Morris tribune., 1882-07-06
poem and other writings, tore up the origi

DIR. Hicks, when he came out of the cell
said theprisoner had not the slightest fear
eve have had pleasant religious talk. H,
feels now his preparation and he is ready TO
the last formality. He commits himself t.
God with the utmost confidence. l thinl
he will show some emotion because the nerv
Gus strain is so great. Nobody" DR.. Hick
said, had seen the prisoner up to that tim
except himself and the Jail officers. At II
o'clock DIR. A. B. Macdonald Of New Yorl
and DR.. Francis Loring of this city, exper
the Jail. DR.. Mcdonald said rs he under
stood it the autopsy would be performed
by three physicians agreed upon b.
the friends of the condemned man. After
wards the brain would be removed for furth
er examination. The three physician
selected to perform the autopsy are DIR
Lamb, who made the autopsy of the presi
dent DR.. Sayers and DR.. Hartigan, deput,
coroner of this city. DIR. Loring expects t
make thorough Investigation of the pris
!. Oners eyes. e.. -a. -.. s
BREAKS DOWN AT LAST.
Shortly before IL o'clock Guiteau seemed
to break down completely and burst into
tears and sobbed hysterically., DR.. Hicks
sat by his side tanning him and vainly try
ing to calm him.
About 11:3O preparations began to be mad,
for the execution. At 1,:5O detachment
of artillery was placed on the east side o
the rotunda and brought their muskets to 8
parade rest. AT that time about $50 people
were in the rotunda and DR.. Hicks was
with the prisoner in prayer.
The crowd outside the Jail had got WORD
that Guiteau had been hanged and is rended
fha oip with ShnnkS II in,nnSSihla r.
here voice inside the Jail Office.
Guiteau showed great nervousness and ap-
peared greatly startled when he heard the
rattle of muskets on the stone floor of the
rotunda. From that moment Guiteau ap-
peared to be thoroughly overcome with
emotion. He wept freely and seemed to be
in great anguish.
The scene in the rotunda while waiting
for the prisoner was one long to be remem-
bered. The soldiers were drawn up on one
side, long line, the spectators facing them
on the other. 1t was understood Guiteau
was very much depressed, and it was expect
very distressing sight. The movement OF
officers about the jail door was watched with
eager attention. After the death warrant
was read by the Warden the prisoner became
more composed and turning away began to
brush his hair.
Guiteau, when he came cut into the ro-
tunda, looked calm and collected, but very
pale. His arms were pinioned behind him
and he had his head erect. He gazed upon
the crowd without finching. He wore q
black suit of clothes, and instead of collar,
had handkerchief thrown loosely about
his neck. Those who expected sickening
or distressing scene were disappointed.
Guiteau walked firmly through the rotunda
and court. He stumbled on one of the steps
leading up to the scaffold, but recovered
himself Immediately. When he began to
read his voice was loud and firm. He gave
the words now and then sort of sinking in
Election.
PROCESSION TO THE GALLONS.
At 1926 loud steam whistle was blown
at the workhouse, which is near the Jail.
This whistle usually blows at IL o'clock, and
by it Guiteau was in the habit of gauging
time. This delay to-day was by special ar
rangement, so that its startling summons
might not come before the officers were
ready. Two minutes later the gates of the
corridor clicked, then Warden Crocker made
his appearance and moment later the ia
miliar figure of Guiteau was seen. His face
was pallid and the muscles about his mouth
moved nervously. Other than this there
was no sign of faltering. The procession
moved quietly to the scaffold and Guiteau
assembled the somewhat steep steps with as
much steadiness as could be expected from
a man whose arms were tightly pinioned.
At the last step he faltered far moment, but
was assisted by the offers who walked upon
either side. Upon reaching the platform
Guiteau was placed Immediately behind
the drop being front to the scaffold. Capt.
Coleman stood upon his right, Robt S.rong
upon his left and Woodward directly be-
hind him, Jones took position on the north
side near the upright of the beam, and
Warden Crocker took his position at the
southeast corner of the structure.
There was slight delay while the specta-
tors were pushing and ostling through the
door leading from the rotunda to the oorri-
was placed. Gulteau meanwhile gaZed up
on the crowd, looked up at the beam over
his head, and quickly made survey of all
the dread paraphernalia.
ON THE sCAFFoLD.
AS soon as the crowd gained access Gen.
Crocker signed to them to uncover, and all
heads were bared DR.. Hicks then PRAYED
in these words:
Father, out of the depths we cry to Thee.
Hear Thou our application for the sake of
Jesus Christ, the Savior, who has made full
Precipitation for us. Behold this Thy servant,
we humbly pray Thou wilt deliver him at this
supreme moment of his life Let Thy light
descend upon him. Liberate his SOU
from prison. May ne appear before You
abb >olved by Thy great mercy from the blood
guiltiness brought upon him and u.s. God
have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on
us. Lamb ofGod, that takest away the sins
OF the world, have mercy on us. Amen and
Amen,' during the prayer Guiteau stood
with bowed head.
At its conclusion DR.. Hicks opened the
Bible and Guiteau in firm tones said: 81
will read q selection from the 10th chapter
o. Matthew, from the 2sth to the 41st
verses inclusive" He read in a clear, strong
voice and with good intonation, showing lit
tie if any nervousness. DIR. Hicks then pro
duced the manuscript prayer which was pre-
pared by the prisoner this morning and held
it before him while Guiteau read. Willie
II. Hicks was arranging the manuscript
Guiteau exhibited slight nervousness and
moved several times from one foot
to the other. He soon recovered his
composure, looked over the
going to read to you nv last dying prayer
He then read in loud tone and with dis.
tinct and deliberative emphasis the praye,
given above. At several points he paused
and endeavored to impart Increased empha.
sis to his words by the peculiar facial ex.
pressioh so often observed during the trial
when he was angered at something which
was said or DONE This was particularly
noticeable when he alluded to President
Arthur and when he predicted that this ma.
ton would go down in blood.
THE PRAYER.
The following is the full text of Guiteau's
prayer as it was read:
',rather, now 60 to Thee. Savior, have
finished the work thou gavest me to do, and
l am only too happy to go to Thee. The
world does not yet appreciate my mis-.
son, but Thou knowest it.
Thou knowest Thou did inspire
Garfeld's removal and only good has
come from it. This is the best evidence
that the inspiration came from Thee, and
have set it forth in my book that all men
may read and may know that Thou, Father,
didst the act for which am murdered.
This government and nation by this act
know will incur the eternal emnity, as did
the Jews, by killing Thy man, my Saviour.
The retribution in that case came quick aud
sharI, and know Thy divine law of retri-
hutton will strike this nation and my MUIR
derers in the same way. The diabolical
spirit of this nation, its government
III IT,