Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-11-30
TO-DkY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
Tho GutteSu Trial.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O-Dsspite TIE rain
this morning there was scarcely sIy psroeptl-
bic diminutios 10 the crowd that thrunged the
corridors Of the Court House. Guitoaus drH
matte recital yesterday OF bis varied sDd ihri!-
!lcg sdVeOtures as religious tfsDp and dead
boat seems to have Whetted the interest in his
story ss il lcars the crest eliminating tragedy.
Long before 10 O'clock the doors OF the court
room we're barred against the admission Of any
save those Immediately interested in the trial,
Whio within The hum of feminine voices
WAS almost deateDing. Several now faces OPP
paared this morning 10 the seats reserved Tor
the experts. Among them Dr.. Niohrls, of the
Booningdsls loSans ASYLUM; Dr.. Gfsy, of
the Asylum ct Utica. N. Y. and Others.
At 1910. Judge Cox having arrived, tbs
coult Yves formally opened and Guitsau WAS
takan directly to the witness box.
Witness was asked by Mr.. Scoville to identify
soCae papers. The 6rst shown him was hand
bill announcing lfourC at Evanston. Ill.
Yes" said Guiteau. turning it around to
the Jury, and with an air of satisfaction. that
was un announcement Of ono Of my lectures.
Shall l read it?"
Mr.. scovil'e-"No, will put papers in cv-
dcoce but do rot osre to read them low. ;"
GulIeau was then questioned as to tbs re-
IS'Ooe tCuoie VI kuo ouSlOa SUulMuullIs llo
had tho Same belief as was entertained at the
Community They believed that Noyes was
ingpired of cd aud that the Community was
the Kingdom Of God. Witness believed God
could inspire him 10 do cortsin sc! and that
he must obey the Inspiration.
After various q1esioDings he proceeded to
give aa sc,ount Of bis adventures for the pas!
few years--6fst trying the law aud then leotuI
log on theology for LIVELIHOOD. until 6nslIy
hs c,lc!uded ho would preach the Gospal, but
could get 10 ono 10 come to hear him. At ono
tnn no undertook TO deliver lecture 10 Bos-
ton 10 order to prove there was hell, but Col.
Iogrrscll was announced 70 lecture tho same
night in opposition to the generally received
theory. ond Guteau again had empty benches
to confront him when ha made his appearance.
Witness WAS asked TO Identify book. which
vas tten bar dsd him. and said. "O5, yes. that
is m7 revised work. called Truth" uompAu-
ion beck to the Bible ; haven't seen il sinos
| it was taken from me when was arrested.
Witness then desired to read Q passage. and
read page or two descriptive ef the trials Of
| The apuss Paul 10 endeavoring to introduce
Christianity. That wss Just my cass" said
| Guiteau striking bis fist upon tho desk.
In speaking ii his political career. lie said:
! | vas on free aud easy terms With Arthur,
swell hEd the rest of them. They always
| 'restcd mo delightfully."-, thought was good
| fellow, and commended my zsal for tho cause. "
10 speaking OF bis inspiration he said II
knew tie Lord had employed M, because he
| always employs the best material and be knew
| had the coIrsgs to do it. Then. loo. felt
that lie Lord wanted mo to do IL 10 order 10
advertise NY book.
At II o'clack r,Lcss Vas takeu fer one
| honr.
| 'tohagh" Ct Whs! has heretofore bten pub
lishcd, 10 which nothing particularly interest,"
ing occurred