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SMI American Cases, suitable to be read and studied, but it remained for Mr. Smith to select and illustrate, with notes, a series of Decisions which no longer leaves the student in doubt what ones he should read, amidst the chaos of Reports upon either hand. The approved method of nota- tion observed by Mr. Smith, is to trace legal principles, chronologically, through the Reports, pointing out their modifications and divergencies, and furnishing rules for reconciling apparent antagonistic Cases and dif- ficulties. So far as his researches extend, his volumes are a Harmony of the Reports, with here and there a discordant note, of which the readers are duly apprised. The whole history of the selected Cases is presented to the reader in a form denoting its thorough study. His notes are not surpassed for extent of learning, depth of thought, and power of analyzation ; and are only equalled by the American editors', who have continued his plan with reference to the decisions in this country. They have established the reputation of both for accurate research, and sound legal learning. The volumes have been frequently cited, with approba- tion, by the Bench. 4 L. M. N. S. 180 ; 2 M. L. M. 414 ; 7 L. R. 442 ; 20 L. O. 52; (13) 436 ; Warren's L. S. 773. SMITH, JAMES H. An Eulogy upon the Life and Character of Tliomas S. Grimke. 8vo. Charleston. 1835. SMITH, JOHN PRINCE. Reports of Cases argued and deter- mined in the Court of K. B., together with some Cases in the High Court of Chancery, from M. T. 44 Geo. III., 1803, to T. T., 46 Geo. III., 1806 ; with Tables of the Names of the Cases, and of the Principal Matters. 3 vols. 8vo. London. 1803, 1806. The above Reports contain many Cases not to be found in any other reporter, and were published as a part of the Law Journal. . . A Practical Summary and Review of the Statute, 53 Geo. III., c. 101, or Law for the Surrender of Eflects, and for the Personal Liberation of Prisoners for Debt ; with Forms of Proceeding in the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors. 8vo. London. 1814. . The Law Journal. 9 vols. 8vo. London. 1804-06. This work contains Reports in the Kings Bench, and some Cases in Chancery. To these are added an account of law books, essays on legal subjects, ancient readings, and other articles of utility and curiosity. The reports, miscellaneous matter, and Acts, are usually bound up in three vols. each. Clarke. SMITH, . Reports of Decisions in the Circuit Courts Mar- tial, in the State of Maine. 8vo. Portland. 1831. 651