Bar of Maine and myself, has been so recently dissolved by the constitutional termination of my judicial life.

Even at the age of seventy, it is adapted, not only to awaken the liveliest gratitude, but to warm my heart and give. to its pulsations much of the animation of youth. It is not strange, while enjoying the pleasure which your goodness and partiality have afforded me, if I do not pause to consider how much, I fear, you have overrated my humble labors during my official course. Yesterday that course was ended.

'At such an hour it is pleasant to enjoy the consciousness that I have faithfully endeavored to discharge the duties of the office acceptably-declining no labor or fatigue which those duties required.

I feel conscious, also, that on all occasions I have acted with integrity and directness of purpose, under the influence of a deep sense of responsibility to HIM who seeth the heart and knoweth all things. Thus far, I trust the ermine of justice has not been soiled by any agency of mine. I have aimed at truth and legal correctness and carefully searched to find them; how far these endeavors have been successful, it is the province of others to decide. On this point it is a source of gratification to me to remember the harmony which has long existed among the members of the court: the concert in which we have proceeded and the important aids I have constantly received from the learning and researches of my brethren. May they be preserved in health and usefulness, and, in union with a new associate, long adorn the seat of justice. I most sincerely and solemnly concur in the all important sentiment you have expressed, that," we know of no greater security for the rights, liberties and lives of our citizens, than a judicial department that fearlessly pronounces the law, without regard to any consideration but that of supporting the constitution and laws of the state." Heaven grant that we may never be reduced to the necessity of appealing for justice to a judiciary of a less pure, exalted and independent character than the one you have above described. It may not be improper here for me to observe that in my judicial deportment I have aimed to be courteous and respectful; still I am persuaded that in the midst of perplexities and momentary irritations, I have too often been otherwise. If in such instances the feelings of any have been unintentionally wounded, I have abundant reason for believing that the fault was as readily forgiven by them, as it was regretted and condemned by myself.

'On returning this day to the bar, old as I am, for the purpose of deriving a competency for my family in the honorable pursuits and employments of my profession, I hope and presume that I shall experience from my brethren as much urbanity, kindness and social feeling, as I have invariably received of attention, respect and assistance while on the bench. Be pleased, gentlemen, to accept for the Cumberland Bar, and for yourselves individually, the assurance of the gratitude, friendship and esteem of Your friend and brother,

'(Signed)

'October 11, 1834.'

PRENTISS MEllen.

Nathan Weston, Associate Justice, has been appointed Chief Justice, and Nicholas Emery, of Portland, has been appointed Associate Justice.

QUARTERLY LIST OF LAW PUBLICATIONS.

CONTINENTAL.

Pandectes Françaises, ou Recueil Complet des Lois et de la Jurisprudence, publiees sur les Editions officielles, etc. du 5e Mai 1789, au 1er Janvier, 1835, par M. Isambert. To be completed in about 36 vols. 4to. Price of each Vol. 6s.

Geschichtliche Einleitung in das Corpus Juris des russichen Reichs. 8vo. Riga. 6s. 6d.

[Historical introduction to the Corpus Juris of the Russian Empire.] Fritz, Lebre von den dinglichen Rechten. 8vo. Freiburg. 7s. 6d. [Treatise on real rights.]

Schluter und Wallis, Juristische Zeitung. 9ter Bd. 8vo. Luneb. 10s. [Juridical Journal.]

Struckmann, Ueber einige streitige Rechtsfragen des Anerbrechts bei freien reihepflichtigen Stadten in Osnabruck. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

[On some controverted questions in the law of inheritance in certain of the free towns in Osnabruck.]

Riesser, Betrachtungen uber die Verhaltnisse der judischen Unterthanen der preussischen monarchie. 8vo. Altona. 7s. 6d.

[Considerations on the condition of the Jewish subjects of the Prusian monarchy.]

Schultz, Grundlegung zu einer geschichtlichen Staats Wissenschaft der Romer, gr. 8vo. Kolln. 18s.

[Foundation of the political history of the Romans.]

Annales completes de la litterature juridique allemande, (Jahrbucher der gesammten deutschen juristischen Literatur,) par M. Schunk, 1833, vol. 3. cah. 1.

Nouvelles Archives du droit criminel (Neues Archiv des criminal Rechts,) tom. XIV, calı. 4.

Code criminel de l'empire du Bresil, traduit par M. Victor Foucher, avocat-general du roi pres la cour royale de Rennes, et precede d'observations comparatives avec le Code penal francais. Paris, 1834, chez Dupont et Cailleux, 1 vol. in-80..

Apercu historique sur le droit et la legislation, par M. Constantin

Dufour, professeur suppleant a la faculte de droit, a Toulouse. Toulouse, chez Escudier. Brychure in 80, prix: 75 c.

ENGLISH.

