Impeachment of Chief Justice Oliver in Massachusetts 1774
The Boston Gazette reports the House of Representatives impeached Peter Oliver, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Articles allege attempts to subvert the provincial charter, accept salary grants from ministers, and betray the government. The governor dissents, while the council and assembly proceed with related actions and communications.
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