The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1882-02-04
GUITEAU.
What the Jurors say-.Public ApproL of
the Verdict.

Guiteau case say that even had they hi an
opportunity to read the newspapers hey
would not have taken advantage of it, foniey
! were determined from the first not toive
any cause for complaint: that they woul do
their whole duty as jurors, and as f. as
| their conduct was concerned there shout be
no ground for the charge of irregularity
MoBBED.
! DETROIT, Jan. 26.-Quire an exclterent
was stirred up at the Opera House last een-
ing where Hermann, the magician. waax-
hibiting. Between the performances tn re-
suit of the Guiteau trial was announced,
| when the audience at once broke into oud
applause. In the midst of the noise a.liss
| from the gallery was heard As soon a the
| signs of appreciation subsided little the
hiss became more audible, and therevere
cries of condemnation. A special offer in
stantly discovered the man who was hisings
and stepping down the steep aisle adised
him to desist. This attracted attentin to
HIM, and before the officer could sehim
out of the Theater crowd of men andooys
near by pitched upon the offender The
fellow was badly cut and bruised by hi pat
riOtic assailants, and was removed With
great difficulty. He managed to help inn
self as soon as put outside of the building.
MRS. GARFIELD.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 26 Inquiry was made
to-day of Mr. Rudolph, brother of Mrs Lu-
cretia r. Garfield, as to how the late Pnsi-
dents widow received the news of Guitesu' 8
conviction. He answered that he has ben
at Mrs Garfeld's home almost every cav
during the trial, and never heard the s,b-
iect mentioned. Mrs. Garfield apparently
has taken no interest in the trial from tie
first.
MADISON.
MADISON, Ind, Jan. 26.---The rejoicing IS
universal over the verdict in the Guiteau
case, and salute of fifty guns is to be fired
in honor of the Jury. The Courier says:
The influence of the verdict upon the lu-
ture of the country is only second to the
triumph of the Union cause, in that it
marks the death of the insanity dodge and
strengthens the law for centuries to cone"
THE VERDICT ABROAD.
LONDON, Jan. 26.--The Standard, Daily
Telegraph, Morning Post and News and the
of Guiteau, but all, with more or less severi-
ty, eriticise the conduct of the trial
The Daily News: at is doubtful whether
GuIteau himself expected anv other result.
If he did the fact would be stronger evidence
of unsettled intelligence than any brought
forward during the inquiry
All newspapers not only express one opin-
ion as to the justice of the verdict, but are
certain It will be unanimously approved.
The Convicted Assassin Appeals to the
Ladies for Pecuniary Aid he has no
Anxiety About the Verdict.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Guiteau sent to
the press to-day the following:
To the American People:
Twelve men say 1 wickedly murdered James A.
Garfield They did it on the false notion that !
am disaPpolnteo ONCE seeker. MY speech, they
said, made no impression on them. am not sur
prised at the verdict considering their class They
do nOt pretend to be Christian men, and therefore
did not appreciate the idea of inspiration. They
are men of the world and of moderate intelli-
gence, and therefore are not capable of ap-
preciating the character of the defense Accord
ing to one of them. I'VE had grog at each meal and
cigars afterwards" which showed their style and
habits Men of this kind can not represent the
great Christian Nation of America. Had they
been high toned. Christian gentlemen, their YER
dict would have been, Not guilty" Not be
cause of insanity. but the mere outward act OF
the shooting would have been the same, whatever
the motive. If had been a disappointed office
seeker, which is absolutely false, as l prove by
my papers and Mr. Brooks testimony, on July =
and 3; the outward act of the shooting would
have been the same as If had been directed by
the Deity to do 1t, or believed myself di.
rected to do 1t, which is the literal truth, as
prove by all my papers and talk on the subject
This Jury had not sufficient intelligence to see
that point, and entirely ignored the political and
patriotic necessity of the act which all Christian
and intelligent people see. For this reason am
other and we have a prodigious amount of ex
ceptions. ! want to employ two or three
FIRsT-CLAss LAWYERS
TO take charge of my case. The principal point Is
to show the nonj jurisdiction of this Court to try
moved to New Jersey. The authorities on this
point are conflicting, but some of the best lawyers
in America say the preponderance of the authOri
ties are against the jurisdiction of this Court.
desire the Court in Banc to pass upon this ques
ton, and have no doubt but that the high-tOned
Christian gentlemen representing the Washington
Court in Banc will give 1t their most car feful at
tention to the end that If the Deity intended tC
protest from the legal liability herein by allowing
in New Jersey, shall have the benefit of the De
itys intention. consider it especially providen
tial in my favor, and ask the Court in Bant
SO nsVe sSme ks pu
character of the men that send them. need
money to employ counsel. There are many
people in America that believe in God and in my
inspiration and that am a patriot To you
men and women of America, appeal. / ask you
in the name OF justice to come speedily to my
relief
COME IN PERSON
or by letter. II you send money send posta
order check to my order. With competent lega
help can get out of this with the Lords help
and am sure of that. But good lawyers do no
work for nothing. l want to employ two or three
firstclass lawyers to do my work before the Cour
in Banc. If had had competent caunsel should
u.
with the theory of Mr.. Scovile and Mr.. Reed, ant
1t has made 1t unpleasant for both parties and ha
been great damage to the defense.
Porter says am q sight, and agree with him
although | know he has abused and vilifed m,
OutrageOusly when | had no alternative save II
answer back. which did In my usual plain way
enforced until July in any event, and probabl.
not until September. l give myself
no ANXIETY
on account of the verdict. / hardly expected &C
| quittal. The most expected was a disagreement
Then proposed to test the question OF jurisdiction
in the Court of Banc II is purely legal question
and If the opinion of some of the best lawyers q
| the American Bar is sustained by the Banc, viii
end this case. l can't get hearing on this til
| April.
| make special appeal to the ladies Of Americ
| to come to my rescue. Some OF then
/ ask each and every one of them L
respond to the extent of their means aud see m,
in person If possible. return my sincere thank
| for their letters and sympathy. You ladies be
| lieve in God and In my inspiration, and that
| have really saved the Nation great trouble ant
aaGed had the
| lican party In a frightful condition, and 1t wa
| getting worse every hour. To-day everybody o
sense Is satisfied with General Arthur's Admins
| Only good has come from Garfeld's removal
which is conclusive evidence that m m
repeatedly repeatedly confirmed my act sine
July 2 Therefore let all persons quietly az
| quiesce In the expressed Will OF the Deity al
| Gods man In this matter. just az truly as tn
"Despised Galilean" was Gods man. They sal
| he was q blasphemer glutton, etc., and 1t SCENE
| a small thing for His acquaintaIlces to kill Hin
| but His death stirred the wrath of the Almight,
| and He got even with them forty years later 9
the destruction of Jerusalem. A. d. 20, and He
WILL GET EVEN
| with the American people II hair of my head
harmed. God will vindicate me, even IL the N.
ton rolls in blood. Mere ply sical death Is notf
Hinder
in any event, until July. may d1
| q dozen times before then; also, have n