Star.
London, England, 1826-05-17 00:00:00

MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS.

MAXCHIPITIM, 1410111 DAY EV111111144 MAT 15.
In the little districts around this town, the local
workhouses, which were previously the refuge of the
aged and the afflicted, have of rate become filled with
healthy women and swarms of children, who had
hitherto supported themselves out of means furnished
by manufacturing industry, until the s:agnation of trade
had flung them on the parish. The most anxious in-
quiries have been transmitted from the London Chari-
table Committee, in the hope of discovering some new
channels of employment for the people; but these have
proved fi 'title's, and with the exception of some roads,
and the working of the great rail-road, there can be
little chance of obtaining the amelioration of the suffer-
ing classes, until more confidence prevails in the com-
mercial world, and more activity in the markets. The
stagnation of trade here has to all appearance reached
its maximum. Within the last week there have been
large importations of cotton from America, and they
,have in some degree tended to prolong the very low
quotations of prices in the market, which were other-
wise rather advancing ; but all who ean hold over,
decline selling at this moment; and when it is known
that three months ago orders were sent out to counter-
mand the previously directed purchases of the raw mate-
rial in the American market, and therefore to intercept
heavy importations on disadvantageous terms, which
would have otherwise arrived, there can be no very long
prospect of a market so reduced as the present. In the
mean time, the manufacturers are doing as little business
as possible io making up goods, and the small stock on
hand is fast reducing. Considering therefore, the home
consumption, which must be always to a considerable
extent in action, and the foreign orders which in many:
beenches are now executing, there is reason to hope that
before a few weeks elapse, the return of a better state
of things will enable the manufacturera to afford em-
ployment on a larger scale to their workmen. It is
gratifying to -learn that there are now no symptoms ,
evinced by the woiking classes (and I speak of the
towns around Maechester as well as of itself) which are
calculated to impede the natural march of this order of
progressive improvement. That -individuals on both
sides express some imitation is true, and must be ex-
pected ; but as hunger is the chief incitement, when that
is appeased thdteturn of better feelings will become more
apparent. There is-one thing, however, which has even
at this. early moment developed its certain operation.
Both the manufacturers andthe men are determined on
an united effort next year to grapple with the corn laws.
Upon this important subject, their minds are made up,
and they hail the recent alteration merely as an indica-
tion that the Government will not, be passive when the
time arrives, rather than as a bonus to the working
classes. They are bent upon an unqualified revision of
the whole system of-the corn laws ; and there is not a
detached cottage in the most distant glen, where a
spinning wheel tevolves, in which this spirit has not
taken root, since the late extensive endurance by want
of employment. If a stand be made next year by the
agriculturists to tesist the revision of the corn laws, they
will at least have a timely intimation of the enemy they
must encounter, and the spirit which, before they can
succeed, they must be sternly preparedro subdues Aft
is now quiet in the surrounding districts, the fragments
of broken looms, and damaged cloth and silk, are sell-
ing by public auction, preparatory to forming the esti-
mate of the damages which the neighbourhood must
pay by assessment. It is. very difficult at present to
calculate the actual loss incurted by the recent destruc-
tion of machinery, for no returns have been made;
the coolist and best informed people, however, say
that the amount which has been quoted in some of the
public prints is a great exaggeration. There was a
rumour of a riot in the vicinity of this town yesterday,
which idle people swelled into undeserved importance.
The fact is, that yesterday evening at the race ground,
three or four miles hence, about thirty or forty fellows,
who were said) I know not why, to have come from
Oldham, and who probably had got drunk on the way,
amused themselves by attacking with sticks the people
who were erecting sheds and booths on the race course
for to-morrow's accommodation. This pastime became
it length too serious, and the sufferers, instigated-by a
community of interests, made, before it was too late,
a combined resistance. heartily beating the enemy out
of the field. and crowning the triumph with half a dosen
prisoners, some of whom were this morning examined
and committed from the police office. This, and the
detection of some pickpockets. who availed themselves
of the opening of the holyday week, are the only occur-
rences which-have disturbed the public peace here, and
,they are merely worth mentionlog to prevent the ex-
tension ,of' idle rumours of riots, which are devoid of
foundation in truth. Great congregations of the people
from the neighbourhood are expected at the race course
i to-morrow (the Ist day), but no apprehensions whatever
seem to be entertained that any advantage wilt be Wrest
of this assemblage to revive those tumults which appear
to be now happily subsided. , As a measure of pre-
caution, however, a strong military force will be sta-
tioned on the spot.

A bnat, in which were eight persons, going to Green-
wich on Monday morning, viz. two women and six men,
was upset by the sudden rising of a woman' in the
Isom ; fortunately they were ail picked up by some
boats on the river.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

YORK SPRING mama.

