The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-24
THE ASSASSIN'S TRIAL,
scoVlLLE CONCLUDES HIS ADDRESS
Ia OpsaIag for the DsisR'S-Ths Hammered Wretch
sun Allowed to IuaIst His silly Speeches
upOa the COart-TsstImOaI for the De.
haSs Bsgun-Gult'Sa'S Remarks

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Guiteau at the time OF his arrest, stating
that they were material evidence for the
defense, and since the prosecution had moi
needed them he could see no reason why
they should be withheld.
The District Attorney offered to furnish
copies OF the papeEs, but scoville insisted
on his rights, in the matter, and asked for
the originals,
Pending the discussion Guiteau insisted
upon being heard, and said ~ can throw
light upon this At the time Of my arrest |
had forty or fifty editorial slips showing
the political situation in May and June
last. These slips show the action Of one OF
the forces that impelled me to shoot the Pres
ident. They are very important as showing
| the gist Of the whole matter, There were
forty or fifty slips denounCing President
Garfield, II was by living on such ideas
as these that was finally impeled to fire on
the President with my Inspiration"
Colonel Corkhill interposed again, say
ing: "It 1t will enable you to get through
to-day will send for them at once"
During momentary lull in the proceed.
ings Guiteau desired to make personal
explanation, saying that he had used an
expression yesterday that Julius was too
suggestive OF the negro race and for that
reason he had dropped II from his name.
His prejudice was begotten twenty years
ago, and he meant no disrespeCt to any
person or any race, particularly not to the
COlored race, for they were more highly
thought OF than the white race nowadays" "
Mr. sCoville continued by reading Gui-
teau's letters. lie read letter written by
/ Huflnnu ~, hiu fnNhnH f1, Vuhiph ho aVaIgn rf
having gotten into some trouble, and in
which he asked for money.
Guiteau explained the letter, saying
"0ne OF my clients, q miserable little whelp,
had me arrested on account Of little diff.
ference OF twenty dollars between US. As
soon az the District Attorneys attention
was called to the matter was released.
never ought to have been arrested, but |
got into the papers and 1t did me good
deal OF harm. had been on the theology
business some time, and as usual, was
short Of money. That's all there was in
that"
As the reading OF the letter concluded,
Guiteau again interrupted, saying ~
never got much from my father, lie got
down on me because | left the Oneida
community. We could never after that
agree on that miserable, sinking Commun.
ity business. I'm mad every time think
oft. II kept me out Of the fellowship OF
my father up to the time Of his DEATH
SCoville, resuming, alluded to Guteau's
career as politician, and drew Conclu-
sion that his intellect was deficient. This
view aroused the prisoner at once, and he
began series Of Interruptions, protesting
against Scoyille's conclusions as false.
When reference was made to his running
around from one committee room to an.
other seeking to be employed Rs campaign
speaker, and his failure to obtain reco2ni.
ton was mentioned, Guiteau shouted an
grily: ut was not because had no ability,
but was not known. ] had ideas, but not
reputation. They wanted big guns like
Grant and Senator Conkling-men who
would draw" Then in direct contradic-
ton to his counsel's declaration to the jury
yesterday, that Guiteau was man who
never made n joke in his life, he looked up
with an amused smile and added: ~ pre-
sume I'd draw now." This provoked gen.
eral laughter, which was promptly sup
pressed by the Judge, who struggled to dis
guise smile upon his own features
Mr.. Scoville continued upon the same
line and criticised Guiteaus speech, en-.
titled: "Garfeld vs. Hancock" It was,
he said, mere tumble OF ideas collected
from newspapers and from speeches Of
others. No one but crazy man would
have imagined, as Guiteau did, that this
speech possessed any merit.
Guiteau became more and more restless,
and In the most excited manner yet shown
by him, shouted to Scoville: ~ object to
| your theory on that score, and when you
Try 10 make out I'm fool l'm down on
you. want you to tell the truth, but you
needn't try 10 make me out fool. say
the Deity inspired my act and he will take
care OF It. want the truth and that's all
there is about II. y
Corkhill rose TO protest against the in
terruptions OF the prisoner, when Guiteau
waved his hand to him and said ut is
not necessary to make any remarks, Col
onel, just let the matter drop"
SCoville was willing to agree to any
measures the District Attorney might s1g-
gest to restrain the prisoner.
Davidge desired to suggest way to pre-.
vent the outbreaks. He attributed them
entirely TO SCOville's course in commenting
upon the evidence already submitted, and
W hlkNG lOul ~ u lllGllll
trinity on the part Of the prisoner.
Guteau listened closely, and striking his
ClenChed hand upon the table exclaimed
~ agree with that all through, and desire
10 thank the prosecution, every one oil
them, forthe liberal spirit they have shown.
| think Col. Corkhill made a fine opening.
There was no bitterness at all in hisspeech,
and commend him for it," He then
promised the Court that he would keep
quiet. Scoville concluded the opening
without further interruption or incident.
At tile request OF the District Attorney the
witnesses for the defense were excluded
from the court room with the exception Of
Mrs. Scoville. The prosecution, at the re-
quest Ot Mr.. Scoville, made an exception
In her case. The first witness for the de-
iense, II. n. Burton, was then examined.
He testified that he did not think the pris-
oner 40 deranged As to be irresponsible;
thought him not deranged but very badly
arranged. There was no cross-examination
Of this witness.
II. NJ. Davis, Of Erie, testified to khowl.
edge Of the insanity Of one Of Guiteau's
aunts.
Thompson WilcoGsoh, Of Freeport, ILL.,,
knew Guiteau's father, and described his
peculiarities.
Dr.. John a. Rice, Of Minton, Wis, prac-
tiCing physician for twenty-six years, testi-
fed that he examined the prisoner in 1870
and came 10 the conclusion that he was in.
sane. His insanity was Of the emotion rather
than intellect; there appeared to be an i'm;
pairment Of judgment, but not much, IL
any, Impairment Of intellect. He told his
friends that Guiteau ought TO be secluded.
Witness treated Guiteau's father; did not
consider him insane.
Recess.
After recess, witness again took thestahd.
HDid not see Guileau after he ran away
from Scoville's house at Beaker lake,
Wisconsin,"
The prisoner1"t returned i, 70 ohicago ago