New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-24
THE FULL REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.

o.. THE FL LII kLfOlll VI IhON i1I4l'A-'N''''
3 WAsuINGrON, Dec. 23.-The approach OF the
Christmas holidays not without its elect upon he at
tendance at the Guiteau trial There This morning
none of the rush for seats that has been usual and
Though the courtroom well filed, there were 10
persons obliged 10 stand ia the aisles.
No sooner had the prisoner been brought IN thsl ne
broke out with: said that IhaYe been abusing ar
Scoyie Now she fact Of the matter is, want to MAKE
speech about that scoyile is doing very we in this
case consGein his theory but he Is not criniha Law"
YER He is fne examiner OF tides He c.n tell you all
about yonr abstracts Of titles He ia good fellow end
a drst-class examiner of titles, but | cannot
have Mr. Scovine here compromising my case.
There il no lawyer in TINS cOnrt-fooh
but knows that he has asked questions
for the defence which have been positive 1"ry 70 the
defence cannot sit here when my life is AT stake, and
have him compromise my case in this way. Nv friend,
Charles H. Reed who was for twelve years Dis
trct-Attorney al Chicago, and 1rsclass lawyer, has
very kindly consented the charge OF this case
and introduce BIN your Honor the jury and the
American people. lie is a good fellow. scoville is
good fellow too and want him continue in tie case
and help in every way"
After pause and while awaiting the arrival OF the
Attorney the prisoner again broke out, saynS
81 have not talked this case, aud Will nos talk on II
any more than is absolutely necessary Toe tdth ana JUS
tee am not gong sit here and allow witnesses to
tell that which is absolutely false even II have 10 in
terrupt the Court ANA jury and to seem inGecorous
i claim 10 be gentleman, and want
this trial to be conducted in . proper spirit.
But have been greatly excited account Of certain
witnesses and on accOunt Of Mr. ScOves ncxperienee
Iexpected 70 three or four hrscass lawyers here
John ID. Townsend, Of Eew-York, Judge Magruder OF
MARYLAND ana others who know all about this criminal
business Bnt they have not come, and my opinion Is
that MI seoyiIle elbowed them off,
Mr.. scovilc stated that he had erdeayored as the
Court knew to obtain such assistance in Tho case as
would be appropriate lie had had an intimation that
Mr. Townsend Of York would assist after the case
had been in progross three weeks. On the Mon
dav evening after he received that information he tee
graphed TO Mr. Townsend, and Mr.. Townsend sent e
reply by telegraph the evening, saying be would
come on Wednesday. That reply, however, Tor
some reason or other, not delivered until
Thursday noon. and he had. therefore applied TO Mr.
Reed TO assist him in the expert part OF the case MI
Reed kindly consented to do and the same evening
met with the experts Nh Townsend, having received no
notification from him, had made other arrangements.
few DAYS afterward, knowing Mr.. Reeds reluctance
TO appear as counsel the after having esned
81 witness he had again applied 10 Mr. Townsend but
Re had ether and 1t wss Impossible
for him Then be had gone back to Mr. Reed
and urged him help III the Mr. Reed had con
scented to do and to appear openly The case pro-
yided the Court should consider that Il not nap
proprate OF iuconsistent with the fact Of lis having
appeared q witness.
Mr. Porter must enormously OBJECT 10 inc 1ouIt
being called upon decide questions that not before
It, Counsel has right to ask stipulation from the
Court rs condition OF mutual assistance. appreciate
entirely what 1Ir Scove has stated Of the difficulties
under which he has abOrcd, bat think il would BE-
trely inappropriate the Court express any opinion
O. this subject However, will relieve my friend by
saying that the part of the Government there VIII
not only be no objection but no criticism on the actOn
which shall be taken by his associate
Judge CoxI think that that viii be satisfactory TO
Mr. Reed without any expression Of opinion on the part
of the Court should have objection, however, 10
express my opinion.
The District Attoney-Mr Reed has been here all the
time assisting IN the defence.
Mr. Reed-That ia not true Mr.. C0rkhin.
The District.Attorney-He has been here in attend
anee advising Mr. Scoye oil the time, and II is per
feet farce now 90 talk about 1t.
Mr. seoyile-I have had assistance from many profes
sional gentlemen, Mr.. Reed among others.
The Distriet-Attomey-Mr Reed has rot been outside
OF the courtroom during the trial
= Mr. Reed-That Is not true, Mr.. CorkhilL
The prisoner-C orzhl cannot ten the ruth do not
count on him
Mr. DaydgeT wish to say that neither the action OF
the Court OF that SIDE o. this side viii have any
influence whatever with me in making just such stric
lures OF Dir Reed in this case down to the present Tine
as in my Judgment may be proper.
The prisOner-Thst is night, Judge You argue my
case
M Dayidge-He has himself distinctly sworn that he
was aiding IN the defence and suggesting questions
be put to witnesses by Mr. scoyle. VIM rcpsrd H. the
propriety Of Mr. Reeds coming into To certainly
have nothing say against H. loo not eobsGst that {.
changes IN the slightest degree hs Teatis - me ease
All beyond Is submit question foT Tar eslesis whom
the argument the eSse before tbe rE shall take blaze