New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-01-26

In quoting FROM and commenting upon the testimony
~ John W. Gtiteau Mr. Porter sad that the prisoner,
through his counsel had assalled the TO whom he
looked with confidence for acquttal, or falling acquit-
tai, disagreement, or failing disagreement, pardon. He
| had two tones 10 lis voice. two masks to hs face.
| The prisoner-iTow many have you got, Porter
Mr. Porter-Onc OF his shows the sancity OF the
Pharsee and the other the hdeOus grin OF the end OF
| hell.
Commenting further on John W. Gnitrau's testimony,
Mr. Porter came to the point where the prisoner had
exclaimed Jesus Christ struck back and do IT, and
| he sud This praverfn Christian struck back at
| Blaine lie asked Garfield to remove HIM under n
menace which WAS unfortunately fulfilled. He struck
back at Garfield and, unfortunately for the Nation, for
the household and for the victim Of his malice, he struck
| home"
Commenting upon the expressions of the prisoner ex
cs!ng his own conduct because he had been initiating
The course OF Jesus Christ and Saint Paul in going about
from town to town and from city to city, Mr.. Porter
spoke OF the prisoner travelling from State to state
| swindling as wei! 40 innl;cepers, and then
quietly saying that he had paid the debt because he
wledgcd it, and that it should be charged over to tho
Lord
The prisoncr-That "a false, cir.
Mr. Portcr-Instcad Of Paul swindlrg and defrauding
while engaged in The mission of his divine Master he
worked at his trade tent maker and paid his way
lie swndled no Jew, he passed mock gold watch off
ne real g)I one
The prisoner Neither did l.
Mr.. Porter cOniinung)-e lived told, in his
own hired house, and while there many opposed
TO Paul. no living being except the assassin Of Garfield
| has charged that he could pay his rent.
The prisoner-Yes. and you would have hanged him.
That's what you trying do to me, but don't think
you'll do it. You bloJd-Inoney mana kind of
Judas.
Mr.. Portcr-Do you doubt that when, under your
dctthe sentence OF the law shall be pronounced
shall hear again the language OF
vI NJ l.to
he aimed at Garfield in his hand, he would II he dared,
send the cartridge hOmcI
The prlsonerTEat is all false and you know it. tell
it to your face.
THE PRISONER CONSTANTLY INTEPEUPTING.
Mr.. P0rtcr-If lie had loved his negbbor, Garfield as
he loved hmself-What think you Would il have been
his opinion that this inspiration Of the devil of
Godl II he had loved his neGhbOr himself, how
many OF his swndied victims woIld there DO in this
broad landl
The prisoner-GIow many people have you swindled
guess there are good many on record.
Mr.. Porter referring to copy OI handhu or one Qt
Guieau. lcctures, read theTef ON Hon. Charles j.
Guitcau"
The prisoncr-That is the way ny letters como now
MT. p"ri""'-! Td;s tlat with 70 words Of comment.
The prisoncr-You haven't brains enough to comment
Mr.. Porcr-Do you believe that 10 who knows all
tncs really selected tho prisoner as tie successor of
PAM the junior member OF the firm OF Jesus Christ
Co. to write sequel tc he Bible ana to illustrate the
golden rule by lying IN wait to murder ..,.,,.
and H. Will u We you an answer.
Ia the course OF hs review Of John W. Guitcau' tes
mony, Mr. Porter exclaimed sarcastica!ly quoting a
remark Of the prisoner The Lord murdered Garfield"
Mr. Fortcr-Thc Lordderqudcd the prl,oncr-thc Lord
70 whom every day before he eats lie Eneels ana pray
Now 20 proceed.
Then again. when Mr.. Porter referred the fact Of
the prisoners swndlins hoarnghose keepers, Guiteau
Porter, to dig up my boardbills You owe thousand
times more than do"
frOf tbp
statements al the prsonrr that the Stalwarts were
FsG The 2 were '"6gS FapSnD tHat
the Democratic ana stalwart press we're rrsp0nsi-
Mr Porter than went exhaustive review Of that
portion Of j W Guiteaus testimony in which he refers
TO a quarrel between ms brother and himself,
The prisoner (exctrlly)-Porter thinks am man Of |
dcpr,vity, who fought with my brother and my father |
and tried to Kill my sister That's AL bosl 1t only |
shows the mean, dirty spirit OF this man Porter saint
from heaven could not stand TO 1e abused Dy ms man
ten what think about It, have always been peace
perfect outrage of yoa to come ana Dudoze that jury
by saying am lighting man. 1t IL "A lie.
Mr. Porer-lt IS on the authority OF hls brothers
The prisoner-Ho isuo brother of mine were not
that up for my brother. would noi nave spoken
him at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel last spring. don't
with me and my brother sympathized with my father
Mr Porter referring to the criticisms on The tri4l by
the English press, said: Il gay that when England
claims, as leading journal claims that we cannot ad-
minister justice IN Amcea tat m we Cy cannot convict
Tms remark quickly brought Mr. Reed to his feet with
MI porIcr-I had supposed that any man would be
willing that thc honor OF his country should he defended
from n Oc but If tbe defence not, will
ing country defended by counsel, II Will be
YIudicatcd from that lGry-bOX.
Hir Reed ufiacd on being heard and the prisoner eX
claimed wildly that Porter was enough TO make man
Tbc Court suggcscd TO Mr. Reed that the Inntt,r was
an over now and subsequently stated to Nh Porter that
his rcniarH was Irrelevant
Mr. Porter Docs any suppose that have not tho
right III argument those facts known TO all Chris
tendon Have no right to yindcatc the honor OF the
Court against the pcnny-n liners of Great Hritlinf
The prisoner lie doesn't need any vudication from
Coming back to the scene between the prisoner and
his father Mr. Porter spoke Of the prisoner crlngng
aud bubbcrIug like calf when his father drew blood
from his
The Irlsoucr-Yon know that that is a lie, Porter
RssENIING Ills FATHERS MARRIAGE.
Mr Porer.- And when his father married again, this
prisoner tells you that ho was indignant because his
father had not asked his permission
The prisoner said nothing Of the kind.
Mr. Porter-lic took it 10 in dudscon that, when his
father started in one direction Tor ms wife IN" son
reconcile him to that parental dsObedence to TINS lia
The prisoncr-I was twelve years old at the time; and
it must have very important bearing on my condition
on the second of July last
Mr. Porter vert on to comment tho letter from
Luther ". Guitcau Ia Mrs. Scoyilc, in which the een
houty rule, and was interrupted by tn" prisoner
who shouted out: Ny father was 4 fanatic Io
wanted Ire into the Oneida community and final
ly succeeded in it, That IA the kind OF father had
Mr. Porter Mt Reed presented this msn 10 you as a
model Of morality.
The prlsouer-SO was.
MI Porter 80 Mr.. Reed says.
The pri. .oarr-If ,ou would not be here for
blood money. YOI ID Hnt represent the Attorney Gen
cra He was the bench Yesterday, aud he did not
cnndcsccnd to notice yOu He has nothing bnt the ut
most contempt for YOU Porter. lie thinks you low,
dirtv dog; and that is the opinion Of the american
uc0pc. and mine, too.
Mr Porter aliuding TO an nsnltng reelection on one
of fine witnesses a. Jew said II Is no LshOHO. 10 any
man TO be "a cOuury.u OF tAe RrieClH"r OF Mankind;
or o be o the seed OF those prophets whose names have
come down to "a I'm honor. and whom all agree IN
holding the messengers VI God 10 hc one