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Retrospective view of affairs in India (pg. 2). Benares (pg. 2-3). Transactions which led to the dependance of that country on the East India company (pg. 3). The Rajah Bulwant Sing, having taken a decided part in their favour, in the war against his paramount lord, Sujah Ul Dowlah, his territories are secured to him by the treaty of Illahabad (pg. 3-5). Investiture of Cheit Sing, upon the death of his father Bulwant, and a new treaty concluded in favour of the family by Major Harper (pg. 5-6). A third treaty, in confirmation of the two former, concluded by Mr. Hastings, who is himself a party to it, and renders the company guarantees of the Rajah's possessions (pg. 6). Upon the death of Sujah Ul Dowlah, the Nabob vizier, the sovereignty of Benares is transferred by his successor to the company (pg. 6). Extraordinary subsidies demanded and levied from the Rajah, Cheit Sing, on occasion of the war with France, lay the foundation of those differences which took place between him and the government of Calcutta (pg. 6-7). A supply of 2,000 cavalry demanded from the Rajah (pg. 7-9). Charges of disaffection and contumacy laid against him (pg. 9). Governor general's progress from Calcutta, to settle the affairs of Benares, and other countries (pg. 9-12). Proceeds up the Ganges to Buxar, where he is met by the Rajah, with a great attendance and number of boats (pg. 12). Different accounts of the conference on the water (pg. 12-13). Rajah's visit at Benares forbidden (pg. 13-16). Rajah taken into custody: rescued, and the sepoys, with their officers, massacred (pg. 16-20). He flies first to Ramnagur, and from thence retires in the night to the fortress of Lutteespoor (pg. 20). Oussaun Sing appointed by the governor general to administer the affairs of the country in the place of the Rajah (pg. 20-21). Ramjiewaun garrisons Ramnagur for the Rajah (pg. 21). Scheme for the reducton of the place frustrated by the rashness of Capt. Mayassre; who is killed in an ill-judged attack, and the party repulsed with great loss (pg. 21-22). Country immediately in arms (pg. 22). Design of attacking the governor general in his quarters obliges him to retire by night to Chunar (pg. 22-25). Repeated proposals made by the Rajah for an accommodation, produce no effect (pg. 25). Embarrassment occasioned by the Nabob vizier's visit (pg. 25-26). The commotion in Benares spreads the flame in the adjoining countries (pg. 26-28). Cheit Sing's manifesto (pg. 28-29). Attack on the Rajah's camp at Pateetah (pg. 29). Great reinforcements arrive at Chunar (pg. 29-33). Bundoo Cawn, a native, proposes the means, by which the Rajah's forces might, without much difficulty, be dispossessed of their strong-holds (pg. 33-34). The scheme adopted by Major Popham; who privately dispatches Major Crabbe, with a strong detachment, to penetrate the mountains, under the guidance of Bundoo Cawn, and attack the enemy in the rear, while he engages them in front (pg. 34-35). The design succeeds; Major Crabbe carries the strong pass of Suckroot; the enemy abandon the fortress of Lutteespoor; the Rajah flies to Bidjeygur, and all his forces disperse (pg. 35-36). Country immediately resumes its usual tranquillity (pg. 36). Governor general returns to Benares; settles the government; appoints a new Rajah; and increases the revenue (pg. 36-37). Disturbances in the neighbouring countries quelled (pg. 37). Treaty of peace and alliance happily concluded with Madajee Scindia by Colonel Muir (pg. 37). The Rajah, Cheit Sing, totally abandons his country (pg. 37-38). Strong fortress of Bidjeygur taken, upon conditions, by Major Popham (pg. 38). Great treasure found, and spoil made by the army (pg. 38-39).

