Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-11-24
THE TRIAL OF GUITEAU.

The trial OF the assassin Gulteau was DeSuIl
in the criminal court of Washington, before
Judge Walter S. Cox, on Monday of last week.
The first three days of the week were consum-
ed in the selection of jury. The list of $50
talesmen, of whom nine were selected as jurors,
was exhausted on Tuesday, and another list
of Is was summoned for Wednesday, and from
this list the three remaining jurors were ac-
cepted In examining the jurors, MI. Sco-
vile, of counsel for defense, went over long
range of questions, inquiring, among other
things, as to their political and religious belief.
The following list gives the names and occu-
pations of the jurors chosen John P. Har-
len, restaurant keeper Fred. W. Brandenberg
cigar maker; Charles G. Stewart, flour and
feed dealer; Henry J. Bright, retired from
business Thomas II. Langley, grocer; Mich
ael Shehan, laborer Samuel F. Hobbs, plas-
terer; George w. Gales, machinist Ralph
Wormley, (colored) plasterer; VIM. H Braw-
ner, commission merchant; T. Heinlein, iron
worker; Joseph Prather, commission mer-
chant.
During the examination of the talesmen, on
Wednesday, the following statement was pre-
pared by Guiteau, and about the time the
tenth juror was accepted, was given to the
press:
To the Legal Profession Of America:
I am on trial for nly life. l formerly prac-
ticed law in New York and Chicago and pro-
pose to take an active part in my defense, as
1 know more about my inspiration and views
in the case than any one. My brOther-in-law,
Geo. Scoville, ESQ.,, is my only counsel, and
hereby appeal to the legal profession of Amer
ca for aid. IeXpect to have money shortly, so
1 can pay them. | shall get it partly from
the settlement Of All old matter in New York
and partly from the sale of my book, and part
ly from public contribution to mydefense. My
defense was published in the New York Her.
uld, on October 9th, and in my speech published
November 18th (yesterday) Any well known
lawyer of criminal capacity desiring to assist
in my defense will please telegraph without
delay to George Scoville, Washington. d. G.
If for any reason the application should he re-
fused, the name will be withheld from the
public. Signed CHARLES GUITEAU,
In Court, Washington, d. c., Nov. 16, 1881.
After the jury had been sworn, and motion
made by the District Attorney to adjourn, to
allow the jury one day in Which to make ar
rangements relative to their business matters.
Mr.. Scoville arose and disclamed all and any
responsibility for the paper written and given
out by Guiteau to tile press. Guiteau sprung
to his feet and in an excited manner, said
81 desire to be heard. l appear here in a dual
capacity-irst as prisoner and, second, as coun-
sci, and | want to have the final say III this
matter. When | request counsel, Court can
assign them. That paper was addressed to
the legal profession and l expect many re-
sponses to it. l want it understood that |
appear here in part lis my own counsel, and
until 1 request counsel, l propose to defend
myself" The prisoner then resumed his seat.
Manacles were placed upon his hands, and
Court, at 1.45, adjourned until 10 O'Clock next
day.
On Thursday morning, there was rush and
crush and struggle fol positions, as soon as the
court room was opened, which was the first
day on which much interest was manifested
in the progress of the trial. The court was
formally opened at ten minutes past ten, and
Immediately the prisoner was hurried into the
room, aud to his seat, by the deputy marshals
and policemen. lie looked paler and more
hurried than during the past two days, and
carried in with him package of New York
newspapers. The names of the jurors were
called and responded to. AS soon as Court
was called to order IL. Scoville arose to a