The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-07-07

citned TO admit her, unless the prisoner sPe-
cialiy requested 1t. After . short confer
ence with Warden Croker, John w: Guiteau
went outside the jail TO see his sister He
found her in great excitement, bordering
upon bysteria, but after short time ne
succeeded in calming her, and dissuading nef
from any attempt to gain admission ene no.
knowledged the propriety OF such course, put
said she could not possibly remain In the oty
during all the wretched hours OF the morning.
She brought with her the flowers which Guiteau
asked for and they were taken to the prisoner.
Mrs. Scoyille also brought two handsome hover
pieces, a cross and anchor, which she VIII place
upon her brothers. coffin with her own hands.
DIR. Hcks when he came out Of the cell,
shortly after IL o'clock, said the prisoner had
not the slightest fear. ave have had pleas
ant religious talk. He 'feels now that he u
ready for the last formality. He commits hum
self to God with the utmost confidence. THINK
he will show some emotion, because the nerv-
GUS strain is SO great. Nobody" Dr. Hicks
said, chad seen the prisoner at that time ex-
cent himself and the jail oficers."
Shortly before IL o'clock duiteau seemed 10
break down completely, and burst into tears
and sobbed Historically. DIR. Hicks sat by his
side, tanning him, and vainly trying TO calm
him.
About half past II preparations began to be
made for the execution. At II 80 detaoh-
ment OF artillery was formed on the east side of
the rotunda--and brought their muskets TO
parade rest. At that time about $50 people
were on the rotunda. DIR. Hicks was with the
prisoner engaged in prayer.
Guiteau showed great nervousness and APP
peared greatly startled when he heard the raj tic
OF muskets on the stone floor OF the rotunda.
From that moment Gufteau appeared to be
thoroughly overcome with emotion. He wept
freely, and seemed to be in great anguish. The
tha W WI
oner, was one long TO be remembered The SOL
diers were drawn up on one side, long line or
spectators facing them on the other. 1t was
understood that Guiteau was very much de-
pressed, and It was expected bis passage to the
gallows would present very distressing sight
The movement of the officers around 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.
The March "a the ScaffOid.
At 1925 loud steam whistle WAS blown at
the work-house,' near the Jail. This whistle
was in the habit Of gauging his time. The de-
lay to-day was by special arrangement, 80
that its startling summons might not come
before the officers were ready. Two min
utes later the iron gates ut the end
OF the corridor clicked; then Warden
Croker made his appearance, and a moment
later the familiar figure Of Guiteau was seen.
His face was pallid and the muscles about his
mouth moved nervously; other than this there
were no signs OF faltering. The procession
moved quickly to the scaffold, and Guiteau as
cended 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 for moment, but was as
sisted by the officers who walked upon either
side. Upon reaching the platform, Guiteau
was placed Immediately behind the drop facing
TO the front of the scaffold. Capt. Coleman stood
upon his right, Robert Strong upon his left,
and Woodward directly behind him. Jones
took position on the north side, near the
upright of the beam. warden Crocker
took his position at the southeast corner
of the structure. There was slight delay,
while the spectators were pushing and
jostling through the door leading from
the rotunda to the corridor, at the lower
end of which the gallows was placed. Guiteau
meanwhile gazed upon the crowd, looked up
at the beam over his head, and quickly made a
survey of all the dresd paraphernalia. As soon
as the crowd had gained access, Gen. Crocker
waved to tlsm TO uncover, and all heads were
barred DR.. Hicks then prayed IN these worlds
Father, out OF the depths, we cry to Thee.
Hear Thou our supplication for the sake or
Jesus Christ, the Savior, Who has made full
Precipitation for us. Behold this, Thy servant.
supreme moment OF his life. Let
Thy light descend upon him;
hberate his soul from prison; may
he appear before You absolved, by Thy great
mercy, from blood outlines deliver him and
us. God have mercy on rs. Christ have
mercy on us. Lamb of God, that taketh away
the sins OF the world, have mercy on us. Amen,
ana amen.
During the prayer Guiteau stood with bowed
mead. At LIS conclusion DIR. Hicks opened the
Bible, and Guiteau, in firm tones, said 81 will
read selection from the tenth chapter of
Matthew. from wenty-eighth 10 forty-frst
verse, inclusive"
He then read in a clear, strong voice, and
with good intonation, showing little il any
nervousness.
DR.. Hicks then produced the manuscript
which was prepared by tho prisoner in the
morning, and held it before him while Gui-
teau read. While Dr.. Hicks was arrang-
ing the manuscript Guiteau exhibited
slight nervousness, and moved several
times from one foot to the other. He soon re-
covered his composure, looked over the sea Of
upslrned faces, and said:
II am now going to read to you my last
dying prayer"
He then read, in a loud tone and with dis
tinct and dehSerative emphasis, the following
MY DYING PRAYER ON THE aAIIows.
Rather, now go to Thee and the Savior.
have finished the work Thou gavest me to do
and am only too happy to go to Thee
The world does not yet appreciate my mis-
sion, but Thou knowest it Thou knowest
Thou didst inspire Garfelds removal, and
only good has come from il. This
10 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 inspire the act for which am
murdered. This Government and nation, I
know will incur Thy eternal enmiiy, as did the
Jews by killing Thy man, my SAVIOR The
retribution in that case came quick and sharp,
and l 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 it's newspaper, toward me
will justify Thee in cursng them, and l know
that the divine law Of retribution ia memorable.
therefore predict that this nation will 20
down in blood, and my murderers, from the
Executive to the hangman, will go to hell. Thy
laws are memorable, oh Thou Supreme Judgel
Woe unto men that violate Thy laws Only
weeping and gnashing of teeth await them. The
American press has a large bill to settle with
Thee, Righteous Father, for their yindlctiveness
In this matter. nothing but blood vii satisfy
tnem, and now my blood be upon them an l this
nation and its officials. Atnur, the President,
Is coward and an migrate. His ingratitude to
the man that made him and saved his party
from overthrow has no parallel In history, but
Thou, Righteous Father, wilt Judge him.
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