to the Senate Chamber Thursday, April 30th, 1789, when the oath of office was administered to him. From the foregoing it will be seen how the 4th of March has become Inauguration Day with us. In this respect, as well as the fact that our newly-made President was inaugurated on the one hundredth anniversary of the commencement of the proceedings of our government, under the Constitution, make the studies on this subject specially interesting for our March number. (3) State Ratification. As an example of State action, I will quote from Cooke's Virginia, page 475: "The Virginia Convention met at Richmond, June 2d, 1788, consisting of 168 members. There was great opposition to its adoption, such names as those of Patrick Henry, George Mason, and James Monroe, appearing against it, while those of John Randolph, James Madison, and John Marshall, appear in its favor. The final vote was taken June 25th, 1788, showing a majority of ten in its favor, there being eighty-nine votes for and seventy-nine votes against its adoption. The form of ratification gave rise later to interminable discussion She had declared that the powers granted under the Constitution being derived from the people of the United States, may be resumed by them whenever the same may be perverted to their injury or oppression; and that every power not granted thereby, remains with them and at their will.' It was not maintained by any statesmen of that time that the phrase, the people of the United States, signified the people of the whole country welded into one nation, in which the majority was to rule irrespective of State boundaries." Readings, References and Notes. Benjamin Harrison, of Virginia, the great-grandfather of the President, reported the Declaration of Independence as Chairman of the Committee, under resolution of June 2, 1776. He was also one of the signers from Virginia. Inaugural Address.-Read Washington's of one hundred years ago and Harrison's of to-day. Virginia (Cooke's), American Commonwealth Series. Virginia Resolutions, 1799.-American Politics (Johnson), p. 46. American Orations.-Patrick Henry and Alexander Hamilton, on "The expediency of adopting the Federal Constitution." Note. -Electoral count. From newspaper abstracts you noticed that the Presidential electors of the 38 States met in their respective States, on the second Monday of January. Also that their aggregate number of votes, 401, equaled the number of Senators and Representatives the States were entitled to on the day of the inauguration of the President. That on the second Wednesday of February, the two houses of congress assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives and counted the votes, showing 233 votes for Harrison and Morton, and 168 votes for Cleveland and Thurman; majority 65. See Art 12, of U. S. Const. "Act of Congress of March 1, 1792, U. S. R. S. p. 21. "Act of Congress of Feb. 3, 1887, U. S. Statutes at Large, p. 373. " " Act of Congress of Jan. 19, 1886, The History of the Celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of of the Constitution, "prepared by Hampton L. Carson, in two vols, by J. B. Lippincott Co., of Philadelphia, just out, should be on the shelves of every student and admirer of that great instrument." LEGAL EDUCATION IN ENGLAND.-There is nothing more likely to foster a better appreciation of the profession than the bestowal of more care in the education of articled clerks. If a higher standard of learning were required at the examinations, it would tend to strengthen the trust of the public in solicitors, in whose hands they have to place their most important affairs. Every year increases the requirements really necessary to succeed in the profession, for every year sees students entering its ranks with more cultivated minds and very many with the advantage of a university education, and the examinations should keep pace with the progress of the times. The object of the preliminary examination is to test the acquaintance with general knowledge possessed by persons who desire to enter into articles, and it surely cannot be considerd a hardship that persons who seek to enter a learned profession, should possess the moderate knowledge necessary to pass the preliminary examination. It is, however, the fact that a great many applications for dispensation are made, and that some of them are granted; and we have no hesitation in saying that this practice has a most pernicious effect on the profession. In none of the other professions is it possible for incompetent men thus to creep in. With the exception of the languages, any person of moderate capacity could pass the examination after a couple of months' preparation, and even the languages required could quickly be learned by any person of energy and perseverance in a comparatively short time, and in our opinion it is essential that a solicitor should have a fair acquaintance, at all events, with Latin. It is a lamentable fact, that there are many solicitors now in practice who are thoroughly ignorant of Latin. The practical utility of this language to solicitors cannot be overrated, as without it they would not be able to thoroughly understand even a modern law book, as to them the Latin maxims and quotations would represent an unknown quantity, while, of course, ancient law books would be entirely sealed to them. It is also very useful in deciphering old muniments, on which solicitors are often called upon to advise clients. -Law Times. A QUERY.-A. B. C. and D. bought certain machinery and signed an order therefor,-A. B. and C. as purchasers and D. as surety for them, and agreed to pay for the machinery $1500, and give six notes of $250 each for the purchase money, the notes falling due six months apart. The "order for machinery," signed by them, contained the above stipulations and this clause: "And further agree, in case of failure to make settlement as above, the whole of the purchase money shall become due and payable, and agree to pay any and all expenses incurred in collecting the same." After the delivery of the machinery D., the security, refused to sign the notes, and A. B. and C. got one Z. to sign them, and the notes were then accepted by the vendor of the machinery as collateral to the payments of said order, and when all the payments are paid as per the order, we will give you a receipt in full," etc. To this A. B. and C. made no objection, and the first note was paid at maturity. The second note was not paid when due, and the payee sued on it alone, and had judgment. In the meantime, the third and fourth notes fell due, and are yet unpaid. Can the payee sue on these two last notes and recover, notwithstanding the recovery on the first note? J. IRISH WIT.-Some years ago an Irish witness used his native wit at my expense. I was prosecuting a man for murder, and the defendant desired to prove certain facts by Pat, who lived in Lexington. The train was late and the Court took a recess to await Pat's arrival. Finally the train came, and Pat entered the witness box with all the importance of one saying, “Now Court can go on, the distinguished man is here." He proved every fact just as the defendant desired. I saw from his appearance that he was a hard drinker, and concluded that my only chance in cross-examination was, to show that he was drunk at the time the incidents took place. My first question was: "What was your condition at that time, Pat?" He straightened himself up with evident indignation, and replied: "And what do you mean by condition?" I retorted, "I mean to ask you whether you was drunk or sober?" "Oh, is that all?" said Pat, with apparent relief. "Now, Judge, whether a man is drunk or sober is a question of fact-I will tell yes all the facts, and then yes can judge as well as mysel." He then put his hand to his forehead as if to aid him in thinking very profoundly, and then slowly replied; "Judge, I had seven drinks in me; but my usual capacity was twelve," and then leaned back and enjoyed the Court House roar at my expense. JOHN L. SCOTT. Frankfort, Ky. THE CHAIN SYSTEM.-In behalf of 300,000 old maids (resident in Massachusetts). The recipient is asked to introduce one marriageable young man to Mrs. Blank, No. 998 Beacon Street, in person or by letter. Also he, or she, is requested to forward a copy of this circular to each of two friends, who are in turn begged to do likewise, and so on ad infinitum. 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