The National tribune., 1882-07-01
GUITEAU MUST HANG.
THE ASsAsslN's APPLICATION FOR A
RESPITE DENIED.
How the Prisoner Received the Nevs-Furiher Ap-
pealS for Presidential Clemency-The ScO-
viIleS Again on the Surface-Prepa-
rationS for the Execution.

At the special meeting of the Cabinet to
consider the appeal of Guiteau's counsel for
respite, it was decided not to interfere with
the law, and the assassin WILL we have
no doubt, expiste his crime on the scaffold
on the day appointed for the execution.
On the night before the decision of the
Cabinet was made Guiteau slept like a top
and when he arose was as cheerful as could be,
humming and whistling snatches OF hymn
tunes, though now and then mdulglng In
music of a more worldly nature. After break
fast Guiteau turned his attention to the Blole
and read number of passages OF scripture 10
Mr.. George Winters, the guard at his door.
To Mr.. Winters he said he was prepared to
go, and would just as leave be hung then as
TO wait till Friday. AT this time the news OF
the adverse decision on the petition for
respite had not reached the Jail, but he did not
seem to be in any way interested in the re-
suit
The minister, Rev. DR.. w. w. Hicks, called
about II: 80 O'Clock and remained for an hour
He informed Guiteau of the result at once of
the efforts in his behalf. This announcement
did not seem TO have depressing effect upon
him, and he talked as cheerfully as ever. lie
expressed some feeling because the President
had referred the subject of his respite to the
Attorney General, saying that President Ar
thur should have taken the responsibility
himself; that he (the prisoner) had not ap-
pealed to the Cabinet, but to the President,
and as his act had made him such, it was the
least the President could do to respite him for
a short time till the case could be heard in the
Supreme Court of the United States. He then
repeated that he was Gods man and was in
Gods hands, and asked DR.. Hicks to be at his
side when he was hanged, saying that he
would
DIE FOR HIS INsPIRATIoN,
feeling that God would Justify him in the
other world. He had now no personal interest
in the matter, but he felt for the Nation, which
would suffer in the event of his being hanged,
and he now fully expected to be hanged. DR..
Hicks and the prisoner engaged in religious
conversation for some hours and, ere parting,
arrangements were made by which Dr. Hicks
would spend some hours with him daily, in
rluding tomorrow Sunday.
THE DEATH WARRANT.
The death warrant in the case has been pre-
pared by Mr. W. E. Williams, deputy clerk of
the court 1t is as follows:
In the Supreme Court of the District of CO.
lumbia, May p, 1882:
United States agt. Charles ]. Guiteau-No.
14,056-murder.
The President of the United States.
To the warden of the United States jail Of
the District of Columbia, Greeting: Whereas,
Charles J. Guiteau has been indicted Of felony
and murder by him done and committed, and
has been thereupol arraigned, and upon such
arrsignment has pleaded not guilty, and has
been lawfully convicted thereof; and whereas
judgment Of said court has been given that the
said Charles J. Guiteau shall be hanged by the
neck until he be dead, therefore you are hereby
commanded that upon Friday, the thirtieth
(30th) day OF June, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, "a ID.
1882, between the hours of twelve t12} o'clock
meridian and two q o'clock posi- meridian Of
the same day, him, the said Charles J. Guiteau,
now being in your custody in the common Jail
of the District of Columbia, you convey TO the
place prepared for his execution, within the
walls of the said Jail Of the District Columbia,
and that you cause execution to be done upon
the said Charles J. Guiteau, in your custody, so
being in all things according 10 said judgment,
and this you are by no means to omit, at your
peril; and do you return this writ unto the
clerks office of said court, SO endorsed as to
show how you have obeyed the same. Witness:
D. K Cartier, Chief Justice Of said court.
The warrant viii be signed on Monday by
Mr. Meigs, the clerk of the court, and sent to
the warden.
PREPARATIONS FOR TIE EXECUTION.
The windows on the east side Of the south
wing of the jail, in which Guiteau's cell is To-
Gated have been curtained to shut ont the
light. This morning the rope which is to be
used in the execution was rigged up for the oc-
casion. 1t is fine piece Of manila, originally
seven-eighths size, which has been stretched
until it is now of but three-fourths size, and is
forty-six feet long. 1t is as soft and pliable as
it can be made. After having been laid out
the ends were firmly bound with twine and
the knot was tied. This is probably the best
made hsngman's knot ever prepared in the
District, being as compact as possible. 1t has
six turns in it, the end, after passing through
the loop at the top Of the wrap, having a COM
mon knot in it to keep it from slipping. When
it was completed, there were various compli-
mentary remarks made upon it, and one of the
soldiers looking on remarked, Isn't that
daisy?' "See how slick she Slips" and other
like remarks. At the same time the pinioning
cords, of stout cotton twine, were prepared.
These are four in number, to tie the arms and
hands behind the back, and are three and four
feet respectively. The only preparation was
cutting the cord in proper lengths, and care
fully wrapping the ends.
GUITEAU IN A NEW CELL.
A few days ago Guiteau was assigned the
next adj Joining cell southwark from the one he
has been occupying during the day. Over the
window Of the cell was placed wooden screen
TO darken it somewhat. This action surprised
the prisoner somewhat, and he was at loss to
account for it. Finally he got the impression
that it was done in order to remove him from
the rotunda, and TO prevent him hearing re-
marks which perhaps he might not like. Into
this cell he moved his chair and table with his
books and papers, including his Bible and a
work given him by Rev DIR. Hicks. As has been
stated, Guiteau does not seem inclined to do
much religious reading when he has hopes of a
reprieve. Since the last effort was begun he
has not done much reading.
GUITEAU's VIEWS or JOHN BROWN
He was in a remarkably cheerful mood and
oor,,aread famiIiarIv with the guard on dut,,