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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

MERC. We have not yet seen the last edition of Stephen's Commentaries, but we should think it superior to Kerr's Blackstone. We believe you cannot buy the volumes separately. There is an advantage in having the last edition; if you do not want the work immediately, you may get it cheap by advertising in our periodical.

BOOKSELLERS, &c.-We have frequently mentioned that the Chronicle and Small Library cannot be obtained through the "trade," but only by application made directly to us by letter and not by personal application; and the same as to payment of subscriptions. Still some persons will persist in ordering the works through booksellers, which is not the way to obtain same, and certainly not at the rate we charge those who have the works direct from us. We wish attention paid to this notice not only on our own account, but also for the sakes of intending purchasers. STEPHEN'S COMMENTARIES.-In our answer to (6 Trebla," p. iv., we stated that book 2 of Stephen was comprised in part of vol. i. of that work, but we omitted to state that the 2nd part of book 2 is contained in part of vol. ii.—that is, from p. 1 to p. 235 of vol. ii. Our object was to prevent subscribers from confining themselves to vol. ii., upon the larger portion of which no examination is had. Many candidates have suffered through non-attention to this distinction.

G.-We are satisfied that we could not obtain sufficient subscribers to enable us to complete the Law Dictionary. It would be of no use inserting your letter as to publication of list of subscribers, as we could not take upon ourselves to publish the names without the consent of every subscriber, and we know, from long experience, that very many would object. All we can do is done by the publication of Lists of Correspondents. We could wish that very many more names were sent for insertion, but this is a matter over which we cannot exercise any control.

INTERMEDIATE. The last Intermediate Examination took place on the 21st of January, 1863. The subjects were, as usual, 1. Common Law; 2. Conveyancing; 3. Equity; 4. Book-keeping. We cannot procure the questions, unless some of the candidates will furnish us with same, either from copies kept or from memory. the new Order, inserted in this number, respecting the Preliminary and Intermediate Examinations.

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EXAMINATION CHRONICLE.-Vols. 1 and 2 of these may still be had either in boards or in stiff covers. The former costs somewhat more

than the latter.

MOOT POINTS.

No. 12.-Legacy or succession duty.-In June, 1849, a widow lady was possessed of several thousand pounds for her own absolute use and benefit. In that year she married. A few days prior to the marriage a settlement was made vesting the lady's property, which consisted of personal estate, in trustees upon trust to invest the same in government or real security, and to pay the annual income thereof to herself for life, and after her death the principal was directed to be paid to certain parties mentioned in the settlement. The lady reserved a power of revocation and new appointment, which was not exercised. She died in 1862. Are the parties beneficially entitled liable to pay duty; and if so, is it legacy or succession duty? AN ARTICLED CLERK.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

CORRESPONDENTS ON MOOT POINTS.-The following are the only additions to the names of correspondents given at pp. 45, 46, viz., Mr. C. Clegg, Greenhill, Oldham; Mr. W. M. Griffiths, at T. Lewis, Esq., Narbeth, Pembrokeshire; Mr. H. Warton, Kingscliffe, Scarborough. At p. 45, the name of Mr. Deakin was by mistake printed "Deacon;" subscribers will please make the necessary alteration, and then the name will stand as "Mr. B. H. Deakin" (Messrs. Powles, &c.). We are sorry there are so few subscribers who care about correspondence.

L. J. H.-We do not answer questions. You should have added your name and address, and then some of the correspondents would probably have sent you answers. Sweet's edition of Blackstone appeared in 1844. The best edition of Blackstone is the one called Stephen's Commentaries, a fifth edition of which has just appeared.

SMALL LAW LIBRARY.-It will be seen that we have issued a "revised" advertisement of the publications included under the above title. This has become necessary on account of one of the volumes being entirely sold out, and it will be observed that none of the works are now to be had in boards. In fact, this has been the case for some time past, and we fully expect that some more of the works will shortly be entirely sold.

MOOT POINTS. We do not engage to insert answers to moot points, but merely moot points; the latter with a view to their forming the subject matter of correspondence between those whose names are inserted in the lists of correspondents.

W. J. M.-There is no library for lending law books.

A SMALL LAW LIBRARY.

