Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-01-26

PAY WITH A LIBERAL FEN.
He rendered his greatful acknowledge
ment to the court, the jury, officers
and bailiffs, and last but not least, to
the American press. The latter were a
power that generally criticized n man
when they got down On him. They
had been pretty severe on the prisoner,
but they changed their views and were
now treating him fairly.
With this introduction, the prisoner
took up newspaper and proceeded to
read to the jury his published speech.
His manner, to a casual observer,
seemed as completely self-possessed rs
usual, but behind the ostentatious at
fectation of composure there was an
intense feeling which was duly held in
control through
UNDouBTED STRENGTH OF WILL.
HIS excitement was betrayed by n
slight hectic spot upon each cheek of
his usual colorless face, and by the I'M
usual deilberation with which be began
and for some time continued to speak.
Whether this excitement arose from a
merely superficial effort upon his emo
tions naturally incident to the occasion
or whether it proceeded from deeper
or more overpowering influence, the
true realization of the past, and of an
almost convicted murderer, pleading
for his life, it was more difficult to de-
eide.
Whatever original character Of feel
ing there was, it finally gained ascend
ancy over his powers of control, and as
hn Ant IN,
81 have always served the Lord and
will, whether l live or die" he
BROKE DOWN COMPLETELY,
stopped, tried to choke down rising
lump in his throat, but found it impos-
sible to keep back genuine sob. TAX.
ing out his handkerchief, he buried his
face in it. In few minutes he wiped
his eyes, and, with determined effort.
started again. He seemed to recover
control so quickly that some believed
his whole effort was manufactured.
Mrs. Scoville, however, thought other
wise; she was affected and wept and
sobbed bitterly for some minutes after
this incident.
Guiteau continued to read, OCCASION
ally adding brief comments on the text.
AS he proceeded, all appearances of
nervousness gradually wore off. With q
CoMposuRE AND uNcoNcERN,
that bordered on the ludicrous, the
prisoner read on with an attempt at
every conceivable form of oratorical
rhetoric and effect. His description of
the taking off of the president was given
with striking effect. AT times he crossed
his eyes, or turned them heavenward
or to the floor, and sank his voice to a
whisper or raised it high.
At times the intensity of his utter
ances seemed to react on himself, but
the effect was but nsi'ory, and with
the exception of one instance, there
was no indication of breaking down.
AT frequent intervals he paused TO
| emphasize sentence or sentiment, by
repeating or commenting on it,
AT one time, pausing, he leaned to
ward the jury, and, emphasizing with
head and hands. said, with an attempt
at great solemnity II tell yeu, gen.
tlemen, Just as sure as there is God
in heaven, if you harm hair on my
head this nation will go down in blood!
You can put my body in the grave, but
there will be day Of reckoning"
Guiteau concluded his address at
1926, and upon the announcement by
Corkhill that Judge Porter would be
unable to speak to-day, the court ad-
journsd till Monday.
FIFTY-FIRST DAY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-For every
seat in the court room, this morning,
there were at least ten clamoring appli-
cants besieging every avenue of APP
proach. The members of the press,
counsel and court officers found the
greatest difficulty in forcing their way
through the immense throngs that
blocked every passage way. Even
special tickets-holders were unable in
many instances to get near enough to
the policemen and bailifis to show them.
When the doors closed, one thousand
people were left outside.
As soon as the court opened Guiteau
made the following announcement:
spent yesterday examining my mail had
several hundred letters, many Of them from ladies
thanks to the ladies for these kind and tender
letters. One letter suggests that General Arthur
will give me cabinet office. Now, want to say
that | would not take any Office under any cir
cumstances. | don't think il would be proper
that should accept one now. In regard to Judge
Porter, want to say as he is to have the closing
Of the case if he attempts to mslead the court or
jury, l and my counsel will stop him. He came
into this under misapprehension of General
Arthur, otherwise he would not be ia the case.
He don't properly represent the government. He
only represents himself,
JUDGE PORTER
entered the court room little before
the prisoner had delivered himself of
this warning. After moments delay,
he stepped to the open space before the
jury, and in tones which clearly be-
trayed his weakened condition, began
the closing argument. Said Judge Por-
ter:
"If it peases your honor and gentlemen of the
jury; In my own infirmity, as l share fatigue,
proceed AS best ! can to discharge my duty. The
nature Of this duty is such that i should feel l
were an accessory TO the crime if should fail to
speak such words as / can in aiding you in a
proper conclusion Thus tar the trial has been
practically conducted by the prisoner and Sco-
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