When an officer is impeached by the house of representatives for a misdemeanor in office, the articles of impeachment must be delivered to the president of the senate.

[(19-4003) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 51, p. 219; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7427; C.S., sec. 8656; I.C.A., sec. 19-4103.]