The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-11-19
THE GUITEAU TRIAL
The Interest i'm the Proceedings Tnabated-
Guiteou Still Restless and Talkative-
Taking Testimony.

WASHINGTON, November 1S.-Thc fifth
day Of the famous trial-iamous only, per-
haps, through the exalted station OF the
victim, and the unforeseen gravity OF the
result OF the crime-was marked by an un-
mistakably increased interest on the part
particularly OF the better classes OF the
community. Long before the hour OF
opening the court several hundred ladies'
and gentlemen had assembled In the east
ern corridors, and patiently awaited admis-
sion TO the courtroom.
AT o'clock the prison-yan drove up,
and Guiteau, clutchmg hinge bundle OF
papers in his manacled hands, shutiled hur-
riedly into the building. There was
marked absence OF the roisy demonstration
on the part OF the bystanders; yet Guiteau
betrayed the fear OF sudden violence which
always marks his movements whenever he
deems himself at all exposed to danger
He was taken 10 the prisoners room, and
devoted himself TO reading papers. At
$3.50 the seats reserved for the general pub
lie were entirely filed, four iifths Of them
being occupied by ladies. The appearance
and general demeanOr OF the assemblage
was in marked contrast with that OF the
previous days, and seemed to be entirely
free from the rougler elements so con-
spicuous upon the opening day.
Upon the opening OF court, Mr.. Scovillc
arose TO make an explanation, and re-
qlested the Court to take some measures
to prevent the prisoner from giving to the
public his unauthorized communications,
aud also to prevent the annoying Interrupt
tons OF the prisoner in the courtroom.
This brought on a scene, during which
Guiteau demanded that ScoyiIle should 20
out OF the case; that he was no criminal
lawyer, and had no sense; that he talked
one thing in private and another in public.
Scoyille cndeayored to explain 10 the
Court, but Guiteau became more and more
excited, and addressed himself alternately
TO the Court, 10 Scovillc. and TO the beilitls,
who were endeayoring TO keep him quiet.
To Court: 81 represent myself, your
Honor, and / shall 10 rs l please about
COUNSEL Then turning to Scoyille, "Iou
have got no capacity, and / won't have
YOU manage 10y case" Turning TO the
baiiiis he shouted: You mind your busl-
ness, You coniounded fools; you amt got
no sense"
The Court again stated to the prisoner In
decided terms th7t he would order his re-
moyal and proceed in his absence. TO this
Guiteau shouted cxcitedH, 81 don't care
if YOU do; the court in Danc will reverse
you, and l will get new trial. You have
got no right to remove me-"
The Court replied interms which seemed
TO convince Guiteau Of his sincerity:
every well; / shall do so if you persist in
any more disturbance, aud there are prece-
dents in this court for such ruling"
A whispered consultation between Gui-
tcau and Scoville followed, and the former,
apparently convinced, subsidized into ALSO
lutte quiet, and devoted himself to his pa
pers.
District-Attorney Corkhill offered in evil
dence certain letters which were yesterday
read to Blaine and identified by him.
Edward A. Wagner was then called rs L
witness, but failed to respond.
Jack Sharpe was called and sworn. He
did not see the shooting, but saw the pris-
oner attempting to escape and witnessed his
arrest.
Ella NJ. Ridgely heard the conversation
between Guiteau and the hackman who
was engaged by the prisoner to drive him
TO the Congressional cemetery.
Joshua A.. Davis (gate-keeper), William
5. Crawford (drayman), and others who
were present at the Baltimore and Potomac
depot, testified to the fact OF the shooting.
Policeman kearney, who arrested Gui-
| tcau, claimed to have done so without
assistance, whereupon Guiteau asked him
several questions, and demonstrated to his
satisfaction that he (Guteau) did not run
away, but coolly put UP his pistol and sur
rendered.
The Court then took recess for half an
hour. Many OF the spectators remained IN
their seats during the recess.
/ When the court reconyened the examine
/ ton OF witnesses was proceeded with.
! Barton. the colorcd hackman, testified to
offering TO carry Guiteau from the depot TO
/ the Congressional cemetery for g, and that
soon afterwards he heard shots in the
/ depot, where he saw the President lying
upon the floor and Guiteau running back.
! Detective Ecklof' described the scene in
! the police-ofiice when Guiteau was brought
/ i'm and his subsequent transfer TO the Jail.
j. Hanley Brown, private secretary to
I the late President Garfield, testified to
Guiteau's frequent visits to the White
House last March and April, and that his
visits were so persistent and the nature OF
/ his applications such that he sent him to
the State Department
James l.. Denny, newsdealer at the derot,
identified the package OF papers left by
/ Guiteau at his stand on the day OF the
shooting.
At the conclusion OF Denny's examina-
ton the court adjourned till tomorrow.