Viewing The Closing Argument of Cushman Kellogg Davis in the Impeachment Trial of Judge Sherman Page before the Minnesota Senate (1878).The Closing Argument of Cushman Kellogg Davis in the Impeachment Trial of Judge Sherman Page before the Minnesota Senate (1878).On June 25, 1878, the thirty-third day of the impeachment trial of Judge Sherman Page, former Governor Cushman Kellogg Davis, a defense attorney, began his closing argument to the Minnesota Senate, sitting as a High Court of Impeachment. He concluded the next day. His summation is considered a masterpiece of nineteenth century courtroom oratory.
It was published as a separate pamphlet later that year and is posted here.
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