The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-11-25
FOURTH DAY.

Immediately after the opening Of court
Counsel Scovile arose to make personal ex-
PLANTATION, in which he said there had been no
disagreement between himself and Robinson,
as would appear from certain publications AT
| this point Guiteau rose and objected to Robin
sons taking part in his defense. He said he
would manage his own case, and wouldn't
! trust Robinson with anything, as he
had no brains. He wished the
court to understand him on this point, and if
| counsel were forced upon him, he would make
a noise about 1t to the country. He represent
ed ths Deity in this case, and wished the court
| to understand il. Continuing, he said two or
! three blunderbuss lawyers would lose the case
for him, and he did not propose to submit to
| anything OF Tic kihl. The court informed the
prisoner if he did not REMAIN quiet he would
be removed from the room. The prisoner con-
versed in very excited manner with his coun-
sci and brother, at intervals using his clenched
fist upon the desk before him in an exceedingly
/ demonstrative manner.
District Attorney Corkhill occupied about ten
minutes in delivering his opening speech out
! lining the prosecution. He indicated that il
was the purpose Of the prosecution to show that
Gutesu slew his victim to crafty spirit of
| revenge. During its delivery the prisoner as
sumed an air OF apparent Indifference. and de-
voted himself 10 the morning papers, scanning
them hurIiedly. The argument was delivered
| by Col. CorkhIll in o very effective manner,
! but the countenance of the prisoner remained
unchanged. Toward the close of the argument
he laid his newspaper aside and leaned back in
his chair covering his eyes with his hand evil
IDENTITY endeavorng to conceal the emotion
which he undoubtedly felt. He then drew
package of manuscript from his pocket
and commenced writing in hurried and
nervous manner, The prisoner constantly
shook his head in approval or disapproyal of
/ the statements made in argument by Col. Cork
| hp int9rInnt96
| Attorney. which action Was called TO the atten-
| ton OF the court by Judge Porter, OF counsel
| for the prosecution. Judge Cox announced
| that it was within the power OF the court TO try
! the case i'll the absence OF the prisoner, and IL
! he persisted in his turbulent remarks be would
cause him to be removed. Gulteau, in re-
sponse said: 81 will not do it again, your Honor,
but | have very deep feelings in this case"
! Mrs. Scoville, sister Of the prisoner, cried Bit
! terlv during the delivery of the argument, and
her little child could be seen appealing in an
afiectionate manner with Mamma, mamma,
what is the matter p AT the conclusion Of Col.
/ Corllhilrs argument there was long and con-
/ tinued applause
Secretary Blaine was then called to the
stand by counsel for the Government aud tes-
! titled that he knew James A. Garfield from
! 1868 70 the time of his death. He SAID, on
reaching the depot the morning Of the assas-
siuatiOn, the President turned to say gOOd-by,
/ but he insisted upon accompanying him 10
most Immediately 10y another, and, thinking
| there was some trouble, touched the
! President for the purpose Of huTrylng
! him onward. At this moment the President
| threw up his arms, eXclaImlng; :" Ny God
! what is this p The Secretary continuing, de-
! tailed the circumstances Of the removal of the
! President TO the White House and other mat
tiers pertaining TO the shooting all Of which
have been published heretofore. In response
to Col. Corkhill, the Secretary testified that Gut
eau visited the department many times, seeking
! appointment 60 the Consul Generalship at Paris.
| He informed Guiteau there were no prospects
of his receiving the appointment, and request
ed hlm 90 discontinue his visits. A number of
letters from the files of the State Department
were identified by Secretary Blaine az having
been received from the prisoner, after which
they were read by the District Attorney.
Secretary Blaine was cross-eXamined, and
testified as TO the locality of the shooting. He
said he had received numerous letters from the
prisoner, persistently urging TO be assigned to
| speak III the Maine campaign. He at no time
noticed anything which would indicate any de-
rangement of Guiteaus mind.
Scoville, in questioning Blaine referred to
the difficulty which arose IN the Republican
party in New York after the appointment Of
] Collector Robertson, and requested that the
Secretary explain the situation as it existed.
Secretary Blame answered number OF ques-
tons on the subject of the designations of SEN
ators Conkling and Plat aud the controversy
in the New York Legislature, and, upon being
further questioned, suggested that he would
make political speech for the defence If 1t was
desired
Scovllle explained his re ason for putting the
questions, saying he desired 20 show the feel
ing of bitterness in political circles, with view
to proving the bearing it had upon the prison
| er's mind.
in reply to further questions, the Secretary
stated that after the assassination Of the Presi-
dent he paid little or no attention TO the con-
fllct III the New York Legislature, and in fact
thought nothing of politi = He said he in
| vented the term 80 stalwart himself in 1875.
The prisoner at once began 10 eXpostulate
| with Scoyille stating that he desired him TO
comply with his (Guiteau's) wishes in the case,
and if he did not do 20 there would DO a big
row. He was removed ty bailiffs with difficult
! ty. He desired 10 continue the conversation
Scoville paid no attention to his client.
The Venezuelan Minister. Mrs Sarah B.
White, the janitress of the railroad depot, and
X. A. Parke, the ticket agent were called as
witnesses in the order named, and gave the
facts OF the assassination, already so well
| known, after which the court adjourned.
FIFTH DAY.
Upon the opening of the court scoville re-
quested the court to take some measures TO pre-
vent the prisoner from giving to the public his
unauthorized communications, and also TO pre-
vent the annoying interruptions Of the prisoner
during which Guiteau demanded that
Scoville should go out of the case, in
sisting that he was no criminal lawyer
and had no sense; that he talked one
thing TO him in private and another in public.
| Scovle endeavored to explain TO the court but
Guiteau became more and more excited and
adore sed himself alternately TO the court, to
Scovlle and the baiiffs, who were endeavoring
to keep him quiet.
To the court-"I represent myself, your
Honor, and shall do as L please about coun-
| sell"
Then. turning to Scoville "You have no
capacity, and l won't have you manage my
! case"
Then, turning to the bailiffs, he shouted
"You mind your business, you consounded
fools. You amt got no sense"
The court again stated TO the prisoner, in de-
eided tones, that he would order his removal
and proceed in his absence. To this GulteGu
shouted excitedly: 81 don't care if you do.
The court in banc viii reverse you. and / will
get trial. You have no right to remove