TO CORRESPONDENTS.

BANKRUPTCY AND CRIMINAL LAWS.-We repeat what we have often before stated, that there are not at present any good works suitable for students on the new bankruptcy and criminal laws. It is possible that before long the deficiency may be supplied, and then we will name the works.

DEBATER. We cannot lay down any rules for discussion beyond those ordinarily inserted in the rules of such societies. In addition, some considerable attention should be given in preparing for speaking it is better not to write out a speech, but at first to put down on a slip of paper the principal heads or topics of discourse. The main object next to obtaining a full understanding of the subjects discussed should be to acquire the habit of extempore speaking, which only considerable practice can secure. You need not be alarmed by failure at the commencement: perseverance will enable you to get over the defect.

C. E.- Bacon's Maxims is a very learned but abstruse work, and the applications of the maxims are made chiefly out of what is now obsolete matter. Unless, therefore, you have made considerable progress in your studies, and feel yourself able to grasp very difficult propositions, you had better not read Bacon.

LEX.-There will probably be various works on the Land Transfer Act and the Declaration of Title Act, and you had better wait for a little time, so that it may be seen which will be the most useful. Indeed, without the Rules and Orders, which have not yet appeared, any work must necessarily be incomplete. We think it very doubtful whether the Acts will ever come into general use; but we agree that it will be necessary that the profession should have some knowledge of their provisions, so as to be able to understand, and, if required, explain their general effect.

C.-You will have to pass the Intermediate Examination, and you should, therefore, be preparing for it: the sooner you commence the better, so that you may gradually acquire the necessary degree of knowledge, instead of endeavouring to cram in a short space of time.

PLUS.-Write to the Secretary of the Incorporated Law Society, who will furnish you with the requisite information.

INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS.-It will be seen that we have been favoured with some information respecting the Intermediate Examinations, and are obliged for the same. We find there is so much desire for information that we shall be glad to receive any farther accounts which any obliging subscribers may be able to furnish, as we have no doubt they will be appreciatod by those who have yet to undergo the ordeal.

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EXAMINATION CHRONICLE OFFICE, 10, OFFORD-ROAD,

BARNSBURY, N.

(WHERE ALL ORDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE SENT.)

Printed by TAYLOR and GREENING, Graystoke-place, Fetter-lane, London.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

MAY.-The mutual correspondence system is carried on quite independently of us; that is, by communications sent by one subscriber to another whose name is in the published lists. The utility of the system is undoubted, as those who have practised it to any extent have testified.

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F. H. F.-We cannot give any more definite information than can be gathered from the various notices inserted in the CHRONICLE. If you read them you may obtain some notion of the subjects to be studied, so far as they are mentioned; but many are not stated, which is done to prevent "cramming."

F. M. B.-As you have Stephen, the best course will be to read it through, and afterwards to supplement it with other suitable works. Three hours' daily reading is sufficient; and indeed, even less, provided the matter be well studied and digested. It is with reading as with food; for want of being well digested, it does rather harm than good.

MOZZELL. The examiners frame their questions at the Intermediate Examination entirely from the books mentioned, so that, strictly speaking, no others need be read; but this limitation would not be prudent on the part of articled clerks. We have written the party whose name you mention.

P.-There are no such works as those to which you refer in bankruptcy, criminal law, or conveyancing. As to bankruptcy, you should procure a copy of the Act, and read it carefully; and, for criminal law, procure Archbold's work.

BONUM.-We have further considered your matter, and see no grounds for altering our opinion.

ARREARS OF SUBSCRIPTION.-We are much surprised that so little attention has been paid to the applications we were obliged to make for payment of arrears of subscription. We distinctly notified in our circulars, and orders were given upon the understanding that pre-payment was to be made; but we have not so rigidly enforced pre-payment as we ought to have done, and now we find great difficulty in getting in the arrears. We now, therefore, beg to state that arrears must be discharged, and pre-payment up to No. XXIV. (December next) be made forthwith. Post-office orders to be made payable to JOHN LANE, of No. 10, Offord-road, Barnsbury, London, N., at the CHANCERY-LANE Post-office.

