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 in Latin at the end of Clerke's Praxis. 16mo. London. 1829. Prynne, in his Animadversions upon Coke's 4th Institute, p. 115, says of the Black Book—"This book is of an ancient hand, not written all at once as I conceive, nor by one person ; but the first part in Edw. III or Rich. II, the latter part in H. IV., V., and H. VI. reigns, long before any controversies arose between the Admiralty and King's Courts about foreign contracts. See also Reddie's Hist. of Maritime Commerce, p. 421.

ADMIRALTY. Laws, ordinances, and institutions of the Admiralty of Great Britain, civil and military, containing:
 * I. Such ancient naval laws and customs as are still in use.
 * II. An abstract of the statutes in force relating to maritime affairs and commerce.
 * III. The marine Treaties, at large.
 * IV. A critical account of naval affairs and commerce, from the reign of Alfred.
 * V. The present state of the navy, officers, ships, &c., interspersed with dissertations, notes, &c. 2 vols. 8vo. London. 1746 or 1767.

. Formulare Instrumentorum, or a formulary of authentic instruments and standing orders, used in the High Court of Admiralty. 8vo. London. 1802. ADOLPHUS, J. S. and ELLIS, T. F. Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Court of King's Bench, from E. T., 4 W., IV., 1834, to M. T., 1840, inclusive. 12 vols. 8vo. 1835-42., N. S. 5 vols. Commonly cited as G. B.

These Reports have a high character for accuracy, but have been censured on account of prolixity in some cases, which will be acknowledged to be a grave fault in an age so prolific in Reports. Accuracy, clearness, and brevity, are essential requisites in a reporter. ADVENTURES OF AN ATTORNEY, in Search of Practice. 2 vols. 12mo. London. 1839. Philadelphia. 1839. 2d ed. London. 1840.

This is a racy, instructive and amusing book. The author, who has, it seems, been many years a practising lawyer, introduces with dramatic effect many life-like scenes which take place with clients and witnesses, at chambers and in court. Mingled with his incidents, are many valuable professional suggestions. In the preface to the second edition, the literary lawyers of the present age are brought in review. The "Adventures" are attributed to Sir George Stephen, brother of the learned Serjeant. Vol. 18, Legal Observer, 197, and vol. 20, page 293. 53