Mr. Leach’s Reply to Sir Edward Watkin’s Attack: A meeting was held at the Temperance Hall, on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Working-mens’ Conservative Union, principally for the purpose of affording Mr. J. Leach, of Stalybridge, an opportunity of replying to the gross personal attach made upon him a few nights previously by Sir Edward Watkins. The chair was taken by Mr. W. J. Richards, the President of the Union, and the hall was crowded to excess, whilst there were hundreds outside unable to obtain admission: Amongst those present were … (list includes) … Pinsent … (Mr. Leach was a shoemaker and temperance supported the Conservatives) …
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