National Republican., 1881-11-23

NlF. SNONtlIC-Npg.
= NJ, Davidge-will yon tell me whcn2
MI scoyillc-Commoncing way back In 1889, or
lSoo lSSoo Ihnt Is what propose 10 do propose TO
snow thnt the same traits, the same ch9racteriscs
I'M through his character from that time TO this.
III W Is necessary will state little more nlly the
ground, II Is claimed here In this cusc, Your
moh9r Honor by ,he defense, that the prisoner copsid,
ered himself inspired, or authorized by the Lord
10 DO this act The prosecution claim that that IS
a prctense. They claim that that is only used as n
cover fora vicious, bad disposition, and mali
Clnus Nengelul act. How are you 10 determine
whether that Is true or not? IL certainly is COM
pclent TO go back in the history OF this mans tte
nnd see whether he has not acted precisely In that
way on former occasions 1t seems TO- me that that
his character. aud that his nets in former years
were bdsed upon the same theory. lwill notgo
Into further detail unless II be necessary.
District Attorney Corkhil-Iou say these letters
were written how many years ago? ,o--
Mr. Scoville-They commenced in lScI
District Attorney Corkhil-YOu propose to In
troducc them In cvidcncc2
Mr.. ScOYlllc-Yes
District Attorney Corkhill-As Immediately con-
nected with the commission of this crine2
The Prisomer-As showing the bent of my mind.
Mr.. Scovlle-Just as Immediately connected
win IL as your evidence Of experts us to his con-
ditiOn since the homicide.
District Attorney Corkhill-wc have not intro
as to this mans sanity. The letters that read
were Immediately connected with the commission
OF this crime. IL seems TO me that this Is not n
range OF evidence that ought 10 go to the Jury.
The COurt-I do not know where can draw the
line in respect to time. These letters are intended,
presume, to furnish evidences OF the prisoners
District Attorney Corkhill-If there Is any ref
crencc In them TO this crime have no objection.
But understand this Is plea going to the sanity
OF the prisoner fifteen or sixteen years ago.
The COurt-During his whole life.
Mr.. Scoville-That Is It exactly.
The Court do not see that can draw tho line.
lection to Mr. scoville stating generally the con-
tents OF the.lelers, aud what he expects 70 prove
by them; but t does appear TO me that II is little
novel for him to Introduce his proof before wo have
an opportunity to inspect tie letters. We may re-
gard them as counterparls or we may see other OBJ
jCctions to them.
The Court-They are introduced now MS part of
his opening address to the jury, suppose.
District Attorney Cofkhill--l only want to know
exactly how the matter stands.
Mr.. Scoville-You read letters to the jury in your
opening.
District Attorney Corkhll--I read no letters ex-
cept what In my judgment bore directly upon the
commission of this crime that were a part OF
the fact; part Of the res gestB OF the crime, and
which tended to explain the commission of the
crime
Mr.. scoville-The letters were read as a part of
your opening statement, ana atterward Offered IN
District Attorney In that respect The issue here
Is as to the soundness Of this mans mind.
District Attorney CorShill-,That is your issue.
to be affected twenty years ago, we have right TO
show IL.
The Court-Certainly, understand that to be
your claim,
District Attorney Corkhill-I have no objection
to his stating what he expects to prove, but Mr. 8.
Is reading great mass Of letters here, running
over II period of twenty years. in advance OF any
objection or any knowledge on our part of their
contents. He might rs well take up the testimony
of these experts and Introduce 1t In his speech.
That he can state the contents OF these letters
have 10 question. He can do that to show the bent
of his mnd, US the prisoner calls It, do not desire
70, interfere with the gentleman's opening at
all. desire that II shall be full and elaborate
rs he desires to have 1t. think we have shown
that disposition all the way through. lubject to
interpOsing an element Of proof here now which
may, OH tue trial. be determined " be improper
and ruled out
The Court-Mr. scovic can state that he has
letters written in the following terms, and then
read them. Aftcrward, when introducing his proof
he can submit these letters aud it, upon objection
they then bc ruled out, the testimony will not be
Mr.. scovllle-I expect to show, gentlemen. that
the defendant wrote the letter of November o.
