When was it published?

June 10, 1830 in Phenix Gazette

Story June 10, 1830

Phenix Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Warren Hastings, Mr. Burke, Judge Peck

Q: What keywords are associated?

Impeachment, Warren Hastings, Trial Timeline, Costs, Judge Peck, Historical Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Historical timeline and costs of Warren Hastings' impeachment trial in England (1785-1795) provided as context for the ongoing US Congress impeachment of Judge Peck, noting delays and expenses.

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Impeachment.—As germane to the recently begun impeachment of Judge Peck in Congress, we give the following memoranda, concerning that carried on against the famous Warren Hastings in England 40 odd years ago. The statement shews the difficulty of bringing that sort of proceeding to bear upon a powerful and wealthy criminal:

June 20th, 1785. Mr. Burke gave notice, in the House of Commons, of his design to move an impeachment against Hastings:

April, 1786, exhibited articles of impeachment.

April, 1787, Impeachment voted by the House.

Feb. '88. The trial commenced in the House of Lords: and.

April 23d, 1795, (seven years afterwards, and ten years after the first movement), judgment of acquittal was pronounced.

The trial cost the British Government upwards of 100,000 pounds, and the accused £71,000, sterling money; equal to about $450,000, and $315,000. In this era of economy, we trust that neither these delays nor these expenditures will find a parallel in the prosecution of Judge Peck.—Fredericksburg Arena.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Impeachment Warren Hastings Trial Timeline Costs Judge Peck Historical Comparison

What entities or persons were involved?

Warren Hastings Mr. Burke Judge Peck

Where did it happen?

England (House Of Commons, House Of Lords); Congress

Story Details

Key Persons

Warren Hastings Mr. Burke Judge Peck

Location

England (House Of Commons, House Of Lords); Congress

Event Date

June 20th, 1785 To April 23d, 1795

Story Details

Mr. Burke gave notice of impeachment against Hastings on June 20th, 1785; articles exhibited April 1786; impeachment voted April 1787; trial commenced Feb. 1788 in House of Lords; acquitted April 23d, 1795 after ten years. Cost British Government over 100,000 pounds and accused 71,000 pounds (about $450,000 and $315,000). Comparison hopes for efficiency in Judge Peck's impeachment.