MAT would have us believe that all that is contained in their works originated from their own brain, like Minerva of old from the head of Jupiter. 1 Rev. Etrang. 392; N. S. (2) 18. MATHEWS, J. M. A Practical Treatise on the Law of Landlord and Tenant. 2d ed. 8vo. London. 1841. MATHEWS, J. H. A Treatise on the Doctrine of Presumption and Presumptive Evidence, as affecting the Title to Real and Personal Property. Svo. London. 1827. 1st American ed., with Notes and References to American Cases. By B. Rand. Svo. New York. 1830. Mr. Mathews is entitled (o great praise for diligence in collecting his materials, and skill and method in digesting them. The subject of Pre- sumptions, is incidentally treated of in all works upon Evidence, but not with that satisfactory fulness to be found in the above work. The author confines his Treatise to Presumptions affecting property, which he ex- plains with an ability and completeness highly commendable, and that adequately supplies the wants of the Profession, in this department of legal learning. The American editor's well known character for varied and profound professional acquirements, is a sufficient guarantee that his contributions have very much increased the value of the book. 5 A. J. 230; 1 Angell's L. Intel. 10; (3) 35. . A Treatise on the Law of Portions, and Provisions for Children of the Nature of Portions ; with Precedents. Svo. London. 1829. MATTHEWS, RICHARD. A Digest of the Law relating to Offences punished by Indictment, and by Information, in the Crown Office, alphabetically arranged ; with a Collection of Pre- cedents, including a Supplement of late Cases. 12mo. London. 1833-36. Mr. Matthews' Digest we are disposed to recommend, as being one of the best modern compilations of Criminal Law, with which we are ac- quainted. 1 L. E. & L. C, 329 ; 5 L. O. 509. . A Practical Guide to Executors and Administra- tors ; designed to enable them to Execute the Duties of their Oflice with Safety and Convenience ; comprising a Digest of the Law, Stamp Oflice, and other Directions, Forms, Tables of Du- ties, Annuities, &c. &c. ; intended for the Use of Attornies and Solicitors. 2d ed. 12rao. London. 1839. See Law Library. 505
