JUSTICE IN THE BY-WAYS. A TALE OF LIFE. BY F. COLBURN ADAMS, AUTHOR OF “OUR WORLD,” ETC., ETC., ETC. “A rebellion or an invasion alarms, And puts the people upon its defence; But a corruption of principles Works its ruin more slowly perhaps, But more surely.” NEW YORK: LONDON: 1856. Contents Preface CHAPTER I.—Tom Swiggs’ Seventh Introduction on board of the Brig Standfast CHAPTER II.—Madame Flamingo—Her Distinguished Patrons, and her very respectable House CHAPTER III.—In which the Reader is presented with a Varied Picture CHAPTER IV.—A few Reflections on the Cure of Vice CHAPTER V.—In which Mr. Snivel, commonly called the Accommodation Man, is introduced, and what takes place between him and Mrs. Swiggs. CHAPTER VI.—Containing Sundry Matters appertaining to this History CHAPTER VII.—In which is seen a Commingling of Citizens CHAPTER VIII.—What takes place between George Mullholland and Mr. Snivel CHAPTER IX.—In which a Gleam of Light is shed on the History of Anna Bonard CHAPTER X.—A Continuation of George Mullholland’s History CHAPTER XI.—In which the Reader is introduced to Mr. Absalom McArthur CHAPTER XII.—In which are Matters the Reader may have anticipated CHAPTER XIII.—Mrs. Swiggs comes to the Rescue of the House of the Foreign Missions CHAPTER XIV.—Mr. McArthur makes a Discovery CHAPTER XV.—What Madame Flamingo wants to be CHAPTER XVI.—In which Tom Swiggs gains his Liberty, and what befalls him CHAPTER XVII.—In which there is an Interesting Meeting CHAPTER XVIII.—Anna Bonard seeks an Interview with the Antiquary CHAPTER XIX.—A Secret Interview CHAPTER XX.—Lady Swiggs encounters Difficulties on her Arrival in New York CHAPTER XXI.—Mr. Snivel pursues his Search for the Vote-Cribber CHAPTER XXII.—Mrs. Swiggs falls upon a Modern Heathen World CHAPTER XXIII.—In which the very best Intentions are seen to fail CHAPTER XXIV.—Mr. Snivel advises George Mullholland how to make Strong Love CHAPTER XXV.—A Slight Change in the Picture CHAPTER XXVI.—In which a High Functionary is made to play a Singular Part CHAPTER XXVII.—The House of the Nine Nations, and what may be seen in it CHAPTER XXVIII.—In which is presented Another Picture of the House of the Nine Nations CHAPTER XXIX.—In which may be seen a few of our Common Evils CHAPTER XXX.—Containing Various Things appertaining to this History CHAPTER XXXI.—The Keno Den, and what may be seen in it CHAPTER XXXII.—In which a State of Society is slighty Revealed CHAPTER XXXIII.—In which there is a Singular Revelation CHAPTER XXXIV.—The Two Pictures CHAPTER XXXV.—In which a Little Light is shed upon the Character of our Chivalry CHAPTER XXXVI.—In which a Law is seen to serve Base Purposes CHAPTER XXXVII.—A Short Chapter of Ordinary Events CHAPTER XXXVIII.—A Story without which this History would be found wanting CHAPTER XXXIX.—A Story with many Counterparts CHAPTER XL.—In which the Law is seen to Conflict with our Cherished Chivalry