Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-02-02
THE FATEFUL FINAL.
Scenes In the Closing Act OF the Great Triai-A
Wierd Picture.
THE CHARGE.


THE CHARGE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-While the
Judge was delivering his charge il be-
gan to grow dark There being no gas
in the court room, lamps were brought
in for the stenographer and for the
Judge to see to read BY.
While Judge Cox was speaking, Gui-
teau, as did every one else in the room.
listened intently. Three times he inter-
rupted, but the Court paid no attention.
Once he said, II claimed inspiration
only" Again he said, That's the
case, your Honor and this when the
Court cited a supposition.
When the Judge had finished all ewes
turned to the jury. The court told
them they could retire. They arose to
60.
Mr.. Scoville asked that they be in
structed as to the form of their verdict.
Judge Cox said that if they found the
accused not guilty by reason of insanity
they could say so in their verdict
The jury then, at 4:3S p. M. retired
for few moments. There was con-
siderable hustle in the court room. 1t
was too dark for the prisoners face to
be scrutinized, but he appeared to be
very uneasy. He was conscious that all
eyes were upon him, and had evidently
made up his mind not to seem worried,
and he succeeded very we'll
Very few of the spectators retired. it
being the general impression that the
jury would not be long out, or that the
court would not adjourn until morning.
AT 4:45 o'clock the prisoner, being in
the dock, said, IF the Court please. is
there any objection to my going to the
Marshals Officer
Judge Cox said he thought not, and
the prisoner was taken to his room up
stairs, although the court was in SEES
sion.
Order was not strictly enforced while
the jury was out There was buzz of
voices as the spectators discussed the
probabilities of the case, just before
D O'Clock recess was taken for half an
hour
Judge Cox and the counsel retired for
luncheon the prisoner sat up stairs
and betrayed more nervousness than
ever before. Addressing the officers of
his guard he asked, well, bows, what
do you think of it Don't you think
they II acquit me ?''
One of the officers replied that he
thought it was an even chance, and
asker in turn what the prisoner thought
of the charge.
oh" said he "they cant help
acquit me after that Charge
Guiteau refused to eat lunch, and
seemed heartily glad when the time of
recess had expired Meanwhile the
few lights in the court room had been
augmented by couple of dozen sperm
candles, in old-fashioned candlesticks.
Half q dozen of these were arranged
along the Judges bench others stood
on the tables of the reporters and coun-
sci, and two shed a poor light in the
prisoners dock
Promptly at half-past five the prison
er was ushered back to his seat. The
candle flame showed his face to be no
paler than it had been all day his eve
was more fixed than it had for some
time been, and his whole manner car
ried out his determination not to break
down.
Presently the Judge returned to the
bench. Mr. Scoville took his old seat
by the table and the counsel for the pro-
secution were also in their places when
the jury entered. The twelve stoid
faces that had defied Interpretation till
betrayed no sign, although their early
return was taken as evidence of their de-
cision.
Foreman Hamlin and the clerk of the
Court arose as soon as the panel had
answered to their names
TWAS just 5:39 p. m. when the clerk
asked the usual question Gentlemen
of the jury, have you agreed upon
verdict ?''
eve have. - said Foreman Hamlin.
Guilty as indicted ?n asked the
clerk
Guilty as indicted"
Some one in the audience started
applause, and a cheer was heard in
corner, but as quickly suppressed.
IF the Court pleases,' said Mr.. SEQ
vile, but he was interrupted by the
clerk, who proceeded, saying Gen
tlemen of the jury, here is the verdict as
rendered by your foreman, who saws
that you find the defendant, Charles j.
Guiteau, guilty as indicted, so say you
all ?''
$50 say we all, replied the jurymen
in chorus. Guiteau sat immoveable
and said not word.
MIR. Scoyille desired TO have the Jury
polled.
John Hamlin, called the clerk.
Guilty, came the response, and so on
down through the panel each one ans
wering without hesitation the fatal
word that made many shudder.
Among those who did not shudder
was the prisoner. He kept his position
intact, and as the twelfth juror answer
ed he called out in natural voice, God 5
blood will be on the head Of that Jury
that's my answer to that" He evil
IDENTIFY intended to say my blood" but
the mistake was unheeded by him.
Mr.. Scoville said he desired to file a
motion for a new trial. The court said
he could have four days in which to do
so. Mr.. Scoyile then said he hoped if
there was any privilege he was entitled
to at that time he should not be depriv-
ed of it. He did not know the customs
of the court.
Judge Cox also told him motion for
arrest of judgment could also be filed
within four days. The Court then turn
ed TO thank the jury, but Guiteau' )
voice was again heard: God viii
avenge this outrage, he said, and that
was all. There was no further scene.
The prisoner prepared to 90 out.
Guiteau expressed the hope that the
court, in banc, would grant new trial.
He then believed that he would have the
assistance of prominent Baltimore
| lawyer, and at that time the question of
jurisdiction would come up. After re-
naming at the CRATE for a quarter of an
hour the prisoner was conducted to the
same room he had occupied since July
second
Warden Croker, as an extra precau-
ton, has detailed two guards for con-
slant watch at Guiteau's cell door.
At $50 O'Clock Guiteau undressed
himself and went to bed, showing no
evidence of excitement
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