Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-01

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Guiteau's recital
yesterday of his varied experiences as relig
ious tramp and dead beat seems to have
whetted interest in his case, for despite the
rain the crowd was as great as yesterday.
Upon the opening of court Guiteau was
taken directly to the witness box. Witness
was asked by Scoville to identify some papers.
The first shown him was hand bill announ-
cling lecture at Evanston, Illinois. "Yes,'
said Guiteau turning It around to the jury and
with an air of satisfaction, "that was the an
nouncement of my lecture. Shall l read it?''
Seovile-"No, I will put these papers in
evidence
Guiteau then gave his ideas Concerning the
religious tenets of the Oneida community.
Witness continued to say 1855 instead of
"itS7S," and his attention being called to it
explained, 81 don't feel very well to-day. My
brain don't work just right, probably owing
to the room.
Guiteau then resumed the narrative of his
experiences in trying to lecture. On one
occasion he tried to lecture against Bob Inger-
soil, who was to deliver lecture against hell
while he (wltness) proposed to lecture on the
existence of hell. While he found, however,
that people were very ready to pay fifty cents
to hear that there was no hell, they wouldn't
pay cent TO hear that there was a hell.
GUITEAU AND ST. PAUL.
Witness was asked to identify book hand
ed him and said ''Oh, yes, that is my re-
vised work, called TRUTH a companion book
to the bible. have not seen it since it was
taken from me when l was arrested" Wit
ness desired to read passage, and read page
or two descriptive of the trials of the apostle
Paul in endeavoring to introduce Christianity.
THAT was just my case,' said Guiteau, strik-
ing his first upon the desk, 81 strove to en-
Tighten the world just as Paul did. l had no
money and no friends, and I had just about as
rough time as the apostle had
Witness went TO New York from Boston on
s the steamer Stoughton when she struck the
Narragansett. He thought his time had come
then, but it hadn't. Witness wrote his speech,
"Garfeld against Hancock" in the public IL
brary at Boston. 1t was originally intended
would De nominated at Chicago. But
after Garfield was nominated it
had to all be worked over. When
in New York, witness called on Gen. Arthur to
offer his services in the campaign; also called
at Republican headquarters and saw all the
big meE. They were all glad 10 see him. He
consulted with Gov. Jewell, Gen. Arthur and
Others. They were very friendly but told him
they must have men of big reputation like
Grant and Conkling to do the speaking. Wit
ness added, II was on free and easy terms
with Arthur, Jewell and the rest of them
Witness made his first application for
office soon after Gen. Garfeld's
election. He called on Gen. Garfield at the
white house. "When Garfield was at LEISURE"
said Guiteau, 81 shook hands with him and
handed him my speech, on which was written
Paris consulship,' He knew me at once. I
left him reading the speech, and that's the
only interview ever had with President Gar
field. wish to state here that my getting
office or not getting office had nothing what
ever TO do with my
REMOVING THE PRESIDENT.
That was an act of inspiration done as a
political necessity.
Witness then related his experiences at the
state department, and his interviews with Sec
retary Blaine, describing, as he termed it. the
modus operandi of getting at the secretary of
state. Witness described his last interview
with Blaine, who rather hurt his feelings by
his abrupt manner, which was SO in contrast
with his previous cordiality. Witness then
determined to see the president, and with con-
siderable exhibition of excitement, related his
efforts to see the president. Witness contin-
ued; Tie party was at loggerheads, and l
got very much worried over 1t. l wrote sew
eral notes to the president, telling him some
thing must be done, but he paid no attention.
kept worrying" he continued, "over the po
htlcal situation and knew this nation was
coming to grief"
Witness was then asked as to the inspira-
tion which he haG said impelled him to re-
move the president. and replied 'The inspi-
ration, as understand, is where a mans mind
is taken possession of by supreme power,
where he acts outside of himself
Witness then desired to read from a printed
slip, purporting to be an interview with the
prisoner, giving his theory On the subject
Counsel for the prosecution objected to the
reading or to the use of it by witness to re-
fresh his memory.
A discussion ensued, the prisoner insisting
that he was not feeling well, had not yet got
ten over his thanksgiving indulgence, and
did not feel able to state it so thoroughly now
as he did then.
The court ruled against the use of the slip,
and Guiteau resumed: Suddenly on Wednes-
day evening, after Conkling's resignation, he
thought that if President Garfield was out of
the way all would go we'll. In fortnight's
time it had become liked resolve. He had
never doubted since that time (about the lst
of June) that he was inspired. He prayed and
prayed asking God if Garfield were not
to be thus removed to get rid of him in some
other way. The removal was necessary to
save the nation from ruin. knew the Lord
employed me because he always employed the
best material. l felt the Lord wanted me to
do 1t 10 advertise my DOCK. NO alluSlOH was
made by witness to the immediate incidents of
the shooting.
AFTER RECESS.
Guiteau said he believed in special provi-
dences and had no concern about his personal
safety. He felt thatthe Lord and government
would take care Of him. "Thc Lord, he ad.
ded, sis no fool. He uses the best means for
his work, and he has provided all these
guards, the court and jury and these experts,
to do his work and preserve me-"
Scoville-"Have you azdistinct recollection
of the incidents of the I'd OF July?"
Guiteau-(Sm (Smilingly)-" yes; certainly. -
Witness then briefly recited his arrest and in
generation with asl little feeling as one would
exhibit in relating the commonest incidents OF
every day life. "When was finally lodged in
JAIL" said Guiteau, 81 felt happy. said thank
God it is all over WITH
After few questions had been propounded
and objected to, GuIteau broke out: 'sI want
to define my position on this one point be.
lieve Gen. Arthur is friend of mine. He
ought to be, for am the man that made him
or my inspiration did, but have never yet
asked favor OF him and don't supposed !
ever SHALL"
Guiteau continued-"A few weeks ago
addressed Bennett note suggesting that he
send $1,000 and think it very likely he will
send it. l owe probably $1,000, and that i:
every cent do owe in the world and if Rem