Within the city's lines the river is crossed by two bridges (to Manchester) for vehicles and pedestrians, and three railway bridges.
From that time Cobden became a conspicuous figure in Manchester, taking a leading part in the local politics of the town and district.
The Welsh causes at Manchester and London, too, gave him much uneasiness, and burdened him with great responsibilities at this juncture.
The new firm had soon three establishments, - one at Sabden, where the printing works were, one in London and one in Manchester for the sale of their goods.
In 1835 he published his first pamphlet, entitled England, Ireland and America, by a Manchester Manufacturer.