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III. The Practice of the Common Law; pp. 330, in stiff cover. 1859. Price 5s.

IV. Littleton's Tenures, with Notes and Questions ; pp. 160, in stiff cover. 1854. Price 2s.

V. Modern Law Dictionary-Incomplete, going to the word "Decree" only-pp. 184, in stiff cover. 1860. Price 1s. 6d.

VI. Examination Questions and Answers; very useful for the Examinations. For the years 1859 and 1860; pp. 148, with Index and stiff cover. Price 2s. 6d.

VII. Law Propositions: On Partnership and Vendors and Purchasers; pp. 168, in stiff cover. 1860. Price 1s. 6d.

VIII. Law Maxims, with Translations and Explanations. The most complete and useful List of Maxims in existence; pp. 140, with Index, stiff cover. 1860. Price 2s. 6d.

IX. Study of the Law.-Directions by Buckland, Phillips, and North, with Notes by the Editors of "Law Chronicle." An interesting and useful volume; pp. 180, with Index, in stiff cover. 1860. Price 2s. 6d.

X. Law Chronicle, and Law Students' Magazine.Vol. II., N.S., 1860, pp. 192, with Index, price 2s. In stiff wrappers.

XI. Key to Examination Questions-In Five Divisions : -Common Law, Equity, Conveyancing, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law. 3rd edition, 1851. Appendix, 1855. In covers. There are about 700 pages altogether, but the dates show that some portions have been superseded. The price of the whole is 6s. only.

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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

CORRESPONDENCE ON MOOT POINTS.-The following are the only additions to the names of correspondents given at pp. 45, 46, and viii., viz., Mr. W. Banks, jun., at Messrs. Veddall and Parker's, solicitors, Selby, Yorkshire; Mr. J. Cullimore, at Messrs. Crossmans and Lloyd's, solicitors, Thornbury; Mr. W. J. Lloyd, Newport, Monmouthshire; Mr. A. F. Luke, Musgrave House, Exeter; Mr. F. W. Nash, Brandon Villas, Cheltenham.

INTERMEDIATE.-It seems that the rejected candidates of 1863 will be under the disadvantage of having to read up in the books appointed for 1864, as no provision is made in their favour. It is a point of some importance, and probably, when attention is drawn to the subject, some relief may be afforded. The Trinity Term Examination will probably be at the beginning of June, but there is no certainty at present.

SIT CITO. We have already noticed the mistake about Vol. 2 and Part 2 of Stephen's Commentaries. It is impossible that we can say whether or not the examiners will shortly or at all become more strict at the Intermediate Examinations. It will be prudent to assume that they will.-We have formed no opinion about the question whether Shakespeare was ever in an attorney's office, or otherwise studied the law. A small work was, a few years ago, published on the affirmative side by Mr. W. L. Rushton, which we noticed in 5 Law Chron. pp. 106-108.- We agree with you that it is a disgrace to the profession that it will not support a literary-legal publication. -The authorities at the British Museum are much more chary of their tickets of admission than in former times. Get an introduction to some one of the principal officials.

CONTINUANCE OF ORDERS. We consider all orders to continue until expressly countermanded, according to our printed circular. It is much easier and more reasonable for each subscriber to notify his intention to discontinue at the time he wishes so to do than to expect us to know this, in each case, at the distance of twelve or even six months.

ADDRESSES WANTED. We shall feel obliged by information from any one as to the present addresses of the following persons, viz :— Mr. J. H. Evans, late of Crickhowell; Mr. R. Ring, jun., late of Yeovil; Mr. S. Wood, late of Wilford Grove, Nottingham.

ALTERATION IN PUBLISHER'S ADDRESS.-The vestry of the parish have made free with our publisher's premises by converting the number thereof from 10 to 64, so that, for the future, letters should be addressed, "No. 64, Offord Road," and not as heretofore.

ARREARS.-We are sorry to say that some subscribers have got into arrears, notwithstanding our express notification that prepayment was requisite, and, what is still worse, they pay no attention to, our frequent applications for payment. If this neglect continues we shall be compelled to stop the supply, and to notify their default.

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