Morris tribune., 1882-02-02
THE JUDGES CHARGE.


for example, if he were under the insane delusion
that the Almighty had commanded him to do the
act, then he was not in responsible condition of
mind, but was an object of compassion, and should
be now acquitted II, on the other hand, you md
he under insane delusion, but had possession
of his faculties, and had power to know his act was
wrong and of his own free will he deliberately con-
ceived the idea and executed the homicide. then
whether his motives were personal vindictiveness,
political animosty, desire to avenge supposed
political wrongs or a morbid desire for notoriety,
or if you are unable to discover any motive at
all the act is simply murder. and it is your duty to
find the verdict guilty, as indcted-or latter sug
gestion from Scovile to that effect if you find the
prisoner is not guilty by reason of insanity it is
your duty to say You will now retire to your
room and consider. your verdict
During the delivery of the judges charge,
which was completed at 4:40 p. M, there was
perfect stiffness in the crowded court room,
and even the prisoner kept absolutely quiet
with the execution of one or two simple inter-
ruptions. The jury Immediately retired and
many spectators left the room.
ADDRESS FROM GUITEAU
WASHINGTON, Jan 26-Guiteau sent to the
press to-day the following:
To the American People: Twelve men say I
wickedly murdered James A. Garfield They did It
on the false notion that am disappointed office
seeker. My speech, they say, made no impression
on them. am not surprised at that verdict. con-
Christian men and therefore did not appreciate the
idea of inspiration. They are men of the world
and of moderate intelligence. and therefore not
capable of ofapprecatng the character of my defense.
According to one of them they all had erog each
meal and cigars afttr wards, which showed
bs thsr sna csnnn and habits Men Of
Christian nation of America. Had they been high
toned Christian gentlemen their verdict would have
been not guilty; not because of insanity The mere
morbid act of shooting would have been the same,
whatever the motive. If had been disappointed
off1ce-seeker which is absolutely false as proved
by my papers and Mr.. Brooks testimony, on July
n ttneI eI01fi
as if | had been directed by the deity to
do it, or believed myself directed to do it. 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 for the act
which all Christian ana intelligent American people
for no other, and we have prodigious amount of
exceptions. I want to employ two or three first
class lawyers to take charge of my case. The
principal point will be to snow the
NoN-JURIsDICTIoN OF THIS COURT
to try this nctment, because the president died in
New Jersey. The authorities at this point are con-
say the predomnance of authorities are against the
jurisdiction of this court. I desire the court in
banc to pass upon this question, and have no doubt
the high toned Christian men representing the
Washington court in banc will give their most care
fui attention to the end that the deity intended to
protect me from legal liability herein by allowing
as pesc n New Jsrses ses. and sSa nna
have the benefit of the deity's intention. I con-
slider it especially providentia in my favor and ask
the court in banc to consider it. I have received
some checks, but many of them have proved worth
less, which shows the low character of the men
that send them. need money to employ counsel.
There are many people in America that believe in
God and in inspiration, and that anna patriot
To you, men and women of America,
appeal. and I ask you in the name of
person or by letter. Ii you send money, send a
postal order or check to my order. With compe-
TENT legal help can get out of this, with the Lords
help, and am sure of that. But good lawyers do
not work for nothing. I want to employ two or
three frst-class LAWYERS to do my work before the
coart in banc. If had had competent counsel I
should not have talked SO much in the court, but
disagree with the theory of Mr.. Scoville and Mr.
Reed, and it has made it unpleasant for both
parties, and has been
Judge Porter SAYS I am right and agree with
him. although I know he has abused and viliied
me outrageously when had no alternative save to
answer back, which did in my usual plain way
have been convicted. but the verdict cannot be
enforced vntil July in any event, and probably not
until September. I give myself no anxiety on ac-
The most expected was disagreement, and they
proposed to test the question Of juris-
diction in the court Of banc. 1t is a
the best lawyers at the American bar is sustained BY
banc, it will be in this case. can get hearing Of
this in April I specially appeal to the ladies of
have written me delightful letters and ask each
and every one of them to respond to the extent of
their means and see me in person il possible I
return my sincere thanks for their letters
and sympathy. You ladies believe in God
and in my inspiration and that have
really saved the nation the great trouble and great
expense of another war. Last spring Gen. Garfield
had the Republican party in frightful condition,
and it was getting worse every day. To-day every
body OF sense is satisfied with Gen, Arthur's ad-
ministration. and the country is happy and pros
removal, which is conclusive evidence that indsra-
ton came from the deity; He has
REPEATEDLY CONFIRMED MY ACT
since July z. Therefore, let all persons quietly
acquiesce in the expressed will of the deity am
Gods man in this matter just as truly as the de-
spised Galliean was Gods man. They said he was
q plasphemer and gutton, ETC., and it seemed a
small thing for his acquantances to kill him: but
his death stirred the wrath Of the Almighty and
he got even with them forty years later at
the destruction of Jerusalem, and he
will get even with the American people
II hair Of my head is harmed.
God will vindicate me even If the nation rolls in
blood. My physical death is nothing to me. Under
the law cannot be executed in any event until
July. I may die dozen times before then, so I
my time. had rather be hung, so far as physical
death is concerned than die from painful illness
or meet with railroad or steamboat accident
hardly think I am destined to be hung and
therefore, give myself no thought ON that but j
am anxious to have my character and inspiration
vindicated. To that end need help, as herein
mentioned. My friends need not be ashamed Of
me. Some people think am the greatest man Of
the age. and that my name will 60 into history as q
patriot by the side Of Washington and Grant
LSigned] CHAS j. GUTTEAU, United States Jail