1858, to his sister Mrs. scoville, in which he
stated MS follows: Mr.. Scovllle here read the
letter referred to-. The only object OF that letter
is TO show that he was living ~ home pleasantly
at that time; and to show further how he changed
from that time on. He was then eighteen
years old. He was born In September,
1870 There Is one thing that will appear in evil
deGce before YOU gentlemen, that at certain age
come with young people If changes affect the
inind injuriOusly they are very apt to come along
At that llme and consequently II may be, and does
indeed, IN our opinion, 20 TO show you about the
mental faculty Of the prisoner at that time.
,,.. FRmEronT, March 90, 1850.
DEAn SISTER FRATcEs: Yours Of the lSlh Instant
YOU In regard 70 my subscription 10 the Bible SO.
the my cents. you speak of in your letter. i am
Obliged TO you for paying the same; 1 Will make II
busy In the Office since you here. have written
six hours per day in office since the list OF january.
then / never have enjoyed better for the
%me y ,ooah lSng1s II, Of Inc ms am trying to
and II people would obey the laws of health and
physlology more than they do they would be much
race of men, physically and Intellectually, than they
per DAY out Of doors since the list of January take
care Of the horse and split al the wood preierrng
have been in the habit of taking considerable
gymnastic exercises during the past year. have u
and from which have received immense benefit. In
order to show you the amount OF benefit 1 have de.
the latter part Of November 1855 before exercised
with the bells measured twenty-nlue inches around
inches. You will see from that have gained four
inches IN the short space OF three months, ! also
menced about the 18th OF February My teacher says
am getting on hhely' ! have mndenp my mind from
master the German Language has got himself into
a scrape, by which he can pxIrcaIe nlnseif only by
very hard and lnborious study. propose TO be ail
educated man, one who Is educated physically, intel
means iIn to arrive at these ems? think should
live according to the laws OF health and ysUogy 10
proys my is d dy reanSy willing to ind
thinking much ils possible without oVertlXing the
character f'ii pure and spotiesss / have been
somewhat particular 10 give you all the
doing. 1t Is not very Omen that write TO YOU Not
because do no, love YOU but because have not had
the lime To spare. / wi IA you would write 10 lne
often. think Of lons I? sGnool next h,l should
seho" SH FS as 1hcc Is ii lie tatc Wiam TgG3 GIGa ana
sophia have been there, aud understand that The
tnan in the West wailt to attend school and study
two or three Sears II can, ana cnn If my VIII is
SsG % ao o eFss saeeS %' iH'tss expcd
Know SS What T her sSme % hn Of 10 that aS
mentioned the subject to hlm. He has never men
toned the subject of my attending school again
fathers estate in schooling than 10 have the proceeds
from II when arrive ut the age OF twenIy-Onc, Ui
TO reside after his term Of Office expires whch viii bI
In December, iSO L have heard MIN say enough tC
know what YOU viii think OF what / have said.
should like to have your opinion, also Mr.. Scovllles
CHARLES ]. GUITEAU.
The next letter wns dated July II, 1852, and |!
addressed 10 his sister Letter read. In this let
ter he merely relers 10 catalogue of colleges hl
sends Tor Inspection, aud gives his views TO th,
one he desires 10 attend. In this letter he says h,
| Is determined at all hazards TO obtain an eduCA
| toni The next letter was dated September
| 1852 and is addressed TO Mr., Scoville. [Lctte
read.l THIS Is merely personal letter giving al
| account OF his dOings for u short time back. Ihj
next letter wns dated October TO- 1859 aud addressed
| TO Mr.. Scoville. Letter read. Merely u persona
lelter.l The next letter was dated November
| 1859, addressed TO his sister. Letter read.l IL
this letter lie refers among other things TO his sis
ters lndspOsitlOn, TO her apparent Indifference L
religious matters, and then says: "llOw is you
| heaitl2 think ifyou would place yOur atlen
| ton on God and not on your health there nigh
6e SOME opportunity OF your permanent cure.
| you can learn " trust God for all thlngs-healtl
| not excluded-and bo In u position SO as to re
| ceiye the benefits of his blessings there nigh
be some chance of your ultimate salvation,
should Judge by what saw when saw You las
| that you were utterly indifferent 10 your spirit
ual being and welfare. You want saliva
| ton as much MS any person, ana the only way W.
| can be saved is by accepting the means Of saliva
| ton as laid down by our Lord and Saviour Jesu
| Christ What are the means of saliva
| tiOnY We must believe In our hearts tina
| Christ is willing and able TO save us, ana thel
confess Il with our mouths Christ says Who