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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

FARE REDUCED % Ga esa,s pr -sls

FARE REDUCED 70 Ga esats PER -.iici
.HNuE SUBSCRIBERS Spessfully Ia
i form the public that they have re-
dured the Fare On al 81 their Sage Lac
ta 81 cents per male. Their CoarheS and
teams are god, and their Drivers steady
and accommodating. A Stage leasss
Memphis, Tenn, daily (excePs Sua6ayS.l
tor Holly Springs, Miss. there ccnnectiug
With their Tri Weekly lane. South ~
Oxford, Coffeeville, GreRada, Carroliioa.
Lexington. Benton. Iazu0 CitS and Can-
ton. there connecting with b. A Rishsr
& Cos. Line t. jackson. Ms. At Iloliv
Springs, connects with their Tsl-WeeklA
Line. East tor Sslem and Ripiey. there
connecting with MeS<rs. Gaiiahar s Car.
rutt's Line To TuscumbIa. Ala. here cor
Meeting Niih the Raj Read 10 Deearar.
AMI the Stage Line tn Huntsville, "A al
so. at Decatur connecting With lhe naia
astern Line IN
CHARLESTON. s. c.
via, SOmeFville, Warrenton, Jefers0a. As.
Rome, Cassville. Marietta. Decatur, Gov
ineton aud Madison. Gen. Al HOl.x
Springs. also. eonneviing wifh Wm- Ma
ler's rri-Weekly Line 10 Columsos, Mss.
via. Pnn,oioc and Aberleen.
e. Stage leaves Memphis lor The sub
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fritays. II
o'clock, A. M.-For the Essi. On Tses-
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, a 5 @
clock A. M--Leases Yazoo csiy. Nosth,
on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sa>dayS. q
6 O'Clock, 4. NJ.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24
Execu tors Notice.

111A1N'Na NWH , 4NWNaNNs
mo all persons interested in the estate
OF RnherIt Pilman, decreased:
Take Notice-That al the January Term
1876 of the Probate Court OF Carroll cUun-
~, will present my account, as Executor,
Cor settlement and allowance.
CASwELL D. PITMAN, Er'or.
Nov. II, 1915
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24
HmsoTycnt Notice.

HNHE undersigned having been ap-
pointed by the honorable Probate
court of Carroll county, commissioners o
insolvency on the estate OF John II. Tad
lock, deceased, hereby give notice tina
they will meet the second Monday in eacl
month, for the next insuing six months. a
the counting room Of James E. Farmer, i.
The town of Black Hawk, Tor the purpos,
OF examining and auditing claims again
saiG estate.
WILLIAM GILLESPIE,
SAMUEL ATCHISON,
JAMES E. FARMER.
Nov -, l645. 4S-6t
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24
53s.7l do.

1851 do.
Part Of fractional section 6,
township lG, range east. 28a55 do.
Lot A, sec. So, t.,l7,r. 4e, 77.OO do.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

Fresh Drugs.
1000 OUNCES OF osiaios'
l25 ounces Hvdrioda'e of Potash;
so do Morphine;
900 do Powd Rhub rb;
900 do /" Ipecae;
$50 DO genuine L gIish Calomel;
$50 do :" American TO.
$50 60 I" Blue Mass.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

DLANKs. = Magistrates Summon.
and Executions, and Constable
Bonds, for sale al this Office.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

u 4 dIo 70 u 17I71-1-7 ~ = rs = u
catur Sl2s 10 Huntsville. Sl&.3Q- Tizna
from N mphis n HeassslIle, ; aaysL
SrAGE OFFicS Memphis. At Consner
s.ial Hntel; Yazoo CITY at Phxnix ussse.
L. SINS l. BROTHERS.
March u, 1915 i3-6m
O. The Stages vii hereafter pass
CarrulhOn. going North. On TaessaxS.
Thursdays, and SATURDAYS, al : o'efsck
going Soash, on Weanesdays. Prs1at ).
and Sundays. Al II e,clo~k.
Seals may be secsFed ~ appsyssg To-
Va. SSrRzs. 4ss,s.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

