Warren HastingsChautauqua Press, 1886 - 183 pages |
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Page 274
... length the orator concluded . Rais- ing his voice till the old arches of Irish oak resounded , " Therefore , " said he , “ hath it with all confidence been ordered , by the Commons of Great Britain , that I impeach Warren Hast- ings of ...
... length the orator concluded . Rais- ing his voice till the old arches of Irish oak resounded , " Therefore , " said he , “ hath it with all confidence been ordered , by the Commons of Great Britain , that I impeach Warren Hast- ings of ...
Page 277
... length unpre- cedented in the annals of criminal law . In truth , it is impossible to deny that impeachment , though it is a fine ceremony , and though it may have been useful in the seven- teenth century , is not a proceeding from ...
... length unpre- cedented in the annals of criminal law . In truth , it is impossible to deny that impeachment , though it is a fine ceremony , and though it may have been useful in the seven- teenth century , is not a proceeding from ...
Page 284
... length a compromise was made . An annuity for life of four thousand pounds was settled on Hast- ings ; and in order to enable him to meet pressing demands , he was to receive ten years ' annuity in advance . The Company was also ...
... length a compromise was made . An annuity for life of four thousand pounds was settled on Hast- ings ; and in order to enable him to meet pressing demands , he was to receive ten years ' annuity in advance . The Company was also ...
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