viii Preface. 



In conclusion, I have to thank Mr. J . Fountam^ of 2, Skinner 

 Lane, Leeds, for the artistic care and skill displayed izi the pre- 

 paration of the numerous plates which illustrate the present work. 

 Thanks are also due to Mr. f . Mudd, Photographist .^ St. Anns 

 Square, of this city, for the valuable aid derived from services ren- 

 dered by him in his department. 



Strangeways, 



Manchester, 



May, 1869, 