consisting of Apples, Peaches, Pears,
Plums, Cherries, Ounces, Figs, &c. &c.
These trees were selected and planted By
Gov. M'Nutl, and are ofchoice kinds, and
almost every variety. Mos; Of the trees
are now loaded with fruit. A few grape
vines, and great variety Of shrubbery
are on the place.
The place has been remarkably healthy,
and the residence being only one mile and
a quarter from the State Capitol, makes ii
a most desirable location. Being situated
between The Nashville road and Pearl ii
yer, Il IS the most retired and pleasant fa-
mily residence in the vicinity oe the me.
Itropolis of the State.
| Said tract is described as follows: The
Isouth half of the east half Of the north
ives. quarter, and the north half of the cas-
half of the southwest quarter, and TWEEN.
~ acres in the northeast corner Of the
west half of the southwest quarter, anC
also fifteen acres in the southeast corner
of the west half of the north west quarter
all in. section 35, in township 6, Of range
4 east, in the county of Kinds.
/ IN SUNFLOWER COUNTY.
A splendid tract of land called
ToNCHA,
described in the township man as follows
All of section 81, in township Is,
range 2, west, 634.5f
The southeast quarter sec. II, and
northeast or sec. 90, same town.
ship and range, 321.OC
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-12-24

township 10, range s west, 100 90
This land Joins a plantation cleared
bv Mr.. LobdelI, and is excellent land.
Lot 8, sec. |, township 81, range
8 west, ao.oo
I-nis lot fronts On the Mississippi river.
4 fine place for woodward cu1ied
GREENWOOD.
an the left bank Of the Mississippi river,
At the foot OF the bar about FIVE miles beA
low The mouth Of White river, being lots
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
Volunteer TOasts.

by George Martin, Esq-1eros and Oregon
We will have them; the threats and invectives
of England, or any other power, 10 the contrary
notwithstanding. cheers, guns
By Bower, Esq,-NIay political differences
Of opinion, never disturb the peace of social har
mony, in our land OF liberty. 0 cheers, guns
By Martin Irwin. Hon. Simon Cameron-The
base attacks which have been made upon him by
band OF disorganzing politicians, but serve TO
render him doubly dear 10 the democracy of Old
Northumberland, cheers, guns
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
CELEBRATION OF TlE FOURTH OF JULY, IN
SINBIRl.

The sixty-ninth anniversary of American In
depcndcnce, was celebrated III this place, with
true patriotic spirit. bong before the hour of
day the roaring of cannon, the ringing OF bells,
and firing OF guns announced that our National
Jubilee was at hand. About 10 o'clock 4. NJ,
large numbers o. our citizens repaired TO bean
tifu sylvan retreat, short distance below town,
TO participate in the usual festivities of the day.
The meeting being called TO order on motion of
John B. Packer ESQ, GEORGE MARTIN, Esq,
was appointed President, and Martin IrUn and
c. B.,ctr Es9s Vice Presidents
On motion Of Edward b. Masser, John b Pack.
er, Esq was appointed Secretary, Gideon NJ.
Yorks, Esq. Orator of the Day, and VIM J.
Martin Esq, Reader OF the Declaration Of lnde-
pendence.
The Grafton having been pronounced, and the
Declaration read the thanks of the meeting were
then rendered 10 both gentlemen Cor the able and
efficient manner in which they acquitted them.
selves.
The company then sat down TO most sump-
! tuous rcpast, prepared for the occasion by Mr..
William Searles.
After the removal of the cloth the following
regular and volunteer 'oasts were drank amid the
firing of cannon, the enlivenins strains of music,
aud enthusiastic cheering of the assembagc.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
By Henry c. Msrtin-The fair sex.--1.ovc to
one, friendship to few, and goodwill to all.

By Henry c. Msrtin-The fair sex--1.ovc to |
cheers, guns.
By Henry Bucher-The American Eagle
May each and every feather in its wings, serve |
to wiitea Declaration Of independence, for ss
many nations. cheers. 3 guns.
BY w. II. Thompson-Gencral Simon Gamer
cn-A man whom democrats delight to honor
his elevation is offensive only TO the designing
and corrupt cheers, 3 guns
BY Caleb Fisher, Esq-Simon Cameron
May his present elevation be an inducement to
all yonng men to pcrseues cheers, 3 guns.
BY Francis Bower-Francis II. Skunk, Go
vernon of Pennsy sylvania-Republican in his sen.
timents-upright in all his actions, and steadiast
in his adherence to democ ratio measures. With
him as our leader, we will never be cursed with
repudation Q cheers, guns.
By Duncan Myers-F. J. Fem, the slanderer
Of General Jackson
Cursed be the man could so abuse:
All hope of Heaven may he loose
Hunger. no meat thirst, no drink,
The air he breathes pestilential stink.
May his flesh dwindle to a size,
Foul leprosy and scrofula, hanging on,
Until his sores form only one
p, And when IN coffin, he's concealed,
His face more 10 be revealed
May devils whisper, in accents fell,
Come Fem you're wanted down in h-ll.
Tune, "The Devils Dieam." groans
by George Clarke-May we never forget the
. I" fifty SIX" who heldtha " all men are created
free and equal, ," and who, on this day sixty. nine
years ago, asserted their rights and proclaimed
them to the world, TO be "ifc, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness" cheers, guns.
by John Arnold ld-Tcxas-Thisd day. no doubt
she is ours il SO, we hail her on her return into
the Union, with heartfelt iov. Thus let the Tree
of Liberty spread--let its branches extend over
every nation, until one universal shout of free
dom shall shake the very earth to its centre.
cheers guns.
BY u. Clinton Fisher-The Sunhury Artiller
lists, who commanded the May our coun
more courageous hearts to de fend her rights.
cheers , guns.
Bya Sunbnry-May it always hav
the spirit TO properly celebrate the I:h ofJuy.
cheers, guns.
| By Guest-Our Host, VIM. Seares-Om
sincere thanks due. for his bountfu! table
May his days be many and his dreams sweet
, cheers, guns.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

