American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-03

as also DR.. Potter, author OF work on the anuqui
ties OF Greece.
After passing the village Of Huntley and crossing
the river Aire, we entered Leeds just at sunset and
were again enveloped in smoke, denser II possible
than that of Manchester or Sheffield. 80 thick IS
the volume, that in the most favourable state OF the
weather, person can see but few rods before him.
What then must 1t be, when the atmosphere is 80
rare as to permit it to sink instead OF rising to the
upper regions, to be borne away by the winds! But
there is nothing like habit. Persons who are born
and bred in these large manufacturing towns ex-
perience no Inconvenience Smoke becomes as
much of an element to them, as water is 70 fishes,
or pure air TO the rustic; and they generally en-
10y as good health, and are as long lived as other
people. They appear to be wholly insensible TO
vapours, which choke the respiration OF others
A little incident occurred at our entrance into
Leeds, which gave us an unfavourable opinion OF
some OF it's inhabitants. Asceraining that the inn
kept BY the proprietor Of the line of coaches was
much inferior TO other hotels we directed our bag
gage TO be taken to the Scarborough. The land
lord, piqued at the slight upon his house, determl
ned 20 make his profits out OF US in some way, and
accordingly charged three Of us nine shillings tor
extra luggage This was the first instance of the
kind we had experienced in Engand and on re
monstralng against the payment OF the charge, II
was coolly stated that the landlord is accustomed 10
exact the uttermost farhng Tor extra baggage from
those who prefer other hotels to his own while such
as stop with him carry as much weight as they
please. This is mode Of securing company, which,
in the language OF the landlord OF the Imperial
Hotel at Brighton, sis not quite correct"
Leeds is one Of the largest towns in England, con
taning a population of abou. 100000 and rapidly
increasing IL is situated on an acovity, rising by
gentle ascent from the northern bank OF the rlver
Aire, which is navigaDle to the BRIDE. Its length
from east TO west is neatly TWO miles and its oreadh
half mile Some OF the principal streets are veiy
spacious, being ninety or hundred feet vide The
buildings aie almost rely OF brick, two, three and
four stories high, discoou ed like all great manu-
featuring towns by coal smoke There are several
handsome churches. and the public edl6ces general
y combine neiness with convenience Some OF
them are Magnificent This town. like London,
has its west end, which differs widely from the
narrow, dirty streets in the vicinity Of the manufac
lures, as Regent street and Portland place do from
Bngsgate. The canal connecting Leeds with
Liverpool, a distance oil 100 miles. has been of i'm
mense service to the former, while at the same time,
It has greatly augmented the commerce of the lat
ter. Before its construction, most of the trade OF
Leeds went down the Aire, and thence TO London.
Our great object in visiting this place, was to ex
anime its woolen manufactures which have acquir
cd SO much celebrity and been of the great
sources OF wealth to the country. finding their way
to every quarter Of the globe. Thompson, in his
Seasons has drawn beautiful picture Of the power
which Great Britain has derived from the products
Of the fleece; and the prncely fortunes which many
OF the manufacturers OF Leeds have acquired be
sides the revenues which have gone for the support
OF the government, prove that the splendid repre-
>entaton of the poet is no felton, England in her
woolen fabrics has realized in great degree, the
fable Of the golden fleece, which her Argos and her
Jasons have waited to the remoest shores; return.
ing ladened with the treasures Of other climes
Hence in part, and in no inconsAerable part the
snews of war hence her ability to support an
expensive navy and to carry Ler arms to every
land and sea But it Is not my intention to enter
into disquisition on political economy especially
as the policy Of our own government in regard to
manufactures, has been settled upon princinles
which, while they encourage and protect manufac
tures, promote the national prosperity.
On the morning after arrival at Leeds we
were introduced to one OF the hr,t manu- fac 'urne
houses. from whom every mark OF attention and
courtesy was received during our visit. The Sc
nior partner in the firm is an Irishmar by birth
Quaker in religion, and liberal man IN every
thing. He has passed two years OF his life in the
United States, and many of his partiates appear
to lean towards our country, in which he has nu.
merous circle Of friends He is the proprietor OF
thirty acres of ground upon the banks ,r the Aire
the greater part of which is occupied by his exten
sive manufacturing Establishment. leaving, however,
sufficient space for charming cottage, emhowered
by trees, and enjoying all the rural quiet of the
country. His manufactures too, being little re
moved from the central part of the town, are in
great measure free from coal smoke, and the usual
nulsances OF large cities
Through every department OF this establishment
we we're politely conducted by one of the partners,
and the numerous processes from the picking of
the wool to the finish of the cloth, were patiently
shown to us. The examination occupied TWO or
three hours; and am sure, that none of our rea
ders would listen to me, if the length of time
were taken up in the description, which would be
necessary, in giving detailed account OF the seve