YelLl4 agiIIDAY Wpm.
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The Rims to-day (nine in number) have mare than enswismi
the expectations held out, having been very finely contested tbertgb-
out. fhe unexpected result of the St. Leger Stakes has to
considerable sensation, and a speedy and most important ehanisin
the betting must take place; Belzoni, of course, wilt be drat4.l
"satire ; very heavy sums were host on it. ihe weather was
beautiful, and the company, though not so numerous as at the August
' Meeting, very respectable.
We observed on the Course, the Duke of Leeds, Marquis of
Titchfield, Marquis of Queensberry. Lord Kennedy, Lord Mali-
an's, Lord Kelburn, General Sharpe, Captain Bodikin, Major
Mundy, Captain Wright, Hon. M. Powlett Messrs. Payne, Baird,,
Holyoake. Watt, Ridadale, and many other dir inisisimgrameseigga,
whose names we have not time to state, tress tie 1417-I§be ilia is
which the Hams terminated.

Betting at Yak lau sight. and up to 12 o'clock this morning :
DOISCASKIIR ST. Laois.
14 to 1 apt Bedlamite (taken) 20 to 1 apt The Dragon
le to 1 agst Belzoni (takes) IS to 1 apt Pirate
12 to 1 apt Crusader 2S to 1 apt Paul Pry (taken)
16 to I agst Fanny 30 to 1 agst a■y miser
13 to 1 apt Barataria

Sweepstakes of 20 sovE each, far all ages. Two tulles.
Sir M. Ridley's Fleur de Lis, 4 yrs old .
Lard Kelhutne's Actzon, 4 yrs okl •
. .
Duke of Leeds's Catterick, 4 yrs old . • •
Produce Sweepstakes of SO soy,. each, for two yr olds.
Mr. Watt'. br. f. by Magistrate . .
Lord Scarborough's b. f. by Canon .
Lord Kelbunie's b. c. by Slacklock

The Sapling Stakes of 50 saes. each, for fillies.
. . .
Mr. Watt's ch. by Cattoa . 1
Lord Scarborough's sister to Diadem . 2
. .
The &. Leger Stakes of 25 soya. each, lay mile and three-qrs.
Mr. Watt's Belzoni, by alacklock 1
. .
Lord Kennedy's Bedlamite . . 2
. .
Three others started. Won by half o neck.
Lord Queenbetry's The Constable. heat Mr. Lambs's?. etas.
dine, last mile. _

Mr. Hslyeake's Dauntless, tut. 71b. beat Mr. Balrd's Cleveland,
sat. a mile and three quarters. 1000 we.
Handicap Sweepstakes of $0 me. each, 10 EL
Mr. Rickardson's Brownlock. 7st. 1111 b. 1

Lord Kelburae's Dare Devil,7st.slla.

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Mr. Writlat's Octaves. 7st. 31b. . . . .
Sweepstakes of to sew. seek. for three ran old.
Major Yarburgb's bi, Adams . . .
Lord Milocaster's b. f. Garda . .

Several Eisen started.
Mr. Payees Helenas beat Mr. Russell's Abron, Set. 91b. each.
Last stile. SOO sev. b. ft.

BOXING,

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o•T•on, TOL seso • Slat.
Among other " sprees" of this HoUday.keeping time, the Lade
of the Fancy had a lark af their own yesterday, which, though not
of Brut-rate importance, either as regards the mew or the stake tbo
contended for,turned out much better than could have been expected.
Reed took up his quarters at the Blue Boar, St. Albans, Gaynor
at the Red Lion in the same place, from whence, towards noon
they moved to the scene of action, which is situated about four mihsi
from St. Album. The ring was but thinly attended, and the ma.
jority of persons present were countrymen. Betting was rather in
favour of fleet.—About a quarter before one, Gaynor slayed his
castor inside the ropes, followed by Jem Ward and Ned Baldwin.
Reed soon after repeated the taken of defiAnce. attended by Tom
Cannon and lUchmond.—Gaynor won the tow for sides.

