Biographical sketch.--Uncle Sam's emancipation.--Earthly care a heavenly discipline.--Hymn.--The unfaithful steward.--A scholar's adventure in the country.--Woman, behold thy son, part 1.--Woman, behold thy son, part 2.--The two Bibles.--More blessed to give than to receive.--Children.--Christmas; or, The good fairy.--The two altars: 1. The altar of liberty, or 1776.--The two altars: 2. The altar of slavery, 1850.--The freeman's dream.--The New Year's gift.--Letters from Maine, letter 1.--Letters from Maine, letter 2