The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-07-05

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out the slightest ill-will toward u human
being. Farewell. ye men of earth
At several points Guitsau half paused
and endeavored to inpart an increased
emphasis to his words 10y 4 peculiar facial
expression so often observed during the
trial when he was angered at something
which was said or dune. This was pecu
Iisrly noticeable when he al uded to
President Arthur, and when he declared
lhat this nation would go Down in
blood"
When be had finished reading his
prayer he again said, still with . frn
voice: Il am now going to read some
verses which are intended to indicate my
feelings at the moment Of leaving this
world. If set to music they may be rem
dered effective. The idea Is that Of a
child, babbling to his mamma and his
papa. wrote it this morning, about 10
O'Clock" He then commenced to chant
these verses, in a sad doleful style:
[ am going to the Lordy.
am SO glad.
[ am going to the Lordy.
| am so glad.
[ am going to the Loray.
Glory Hallelujahi Glory Ha.lelujsh!
| am going to the Lordy.
[ love the Lordy with all my soul.
Glory Hallelujahl
And that j. the reasen | am going to
the Lord.
Glory Hallelujah! Gloryl Hallelujah!
| ann going to the Lord.
Here Guiteau's voice failed, and he
bowed his read and broke into soSs.
But he rallied a little and went on with
his chant.
saved my party and my land.
Glory | H.llelujah
But they have murdered me for it
Aud that il. the reason ] am going to the
Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Hallelujah
| am going to the Lordy.
Then again his feeling. overcame him
md be leaned his head on the shoulder
of Mr.. Hicks and sobbed pltifully. Still
he went on:
| wonder what | will see
When | get to the LoIdyl
| expect to see most splendid things
Beyond all earthly conception,
When | am with the Lordy.
Glory Hallelujah!
Raising his voice to the highest pitcf
hat be could command
Glory Hallelujsb!
[ am with the Lord.
Rev. Mr.. Hicks said "God the Faith
er be with thee and give the peace, over
more!'
Mr.. Strong placed the black cap owe
his head, and as he did so Guiteau call
.1 ont in lo.i f,na.. S.fNlnrvf Gloru
|GloryI"
Instantly the spring was touched, the
lrop fell and Guiteau swung in the air
The body turned partly around, but thor,
was not the slightest p%erceptible move
nent of the limbs or any evidence OF 6
conscious effort to move them.
The physicians decided that the necl
had been broken.
After the body had been arranged il
the coffin the crowd of spectators wa
formed into line, and passing between
be .cafold and the wall OF the jill
viewed the dead face.
Some Jail officers, two or three physi
! clans and DR.. Hicks stood about the cot
: in. John w. Guiteau joined this com
| pany and famed his dead brothers fac
o keep away the flies. John Guitea1
nd not 20 upon the scaHold, out stOO'
! turing the scene just within the line o
: off .ers at the bottom of the steps.
Guiteau, just before the trap was spruni
lroppeG a piece Of paper from his hand
ihis paper was given him as 4 signal tina
he was ready.
John w. Guiteau said to a reporte
Ii that he was glad it was over. "Whs
t will be doLe with the remains?" aske
he reporter. We will bury bin her
in the Jail, where he will be safe, sal
Mr.. Guiteau.
q "He will not be taken out of the Jail.
s. NOTE: He WAS buried 7 feet unde
h the pavement. directly in front of h
a cell, where he &c long looked out
d Mr.. Charles III. Reed did not witne.
ii the execution. He said he could M
le stand it and intended to leave the cit,