The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-15

the German system Of education--to German litera-
ture, institutions and manners. The general plan Of
German Unversty,-its officers, government and
courts-general views Of Studentfe--the Unions
the patriotic origin of the celebrated Society Of the
Burschsnehqtf, the account Of SAND-Introduciion
to University life-Students private life--Rural and
Winter Amusemenis-Songs, Customs-and great
variety of other matters in regard to German society
and manners, presented, in this beautiful volume
in Howiit's best manner, which is always graceful
and attractive.
In former letter mentioned the handsome edition
of Lord Brougham's Speeches, from the press Of
Messrs. Lea Il Blanchard. have now the pleasure
to announce to another publication by these
gentlemen, of a work Of scarcely inferior interest
"The Critical and Miscellaneous w ritings" Of the
same distinguished author and statesman. To these
volumes is prefx by American hand, well writ
ten sketch of the character Of BRouoHAM, from which
learn that he of the founders, in 1902 Of
the celebrated Edinburgh Review, so long under the
editorial control of Jeffrey, and that he has since that
period, been constant contributor TO its pages With
the knowledge of this fact, both surprised and
disappointed the size Of these volumes, and the APP
pearance Of only two. | learned, however, from
further examination, that they intended first
SERIES and that second is promised at early day
The first is well cauated TO sustain and advance the
reputation of this bold and Independent statesman and
vigorous writer, and any future publication of his
works will, doubtless be gladly received by the read
ing public.
Mr.. John s. Littell, law-bookseler, has nearly
completed, IN his valuable Law Library, Ga perodi-
cal iasorably, and no doubt widely, known among
our legal fends,) admirable Treatise, by Eden on
the bankrupt La,o, seasonable publication and an
acceptable addition to the valuable and standard works
issued by Mr. Littell under the general title of "THE
Law LIBRARY" The game gentleman has Just pub
lished, in two substantial and well printed volumes,
"a Treatise on the Law of Executors and Admins.
traitors generally, in the United States" by John
Tayloe Lomax, one Of the. Judges of the General
Court OF New York, &C., &c. This will be an ac-
ceptabe addition to legal literature, and particularly
to he bar in Virginia. The distinguished and learned
author has, for the most part for his model in
the preparation this far valuable work. the En-
glish treatise of " ilams, and presented it to the
American bar unincumbered by the load of obsolete
doctrines and of foreign local law, which serves no
other purpose than to swell the size and cost Of the
English treatises upon this subject. The work of
Williams Is, Deyonu question: very valuable and IL
is certainly not my intention to speak disparagingly
of its claims To those however who cannot afford
to purchase both--and those who can will scarcely
choose to be without them--he work of Lomax will
be found far more practically useful. The subject
of this treatise is Of general interest," and as any
spectacle man liable to be called upon incur the
responsibilities of the office Of executor &c. il be-
every person to be acquainted with the nature
of the duties which may devolve upon him. The le-
gal profession is indebted to Judge Lomax for an ex-
ceedingly able Digest Of the Laws respecting Real
Property" and will be equally for these valuable
volumes. The work, perceive is dedicated to the
Hon. b. Watkins Leigh, of Richmond
The Message of the President has been well re-
coiyed, and is considered credtable and patriotic
State paper Thus much | have thought might
venture to say, although the topic is foreign those
which have heretofore discussed. | will 90 one step
further and say, that the Message gives cheering evil
dence that its distinguished author will be the Presi
deaf of the nation AMI not Of any Of the parties
which divide and agitae it. In this nobly ndepen-
dent and patriotic attitude virtuous and enlightened
people will not fail to sus stain him.
Yours, truly SCRIBE.