Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-15
DOMESTIC.
Ihe TriaI OF Guiteau.

The Trial of Gniteau.
WAsHINGToN, November 18th. = At 10
o'clock precisely Judge Cox entered the
Criminal Courtroom and the Court was de-
clared formally opened by the crier. Inlme-
diateiy thereafter Guiteau was brought into
the Courtroom by the Marshal and his dep
uties He looked much better, physically and
otherwise, than when he last appeared to
plead to the Indictment. Sslu he had the
same restless, furtiva expression which char
acterizsd him before. He WAS at once re-
heve6 Of his handcnifs, and took his seat be-
side his sister, Mrs. Scoviile.
THE WORK OF SECURING A JURY.
About II o'clock the work of securing jury
was begun. The first three presented were
disqualified, two on the ground that they had
formed fixed opinions on the Gaze, and the
other on the ground that he had conscientious
saruples ca the subject Of cspital punish
ment. In examing The jurors Scoyille went
over large range Of questions as to religious
and political belief.
Five Jurors had been obtained aud sworn
iu st roon. Their names aud occupations are
as follows: John ?. Herlin, restaurant
keeper Fred w. Brandenberg, cigar maker !;
Charles ID. Stewart, -four and feed dealer !;
Henry J. Bright, retired from brsiness (;
1nninas ii. Langley, grocer.
The panel was now exhausted and at the
suggestion of the DISTRICT Attorney an order
was issued for drawing Of seveuty-ive more
names from the box.
CONDUCT OF THE PRISONER.
The prisoner at this point slowly rose and
informed the Court that he would like to
make speech tomorrow morning, but he
was ordered by The Court to take his seat.
He then passed his manuscript speech to
newspaper man, but before the latter could
leave the Court room Sccvills called him back
and compelled him to return il. This raised
the anger of the prisoner. who excitedlv de-
clared that be was not under the control of
his counsel; that he was a lawyer, and knew
law himself; that when he wanted help he
would ask for it-and he desired his speech
to be published, for the purpose of influencing
public opinion. He was again silenced by
the Clerk, and it haviog been agreed that the
sitting of the Court should be from 10 A. NJ.
to 8 P. N. daily, allowing half an hour for
recess, the Court then adjourned.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE PROCEEDINGS IN
COURT.
WASHINGTON. November 14th The Court
room was crowded. District Attorney Cork.
hill, Porter of New York, and Davidge of
Washington, appsared for the prosecution,
and Scoviil- and Leigh Robinson for the de-
fense. Smith was present 70 represent the
Attorney General. One Of Guiseau's first
moves was to thrust his hand into one of his
pockets and half take out roll of paper.
Sc willie, however, in dumb play, ordered him
to put it back and ne did 50. Then the Dis
trict AttornsY declared tie re- adiness of the
prosecution TO proceed with the case. Robin
son then arose TO make plea for still more
tiMe to procure witnesses for the defense,
,I onpaaraI ranF "a fr,ppE tisa anVFQvaI nf
Guiteau. All the time Robinson was speak
ing GuiSeRu was carrying on what appeared
to be g remonstrancs with ScoYilie, who was
apparently trying to luist and suppress him.
At the close OF RobilSon's speech, GuiteaI
insisted on being heard. He said he was not
aware that q postpcnement was to be re-
quested. He desired Go BE- heard in his own
behalf az the very thrsshhold of tbs case.
So far as he was concerned, be did not want
further time. He was ready 10 try the case
nog. Owing t. tho opposition of Scoville
and the prisoner to the application Of Robin
son for an extension of time, tbs Court stated
tiiat for sbe present the case should proceed,
50 far, at least, a5 tue swearing Of the jary
was concerned, and they would consider the
question estexsension.
REVIEW or THE SCENES Is THE COURTROOM,
WAsHRGToE. November 14th.-Guitsau's
performances in Court to day seemed to have
convinced y few persons that he is really
crazy, but the general opinion is that he over
did his acting; that the same shrewdness
with which he planned tae assassination and
his escape from a mob prompted him to his
line Of conduct this morning, with view to
backing up his plea of insanity Y his actions.
He was undoubtedly much excited, especially
when two policemen seized him. He threw
them of violently, and told them to Iuind
their own business. He proposed to conduct
his owh care. The curse Of Robinson, as.
sociste counsel, 10 ssking for postponement
and for additional counsel without consulting
Scovills, his chief, was commented on as un-
usual in pracsics Seville gays such pre-
ceediag is unheard Of, and that he will retire
from the case il Robinson is permitted such a
high-haaded course. Scoyille was very in-
dignant in Court. and was only pacifsd by
the assurance of the Judge that nothing
sheuld be done without consulting him.
The beginning of the trial was fun of incl
dents, and the excitement seems to be grow
iDg.
euITEAUs PREPARED SPEECH.
WASHINGTON, November 14.h.-In the
spsech which Guiteau had prepared for de-
livery in Court, he says he is charged with
numbering one James A. Garfield. Nothing
can be more absurd, because General Garfield
died OF malpractice. General Garfield was a
good msn, but weak politician. Being
President, he was in position to do a vast
harm to the Republic, and he was
doing it by an unwiss use of patronage,
and the Lord and himself took the RESPONSE.
bility of removing him; that his duty to the
Lerd and to the American people overcame
his personal feelings towards General Gar
field, and he sought to remove him. Not
being marksman, General Garfield was not
fatally shot, but incompetent physicians
finished the work, and they, not himself. are
responsible for his death. He then speaks of
the breach in the Republican party, and bis
resolve to remove the President, and claims
the Deity ordered him to fire the shot, He
refers TO his work on theology, insa5ity 10
prison, and appeals TO these whom he says he
has put in position and to the general public
Co send him money for his defense.
STILL ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SCENES IN
THE TRIAL.
CHICAGO, November l4th.-The following
description of the scene in the Washington
Courtroom to-day was received by special
As Robinson sat down, Guiteau arose and
said: " If your Honor please, desire to ac-
dress the Court" His manner was calm and
business like. People rose to their feet all
over the room, but there was no disturbance
He went on Il did not know my counsel
was ready to make his speech this morning.
I desire to speak for myself. | am here on a
murderous charge, and desire to be heard
in my own defense"
This is not the time to enter upon the de-
tense" said Judge Cox, quietly. 1t is only
in question whether more time is necessary
for Preparing the defense.
" 1t is not needed, said Guiteau. I'VE
are ready to go on with tie case now.s
Robinson smiled at this, and asked Guiteau
to sit down.
The prisoner ssid: You keep still )" but
be did sit down, mustefing as he did so, 'Ws
are ready 60 20 ahead now"
Colonel Corkhill ssii he cav no reason why
TIE time should be extended.
Mr. Robinson made affidavit thst some Of
the grounds On which he asked delay was in
order TO get the necessary witnesses and
counsel. He said he was practically alone in
the case, and 1es6ed some one.
There was doubtlsss an evident split be.
tween Scovi!le and EsshiHson.
Sc5yille. addressing tie Court. said that
Robirsqn's spp.isation was made without
lis knowiejge, which was cersaioly a strange
processing. since he had not even seen the
affidavit nor heard What counsel hoped TO
get. For his part he was ready to go on