The State of North Carolina,

The Senate of North Carolina,

March 22, 1871.

The State vs. William W. Holden.

Whereas, The House of Representatives of the State of North Carolina did, on the 20th day of December, 1870, exhibit to the Senate articles of impeachment against William. W. Holden, Governor of North Carolina, and the said Senate, after a full hearing and impartial trial has, by the votes of two-thirds of the members present, this day has determined that the said William W. Holden is guilty as charged in the 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of said articles;

Now, therefore, it is adjudged by the Senate of North Carolina, sitting as a Court of Impeachment, at their chamber, in the city of Raleigh, that the said William W. Holden be removed from the office of Governor and be disqualified to hold any office of honor, trust or profit under the State of North Carolina. 

It is further ordered that a copy of this judgment be enrolled and certified by the Chief Justice, as presiding officer, and the Principal Clerk of the Senate, and that such certified copy be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.