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No. 53.-Magistrates equally divided.-Two young men brought before the borough magistrates charged with apple stealing. Six magistrates sat on the case, who, on its being heard, were equally divided on the judgment, three being for convicting and three for acquitting, so that the Court came to no decision. The case against the prisoners not having been dismissed, can they be brought up again on the same charge ?-T. W. WINDEATT, Totnes, Devon.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

LEGALIS.-It is not likely there will be for some time another edition of the First Book, or Outlines of Law. There are still some copies left of the Maxims, but we cannot say how long this will be so.

W. F.-If you attend one course of lectures you will be able to ascertain whether you derive profit or not therefrom, and can continue or discontinue them accordingly. We are aware that opinions differ, but we very much doubt whether there is a preponderance in favour of the utility of lectures.

LEX. We are doing our best to get information as to the intermediate examinations, but we are entirely dependent on the candidates, as it is said that there is an objection to publishing the questions. We find many anxious for yet further information as to the book-keeping, &c. ; to this we should be glad of answers; but as to the other portions the questions alone will suffice. Some " experiences at the examination would be esteemed a favour.

INFORMATION WANTED.-Will you oblige by giving a SHORT statement of what Eusebius and other writers have related of Noah's testament made in writing and witnessed under his seal, whereby he disposed of the whole world mentioned in 1 Stephen's Com., p. 568, and also the part of the Bible wherein such will is contained. [We cannot give the information, but shall be glad to receive it from any one who can furnish it.-ED.] I shall be glad if you will give me the words of the Riot Act.-[This would occupy too much space, and not be useful to others.-ED.] Will you please tell me the meaning of the following phrases, Levant et couchant. [Literally, "rising and lying down :" should be reversed. -ED.] In alieno solo. [In the soil, .e., freehold of another.-ED.] In país. [Literally, in the country, ie., not in any record, deed, or

other document.-ED.] Is it known what books will be required for the intermediate examinations in 1863 and 1864; if they are the same books as for 1862, will they be the last editions of such books? [These matters are not yet known.-ED.] I was articled in September, 1861, in what term and year shall I have to pass the intermediate examination?-[You have four terms to make choice of, that is, the two next before the half of your service, or the two next following such half.-ED.] There is a County Court Guide by Holdsworth, Esq., barrister, price 1s.: do you think it would be of any good to me?-[We have not seen the work, and, therefore, cannot speak as to its merits. The price is so small that our correspondent cannot be much hurt by purchasing it, even if it does not turn out to be exactly what was wanted.ED.] Is it advisable to copy any good precedents for one's self?[Certainly, particularly if attention be given to them whilst copying, so as to fix them on the mind.-ED.] I have copied half of Martin's Conveyancer's Recital Book: would you advise me to finish it?[If you have nothing better to do. Anything which will facilitate drafting must be useful.-ED.] Can you tell me the publication and price of the last edition of Archbold's Common Law New Practice, and also of a book containing forms of petitions?-[We cannot, at present, answer these questions. ED.] Are figures allowed to appear in an engrossed affidavit?-[Not in written copies; but, we presume, they will in the printed affidavits in equity.-ED.] Do you think it would do me any harm to learn a little short hand every night, after reading?-[It would be good practice for you, if you can spare the time.-ED.] Is an inland bill of exchange what is commonly called a bill of exchange?-[By the expression, "bill of exchange," an inland one is meant, unless the word "foreign' be prefixed.-ED.] On the decease of a woman entitled to some estates in fee simple by descent and to others by purchase, is her husband, having had issue by her, entitled according to the present law, to an estate for life by the curtesy of England, as well of the estates of his wife, which she took by descent, as to those which she took by purchase?-[There is no difference, except that, as to the estates by descent, the issue must be capable of inheriting the estate as heir to her (Litt. Ten. ss. 35, 52, notes).-ED.] Do you think it worth while getting the little book called, Oaths in Common Law, by Mr. Cole?-[It is useful for practice purposes.-ED.] What stamps do attested copies of deeds require?-[1s. for every ten folios.-ED.] Is a creditor, who puts his debtor in prison, obliged to keep him whilst there?-[There was, formerly, a means of compelling a creditor, at whose suit an insolvent was remanded for a certain time, to contribute towards his support.-ED.].-Infant,