New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-24

to his father. The first dated April 10, 1862 ana
contains statement OF the prisoners reasons Tor leaving
the Oneida Community, and his purpose OF starting
great theocratic daily paper in New-fork' he
said that his paper to be lumnatOr TO point out
the devices Of Satan's emissaries. claim, ne Sau
"inspiration 1 claim that am member OF Jesus
Christ and Company the very abes and strongest hrm
in the universe and that what do Is Limited oh py
their power purpose In another place he said tha
with the Bible for his textbook and the Holy uhos' o
his master pursue his studies He was persuueu
that theocratc papers destined to supersede 10
great extent pulpit orstory He expected to do dig
thing" for God, humanity, and for himself. He ex
pressed his satisfaction that he had spent some time III
the Oneida Community because" he said, man gets
a better education there than at West Point or Yale
College"
The prisoner-I did not that that letter was in
exstence did not know that of these letters WERE
admit that I wrote them, however.
The next letter read dated in 1877 from the Ja at
Chicago.
The prisoner-I may state here that when I was IN
theology four or five years ago. working on theoi-
ogy and law business together and one OF my clients
miserable little whep, made a complaint against me
and had Inc arrested for $50. was
in Jail in Chicago for several days. and that
is the letter to my father asking him to assist had
beer on theology for time and out OF money as
usual As soon as the matter brought TO the aten
ton of the Dstrict-Attorney | was discharged.
In another letter. dated in 1868, the prisoner states
his expectation OF getting position The Neu-Tork
Independent
The prisoner-That letter written twelve years
ago ITO ScOvie had better read the letters chro-
noogcay. The last letter you read was dated in 1877
and this one in 1868. You getting things badly
mixed up.
Mr. scovile-I will put them all in evidence when we
reach the proper point.
The prisoner-Better have them in proper order that
is all
While Mr. scovle was reading another letter the
prisoner to his father the prisoner again broke in 81
never got much help from my father because he al
ways mad about leaving the Oneida Community. He
did all that he could TO get me there and he was nad
because left out Of fellowship with him for the
last twenty years OF his life that miserable Sinking
Community business. 1 get mad every time THINK
of it,"
GUITEAU IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
Mr. ScOville went to speak of Guiteau's efforts to
get an assignment speak during the political cam
paign and intimated that Guiteau not considered
competent enough to be employed
The prsoner-I was competent enough, but / had not
reputation enough.
Mr. scovlle-He went from one political committee to
The prsoner-That is not true.
Mr. Scovle-They did not take any stock In his ability.
The prisOner-That is not true. had ability enough
but not reputation. They wanted some man like Gen
era Grant or Senator Conkng with reputation enough
to draw. might draw now. lLaugbtcr
Mr. scoyille went on 70 make niue OF the prlsoners
THAT speech was submitted to prominent men, In sea
sOn and out of season."
The prisoner-Aud they all spoke well Of 1t.
Mr Scove-lt is very commonplace thing and Is
only collection OF odds and ends OF thoughts
which he picked up from Others and put together and
vet he considered IL so extraordinary and strong
that he characterized it the first gun OF the cam
paign that elected Garfield"
The prisoner-The rebel claim idea was the first
gun-that IL all said
titled him to the highest position under tho Govern
ment. - - .
Mr.. ScOvle-He thought IL passport 10 the Austrian
Mission and that he had only to present that speech to
the President to get any office.
The prisoner-I did not think anything of the kind.
out that was fool If you want to this any
where, rest il on the true doctrine that the Deity IN
spred this act. and avn with yon; but II you say that
/ am fool am down upon you
Mr. scovillc-S0me OF the witnesses will express the
was crazy You to he governed by the testimony.
The prisoner VIII also be and you can give 10 his
The ursoner-I say that The Deity inspired the act
aud He will take Of it, You need not try TO make
out that 8m FOOL because you cannot do that repu-
date your theory on that point 80,
Mr.. scOvile-I stating what the witnesses will
the prlsoner-Iet them swear to IT, and will meet
The l. 10 necessary
The prsonerIt is not necessary fory you to make any
The DistrctAttorney insisted that the prisoners
slant Interruptions should be prevented by the Court.
Mr. scOyc Ito the District Attomey)-l will JOIN you
The prisoner 10 Mr.. scovile You have got to speak
the truth, and will keep still.
The Disrict-Atorney-Thi man knows very well that
The prisoner-Let him (Ar scoville) state the TRUTH
The Court Ito the Prisoner)-You must keep quic'.
The prisOner-I wish to make running statements on
the proceedings; that Will save me making long
speech -, ,-..,,, .
should be Circum 3cribcd
The prisoner-I agree with that Icomncnd the pros
ecutiOn for the beI al spirit with which hey are doing
their work.
The prisoner-I know 1t and thank you, each and
Mr. Scovie said that he thought that II he took the
prosecuting attorney as an example, ne was wlthli
bonnds, that gentlemans opening had been DEVOTED
almost exclusively 10 matters entirely unconnected with
the He had attempted TO work on the sympathy
of the jury. $50,
made fine opening his side OF the l say so
openly There not any bitterness or venom about
it, and commend him.
THE PRISONER BECOMES REFRACTORY.
Mr. Scoyille proceeded TO crticise Guiteau's speech
"Garfeld against Hancock idiculing the idea OF auy
sane man considering il a recommendation for office.
The prisoner (angriy)--That speech a decided
recommendation. The point was here-that not only
did publish that speech the 9th OF August but waa
actively engaged with Arthur and Jewell during the
tire canvass. / made suggestions to them, and was
around with them day and night. l took hearty
interest in the canvass That was the ground
on which / expected office, and | never doubted
from that day TO this that should have the Paris
silent shall have 10 stop the opening.
Tho prisoner (cxcitedy)-Then cOnilne yourself to
facts.
The Court (sternly)-Keep quiet You shall have an
opportunity to speak when yOu get upon the stand.
The prisoner attempted TO break in, but severely
ordered by the Court TO be silent II you Will not
tnued the Court will have TO take stronger measures
~ make YOU"
The prisoner-I shall keep quiet. | only want this
thing to 40 out straight shall give the entire facts
when l the stand
Mr.. Seove then proceeded with his address,
stating that IN the matter of hlr application for
off he nIisD "A II of res
sonng power. About this time the thought 90 him
that tile only way " restore peace In the Repub-
can party to remove President Garfield
He continually fed with suggestions from newspa
peis There continual suggestions that nut for
President Garfield, everything would be harmonious In
the Republican party: These newspaper sGs fed his
morbid feelings and the result that thinking about
the matter with nothing to divert his mind with his in
tense unbalanced religious convictions, he
petey carried away. The evidence would show that
the matter alWaYs preYng hiH mind. and IL be-