Note 16 — Chapter XIV · WHIG FAILURE RESTORES TAMMANY TO POWER 1838-1840
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A curious reason for the dismissal was given in the decision of the Judges. It was that the charges had not been individually sworn to. It appeared, therefore, that the Board of Assistant Aldermen, acting in its official capacity in formulating impeachment proceedings, was not a recognizable party before the Court of Common Pleas.