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537 graduation he went to New York City, where he entered the law office of Clark & Rapallo. He was on the District Attorney's staff after he was admitted to the bar. He remained there two years, and then became a partner of Nelson J. Waterbury. He severed this connection in 1867, when he was appointed registrar in bankruptcy. In June, 1884, Governor Cleveland appointed him Judge of the Common Pleas, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Van Brunt, who had been called to the Supreme Court bench. In the following No vember he was elected to a full term of fourteen years. Judge Lawrence Dudley Bailey, ex-Supreme Judge of the State of Kansas, died in Lawrence, K.an., October 15. Judge Bailey was born in Sutton, N. H., in 18 19, of Puritan parents. He read law with Congressman Tappan, of New Hampshire, and was admitted to the bar in 1846. In 1849 he was seized with the gold fever, and went to California by the way of Cape Horn. In California he edited the " Pacific Courier," and took an active part in the formation of a State government. He returned to New Hampshire in 1853, and entered Congressman Tappan's law office. In 1837 he had espoused the cause of abolition, and was a frequent contributor to the " Herald of Freedom " and other similar publications. With the rise of the Kansas troubles, he decided to enlist in the struggle, and went to Lawrence in 1857. After staying in Lawrence a short time, he removed to Emporia, where he wrote several articles for the " Emporia News," published by Senator Plumb, who afterward entered Judge Bailey's law office. In November, 1858, he was elected to the Territorial Legislature. He was ap pointed Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of the Territory in 1859, and in 1862 was elected under the State Constitution to a six years' term. His opinions are found in the first three volumes of the Kansas reports.

admirable magazine is fully maintained in its table of contents. Prof. Richard Brown contributes an able article on " Assimilation of the Law of Sale;" James Mackintosh an article on "The Edict Nautce Caupones Stabularii;" Jas. B. Sutherland an article on " Bills of Lading : A Mercantile Revolt," and G. W. Wilton continues his interesting sketch of "The French Bar."

Harper's Magazine for November contains much of interest. The most important article is a sketch of Stonewall Jackson, by Rev. Henry. M. Field, which is beautifully illustrated with portraits of that celebrated general, and scenes connected with his life. Constance Fenimore Woolson contributes a second part of "Cairo in 1890," which is also profusely illustrated. " The London of Good Queen Bess," by Walter Besant, contains a great deal of quaint and curious information and many interesting illustrations. The other contents are "The Inn of the Good Woman," by Hezekiah Butterworth; " Dan Dunn's Outfit," by Julian Ralph; " Africa and the European Powers," by Arthur Silva White, and a number of shorter articles. The Cosmopolitan devotes some twenty- eight pages of its November number to an interesting and beautifully illustrated article on " Chicago," by Col. Charles King. " Massacres of the Roman Amphi theatre," by C. Osbourne Ward, furnishes a feast of horrors, both in text and illustration. General Sherman's letters to his daughter will be read with interest, and form a valuable addition to the literature of the War. Judge Tourgee furnishes a charming story called " An Outing with the Queen of Hearts." Louise Chandler Moulton, Com mander Crowninshield, ex-Postmaster-General James are among the other contributors. Gen. Horace Porter's article on Militia Service is worthy the attention of every one interested in the National Guard.

"Count Toi.st6y at Home " is the title and subject of the leading paper in the November Atlantic, by Isabel F. Hapgood. There has not been a An excellent portrait of Sir James Fitzjames Ste- ] more vivid or appreciative sketch of Tolst6y yet phen forms the frontispiece of the October number written. Here is a bit of useful information : the of the Juridical Review. The high standard of this name Tolst6y with the y is the writer's own way REVIEWS.