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a very subordinate, subdivision of either one of them. Emotional 
insanity may coéxist with unimpaired intelligence, and vice-versa; 
but when one class of faculties is involved, it is usual for the 
other to be more or less affected. So closely are they interwoven 
in practice, that it is not easy to unravel the insane thread from 
the fabric of the actions, and assert that the disorder is located in 
this or that region of the mental machine. To do this success- 
fully is one of the future possibilities of a completed metaphysics. 
The history of Guiteau, as reported in the daily papers, clearly 
indicates affectional disorder. He is evidently a person more or 
less insensible to the ordinary feelings of benevolence, and sym- 
pathy with his kind. His general dishonesty in questions of prop- 
erty, is also in evidence. The manner of his matrimonial ventures 
indicates the same. His regardlessness of the opinion of his fellow- 
men is an indication of affectional deficiency. Ingenuity and ability 
in the execution of his preferences, indicate that a part at least of 
his rational faculties are sound. Guiteau is however subject to 
the control of what is termed “ the fixed idea,” which is probably 
at root an emotional disorder, though it has the appearance of 
disease of the power of ratiocination, The mind becomes pos- 
sessed of an idea to which it clings in spite of powerful counter- 
inducements, whether arising from the part of reason or feeling. 
This is probably because of some peculiar pleasure experienced 
in its possession. Excessive feeling controlling reason, is its usua 
phase, but it may sometimes be due to a defect of reason alone in 
some particular. In that case, however, there must be less of 
energy and tenacity in the idea. If Guiteau correctly represents 
himself, the enthusiasm for the performance of a great deed to 
benefit a great country, and destined to confer lasting fame upon 
himself, as an instrument in the hand of God, has excluded all 
opposing thoughts. Here now is sufficient evidence of great 
defect of the rational faculties. Regardlessness of consequences 
alone cannot be so construed, for all true heroism displays it; 
It is true that many persons accounted sane, possess pre] udices 
dea.” All persons at times 