the American mind. And the the secret Of his
greatness is this: by intuitive conception, he
shared and possessed all the creative ideas of
his country aud his time. lie expressed them
with launtess ntrepidty he enforced them
with an immovablc will, he executed them with
an electric power that attracted and swaycd the
American people. The nation, in his time, had
not one great thought, of which he was not the
boldcst and clearest exposition.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

u5>GLoRrors News FROM TExAs.--By refer.
ence TO the news, in another column, II will be
seen that both Houses of the Texan Congress
have unanimously adopted resolutions agreeing to
the Annexation of Texas to the United States, on
the terms proposed by our government. The
conventions, to form constitution fo- the Estate
of Texas" assembled on the ith inst. This con-
veution will also ratify and confirm the decision
Of Congress President Jones has pledged him.
self, in his message, TO carry out the expressed
will Of the people. But should the President
even feel disposed to veto the bill Congress could
pass the measure by two thirds having already
passed it unanimously. But President Jones
will not be mad enough to oppose a measure
which he knows he cannot prevent Mexico
will probably bristle up and threaten war ; but,
as she will not be supported by any other power,
it will amount to nothing. England might be
disposed to assist; but she is too fca, ful of her
own discordant elements at home to venture in
to with any formidable power. Besides,
the present pacific ministry of France must soon
yield TO the popular will, which is a hereditary
hatred of everything English, and the French
will not be slow to carry out their ancient grudge
the first opportunity that may offer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
Celebration OF the ith. at WhartOn'y.

a number f,he citizens of our Borough, and
vsiters, celebrated the day at the Hotel of c. d.
Wharton. After the company had amply dis
cnssed the vands which were bountifully pro.
vded and invitingly arranged by the host and
hostess SAMUEL d. JORDAN, Esq, was call
ed TO preside a: the board, assisted by Capt S
HuSrER. The Declaration Of Independence
read by Charles Peasants, Esq, and a few per.
tinent remarks made by C. w. Higgins, Esq and
Major w. l.. Dewart
lowing to the late hour ct which we received
the proceedings of the company are obliged
To omit the regular, but give below as many of
the volunteer toasts as we could find space for
Ep.l
By Samuel d. Jordan-Texas-Anothe link
in the chain tha, united Free People--A bright
star in the political Heaven May it strengthen
the one, and shine a pure and glorious light in
( the other.
/ BY Capt IIunter-The great interests Of the
| Country--Let them be fairly and justly protect
ed, and the asperities and animosites, ensendered
| by party strife, will soon be forgotten amds,
our general prosperity.
! IL.
! The able and tried friend of the Tariff He
know sthe interests Of his native state, and never
will abandon them to subserve the selfish views
of party hacks
BY Major W. l.. Dewart--The union and har
mony of the Democratic party-Forbearance
concession, concilia,ion-every thing for th,
cause.
ByC. W Iegns-Our countTy's honored deaC
Their iIlustrious deeds are silent monitors
eloqu-ntly teaching her courage, patriotism
and philanthrophy.
3y Charles Pleasants-Pennsyl ylvania-Re
deemed from the disgrace of partial bankruptcy
her citizens honest and intelligent may proudly
bear aloft the escutcheon of her country "Vir
tue, Liberty and independence"
BY DR.. j. B. Nasser-llon. Simon Cameron
The Democracy of Pennsylvania place mplici
confidence in the pnrity and soundness Of his po
litcal principles The voice of disorganizer
and political demagogues may be raised agans
him--merce cenary presses may be established, 70
the purpose ofcrying him down but all these ei
forts will only have the effect Of rendering hin
still more dear to the people OF the old Key
stone"
BY Thomas G.. Hegins-Hon Simon Camera
A worthy scion nf the stauuch Democracy @
Old Northumberland Those who attempt I
lop off the branch, wound the parent stem,
by Guest-Legislative dIctation-lnduce
by the same spirit that led the precocous bo
{ TO threaten TO nip his grandu other in the but
Foolish, impudent, disobedlent and ridiculous.
BY DR.. John w. Peal-Oreson-Le our right
be asserted with dignity, supported by reason
e and enforced with the courage of Freemen.
BY a Guest-Edward Y. Bright, Esq TIL
intelligent, indeiatigable and independent repre-
sentative. His industry and fearless course ha,
endeared him to his constituents
,, BY the Company-Our FAIR Country Women
h Like the SUM- whether absent or present, the
{ virtues shed their genial influences around us
By the Company-Our Host aud Hostess
Their abundant ana elegant cheer give amp
evidence Of their knowledge OF the Art Divine
/
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Gy-SMUr ~ WHEAT The Halifax Herald
says some of,hc fields, in that ncighborhood, are
much injured by smut though the straw is gen
orally exempt from mlliew and rust, and the
grain is well filled. Those who soaked their seed
wheat in salt water and mixed lime among it be-
fore sowing, have no smut.
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sfs. RaNiDiOrc.

