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than 10 illustrate the mysteries Of theology. With
no prctenson to nice accuracy of thought, or logi-
cal precision of reasoning, they are uniformly bold
frank in expression and afectionate IN tone, oi'en
rising into the impassioned eloquence which pro-
ceeds from deep and feryid conviction. one OF
the most striking discourses in the volume, ent'ad
Good Samaritans is an able defense OF the thesis
that salvation is not limited to the Church OF Roe,
or in other words, that there are good Christians
Z" true-hearted followers Of the Lord Jesus ChIlst
in Protestant communions, as well as in the fold
which is usually supposed to claim an exclusive mo-
nopoly in the bcnedictions Of divineg grace.
cousin ALICE: A MEMOIR OF Mns. ALICE d. HAVEN
l2ro. PIP. 392. ID. Appleton Co.
modest tribute is paid in this volume to the
memory of a popular authoress, and an admirable
woman. Her personal character which combined
reat yiyacity and sweetness with high sense OF
luty and brilliant mental endowments, presents
wen a more attractive subject Of contemplation
han her successful literary career. In the course
If her comparatively brief life, she was subjected 70
nany reyerscs and trials, but she always maintained
Ia strong and cheerful spirit; patient TO endure,
Ircsolutc to act, wise to accomplish; now virtues
we're called forth by adverse circumstances, which
lid not become dim in prosperity; with each sue
,essive year, her fine and richly gifted nature cL-
-andcd in nobler proportions; and she was rapidly
uaturing in the highest graces of consummate
voiuanhood when she gided away from all mortal
genes. Her contributions TO the fictitious ana
lvenlo literature of this country will preserve ner
nmc in the record of its intellectual progress,
while the beauty and dignity of her character VIII
rspiro tender reverence for her memory.
The Fifth Edition of TIE Lao Of Contracts,
b. Professor TuEoPIIUs PARSONS, containing several
new CHAPTERS upon Contracts for Shipping. Marine IN
,rance Fire Insurance and Life Insurance, Liens. and
tln Stamp Acts is Just issued by Little, BroSn. Co.. IL
tlree handsome octavos The addition OF third vol
lnc to this work. which Is now regarded as classic IN
he literature OF Jurisprudence has enabled i.5 eminent
author not Only to draw fully from recent cases II
his exposition Of principles but 20 enlarge .he scope u
the treatise and complete it in accordance with hi'
orgisal comprehensive. and indeed. exhaustive plan
To book in its present enlarged form, embraces az
contracts now In common use and the principal rene
dies fur breach Of thcm and By its tho-oughness o
detail and cop!ousness OF illustration. almost removes
the necessity OF consulting other volumes. froicssO
Parsons. in this edition, has adhered to his orgina
method Of combining the text 10 statement OF the prh
cpes and rules 81 law rcseryng Tor tho notes his ca
Ions Of authorities ard incidental Illustrations an1
remarks In this way tie pages Of the book have thu
compscncss and often the charm On spite OF the sup
posed ardty Of the theme. Of continuous narrative
enabling tho suthor 10 exercise the graces and accom-
p.hments Of STYLE in the mastery OF which be has 'cV
equals among legal srterA The extraordinary faro
With which his ample contributions to his favorte sci
eaco have been received by tho public both within am
sihou, the pale Of the profession, is certainly due II
part ~ their signal literary merit. 10 less than to thel
acumcn and eractness In tho opposition o! Judicia
principles and dscis is.