Round 1. On stripping,Reeil skewed the finest possible coodbion ' •
Gaynor's .kin was rather of a pea-bag hue, indicative of late nights
and saloon training. Yet, as be stood two inches higher than his
antagonist, and was at -least a stone the heaviest man, the knowing
Awns remarked that length and weight must tell. Gaynor com-
menced fighting by making play with the left hand at the body—
it was neatly stopped. He then tried four facers, in quick succes-
sion, which were also turned of. "It is now my turn," said Alec,
so he planted a snorter, which set. Gaynor winking like an owl in
the sunshine. In a sharp exchange of hits, Reed received heavily
on the mouth and skewed first blood. Gaynor added a couple
more facers, when Reed, with a dealt left-handed hit, cut open his
left eye-brow. After several heavy blows given and received,
Gaynor went in and threw his man—(Load cheers, and cries of
" Well done, Tom.").
2. Reed wished to render Gaynor's long arms less effective by
getting bate close quarters- but Gaynor met him on the advance
with two rattling facers, then went in eagerly, closed, and sent hint
down through the ropes, all in a heap, like Jush Hudson in liquor.
Two to one open Gaynor.
S. A due trent for the beers of elegant attitude. Long sparring
and cautious .manetsvrleg on both sides. Reed was hit twice en -
the face. He raid right and Mk and Gaynor dropped. " Mind
what you are after, Geyser, or you'll be the loser of the fight."
4. The men were on their mettle, the claret was streaming from
both their faces, and the chum of the various parties who had
opened their blunt evinced the Iglu to be all alive. Hard bitting
occurred ea both aides, but Reed's blows were most effective, as
they were delivered straight at the bead, and in a date he cut
Gaynor's face in all directions—level fighting. •
5. Oa coating to the scratch, Gaynor exhitited many unsightly
gashes on his face, which, had not nature formed his mug in One of
her ugly moods, light have nullified his claim (or the figure to
personal attractions; but Gaynor's countenance, like Jack *roe-
gines manners, can never be spoilt. After some manly lighting,
with mutual advantages, Reed was thrown. .
11. The first part of the light had been is favour of Gem" a ;
change had now occurred, and Reed was the hero .t the tale, as
Gaynor's bad condition rendered him short.winded, and whey
slow in kis motions. Reed followed him up sharply, when Gaynor
closed, and got hint down by his superior ability in the wrestling
art. " Well done, Tom," shouted Disk Curtis, "that is the way
to finish a round, and finish your man too."
7, BOP. Lau of counter-hitting, and claret on boat sides; the
permits of the enetbatants, and the clothes of their seconds, were
suffused with 6, life's red stream." The ighting was cease most
manly description—it was give and take, without favour, .feat, or
flinching, till both felt the grass togetb r.
10. Gaynor's right band told four dints on Reed's bead ; and
Alec, not to be behind hand is the use cf tie pepper-box, shook the
cayenne with his left Mod in Toot's fair, till the lip of the latter
projected over his herbs like a Quaker's broad brim.
We pass to the psi round, the fighting in the intervening rounds
having been ratbet in favour of Reed, and Oayoor being distressed
by want of wind, and bad condition. Reed planted a tremendous
right-hander in the ribs, Gaynor retreated "to the rotes, and Reed
eagerly followed him up. Gaynor closed, threw him, and fell with
all his weight upon him.
1115, 24,25. Gaynor's left hand was puffed up like a podding,
and his face was really ft iginful to behold—he had also lost a front
tooth, which fell front his mouth, and was deposited ha Jem Ward's
' pocket as a memento of game. Gaynor now had, however, men.
covered second wind, and by the assistance of a swig of brandy,
fought with meek virit. Reed appeared to " drop down upon hie
luck," as he was not able to hit his man away, and Gaynor finished
every round by throwing him heavily.
MI, 27. Reed was fang offend Gaynor improving.—High odds
were offered upon the latter.
From this periodic the Mae-berth round, poor Alec, with the
' mit determlnedsmirage, strained every nerve to win, but Gaynor
wank' net be deeded; hie wsperier wrestles abilities enabled Wen is
throw Reed, sad his great weight gave effect to the fails. At length
Reed was dashed with pick force upon the earth that Ms senses
forsook him, and Gaynor was declared the victor, in one hour and
ten minutes.

Both also *Wet the highest possible courage, sad Gaynor max
thank hit sopeder might for the •ictory.ltwas a fair and manly trial.

• The riband manufacturers at Coventry have agreed
to the advance of wages asked by their workmen. This intelligence,
which was communicated to them when assembled on the Green on
Thursday, was received with repeated kuzzas, and various sada.
madam of joy. The Ideating separated in a peaceable enamor ;
after declaring, that in the ensuing competition with the Psmadi
they bad Dodds: to fear, befog firmly persuaded tillt 626111111101
between masters and workmen would enable the Eng areas as.
to drive the French linkmen from our market, is aspagemeag a
manner as the French army was driven by British koinvelall
Add of Waterloo !

CORN EXCHANGE, HARK-I.ANE, 17.
The supplies of alt sorts of Grain this week art short. There is
scarcely any business doing in Wheat this nstitibini, tie may
therefore be considered duU at Monday.% priests. eam,
and Peas are scarce, and maintain last sittotations. The OM trade
is stiff at the terms of Monday.' Flow is very dia....Amnia
English Wheat, 2,6430 tirs. Barley. 400 pa. Oaks, king cry, Flour,
'2,720 sacks. Foreign wa.s;, 400 qrs. Gas, lI,XIO

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