Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

The curiosity of the public to see Mr. Hastings appeared so strong on Monday, the first instant, by the crowds that were at the House of Commons, that the gallery, and all the avenues, were full before twelve o'clock. The House also, by the time business usually begins was crowded to such a degree, that all the void space at the Bar and behind the Speaker's Chair was full. And, when Mr. Hastings made his appearance, the eyes of all that large body of people were immediately centered on him: Mr. Burke had never seen him before. He was not in the least intimidated or confused, but entered on his defence with the greatest composure and recollection.