The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-07-06

Early this morning tho prisoners in the
part oil the Jail overlooking the court
where the Yallows stands were all re-
moved to other quarters Seventy po-
outside Of the building IN addition to
the Jail guard. AL the available men Of
Battery 6, United States Artillery. are
on duty inside the jail
Shortly before IL Guiicau called for
paper and for twenty minutes was en-
Gaeed in copying what he calls his
At II Mrs. Scovillc arrived and be-
sought admission. She was laboring
under great excitement. John W. Gui-
tcau Went on, 10 see her and persuaded
her to make no further attempt To gain
admission.
ll.3j n. m.-Whilc DR.. Hicks was in
tho cell at j. O'Clock Guitcau made some
requests as to the execution, and, having
made copies Of his "last prayer" poem
and other writings, tore up the originals
ic had his boots blackc1, and as the
doctor vas leaving the cell his dinner
was brought III. Guiteau ate it with
much relish.
When Dr. Hicks came out Of the cell
he said the prisoner had not the slightest
fear. I'VE have had "A pleasant religious
talk. He feels now that his preparation
~ finished and that lIo is ready for the
las; iorInality. He commits himself to
God with the utmost confidence. | think
he will show some emotion because the
nervous Strain is 80 great"
Shortly before II O'Clock Guiteau
seemed TO break down completely and
burst into tears ami sobbcd hystcrically
After the death warraAt was read 10 the
prisoner by the Warden he became much
moro composed, and, turning away, be-.
gan to brush his hair, with his old ap-
pcarafIcc Of staggering snH1 froji.
ID "A u In i.ti La
was blown 1T the work house, which is
near the Jail. This whistle usually blows
at II O'Clock, and by it Gu,tcau was IN
the habit Of reckoning his time. The de-
lay to-day was by special arrangement,
50 that its startling summons might not
come before the officers wero ready. Two
minutes later the iron gates at the end of
the corridor clicked. Then Warden
Crocker made his appearance, and Il mo-
mcnt later the familiar f,,urc of Guitcau
was seen. His face was pallid and the
muscles about his mouth moved ncr-
vously. Other than this, there were no
signs Of ialterins.
The procession moved quickly 10 tho
scailold and Guitcau ascended the twelve
somewhat steep Steps with as much stead
mess as could he expected from Il man
hose arms were tightly pinioncd behind
him. AT the last step he faltercd for II
moment bat vas assisted by the two
side. Upon reaching the platform Gui
teau was placed Immediately behind the
drop, facing to the front OF the scatfold.
Captain Coleman stood upon his right,
Mr.. Robert Strong on his left. and Mr.
Woodward directly behind him. Mr.
near the upright of the beam. General
Crockcr, the warden, took his position
ut the Southeast corner of the structure
There was Il slight delay, while the crowd
Of two hundred and fifty or more spec
tators were pushing and jostling through
the door leading from the rotunda to the
corridor, at the lower end Of which the
gallows was placed. Guitcau meanwhile
gazed upon the crowd, looked up at the
beam over his head, and quickly made
survey of all the dread paraphernalia.
AS soon rs the crowd had gained ac-
cess, General CrOcker waved to them to
uncover and all heads were barred
Dr. Hicks made an invocation in these
words: "Father, out Of the depths we
cry to Tlcc. Hear Thou our supplica-
lion for the sake Of Jesus Christ our
Saviour, who has made full Precipitation
for us. Behold this Thy servant. We
humbly pray that Thou wilt deliver him
at this supreme moment of his life. Let
Thy light descend upon him. Libernte
his soul from prison. May he appear
before you absolvcd by Thy great mercy
from blood d-guiltiness. Deliver him and
us. God havc mercy on us. Christ have
mercy on us. Lamb Of Cod that taketh
away the sins Of tho world have mercy
on us. Anon and amen.''
During the prayer Guiteau stood with
bowed head. At its conclusion, DR..
Hicks opened tho Bible and Guiteau in
firm tones said: ~ will read II selection
from the tenth chapter of Matthew from
tho 18th To tho list verso inclusive" lie
then road in II clear strong voice and with
sln 4
nervousness.
nT. Hicks produced the manuscript
which was prepared by tho prisoner this
morning and held it before him while
Guiteau read. While DIR. Hicks was ar
ranging the manuscript Gulteau exhib-
lied slight NERVOUSNESS and moved
several times from ono foot to tho other.
He soon recovered his com posure, looked
over the sen of upturned faces and said:
81 am now going to read to you my last
dying prayer"
He then read in IL loud tone and with
ulstinct and deliberate emphasis the fol-
lowing:
Father, now / go to Thee and the Savior.
have finished that work Thou gavcst
me to do and am only too happy to 20
to Thee. Th" world does not yet appre-
ciato my mission, but Thou knowest it,
Thou knowest Thou didst inspire Gar
fields removal and only good has como
from it.. This is the best evidence that
the inspiration came from Thee, and I
have set it forth in my book that all men
may read and know that Thou, Father.
dids't inspire the act for which am now
This government and nation
by this act, know, will incur Thy eternal
AS did the Jews in killing Thy
man, my Savior. The retriDution in that
case came quick and sharp, and know
Thy Divine law of retribution will strike
this nation and my murderers In the same
way. The diabolical spirit of this nation,
its government and its newspapers to-
ward me will justify Thee in cursing
them; and know that Thy law OF rctri,
button is mex orable. therefore predict
that this nation will 30 down in blood,
aud that my murderers, from the Execu-
tive to the hangman will go to hell. Thy
laws are inexorablo oh Thou Supreme
Judge. Woe unto the men that Violate
Ihy laws only weeping and gnashing of
teeth awaits them. The American Press
has large bill to settle with the righteous
Father for their vindictiveness. Nothing
but my blood will satisfy them, and now
It's officials. Arthur, the President, ,3
coward and an migrate. His ingratitude
to the man that made him and saved his
party and the land from overthrow has
no parallel in history; but Thou, right
eous Father, will judge him. Father,
thou knowest me, but tho world has not
known me. And now 1 go to Thee and
tho Saviour without tho slightest i'll will
toward human being. Farewell, yo
men of faith.''
At several points he paused and endeav-
ored to impart emphasis to his words by
The peculiar facial expression so often
observed during the trial when ho was
angered Mt something which was said or
done. This was particularly noticeable
when he alluded to President Arthur
and when lie said that this nation would
go down in blood. When he had finished