Jenkins v. State

Ellett, J.:

■ The indictment in this case contains two counts — first, for the larceny of a mule of the value of $175; and, second, for receiving a mule of like value, knowing it to have been stolen. The offense is charged to have been committed on the sixth day of February, 1866, and the indictment was found at September term, 1866. The accused was found guilty, and the value of the mule assessed at $100. The sentence was three years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary.

' • There was no evidence given, except of the confessions of the *1527accused, who was proved to have confessed having received the…