Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-19
NOTES ON NEW BOOKS.

~
Co ga Psses.-ln the preface OF this work, il stated
A. an examination Of II will sbUndany prove. that though
nominsly second edition Of book published years
ago, the present 10 essentially work. Of which
the former edition may be considered imperfect
| epltome.
Verify, on reading this announcement. regarded il
as bold declaration, when made IN reference produc
ton which for has been table book and pc
rusal OF which has time and sgsin affected the bal
lad Chevy Chase did Sir Philip Sydney stirring our
like call for ourselves have in nascen,
manhood, dabbrd sope~hst IN legal learning, and had
idea Of pushing its rePuve path steadily, until
| II was sscertsined that
| "a youth forcdoomed a fathers soul to cross
| And pen a stanzi when he should engrcss."
To the law student, know OF book comparable to
this of Warren, guide and cheer him in the
he has entered uponsn arid track in which
y wild flower springs under his feet, refresh
~ spirit, and in which the and very
! tween, for the first years OF his journey.
Joining the student the OF his study the author
before him plainly aud que ny the obstacles he will
necessarily encounter the prvstons he undergo
absorption Of his and energies he be prepared
YIELD the exclusion OF pursuits far fascinating and
cheering to young man. lie asks OF the yro the
searching questions his cspsbiiy ofsuceess under the
difficulties stated himi he sofens the embsnas
mcnts DISCUSSES OF the barriers. Read
ofhis interrogatores; Have you capacity and dispOs
tOn for pcrsevetng appcsuouI Are you conscious of
logical and OF mndl Are your percep
quick and elear' Is your memory cspacious and
tentivel Your Judgment soundi Are you aspiring after
eminence-cspsbe OF extensive deep research not
only Of acquiring learning but III Do you believe
that you become equal the occasion SUDDEN
the practice dangerous spoken of by Lord Coke1 Have
you, do you think acquire, the eoeetedness,
presence Of mind. sel-reance and self-eontol. which
this will requiro1 That duculty, elasticity, activity that
expansive and conupce power OF mind which adapt
itself every thing, and pass IN n moment from
gsgement TO another Of the most different ehaTaeet-
from lsbyrrth labyrinh-with unwesrcd energy with
mind unconiusedl Are You capable Of liked attentoni
Ar gifted with natural powers OF persuadng and
yncng, equally, superior and inferior minds-cutivated
and unculvated1 OF publicly detecting and eOnioundng
tai fasehood aud imPosure the wi'nessboIi If you
have valid pretensions such qualities these,
Of them, you certainly need not abandon your de-
sign of entering Of law equity, but must content
yourself with comparatively humble station in it."
Such is the nature OF the sefasking author
mends the impeuous and ambitious student; he begs
pause and reflect eavey upon these questions aud
upon the grave responsibility OF the profession he select
ing he adds every consideration which should influence
decision and will give hun clear perception OF the
he pursue. for good ill., success defest
But this initatory self investing undergone de
beraely and adequately, the neophyte reads farther
diseouragng language, unless enumeration OF the
cessATy Steps, unless recommen da,on TO sien the ST.
news ana bTaCe inc nerves, DE Oh Tue con
'rary, author. sAIshed that he is guiding and
aiding the study Of his profession,
deavours firmly impress his mind with the truth OF
Rishslieu's inspiring maxim, that
"ln the lexicon If youth which fate
For bright manhood, there Is no such word
As JsiI."
And with almost parental attention de cheers the youth
after his heart his and still eennns toll He
assiduOusy points the proper route, and encourages
him in his advance upon it while every page with
stirring words OF exh"rtatun tempered only by the assu
that his depends himself alone, taber
sH7ue sTiHn and that he has but persevere and
be patient LEARN labor and and the hoped for
reward will surely his longing grasp, oil iancy
proportional entirely TO his talents, his acquisitions, and
predatory exercise OF mind.
How often have we, wearied and dishsauened by our
ongcOunued search into the uncertain meaning Of Coke
reinements Of the subtle Fearne
turned qua the eIhiliraing rereshment Of Warren
and draw renewed strength and sps study the lone
y hours OF night expeng fears and doubts under HI.
ldicou portrayal vi the struggles and consiancy c our
predecessors and his inspiring incentives peeyere
they did, with the hope, al least OF the intensely de-
sired consummauOn.
What Gbbou said Of the Roman laws, we may with
greater proprey, say Of modern law books They ill so
volumes, tina, fortune purchase nor copary
comprehend them" and this account apart from other
merits, work valuable student In this ed
mere catalogue and succinct criticism of The most
necessary legal and general books prepared evidently with
care, which. studied will the outlay OF much
needed money to hm Who IL experimenting the Law as
profession. There IS ikew incorporated an outline of
the leading doctrines and Practice OF three great de.
parments Ut English law, and also account Of the state
Of the law IN Sco'lasd and Ireland. In fact book of
practice be said modelled and but
it II have not been all improved by the sddonal
mattel welcome 1t with appreciation than We have
yielded any book received since we commenced our
NOES New Books"
1t is Tor sale by Drinker & Morris.