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peated his reasons above given why he should not be
restricted in his argument.
The senate then took recess to 2;S0
afternoon Session.


Manager Dunn resumed: Counsel asked why did
not Judge Cox 60 on the STAND and under his solemn
oath tell the counsel his true condition? he did not
dare to; like other witnesses called for respondent,
the character Of their evidence would be ouch that
they were not wanted. and hence they were sent
home. As to the remark of opposing counsel that
Judge Severance's testimony should not weigh any
more than that of the humblest citizen of Brown
county; true. but on their part was an array of
judges, captains, coones porals etc. ETC., which
would entite to consideration, at least counsel
would have ii 80 considered. The next case taken
up wac that of the
wINoNA & st. PETER r. r..
In addition to testimony of Attorney Wilson and
others as to Co1's condition, Jack Lambertop, of
st. Peter, lie long friend of Cox, who had no Ak
to grind, came down and testified. Judge Wilson
Of the foremost lawyers Of the state, and al
thou: b Sherburne, Ames and German have departed
this life, Wilson remains. and was largely instru-
mental In instigatng this suit. He was member
of the last legislature which drew up these articles
of impeachment. and whose testimony ought and
carries such weight It is claimed that the proceed
ings held in this instance was Of informal nature
court being held at the parlors Of the Nicolet house,
which Is untrue, as due notice had been given and
all parties assembled for that purpose. As to pre-
ponderance Of testimony In this case there we're six
persons present. and FIVE of them testify Coz was IN
toxicated. Cox, the tixth man. remains client on the
subject.
In the next case taken up WIS the celebrated
MANDAMUs CASE.
Counsel claimed that this was Of the instances
where the judge was convicted by his own comics
sion. Respondents reception Of the papers and
throwing them down in the street and the services
of Jack Lamberton later In the day is the strongest
evidence Of the judges condition.
THE DINaLEn ROAD CASE.
Messrs. Lind, Ladd, Webber and Davis were prob
ably the only witnesses capable Of comprehendiDe
the law points, and as these are conflicting opinions
counsel said il was probably the weakest charge
brought and he certainly could not find any faul
should senators fail to convict on this charge.
KELLEY vs. MCCORMICK.
Notwithstanding all the witnesses testified that re-
spondent was sober, but the lawyers majority Of
them to the contrary, which Is borne out by the fac
that the higher court reversed the judges decision
statiOg in explicit terms that new trial was ordered
from the fact that the ldge's charge to the jury
Of character to msIesd rather than 70 Instruct
and eulighten.
Senator Campbell moved that further time be ex-
tended Manager Dunn.
Senator Rice objected, claiming that the arrange
ment had been entered into and If Dunn couldn't
get through with his speech that he have it printed
Senator Powers-Hsng man first and afterward
find him guilty.
Senator Wilson 1T is apparent that counsel viii
not get through tonight. We have given them oil
the latitude asked, and if we can't close up am in
favor Of adjourning to q. m to-day.
Senator Crooks said 1t was now self evident that
all the time was given necessary to fully examine
the case, and made strong argument in favor OF
giving him all the time he msy want.
Senator Buck had hoped we would get through
this week. but I now realize we cannot. had hoped
at the close of the arguments to have senators re-
strcted to five minutes, In explanation of votes
but on further reflection convinced that all the
time desired by individual senators should be
granted
In view of the impossibity Of the counsel getting
through this evening, motion Of Col Crooks, the
senate adjourned to 9 q m. to-day.