Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. Their rPIeasOverruIed Decision in the Star Route
 Cases. A Day Set for the Trial. All the Defendants Plead Not
 Guilty. A NEW BOOK BY GUITEAU. A Crank's Views on Theological
 Points.
NEW BOOK BY GUITEAU.
A Crank's Views on Theological
 Points.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Star Route Cases-The Pleas in
 Abatement Overruled-Grounds for the
 Judges Decision-Guiteau's Latest Con-
 tribution to Theological Literature
 Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The hearing of the Star route cases was resumed this morn- ing, the question under consideration being the special plea in abatement made yesterday by the defense, in which it is claimed that the grand jury was unduly influenced by the statements of the postoffice inspectors, who were illegally allowed to present evidence and pamphlets. Colonel Ingersoll said there was no need of extradition with reference to S. W. Dorsey. He had given his word that his client would be present and he certainly would be here next week. After some argu- ment the court decided that if the defense could impeaoh the competency of any mem Der of the jury, the point was well taken, but if they undertook to go into the jury room and investigate proceedings which the law expressly declared to be secret, then the plea was not well taken. He would allow the right of the defense to make their pleas nrw and he thought they should be read The pleas were then read. They put forth that P. H. Woodward and T. l.. Tidball ap- peared before the grand jury without legal authority with printed statements and argu- ments relation to the indictment under co h. sideration, which were read by the jury and left with them, and Woodward and I1dball made arguments before the jury to convince them The indictments should be set aside; that they also took before the jury the afida- wit at a nd jnry found, endorsed, signed and returned the indictment without having heard 1t read and without having considered its al legations, and further that defendants were bound over by any or other competent officers. lid ball is charged with placing before the jury pamphlet report of the Star route in- vestigations before the committee of the House The judge overruled the pleas on the ground that the investigation of the grand jury must be done in another way. The de fendants refusing to plead a plea of not guilty was ordered to be entered. It Is ex- pected there will be delay beyond May 4th, the day set for the trial to commence.
 Guiteau's book "Truth" is out. It con- tans 24O pages. In the preface be says: The Truth is my contribution to the civilization of our race. ask for it a careful attention to the end that many souls may find the Saviour A new line of thought runs through it and if it does not demonstrate the existence of heaven and hell I submit that their ex- istence cannot be proved.
 It is learned to night that the Cabinet came to no conclusion in the Fitz John Porter case. The President said he was willing to do what was legal in the matter
 Delegates are arriving on every train to att nd the convention of the Land League, which meet here to morrow. Five hundred delegates are expected, among them one hun dred Catholic priests, Congressmen Murch, Ladd and Robinson. Among the subjects that will be considered will be demand fo r the recall of Minister Lowell, to invite the co operation of all organizations favorable to Irish freedom, and to encourage moral and financial support for Ireland. The treas urer's report will show that $261, ,00O has been forwarded to Ireland within year. It IS expected the convention will adjourn Thursday with a monster mass meeting at which prominent Congressmen will be in vited to speak.
 Governor Crittenden, of Missouri, arrived here tonight. He denied the report that he left the State because of feeling of person al insecurity He came to adjust some land claims.
 The Cabinet meeting to-day is understood to have been unimportant and confined to the transaction of routine business. J. R. G. Pitkin was agreed upon for marshal of the Eastern district of Louisiana, vice Wharton. '
 The Presidents reception to army and navy officers and families was largely at tended and very brilliant. The officers ap- peared in full uniform. They were received in the blue room, which was hastily decora- ted with flowers and evergreens. The Marine band stationed in the vestibule dis coursed sweet music during the evening.