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This is the closing speech delivered by John K. Porter in the 1882 trial of Charles J. Guiteau, the assassin of President James A. Garfield. A pivotal moment in American legal history, the ""Guiteau Trial"" captivated the nation and raised profound questions about justice, sanity, and political violence. Porter's address to the jury offers a detailed and impassioned argument, reflecting the intense emotions and political climate surrounding the case. This historical document provides invaluable insight into the legal proceedings, societal attitudes, and the aftermath of a shocking crime that shook the United States. It remains a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of this landmark trial and its lasting impact on American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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