IL ErLoGirM on TIE DEATH or GrS JACK.
son On our first page we have placed num-
Der of extracts, from an grafton delivered at
Washington, by Mr.. Bancroft, the Secretary OF
the Navy on the death of General Jackson. Mr
Bancroft has already attained high rank as a
writer, historian, and statesman and was, there
fore, admirably fitted for the task
We have also perused. with much pleasure, the
eulogiuln, delivered at Lancaster, by Judge Lew
is 1t is an able production,- concise, clear, and
eloquent; as our readers may judge from an ex.
tract in another column.
Uy-Gev. CAMERoS-No man stands higher
in the confidence of the free aud uutrammelIed
democracy of Northumberland county than Gen.
Cameron. The proceedings OF the celebrations
at this place, where he spent greater part OF
his early life, will show how he is esteemed
where he is best known. And yet we find a
number Of interested disorganzers stgmatsins
| the members from this county, for acting in .
eordance with the wishes Of the people, instead
of ODE wing the dictates of an interested clique OF
Office hunters, at Harrisburg
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
Regular TOaSts.

l The day we celebrate. - guns, cheers.
The memory of Washington l3 guns ch.
, The memory of Jnck'on. 10 guns, 0 ch
The memory OF the fny-sx signers ofthe
Declaration OF Independence. 10 guns ch.
5 The memory of the departed heroes OF the
Revolution IS guns, ch.
The thirteen original States of the confe.
dcracy May each new star that is added 10 the
galaxy, be as true and indomi,able as they
l3 guns, . cheers.
The Presidency of the United States-The
most exalted station on earth. May it always be
filled by one as honest capable and deserving, as
the present incumbent. National salute.
S Hon. James Buchanan. nnsylvana's IA
vorite son-an enlightened statesman--a skiiiful
diploma,st--an honor to the State that gave him
birth-an equal honor TO the nation. Nat salute.
Hon Simon Cameron.--A statesman in eve
ry way worthy Of the mantle oihs predecessor
possessing eTspicacous and yieoros mind, well
stored with the most practical and useful knowl-
edge entertaining, just and strictly democratic
views npon all questions OF state and national po-
Icy, and sustaining character for honesty and
integrity, beyond reproach He is highly de-
serving the distinguished honor which has been
conferred upon him. guns, 10 cheers.
10 His excellency, Francis L. Skunk. The
nobest work of God, an honest man With him
at the helm of state, we have nousht 10 fear.
guns, cheers.
II Tera, Without wishing to indulge in the
vain spirit of prophesy, we may safely predict
that ere the wane of another moon she will be
lone of us" guns, IL cheers.
IL Oregon-"ClcaTly and unquestionably
ours''--ours by discovery, and onrs By cession-
ours II needs be, at the pon, of the bayopet,
/ guns, l6 cheers.
/ 10 Woman. "lIeayen's last best gift 10 man. y
cheers
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

C5-TuE WicoNIsco CANAI.-Proposals will be
received by this company, at Halifax, on the 3oth
of this month, for the completion of this Canal,
with the necessary Locks, Bridges, Acqueducts
&c. The principal Engineer of the work is S.
r. kneass, Esq
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Y: ". E.7L.NER, Esq. at hts Renf Es-
tate and Coal Of;ce, NJ. SO S'ine Street, z'hf-
iadri,,hta. fs GuthOriseei To act as .sgcnf, ard
rrrcip for all monies due this Office, for sub
scriyffOm or adcerftsing.
.7yyO at hts Office NJ. 100 .Ndssa" Street.
MIC York.
find 8, r. Corner Of baltimore and Cdirerf
SITS RGlfiDiOrc.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

And let slip the dogs Of war"
cheers, guns.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-11-27
THE SESSION SENTINEL.

