Today's installment concludes Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the United States by Richard Hildreth published in 1877.If

When the new court proceeded to hold a special term at Salem for the continuation of the witch trials a decided alteration in public feeling became

The new court, thus organized, proceeded to Salem, and commenced operations.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection from History of the

The accused were held with their arms extended and hands open, lest by the least motion of their fingers they might inflict torments on their victims,

In which Hildreth snarks both Mathers' superstitious teachings and their real devotion to God.Continuing Salem Witchcraft Trials,our selection