The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-11-22

sort OF testimony. lie did not think these
witnesses had risen TO that height that they
could say they had risen above human
nature, and II would be natural for them to
testify against the theory OF insanity. on
The other hand, he referred 10 the sacrifices
made by witnesses for the defence, and the
odds In favor Of them n credible wit
nesscs. lie did not attack the Government
witnesses. lie knew there were high
minded scientific gentlemen in the country
who would testify fairly and honestly, not
withstanding they were paid a hundred
dollars day by The prosecution. The
jury no doubt had heard Of the attack on
the prisoners life Saturday; that the
citizens applauded the act; he referred TO
Mason's assault also. and that the defence
Of insanity I'm his case was generally ap-
proved. These expert witnesses merely gave
their opinions, and could neyerbe convicted
OF perjury. The public feeling was such as
would influence them to testify against the
prisoner. He wanted all these facts con-
sidCrcd. What motive, he asked could m
expert for the defence have in saying that
Guiteau was insaneg 1t certainly would
not help him in his business; he would
+ find that he will not he praised for bis tes-
tim0ny. Three-quartcrs OF all the letters
/ he had received, he said, since ne had been
here were marked "siT.ctiy confidential"
Almost invariably they closed, "Please not
+ let my name get ont" lie referred at
& length 10 the prejudice which lad OBJ
structcd the defence in getting witnesses.
No one cared TO face the social OblOquy
that would follow. They should have had
a pOstpoDcment Of the ease on this ac-
count. lie would be very TrcsumpuOus II
/ he thought he could carry through the case
with the same ability that the Government
had enlisted; this was The third criminal
case he had ever had in his life; the last
was twenty years ago. He referred TO the
difference OF criminal and civil practice.
The gentlemen engaged in the prosecution,
on the other hand, were experienced Grim
inal lawyers. He begged no iayors on that
account, but wanted II 20 BE seen that there
was a vast disparity OF force here, and he
wanted them Che iuTymen) 10 be q little
cousideTate 10 the defence. II was not his
fault that there was not competent
counsel for the defence. In some
particulars, however, he asked no odds
OF the prosecution. That was the question
merely OF fact. lie did expect the fact.
would lie presented Lciore the jury in a
conclusive manner. Ilcthought when thcy
got this array OF facts before them they
would find an imprcgnablc wall which the
prosecution could not shake. II the jury
ilhly considered these facts he felt secure
as to their judgment. lie was also COM
for:cd by the fact that the Court would
protect him in matters o. law. lie was
certain that with the array 81 facts 70 be
produced before them, the faif considcra-
ton Of The jury, and the intelligence o: the
Court, he would not lie entirely at disad-
vantage.
Adjourned Until TO-MOrrO,y Morning
Nj. .coyllc here Cat 11;4j \. NJ as@cd
the Court TO give linn until tomorrow
morning for further preparation.
The prosecution, through Mr. DaYiiEc
consented 70 this, and thc Court continued
the case until tomorrow morning.
The prisoner and The crowd rcrlaihod j.
the courtroom fOrsomc minutes. while o..
Grand Jury was making its report. The
court was then adjourned till tomorrow
morning ct 10 O'Clock.
The Return 20 3hc Vail.
After the court adjourned Guiteau We.
, taken 10 his room. and waited there until
O'Clock. when the van arrived and tool
the courthouse until the prisoner LETT
There was larger force OF police ON hant
Than usual, and the corridors in the cas-
= wing were kept clear OF the crowd. Will,
waiting for thc van a hot lunch was served
TO ihc prisoner. lie was also provide,
| with pen and ink, and wrote his autograph
/ FOR several persons who applied FOR II
p Neither his appetite nor his vanity seem 4
, be- diminished 10y his varied experiences
t He ate very heartily and wrote bis auto
2 graph with bold flourish, ~ though h
| was proud Of the name he bears. Tn
crowd about the east wing meanwhile KEEP
augmcnting, and when the van arrived cX
e tended to the middle OF the roadway. Thor
e was also a line OF spectators on the oppo
, site side OF the street. This crowd included
e many ladies, who watched the proceeding
q with opera-glasses. The prisoner wa
e brought out through The basement, AM
( was almost completely hidden from tn
crowd by his guards. rs soon rs the doc
closed upon him the crowd booted ant
, yelled, The van was driven rapidly away
under guard OF troop OF mounted police
, The journey to the Jail was accomplished
without incident.
| Trial Notes.
At o:3j o'clock this morning the jury
, headed by MeSSrs. lIamlin and Bright, ant
? marshallcd by Mr.. ScarleS, OF the Marshal
! office, marched from the National Hotel N
. Sixth street and across to the City llal
r with something Ike military precision
I one weeks practice having made theI
{ very good marcheTS. Hating on The plaz
\ under the Circuit Court room windows,
r photographer took one OF two pictures G
= them. after which they went into the court
{ room.
' As Mr.. Robinson was leaving the court
[ Mr.. John w. Guitcau, the brother OF In
e prisoner. hurried after him, and with tear
= i'm his eyes said that there were no word
e with which he could express his rcgrC
Z that ne MIR. ROBINSON felt inpelled I
r sever his connection with the case. Ou'
side the courtroom Mr.. Robinson wa
: CONGRATULATED on the graceful and abb
: manner in which he Withdrew from Tn
= case.
Z Mr.. Scoyillc's remarks TO the jury thi
: morning were made in rambling, cor
: yersationaI way. 1t was not "speech,
| but a talk TO the iurymcn. Mrs. Seoylll
: was IN tears most OF the time while he wa
: talking.
7 4 Sfgr reporter asked Mr.. Scoyille tO-da
! IL he had any reason to change bis origins
r calculation that the trial would last thre
months.
mo, sir" he said. "When said tia
, did not think the Government would 0(
. cupv one day in their examination in chiei
: Instead of that they have occupied NOR
, than three days" -,
Mr.. Scoville still expects TO have add
tional counsel in the case. lie declines l
state who or where his expected associate
q are.
, There are several expert witnesses SUI sun