Murel

There is a tradition that Island 37 was one of the principal abiding places of the once celebrated 'Murel's Gang.'

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

There is a tradition that Island 37 was one of the principal abiding places of the once celebrated 'Murel's Gang.'

Life on the Mississippi, Part 6. Mark Twain 1872

There is a tradition that Island 37 was one of the principal abiding places of the once celebrated 'Murel's Gang.'

Life on the Mississippi 1870

"That's good for you, Murel," she said, getting a surprised blink from the man.

Knife of Dreams Jordan, Robert, 1948- 2005

By this means all was discovered; for Stewart turned traitor, although he had taken the oath, and having obtained every information, exposed the whole concern, the names of all the parties, and finally succeeded in bringing home sufficient evidence against Murel, to procure his conviction and sentence to the

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

James's modest genius dreamed of no loftier flight than the planning of raids upon cars, coaches, and country banks; Murel projected negro insurrections and the capture of New Orleans; and furthermore, on occasion, this Murel could go into a pulpit and edify the congregation.

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

Murel was his equal in boldness; in pluck; in rapacity; in cruelty, brutality, heartlessness, treachery, and in general and comprehensive vileness and shamelessness; and very much his superior in some larger aspects.

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

Penitentiary (Murel was sentenced to fourteen years 'imprisonment); so many people who were supposed to be honest, and bore a respectable name in the different States, were found to be among the list of the Grand

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

Murel escaped Lynch law under such circumstances This will be easily understood when it is stated that he had MORE THAN A THOUSAND SWORN

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872

The depredations of this extensive combination were severely felt; but so well were their plans arranged, that although Murel, who was always active, was everywhere suspected, there was no proof to be obtained.

Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain 1872