Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-01-12
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WASHINGTON, January 11.-District At
torney Corkhill, when asked, this morning,
how the rulings of Judge Cox were 10
garded. replied, favorable to the prosecu-
ton. II being suggested that some people
regarded the rulings favorable 10 the de-
fense, the District Attorney said: 1T
must be understood that these rulings are
entirely distinct from the charge 70 the
jury. When Judge Cox comes 70 charge
the jury, and applies his rulings to the
facts in the case, no one will consider any
thing favorable to the defense"
Gel. CorkhiIl
remarked the Judge had demolished the
theory of irresistible impulse.
Scoville says the defense is satisfied with
the rulings. The spirit of our prayers have
been sustained BY Judge Cox. II he deliy.
ers his charge to the jury on the same basis
construction, and Scoville maintains Judge
Cox had sustained the main points Of the
defense. and that the question OF reason
able doubt was left Just as it ought-go TO
the Jury.
When asked whether he still thought the
jury would disagree, Scoville saidtI think
they will agree
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do not think the jury will be influenced
by popular feeling. Judge Cox has
thought more OF his future reputation
than present popularity.
Reed expresses himself well pleased
with the Judges instructions.
John W. Guiteau is we'll pleased. He
thinks the feeling against his brother is
changed and that the jury will disagree ii
it does not acquit
After court adjourned, yesterday, Sco-
Vile, Reed and J. W. Guiteau called upon
Judge Cox and congratulated him, thank
ing him for his impartiality. Judge Cox
remarked he thought the prosecution
would be better satisfied than the defence.
what Col. Reed Thinks OF His Con.
dition.
WASHINGTON, January ll.-Col. Reed, as
sociate counsel for the defense, and Col.
Bruce, of Chicago, accompanying him,
were the only persons admitted TO Gut
teau's cell, to-day. In speaking OF his in
teryiew with the prisoner, Col. Reed said
II am astounded at his mental condition.
have never before, since the trial began,
seen him alone, and I have never before
felt such a firm conviction the man
is lunatic. He received me,
his case there was no occasion for
Discrimination.
Yet left him, after three hours inter
view, thoroughly persuaded, despite the
evidence OF learned experts, the mans rea'
son is dcthroned.
pushed him with questions almost to
the verge of cruelty. | tried To depict the
enormity of his crime, and endcavored to
reach his conscience. and discover IL he
were alive to any feelings Of remorse. II
he ever dreamed of the act or OF
its attendant consequences; but
/ could not elicit single expression that
even the most hardened criminal, If sane,
might be expected To give utterance to.
He said to me, with the greatest earnest
ness, The Lord will put words into your
mouth with which TO convince the jury,
and shall be acquitted. have no money
now, but | shall earn 100000 within q
month after this trial is over, and l will
then give you $4,000"
The smile which accompanied his last
remark was so unnatural il chilled me.
When Col. Reed entered his cell, Guiteau
was engaged in writing, and had before
him an ominous pile Of manuscript
"Why, how long do you expect TO speak y
inquired Col. Reed. IL can't tell yet; aday
or two and perhaps more" replied Gui
teau.
He finally agreed to conform to Col
Reeds ideas on the subject OF his speech
but still insists he shall make the closing
address 10 the jury.
This matter will probably be referred tc
Judge Cox for settlement, II counsel car
not effect an arrangement with the pris
orer.