The time is close at hand when we shall commence
our Session State Sentinel We are fully convinced
that a tri-weekly paper will be equally valuable and
more economical than daily, and have therefore
concluded so publish. Our session paper will be of
the same large size the Weekly Indiana State Senti
nel and afforded at one dollar. We shall have full
and reports of the proceedings of the Legis
lature made up daily; and we have also engaged
competent law reporters report the decisions of the
high courts. The importance of the action of the next
Legislature upon subjects of vast interest TO the peo
pie at large, must be apparent to all; and all in
terested in the information to be obtained from full
report Of their proceedings. We have further en-
gagged regular correspondents at Washington city,
who will keep constantly and correctly advised OF
all matters of Importance relative to every branch of
the Government.
As some may wish TO subscribe for longer term than
the session, or for the Weekly Sentinel, subjoin
our terms in full
State Sentinel semi-weekly, and tri-weekly during
the session, 81 90 per year.
State Sentinel, Weekly, 50 90 per year. Three
copies So; Five copies So; Ten copies SIS; Twen-
ty copies $50; Fifty copies, $40.
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GIVE uiQ send the Tri-uceekly to all our present
exchanges Ichich copy the GbOUe.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-11-27

Mrs. FRY.-The author of Pen and Ink Sketches
thus writes of the benevolent Mrs. Fry:
Her name is familiar one, in every circle of hu-
manity. She has long passed her grand cimacteric-
but years sit lightly on her calm, pleasant looking
face. As her bonnet is removed, can see her fea-
lures without any obstruction. Beneath the close,
plain Quaker cap is through the fine material,
her gray hair, which is simply parted in front,
her smooth, intelligent forehead. Her eyes dark
gray, and peculiarly sweet and mild in their express
sion. There is quiet benevolence about the mouth,
and old she is, she might almost be called pretty.
Her dress is scrupulously plain and neat. A laven-
der colored gown, pearl white shawl, and simple
muslin or net kerchief being all that is visible. 1t
Mrs. Fry the celebrated female visitor of prisons
and lunatic asylums.
Quiet and unobtrusive as she appears, great por-
ton of her life has been spent in going about doing
good Where bold men have heSitated to lift up their
voices there have her mild, persuasive tones been
heard. 1t must have been a strange and striking
sight to have witnessed recent scene In Newgate.
The King of Prussia, being OH a visit to England,
went to the great metropolitan prison. and there
met Mrs. Fry, who was engaged In imparting in
struction to the female prisoners. At her invitation,
the Monarch and his attendants knelt down In that
assembly of felons, whilst Mrs. Fry offered up
temporaneous prayer. 1t must have been strange
sight, alike for the Sovereign and the criminals to
witness each other bowling before the Maker of them
both, in so gloomy sanctuary.
There is a beautiful anecdote, connected with Mrs
Fry, which l am tempted to relate here. 1t is the
habit of that lady, when she visits unatic asylum,
to sit down quietly and calmly amongst the poor peo-
pie, however turbulent or noisy they may be, and
commence, in her low, musical voice. reading the
Bible. Her tones generally attract attention,
and order is gradually produced. On one of these
occasions young man observed to listen very
attentively-and though ordinarily of the most
violent of the patients, he became subdued even to
tears. When Mrs. Fry ceased reading, this poor
maniac exclaimed to her, 'Hush the angels hare
lent you their rOiceS" Perhaps more beautiful or
more truly poetic compliment has never been paid to
philanthropy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-11-27

SAVED FROM THE GALLONS BY MARRIAGE.-A novel
occurrence happened last week in Boston, in capital
trial in the Supreme Court. James Powers tried
for crime punishable with death, when, to the sur
prise of all, the prosecution withdrawn, the girl
Hannah Welsh whom he had injured having become
his wife that morning, and thus by law incapable
of testifying against him. Mr.. James Powers is
gay bridegroom at large, enjoying his honeymoon,
instead of being prisoner in the dock on his tria,
with the prospect of hempen halter. Singular as
this occurrence may seem, there is no doubt, says the
Post, of the honesty and virtue of the GIRL ando the
truth Of her charge against the prisoner, who had
moreover confessed his guilt.