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ARGUMENT.

Commencement—Chamber—The terrace—View of the country—Bolton—The Earl of Derby—Manchester—Its manufactures—Its influence—Noon—The high-roads—Canals—Mr Brindley—Address to the Irwell—Confluence of the Irk and Irwell—Lords de la Warr—The College—Sir Humphrey Cheetham—The Library—To the memory of Mr. Gibson—Alkrington-hall—Chadderton-hall and park—General Burgoyne—Retrospect—Broughton—Strangewayspark—The source of human actions—Discontent—Not diminished by riches—A character—Theapproach of Eve—The milk-maid—Evening sports—Song—Evening sports—Throwing the quoit or discus—The approach of an autumnal storm over the hills—Its effects beneficial—Surprise—the Maniac's song—The Maniac—Conclusion.