The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-07-06

the friends of the condemned man. After
wards the brain would be removed for furth-
er examination. The three physicians
selected to perform the autopsy are DR..
Lamb, who made the autopsy Of the presi-
dent, DIR. Sayers and DR.. Hartigan, deputy
coroner of this city. DR.. Loring expects to
make thorough investigation of the pris-
oner's eyes.
BREAKS DOWN AT LAST.
Shortly before II o'clock Guiteau seemed
to break down completely and burst into
tears and sobbed Historically. DR.. Hicks
sat by his side tanning him and vainly try
ing to, calm him: e.
i About 1870 preparations began to be made
for the execution. At 1880 detachment
of artillery was placed on the east side of
the rotunda and brought their muskets to a
parade rest. At that time about $50 people
were in the rotunda and DR.. Hicks was
with the prisoner in prayer. a. J.
The crowd outside the Jail had got word
that Gt1iteau had been hanged and is rended
the air with shouts, SO it was impossible to
here voice inside the Jail Office.
Guiteau showed great nervousness and ap-
pcared greatly startled when he heard the
rotilnda. From that moment Guiteau APP
peared to be thoroughly overcome with
emotion. He wopt freely and seemed to be
in great anguish.
The scene in the rotunda while waiting
for the prisoner was one long to be renem-
bered. The soldiers were drawn up on one
side, a long line the spectators facing them
on the other. It was understood Guiteau
was very much depressed, and it was expect
ed his passage to the gallows would present a
very distressing sight. The movement Of
officers about the jail door was watched with
eager attention. After the death warrant
was read by the Warden the prisoner became
more composed, and turning away began to
brush his hair.
Guiteau, when he came out into the 70.
tunda, looked calm and collected, but very
pale. His arms were pinioned behind him
and he had his head erect. He gazed upon
black suit of clothes, and instead of collar,
had handkerchief thrown loosely about
his neck. Those who expected a sickening
or distressing scene were disappointed
Guiteau walked firmly through the rotunda
and court. He stumbled on one of the steps
leading up to the scaffold, but recovered
himself Immediately. When he began to
read his voice was loud and firm. He gave
the words now and then sort of sinking in.
Election.
PROCESSION TO THE GALLows.
At 1926 loud steam whistle was blown
at the workhouse, which is near the JAIL
This whistle usually blows at IL o'clock, and
by it Guiteau was in the habit of gauging
time. This delay to-day was by special ar
rangement, so that its startling summons
might not come before the officers were
ready. Two minutes later tho gates, Of the
corridor clicked, then Warden CrOcker made
his appearance and moment later the fa-
miliar figure of Guiteau was SEEM His face
was pallid and the muscles about his mouth
moved nervously. Other than this there
was no sign of faltering. The procession
moved quietly to the scaffold and Guitea,'
assembled the somewhat steep steps with as
man whose arms were tightly pinioned
At the last step he faltered far moment, but
was assisted by the otfels who walked upon
either side. Upon reaching the platform
Guiteau was placed Immediately behind
the drop being front to the scatfold. Capt.
Coleman stood upon his right, Robt. Strong
upon his left and Woodward directly be-
hind him, Jones took position on the north
side near the upright of the beam, and
Warden Croker took his position at the
southeast corner of the structure. .*
There was slight delay while the specta-
tors were pushing and jostling through the
dor, at the lower end of which the gallows
was placed. Guitean meanwhile gazed up.
on the crowd, looked mp at the beam owe,
his head, and quickly made survey of all
the dread paraphernalia.
ON THE sCAFFoLD.
AS soon as the crowd gained access Gen
Croker signed to them to uncover, and all
heads were barred: DR.. Hicks then prayed
in these words: &c..
''Father, out of the depths we cry to Thee
Hear Thou our application for the sake Of
Jesus Christ, the Savior, who has made full
Precipitation for us. Behold this Thy servant
we humbly pray Thou wilt deliver him at this
supreme moment of his life Let Thy ligh,
descend upon him. Liberate his SOU
from prison. May ne appear before 70,
absolved by Thy great mercy from the blood
outlines brought upon him and u.s. God
have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on
! us. Lamb ofGod, that takest away the sins
of the world, have mercy on u.s. Amen and
Amen" during the prayer Guiteau stood
with bowed head.
At its conclusion DR.. Hicks opened the
Bible and Guiteau in firm tones said: ~
! will read selection from the 10th chapte1
verses inclusive" He read in a clear, strone
voice and with good information, showing lit
| tie if any nervousness. DR.. Hicks then pro
duced the manuscript prayer which was pre-
pared by the prisoner this morning and helC
it before him while Guiteau read: While
DR.. Hicks was arranging the manuscript
Guiteau axhibited slight nervousness and
moyeds several times from one foo
to the other. He soon recovered hi:
cemPosure, looked owe: the
sea of upturned faces and said: II am now
&11
E5He then read in loud tone and with dis
stinct and deliberative emphasis the prayer
given above; AT several points he pausec
and endeavored to impart increased empha
sis to his words by the peculiar facial .ex
preston so often observed during the trial
| when he was angered at something which
was said or done. This was particularly
noticeable when he alluded to President
Arthur and when he predicted that this ma
ton would 60 down in blood. .!!:GSs. :
r. THE PRAYER: @> w.
The following is the full text Of Guiteau'.
"Father, now goto Thee. Savior, I.llayt
finished the work thou gavest me to do, and
Am only too happy to 60 to Thee. The
world does. not yet appreciate my mis-
Thou knowest Thou did inspire
Gartleld'S removal and only good has
come from it. This is the best evidence
that the inspiration came from Thee, and
have set it forth in my book that all men
may read and may know that Thou, Father
didst the act for which am murdered.
This government and nation by this act
I know will incur the eternal emnty, as did
the Jews, by killing Thy man, my Saviour
The retribution in that case came quick. ait,
sharp, and know Thy divine law Of rctri-
| button will strike this nation and my muir.
tlcrers in the same way. The diabolical
spirit of this nation, its government
and its newspapers towards mi
will justify Thee in causing them. and
know that the divine law Of retributiors il
memorable. I therefore predict that thi
nation will go down in blood and my mur
dcrers, from the executive to the hangman
will 60 to hell. Thy laws are memorable
OIL thou Supreme Judge. Woe unto nle1
that violate Thy laws, only weeping ant
| gnashing of teeth awaits them! The Ameri
can press has large bill to settle will
Thee: Righteous Father, for their vindictive
ness in this matter. Nothing but blood will
satisfy them and now my blood be on then
and this nation, and its officials. Arthur
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