National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
AT THE JAIL.
NO EXTRAORDINARY EXCITEMENT.
Guicau, the Assassin Informed OF the Death Of the
PresIdcnt-He Is Sorry His Victim Suffered
So Much Paln--Interesting Interview
With Warden Croker

The scenes about the jail yesterday
were devoid Of interest, and the excitement up
town doubtless deferred many curiosity seekers
from paying a visit TO the building In which the
assassin Is confined. At no time during the day
was there any unusual gathering and the police
and soldiers were left undlsturbed. General
Croker arrived at the Jail shortly after ten o'clock
In the morning, and remained until eight o'clock
last night when he let for his home Deputy
Warden Russ assuming control of affairs. About
noon General Crockcr visited Guiteau, and after
satisfying himself that the prisoner knew nothing
Of the death of the President voluntarily
Informed him of the fnct. Guiteau seemed
very much impressed with the gravity Of his
situation, and for the first time since he was con-
fined RETAINED from taking his daily nap. A rep
resentative Of The REPUBLICAN, had convcrsa-
ton with General Crocker at the jail last evening
in regard to his interview with Guiteau
Has lie learned of the death Of the President
YETI asked THE REPUBLICAN,.
About noon to-day went to his cell, and after
satisfying myself that he knew nothing in relation
TO It, told him that the President died last night
about eleven O'clock"
How did he receive the news9
He seemed to feel very serious about II. He
said he had been sorry all along that the President
had suffered so much pain, and he was glad twas
over 1t was not his intention that Garfield should
once. He was a good man, and he hoped that his
soul would be saved He had been praying
for that all along. and in case he died, that the
Lord would save his soul"
Did he fear any immediate resutsg'
"He Is terribly exercised in his mind through
fear. He believes that he Is In danger. lie is ap-
prehensive of injury TO himself from unauthorized
violence. lie thinks II he can bridge that over the
American people will then be willing to give him
q fair trial"
How is he lookingg'
VERY well indeed, except the air OF general ex-
element II Is not through remorse of conscience,
but simply fear. He has manifested more fear to-
day than at any time since his confinement. II is
not the manner of an insane man, but one labor
Ing under great and undue excitement He talks
calmly and nationally but his efforts to repress his
feelings are plainly evident"
Does he continue to eat wel2'
"oh, yes. To-day he had an extra meal at his
own request. He had his dinner furnished him at
two o'clock. and when was in there few minutes
ago he said he would like some tea and toast. He
was furnished also some meat and bread, and ate
his meal with apparent relish"
" Has he been out OF his cell to.dayY
Eyes; he took exercise In the corridor. The
entrance leading to the corridor in which he is
confined sproteced now by large iron door, and
| no one could do him any mischief from the ro-
tunda even If they desired to. lie exercises in n
space probably twenty-five feet in length but this
exercise does not altogether consist Of walking
| He is something Of gymnGst, and goes through a
| regular routine, standing on one foot, hopping
working bis arms In various ways &c. He is al
ways accompanied by guard, and in fact he Is
ut every minute of the day under surveillance
No other prisoners are confined in the corridor
and he Is perfectly Isolated"
=" Has he fallen off any since his confinement"
"on the contrary he has increased eight or ten
pounds in weight. His face Is flushed somewhat
| and gives evidence of the mental excitement, Hi.
| eyes are trine bloodshot but this is accounted
| for by his having been somewhat restless for the
past three or four nights Last night, however, he
| slept well. Usually he lies down during the day
aud sleeps two or three hours, but to-day he has
been constantly awake and reading his Bible"
Before leaving the Jail for the night General
| Croker paid another visit to Guiteau's cell and
| found the prisonerlying on his cot shammng sleep
| He opened his eyes after the General had been
standing at the door few moments, and remarked
that he wanted to sleep, and did not care to be dis
| turbed The guards at the jail were doubled las
night, and another company of soldiers was placed
on duty. Lieutenant II. +. Howell, Battery
Second Artillery, relieved Lieutenant Richmond
and the former stated that the force now on hant
wns able to cope with any emergency that nigh
arise.