CONTENTS
The first election for Manchester, in 1832, an emphatic assertion of free-trade principles—Mr. Cobbett and anti-slavery—Mr Mark. Phillips, Mr John Thomas Hope, and Mr. Samuel Jones Loyd—their cross examinations.
Another free-trade candidate wanted—Mr. C. P. Thomson—the contest—return of two free traders—results of general election—opening of Parliament.
The new House of Commons—not-the time plea—apathy of 1834—the Wellington Peel administration—agricultural distress—the abundance and prosperity of 1835—Richard Cobden.
An Anti-Corn-Law Association 1836—symptoms of coming distress—state of trade in 1837—failures—death of William IV.—general election—Mr. Villers' motion 1838—wheat doubled in price.
Origin of the Manchester Anti-Corn-Law Association, September, 1838—Dr. Bowring's speech—Mr. G. Hadfield—the seven members, and the Provisional Committee—Mr. Paulton's lectures.
Protracted discussions in the Chamber of Commons—Mr. J.B. Smith—Mr. R. Cobden—repeal of all protective duties demanded.
