide of volumes ticulars, but simply to bid you look around to issuing from the German press at ten millionswhat is going on everywhere before your eyes. the number of new works at six thousand. Since In three simple facts-the railway line, the ocean that time the rate of production, which was then steamer, and the electric telergaph-there is wrapt rising by two thousand every five years, must be up the history of centuries. Here is no ordinary very largely increased. Add to this the teeming step in the onward progress of human things, but authorship of France, Britain, America, and a vast revolution, an unmeasurable stride in the other less productive nations, not to speak of providential development of our race, introducing the incessant snowstorm of lighter literature from us at once into a new world. Just try to realize the newspaper and periodical press, and you the significance of this one plain matter of fact, will have some faint notion of that mighty tide of that thought now travels through thousands of thought, that is unceasing pouring forth from the miles on its iron pathway more quickly than the human mind, and flowing through all the ducts words that express it are pronounced! The time and channels of communication to the ends of the taken to utter the sounds and to indicate them on earth. Verily, in our day many run to and fro, the electric dial-plate is measurable, but not the and knowledge-knowledge such as it is-knowtime they take to fly from London to Paris. ledge good and bad-knowledge ranging from the The Queen's speech is printing in Edinburgh, highest and holiest truth to the most vile and while still the royal cortege is wending its home-poisonous error-is inconceivably and most porward way to Buckingham Palace. The French tentously increased. coup d'etat is known in London, while still the placards that announce it are wet on the walls of Paris. The fights of the faubourgs and the barricades are known to us while still in progress, as though the very winds conveyed to our ears the booming of the cannon, and the sharp rattling of the musketry. And this state of things will increase more and more. The new system of estamunication, already in such active progress, wal proceed apace, and soon pervade the whole lized world. St. Petersburg, Vienna, Berlin, Rome, Constantinople, Calcutta, Pekin, possibly even Washington and New York, will soon be practically as near to us as Paris is now. Every civilized state--the whole continental part of both herospheres, will inevitably be, ere long, one net work of railway lines and electric wires; and the treat ocean steamers will complete the communitation between the most distant shores. Already the Mediterranean-that ancient high-street of the world-has become but as a side street, and the great Atlantic is the crowded thoroughfare of nations; arrangements are in progress for spaning by steam transit the vast interval between Southampton and Australia; and the scheme has been hopefully thrown out of a great eastern line rauing along the Mesopotamian valley, straight into the very heart of the oriental world. Strange to think of express trains rushing over the very round which erewhile Abraham traversed with as pilgrim staff-of the railway whistle echoing al that very valley of Shinar, where, when the Well was young, Nimrod wound his hunter's bor! These are not flights of the imagination, but the sober realities of the age we live in. Think of it as we may, and draw from it what mferences we may, the fact is plain and indispu able. The ends of the earth are coming rapidly together; the different nations of mankind are "The bearing of all this on the duties and responsibilities of our young men is manifest enough. An age of vast influence is necessarily an age of vast reponsibility. Now if ever, it is, that a man may on a great scale benefit his fellows, and live to signal purpose in his day and generation. Now, if a holy energy fire our breasts, and great and worthy ends are set before us, the beneficent influence of our career may be not only imperial, but world-wide. Now, surely, is the time for our generous and devoted youth to be up and doing; to be essaying noble deeds, and quitting themselves like men, in the great struggle of truth and of humanity that is at stake." Selection of English Synonyms. Second Edition. "Also, Too, Likewise, Besides.-Too' is a slighter and more familiar expression than also, which has something in it more specified and |