ercise 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