Proceedings upon the Impeachment of Mr. Hastings (pg. 140). His answer delivered at the bar of the house of lords; sent to the commons; replication of the commons (pg. 140). Managers appointed (pg. 140). Debate upon the rejection of Mr. Francis (pg. 140-148). Trial commences Feb. 13th (pg. 148). Counsel for the defendant (pg. 148-149). Assistant counsel to the managers (pg. 149). First and second days consumed in reading the articles and answers (pg. 149). Third day, Mr. Burke begins his opening of the charge, and concludes on the sixth (pg. 149-165). Proposal from the managers to hear each article of charge and the defence, singly (pg. 165). Objected to by the defendant's counsel, and decided in the negative by the house of lords (pg. 165-168). Seventh day, observations by Mr. Fox on the decision of the peers (pg. 168). He opens the Benares charge (pg. 168). Eighth day, Mr. Grey states and applies the evidence to be adduced (pg. 168-169). Four following days taken up in reading evidence, and examining witnesses (pg. 169). Debate upon matters of evidence (pg. 169). Thirteenth day Mr. Anstruther sums up the evidence on the Benares charge (pg. 169). Fourteenth day Mr. Adam opens the second charge, relative to the princesses of Oude (pg. 169). Fifteenth day, Mr. Pelham states the evidence (pg. 169). Sixteen following days, evidence heard and examined (pg. 169). Thirty second, thirty-third, and thirty-fourth days, Mr. Sheridan sums up the evidence (pg. 169). Trial adjourned to the next session (pg. 169). Debates in the house of commons upon the expences incurred in consequence of the impeachment (pg. 169-172). Account of the proceeding upon the impeachment of Sir Elijah Impey (pg. 172). Six charges exhibited against him by Sir Gilbert Elliot (pg. 172-176). Sir Elijah heard at the bar in his defence upon the first charge, relative to the putting Nundcomar to death (pg. 176). Evidence produced (pg. 176-177). Mr. Francis's vindication of himself against insinuations of Sir Elijah Impey (pg. 177). Debates on the first charge (pg. 177-178). Rejected (pg. 178-180). Consideration of the other charges deferred (pg. 180).

Accusation of Mr. Hastings (pg. 149-150). Celebrated speech of Mr. Sheridan on the third charge, respecting the Begums of Oude; its remarkable effects; house adjourns thereon; debate resumed; opinion of Mr. Pitt respecting the matter of the charge; voted by a large majority; Mr. Burke proposes to come directly to the question of impeachment; opposed by Mr. Pitt (pg. 150-152). Conversation relative to the evidence and prosecution of Sir Elijah Impey (pg. 152-153). Fourth charge, relative to the nabob of Farruckabad, opened by Mr. T. Pelham; reasons of Mr. Dundas for voting for the charge; speech by lord Hood in favour of Mr. Hastings; answered by Mr. Pitt; difficulties under which the accusers of Mr. Hastings laboured (pg. 153-157). Fifth charge, relative to contracts and salaries, opened by Sir James Erskine; Mr. Pitt objects to a great part of the charge; moves to have it confined to three points; Mr. Burke moves that two others should be added; Mr. Burke's amendment carried; altercation between Mr. Francis and Mr. Pitt (pg. 157-158). Sixth charge, respecting Fyzoola Khân, opened by Mr. Wyndham; criminal parts of the charge stated by Mr. Dundas; explanation by Mr. Burke; proposal of Mr. Pitt, for bringing forward the question of impeachment; acceded to by Mr. Burke (pg. 158-160). Seventh charge, relative to bribes and presents, opened by Mr. Sheridan; supported by Lord Mulgrave and Mr. Grenville (pg. 160-161). Report from the committee on the charges read a first time (pg. 161). Conversation respecting the mode of proceeding (pg. 161). Opinion of Mr. Fox—of Mr. Pitt—of Mr. Burke (pg. 161-163). Motion to read the report a second time, objected to by Major Scott (pg. 163). Paper read containing the sentiments of Mr. Hastings respecting the prosecution (pg. 163-164). Committee to prepare articles of impeachment (pg. 164-165). Eighth charge, respecting the revenues of Bengal, opened by Mr. Francis; he vindicates himself from suspicions of personal enmity to Mr. Hastings (pg. 165-166). Mr. Pitt's observations on the eighth charge (pg. 166). Conversation between Mr. Barwell and Mr. Burke, respecting his impeaching the former (pg. 166-167). Articles of impeachment read a first time; motion for reading them a second time opposed by Lord Hood, Mr. Wilkes, Mr. Smith, lord advocate for Scotland, and Mr. Alderman Townshend—supported by Mr. Pitt—carried by a great majority (pg. 167-169). Question of impeachment opposed by Mr. Sumner—carried without a division (pg. 169-170). Mr. Montagu moves, that Mr. Burke do impeach Mr. Hastings at the bar of the House of Lords—ordered (pg. 170). Motion for taking Mr. Hastings into custody opposed by Mr. Nicholls—ordered (pg. 170-171). Lords acquainted therewith (pg. 171). Mr. Hastings delivered to the Black Rod—brought to the bar—articles read—admitted to bail—ordered to give in his answer the second day of the next meeting of parliament (pg. 171-173). Speaker's address to the King (pg. 173). King's speech (pg. 173). Parliament prorogued (pg. 173).