Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1882-01-27
Guiteau to the People.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Guiteau sent to the
press to-day the following: ITO the Araeri-
can people: Twelve men say that wickedly
murdered James 4. Garfield. They did it on
the false notion that am a disappointed Of
fee seeker. My speech, they say, made no
impression on them am not surprised at
that verdict, considering their class. They
don't pretend to be christian men and there
fore did not appreciate the idea of inspira-
ton. They are men of the world and of
moderate intelligence, and therefore not cap-
able of appreciating the character ofssa
defense. According to one of them Eve all
had grog at the last meal and cigars after
wards" which showed their style and habits.
men of this kind cannot represent a great
christian gentleman. Their verdict should
have been not guilty. The act of shooting
would have been sane whatever the motive.
If had heen a disappointed office seeker,
which is absolutely falss, as I proved by my
papers and MI. Brooks testimony on July 2and
3. The outward shooting would have been
the same as if had been directed by Deity
to do it or believed myself directed to dc it,
which is the literal truth as proved by 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 whichl tl
christian and Intelligent American peo-
pie see. For this reason am
! = ENTITLED TO A NEW TRIAL
! if for no other, and we have prodigions
amount of exceptions. want to employ Two
| or three frst-class lawyers to take charge OF
my case. The principal point will beS@to
show the non jurisdiction of this court to try
this Indictment because the president died
in New Jersey. The authorities on this
point are conflicting but some of the best
lawyers in America SAY that a predomin-
ance of the authorities are against the juris-
diction of this court. desire the court in
| banc to pass upon this question and have no
doubt bnt the high-toned Christian men
representing the Washington court in banc
will give their most careful attention to9the
end that Deity intended to protect me from
legal liability herein by allowing the presi-
dent to depart gracefully and peacefully in
New Jersey. 4.; ..t..,... ..Ns.e. %$ ~
I have received some checks. but many of
them have proved worthless, which shows the
low characters of the men that sent them. I
need money to employ counsel. There are
! many people in America who believe in God
and my inspiration, and that am patriot.
To you, men and woman of America, lap
peal. ask you in the name of Justice to
COME SPEEDILY TO MY RE1IEF;;
come in person or by letter. If You send
money, send a postal order or check to my
order. With competent legal help can get
out of this, and with the Lords help am
sure of it; but good lawyers do not work for
nothing. If had had competent counsel
should not have talked so much in the court,
but disagree with the theory Of Mr.. Scoyille
and Mr.. Reed. Judge Porter says lam right,
and agree with him, although I know he
has abused and vilifed me outrageously
when 7 had no alternative save to answer
back, which I did in my usual plain way
have been convicted but the verdict cannot
be enforced until July in any event and