The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-01-17
THE GUITEAU- CASE.
Both Sides Satisfied With the In.
structions and Confident OF Sue

Both Sides Satisfied With the In
structions and Confident OF Sue
cess.
WASHINGTON, January 1l-District
Attorney Corkhill. when asked this
morning, how the ruling Of Judge Cox
we're regarded, replied, favorable 10 the
prosecution. 1t being suggested that
some people regarded the rulings favor
able to the detense, the District Attor
ney said: at must be understood that
these rulings are entirely distinct from
the charge to the jury. When Judge
Cox comes to charge the jury, and ap
plies his rulings to the facts in the case,
no one will consider anything favorable
to the defense"
Col. Corkhin
remarked the Judge had demolished the
theory of irresistible impulse.
Scoville says the defense is satisfied
with the ruling. The spirit of our pray
ers have been sustained by Judge Cox
II he delivers his charge to the jury on
the same basis we care nothing for the
mere words of our construction, and
Scoville maintains Judge Cox had sus-
tanned the main points OF the defense,
and that the Question Of reasonable
doubt was left just as it ought-go to
the jury.
When asked whether he still thought
the jury would disagree, Scoville said
Il think they will agree
On an Acquittal.
l 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 we'll pleased
with the Judges instructions.
John W. Guiteau is we'll pleased. He
thinks the feeling against bis brother is
changed, aud that the jury will disagree
If it does not acquit.
After court adjourned Yesterday, SEQ.
vile. Reed and j W. Guiteau called up.
on Judge Cox and congratulated him
thanking him for bis impartiality. Judge
Cox remarked he thought the prosecu.
ton would be better satisfied than the
defense.
What Col. Reed Thinks of His Com
ditiOn.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1l.-Col. Reed
associates counsel for the lie tense, ant
Col. Bruce, Of Chicago, accompanying
him, we're the only persons admitted tc
Gui,eau's cell, to day In speaking o
his interview with the prisoner, Col
Reed said II am astouuded at bis men
tai condition. I have never before
since the trial began, seen him alone
and have never before felt such firu
conviction the man is lunatic. He re
ceiYed me Of course, as his friend. ant
in discussing his case there was no oc
casion for
Discrimination.
Yet left him, after three hours inter
view, thoroughly persuaded, despite tn
evidence OF learned experts, the man
reason is detbroned.
pushed him with questions aim mns
to the verge Of cruelty. I tried to de
pict the enormity of his crime, and en-
deavored to reach his conscience, an,
discover il he were alive TO any feeling
OF remorse. II he ever dreamed of tn
act or of its attendant consequences
but could not elicit single express
ion that even the most hardened GRIMM
al, il sane, might be expected to Civ
utterance to. He said to me, with th
greatest earnestness, "The Lord will pu
words into your mouth with which t
convince the jury, and l shall be acqui,
ted. l have no money now, but 1 sha
earn 800, 900 within q month after thi
trial is over. and l will then give 20
$4,000"
The smile which accompanied his las
remark was so unnatural it chilled mi
When Col Reed entered his cell, chi
eau was engaged in writing. and had b'
fore him an ominous pile OF manuscrip
"Why, how long do you expect t
speak ?" inquired Col. Reed. 81 can
tell yet: dav or two and perhaI
more," replied Guiteau.
He finally agreed to conform to Co
: Reels ideas on the subject of b
speech, hut still insists he shall MAX
the closing address to the jurv.
This matter will probably be referre
/, to Judge Cox for settlement, if couns
: can not effect an arrangement with tt
= lrisoner.