The Practice of the Court of Common Pleas in Personal Actions, and Ejectment: including the Practice on the recent Statutes and New Rules, with separate Instructions for County Attorneys. By John Frederick Archbold, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. In 2 vols. 12mo. Price £1 1s. boards.

Suggestions for a Reform of the House of Chancery, by a Union of the Jurisdictions of Equity and Law: with a Plan of a new Tribunal for Cases of Lunacy. By Arthur James Johnes, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq. In 8vo. Price 5s. boards.

An Appendix to Bythewood's Conveyancing, by Messrs. Parken and Stewart; showing the Alterations effected by the recent Acts, with the Precedents rendered necessary by them. By James Stewart, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. In royal 8vo. Price 4s. sewed.

The Practice of the Superior Courts of Common Law as altered by Statute and Rule, during the present reign: with an Appendix, containing the Rules on Pleading of Hilary Term, 4 Will. 4, presented to parliament Feb. 5, 1834; with Notes, explaining the object and effect of the Alteration. By Alfred S. Dowling, Esq. of Gray's Inn, Barrister at Law. In 12mo. Price 7s. cloth boards.

Charges of Baron Smith; also Addresses presented to him, and his Answers; together with a Report of the two Debates in the House of Commons upon his Case; and an Appendix. In 8vo. Price 15s. cloth boards.

A Practical Treatise on the Law of Contracts, not under Seal; and upon the usual Defences to Actions thereon. The second edition, greatly enlarged. By Joseph Chitty, Jun., Esq. of the Middle Temple. In 8vo. Price 11. 4s. boards.

[The London Law Magazine says that the present edition has added greatly to the value of the work. It is noticed in the present number.]

A Practical Treatise on the Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Bank Notes, Bankers' Cash Notes, and Checks; with an Appendix of Statutes, and the Forms of Pleading. By John Barnard Byles, Esq., of the Inner Temple, Barrister at law. Second edition, greatly enlarged. In 12mo. Price 10s. bds.

[The London Law Magazine says that this is a much improved edition of one of the best books on the subject.]

The Conveyancers' Recital-Book; with explanatory Introduction and Notes. By Thomas Martin, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn. In 12mo. Price 10s. 6d. boards.

[Noticed in the present number.]

A Practical Treatise of the Law of Vendors and Purchasers of Estates. By Sir Edward Sugden. The Ninth edition. In 2 vols. royal 8vo. Price 17. 11s, boards.

[Reviewed in the London Law Magazine No. 25.1

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A Practical Treatise on Medical Jurisprudence, with so much of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, as are essential to be known by Members of Parliament, Lawyers, Coroners, Magistrates, Officers in the Army and Navy, and private Gentlemen; and all the Laws relating to Medical Practitioners; with Explanatory Plates. By J. Chitty, Esq., Barrister at Law. Royal 8vo. Part 1. price 21s. cloth boards.

[Noticed in the present number.]

AMERICAN.

Speech of Mr. White, of Sumner, on the judiciary, delivered in the Convention of Tennessee, on the 8th of July, 1834. Nashville.

[In the late convention for a revision of the constitution of Tennessee, the subject of tenure of the judicial office came under discussion. In this speech Mr. White contends in an eloquent and learned argument, for the tenure during good behavior as in the constitutions of the United States, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, formerly in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina South Carolina, Missouri, Illinois and Louisiana, instead of a tenure for a limited term of years, as in the other states.]

A Treatise on the Law of Insurance, by Willard Phillips. Vol. 2nd. Philadelphia, Nicklin and Johnson. Boston, Hilliard, Gray & Co. 1834 8vo. [Noticed in the present number.]

Observations on some of the Methods known in the Law of Massachusetts, to secure the Selection and Appointment of an Impartial Jury, in cases Civil and Criminal. By Peter Oxenbridge Thacher. Boston. 1834. pp. 23.

[Noticed in the present number.]

A Practical Treatise on the Law of Contracts not under seal; and upon the usual Defences, to Actions thereon. By Joseph Chitty, Jun. Esq. with corrections and additional references by a member of the Massachusetts Bar. Third Amercan Edition, with Copious Notes of recent English and American Decisions, by Francis J. Troubat Philadelphia, 1834. 8vo. pp. 306.

[Noticed in the present number.]

Reports of Contested Elections, in the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; from 1780 to 1834, inclusive: Compiled from the journals, files, and printed documents of the House, in pursuance of an order thereof, by Luther S. Cushing, clerk of the House of Representatives. Boston. Dutton and Went

worth, Printers to the state. 1834. pp. 266. [This work cannot fail to be of great utility to town-officers, and to committees on elections. It appears to be faithfully prepared. It includes the valuable collection of cases made by Mr. Metcalf, when Reporter to the House. Mr. Cushing is well known as the author of the Treatise on the Trustee Process.]

A Practical Treatise on Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Banker's Checks, &c. By Joseph Chitty, Jun. Esq. of the Middle