The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-01
THE REMAINS
subjected 10 an Autopsy, and 20 DO
temporarily Buried IN the
JRil-Yard.
&c, &C., &c.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-Guiteau was
very restless during most Of the latter part
Of the night. rot sleeping more than twenty
minute, at time. Towards morning he
fell into a sounder sleep from sheer OK
haus,ion. He rose few minutes after 5
and hrcakiastcd heartily. At $50, when
IN, cook took his breakfast in the cell,
Guiican told him to bring his dinner in at
II O'Clock promptly. Rev. DR.. Hicks, who
remained at the Jail all night, was called
into the prisoners cell soon after he rose,
and held a conversation on religious sub
ject> with him.
Ats o'clock DR.. Hicks saw the prisoner
again. when he made request to have q
bath. and asked the reverend gentleman to
20 ont and see the scafold.
Guiteau desired him to arrange with the
Warden to have the trap sprung as soon
after II o'clock as possible. He also ex-
pressed considerable anxiety lest some ac-
cident should occur, and insisted that Or.
Hick, should see that the scsiiold and its
aupurtcnances were in proper and safe con-
,diton.
After Guiteau had disposed Of these mat
ter, hc read 4 poem composed by himself,
which be calls
"slMPIICrTY: or, RELIGIOUS BABY-TALK."
After reading it aloud he attempted to
sing il. but broke down in the effort,
which would have appeared quite ridicu-
lous II the occasion had been less solemn.
Guitcau then talked for some time about
his future. He remarked that his heart
was tender" II don't think" he said,
81 can 20 through this ordeal without
weeping. not because Of any great weak
ncss-for principle in me is strong but be-
cause an nearer the other world. l hold
10 the idea that God inspired me-" Gui-
teau subsequently asked that in his books
all complimentary remarks about President
Arthur and his administration be elimi-
mated. Then he presented TO Or. Hicks
the books that have been companions OF
his lonely hours. lie told DR.. Hicks that
be wanted him to offer The first prayer on
the scatiod. saying that he (Guiteau) would
then read his fayorite scriptural passage,
tenth chapter Of John, and offer prayer on
hi, own account; then he intended, he said,
10 read his poem "Simplicity." He de-
sired 10 have the execution so arranged
that just as he
UTTERED I'VE LAST WORD
the drop should be sprung.
At 9:I5 the prisoner. came out into the
A soI fc, ftfeen raiptltps
lie walked very briskly, making it rather
difficult for his guards TO keep pace with
him. Guiteau generally has taken bis ex'
crcise in his shirt and drawers. Thl'
morning, however. he wore a pair OF DARK
pants and had a handkerchief tied loosely
about his neck.
The scene about the Jail this morning
was unequalled. The Office OF the Jail haC
been given up completely TO the large corp'
Of newspaper reporters, and squads o.
them were scribbling away on every table
window-sill, and in every position thai
Afforded rest for paper.
The private Office OF the Warden was
transformed temporarily into telegraph
Office. ana before Si"NN e'5"' '''' "
meuts were clicking an accompaniment u
the
GLOOMY PREPARATIONS
Going on inside the Jail. At2 o'elocksher'
was a constant stream Of persons eomint
into the Jail. The scene outside was iik'
that Of some great gala occasion. SOM
enterprising colored men had erecte'
booths, from which they dispensed lemon
ade cakes, and other refreshments TO th
weary and thirsty people who ocgan beior
O'Clock to assemble in the road In from
O, the jail. Mounted messengers speeding
10 and from the city, and carriages bring
ing visitors W the Jail, kept continue
cloud Of dust lowering over the road tina
winds through the wide common that lie
between the Jail and the city. AT ten min
utes past 10 O'Clock Guiteau expressed
desire 10 take
BATH,
and a large tub was taken into his cell. a
this hour no one ave the death-watcb wa
with him. Guiteau neryously disrobe
and plunged into the bath. il was luit
apparept 10 the guard, who was closel