XL.  A Change in the progress of Events foreshadowed—­Exercise of
Wits—­The Statesman proves too much for the Lawyer.

XLI.  An Alumnus of Hamilton College, nolens volens, becomes a
Skillful Mechanic.

XLII.  A Ray of Hope.

XLIII.  Woman’s Rights—­The State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, Oneida
County, N.Y.

XLIV.  The Arrest—­Interview with the Governor of the Empire State.

XLV.  A Mountain in Massachusetts—­The Home of an ex-President of the
United States.

XLVI.  Another Telegram—­Early rising sometimes proves very agreeable.

XLVII.  Bell Mortimer makes the Acquaintance of Sarah E. Graham.

XLVIII.  The Homestead of an American Mechanic—­A Proposition.

XLIX.  Trial of the Action “Wilcox against Mordaunt”—­Thomas F. Griswold, Esquire, addresses the Jury—­The Utica Asylum again—­One of the Biters bitten.

L. Death of a New York City Policeman—­A Trial, Sentence, and
Execution—­Ought Governors hold the Pardoning Power?

LI.  The Island Martha’s Vineyard.

LII.  Sunday-school in Prison—­The Chaplain and his Convict
Congregation—­A Convict who had well earned his position reflects—­Two
Deaths.

LIII.  A Wedding—­Wedding Tour—­Conclusion.

NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

From the Boston Traveller.

“The language is chaste and dignified, and varies to suit the different circumstances.  A high-toned integrity, clear common sense, and a true representation of life in its real and sound aspects, characterize the work.”

“One of the best novels of the day.”

From the New York Leader.

“A work of much power, possessing vastly more of that reality, which makes the real charm of a romance, than anything which has preceded it this season.”

From the Cincinnati Commercial.

“A well written volume, spicy with interest, and quite above the every day average of the flood of works of fiction.”

From the Chambersburg (Pa.) Independent.

“We submit the work to the perusal of our readers, as one replete with interest and instruction.”

From the Ladies’ Visitor.

“‘GEORGE MELVILLE,’ coming just now, will be even more certain of a warm reception than if he only swelled the crowd of claimants for the popular favor.”

From the Albany (N.Y.) Knickerbocker.

“The style is dashing, and the scenes and incidents in the highest degree interesting.  We commend ‘GEORGE MELVILLE’ to our readers.”

From the Morristown (N.J.) Banner.

“The main features have evidently been actual occurrences, and are skillfully worked together by a talented writer, who, with an eye to its good moral influence has made a book which is at once pleasing, interesting and exciting.”