Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-01-28
Gul1EAu's LAST.

He Compares himself to the saviour and
says the Lord will Visit his Wrath Upon
the American People as He died Upon Je-
rusalem.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Guiteau sent
the press to-day the following:
To the American People: Twelve men
say wickedly murdered Jas. A. Garfield.
They did it on the false notion that am
disappointed office-seeker. Ny speech,
they said, made no impression. am
not surprised at the verdict, considering
their class. They do not pretend to be
christian men, and therefore did not ap-
preciato the idea of inspiration. They
are men of the world, and of moderate
intelligence, and therefore not capable
of appreciating the character of my de-
tense. According to one of them: ''We
all had grog at each meal and cigar af-
terwaris," which showed their style and
sent the great christian nation of Amer
lea. Had they been high-toned chris
tians their verdict would have been "not
guilty." not because of insanity. If 1
had been disappointed Office seeker,
| which is absolutely false, as proved by
my papers and Brooks testimony, the
outward act of the shooting would not
have been the same as if had been di-
rected by the Deity. He intended to
protect me from legal liability, allowing
the president to depart gracefully and
peacefully in New Jersey. L shall have
the benefit of the Deity's intention. l
consider it especially providential in my
favor, and ask the court in banc so to
consider it. Ihave received many checks,
but many have proven worthless and
show the low character of the men that
sent them. 1 need money to employ
counsel. There are men that believe in
God and in my inspiration, and that L
am partial to men and women. Iappeal
| ask you in the name OF justice to come
speedily to my relief. Come in person
or by Letters. If you send money send
a postal order or check to my order.
With competent legal help can get out
of this. As for the Lord s help am sure
of that, but good lawyers do not work
for nothing. II 1 had had competent
counsel [ should not have talked so much
in court, but disagree with the theory
OF Mr. Scoville and Mr.. Reed, and 1t has
been unpleasant for both parties and
been great damage to my defense
Judge Porter says l am right, and ]
agree with him, although he has viliifed
, me outrageously when [ had no alterna
tive save to answer back, which L did II
victed, but the verdict can't be enforced
! not till September. [ give myself II
! anxiety on account of the verdict
= hardly expected an accquittal. Th,
most expected was disagreement ant
: 1 then proposed to test the jurisdiction
in the court in banc. 1t is purely /;
g legal question, and it is my opinion tina
If the best lawyers OF the American ba
: are retained to back it, it will end til,
i case. l can get hearing in April.
It make special appeal to the ladies Q
a America to come to my rescue. Som
have written me delightful letters, an
n I ask each and every one OF them t
'e respond to the extent of their means
ia and see me in person if possible. l n
turn sincere thanks for their letters an
sympathy. You ladies believe in Go
y and my inspiration. and that l hay
really saved the nation great troubl
and expense, to-wit: Another war. Las
spring Gen. Garfield had the republica
8. party in frightful condition and it gre
=. worse every hour. To-day everybody
u sense is satisfied with Gen. Arthur's az
as ministration and the country is happ
IN and prosperous. Only good has followe
y. Gartield's removal, which is conclusi,
evidence that nv inspiration came fro
the Deity. He has confirmed my a
as since July 2, therefore let all persol
It. quietly acquiesce in the Wi!l
Of the Deity. ] am Gods man in this ma
- = ter as truly as the "despised Galilea,
ls' WAS Gods man. They said he was
blasphemer and glutton, and it SCENE
a small thing for his acQualntances
kill him, but his death stirred Il
er wrath of the Almighty, and He got ev,
NJ. with them forty years later at the ds
g, :ruction of Jerusalem, and He will e
~ even with the American people ii Ii.
as of my head is harmed. God will win,
4e- cate me, even ii the nation rolls in bloc
nj. My physical health is nothing to n
p Under law can't be executed till Jul
l may die dozen times before then sc
IN have no trouble about that. shall not
IRE before my time. | had rather be hun
of % far rs physical death is concern,
than die from painful illness or ms
with railroad accident. hardly thl
that am destined to be hung, and the
fore give myself no thought on that, |
re- am anxious to have my character Il
on inspiration vindicatcd.
.rn 10 that end need help. My frier
T. need not be ashamed of me. Some p
IL pie think am the greatest man of t
us, age, and that my name will go in histt
es. as u patriot beside that OF Washingt
The and Grant. (Signedl
VIZ Nu,c T G,-rr,, /, y