The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-08-05 00:00:00

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(raost OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
MANCHESTER, THURSDAY EVENING, Ave. S.
The general opinion here now is, that the crisis of the
present embarrassments of the manufacturing interests in
this county is over, and there is no doubt but circum-
stances corroborate that opinion. It is well ascertained
that the usual country purchasers kept aloof from this mars
ket, in the expectation of a continued decline of prices ;
it is also known that their supply of goods is reduced, and
that they cannot longer refrain flroM purchasing, in order
to have a supply for their customda. The stock of goods on
hand in this marketis very low,owingto the stoppage of some
of the factories, and the sales which have been made for the
foreign demand, and there were also limited purchases
necessarily made for home consumption. Want of confi-
dence formed no small ingredient in the cause, or at least
in the continuance of the embarrassment which prevailed,
and the very idea of a renewal of trade will tend greatly to
the restoration of it and enterprise, which will give employ-
ment, comfort, and their necessary associate, tranquillity.
to the working classes; indeed ,the prospects of returning
prosperity to all classes are so bright and decided, as to
leave no doubt on the minds of the inhabitants that the
worst is over. Within the last few days two factories
have recommenced operations, and others are expected to
commence work shortly. With these expectations there
has arisen a corresponding degree of cheerfulness and sa-
tisfaction amongst the inhabitants, and rumours of tumul-
tuous meetings of the operatives subside, and it is now
generally believed that the one so generally spoken of
during the last few weeks will not take place. The result
of an application which was this day made to the church-
wardens will, in all probability,. be the last attempt to get •
up such a meeting.
Mr. John Potter and Mr. Richard Potter waited this
Morning on the Churchwardens with the requisition, a copy
of which appeared in your I'aper last week. Since that
period the number of signatures to it inercased to 123.
The names attached to it are principally manufacturers
and tradesmen, and include some respectable persons. In
about an hour after the deputation called upon the Church-
wardens, the following answer was sent by the latter :--
Churchwardens Office, Ang. 3,1821 i.
Gentlemen,—The objects contained in the requisition (so nu-
merously and respectably signed) presented to us this slay, not
being on parochial business, we consider it out of our province to
call a meeting of the Ley-payers of the town ; and merefore
spectfully beg leave to decline it.
We have the honour to be,
Gentlemen. youe humble servants,
Rtct.vau CLoGG •
JAMES Olen wr ott, Cka .„iwastlens.
RORRRT TERHUT
‘ To John Potter and Richard Potter, Esqrs.
I..".P;daY I

(Signed)

The Duke of York was attended on Thursday by Mr. P.
M'Gregor. His Royal Highness took his daily drive is
the morning from Mr. Greenwood's villa at Brampton,
through St. James's-park, &c., in his cabriolet.
Yesterday morning the Duke of Wellington arrived in
town, from a visit to the King at the Royal Lodge, in
Windsor-park. His Grace afterwards transacted business
at the Ordnance Office. t
Sir James Mackintosh transacted business yesterday I
the Foreign Office.
Despatches were sent off yesterday from the Secretary
of State's Office for Foreign Affairs, to the British. Minister
at Paris, and also at Gottenburgh.
Mrs. Canning has been indisposed for some days past,
and has been attended by Sir Matthew Tierney. '
Yesterday, a ballot was taken at the East Insliii4gotsaa,
for the determination of the following question, tiz.:
" That this Court confirm the resolution of the Court of
Directors of the sth July, whereby the Commander and
Owners of the late ship Royal George are fully acquitted
L from all imputation of neglect or misconduct in respect W
the loss of that ship." At six o'clock the glasses were
t closed and delivered to the scrutineers, who reported the
question to be decided in the aliirmative.

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