Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-22
GUITEAU.
Increased Excitement Over the
Murders Trial,
Owing to the Attempt Against
His Life on Saturday.
The Court Room Crowded to It's
Utmost Capacity.
Judge Robinson Makes q State
ment.
And Withdraws as Counsel Tor
the Defendant

stances which have added greatly to
the already wonderfully increased
interest which each days proceed
ings have developed. The crowd
about the courthouse was three
times as large as the crowd of Sat
urday, and it was with the greatest
difficulty that those entitled to ad
mission could force their way through
the corridor to the court room.
Guiteau arrived in the van at
8 o'clock, having an escort OF
three mounted policemen in addi-
ton to two officers ON the van.
He seemed to have recovered en-
tirely from his scare. Upon being
brought into court, he at once devo-
ted himself to his papers, and con-
trary to the general expectation,
made no demonstration whatever,
and no Illusions to the attempt upon
his life.
Immediately upon the opening of
court Mr.. Robinson arose and ad-
dressed the court for the purpose of
calling attention to an article in Sun
days Post, in which Mr. Scoyille was
made to say he should request the
withdrawal of Robinson from the
case, as he (ScOville) had become
satisfied that he (Robinson) could be
of no assistance, but rather an en-
barrassment, in the conduct OF the
defense. Robinson recited at some
length his connection with the case,
and criticized In severe terms
the discourtesy he had received from
Scoville
He was here interrupted by Guiteau,
who broke in with your honor, I
want Robinson to stay in." Robin
son, continuing, requested the court
to grant his discharge from the case
and said he could not with proper
self respect remain in association
with Scoville. Guiteau, who had been
attentively listening to Robinson,
broke out again and with considerable
warmth, said, That's an able
speech, and I agree with the most
of it. If he had only made it last
Monday there never would have
been any disturbance between us.
Scoville here tried to qniet Quit
eau, when he retorted, keep quiet
yourself. 1 am talking now. l
sympsthize with him in this matter"
Mr. ScoVille made brief states
nent, dsploring the disagreement for
which Judge Cox relieved Mr.. Rob
inson from further connection with
the case.
! Mr.. ScoviIle had begun to speak,
when Guiteau exclaimed: Il under.
stand Judge Magruder was anxious
to assist in this trial also Mr.. Jno.
D. Townsend. I should like to have
them appear here, as we'll as Messrs.
Scott x SWEET and Trude, of
Chicago Then adding, after a
short pause: Gone word on
the question of malpractice NV
idea is simply this, that by the physi-
clan own statement, on the 25th of
July, the President was not fatally
shot. We don't want to press the
subject; we only desire TO have it 60
on record, 50 that the court, in banc,
may take notice of it. After brie;
pause, Guiteau added: That's
all there is to work jus. Ice
business, strict and to the point.
l want it understood that I
appear as my own counsel here.
am an agent Of the Deity, and I ex-
pect Him to take care Of me l think
lac has managed it pretty well SO far. "
The District Attorney then called
Doctors Woodward and Lamb, who
testified as to tie character of the
wound; that it was a mortal one
They also identified the ball. which
was exhibited to the jury, as taken
from the Presidents body.
The prosecution then rested their
case, and Guiteau was allowed per
mission to be heard III opening his
defense.
Guiteau, retaining his seat, began
a speech, saying he was not aware
tha he was expected to speak this
morning.
ScovllIe asked Guiteau to rise
when speaking, but he insisted OF
keeping his seat. He said he wished
TO correct some errors. He denied
that he owed anybody twenty dol
lars. He expected to be put upon
the stand, examined and cross-ex.
amined.
Guiteau's manner is much changed
After his brief speech he settled
back in his chair and seemed mncl
exhausted.
Mr.. Scoville addressed the jury
briefly, objecting to some of the tes
umony, which he thought had beer
improperly introduced as evidence
The discussions on the issue were
SIMPLY whether Guiteau killed the
President and whether the prisoner
was responsible for the act. Mr.
Scov lie then outlined the ground
the defense would take, and asked
that his argument might be post
ponsd until tomorrow, and court ad.
iouraed.