The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-06

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.aristoeracy-MoraI Character Of the Peopls-Tns Ssf
jrags .aeitation Feelings Of .animosity Ensenders8
fhereby-.a VIsh to Gov. Dorr-Hs HssltA-Hen.
Oiney BaLlou-Railroad Meefing-Tieps Of the New
Tor.F among the Manufacturer.
In previous letter spoke Of the buildings here, ~
being thrown together, without much regard 10 order
architectural proportions II may with equal truth Be
said of the people, that they have been thrown together
by the force of circumstances without muck regard to
their natural afines and that It would be difficult to
describe the general characteristics Of people among
whom there is such diversity Of taste and dispositions
One thing however, is certain There is no established
arstocracy here acknowledge superiority founded
the responsibility and influence Of certain ancient
families Is the in many towns and cities Let
every tub stand its own bottom" appears to be the
date and feeble influence, having sprung up and -four
ished only as individuals have accumulated wealth in
the manufacturing business and now the lines
not very distinctly drawn between them and their more
unfortunate neighbour 80 far a; social intercourse s
counted rich is on and he welds considerable nfu-
ence among his fellow. citizens:
Formerly, Woonsocket had the reputation Of being
very ungodly place, full of all manner of wcksdness.
Whatever might have been the character Of the pepula
ton during the early period of its history Woonsocket
is liable any such ccusation at the present time
Churches schools and other good institutions, flourish
here and the people as moral and pous as they are
in other villages of this size
During the agitation of the free suffrage and constitu-
tional question, in Rhode Island, woonsocket was
strong hold of the reformcrs az they were finally
termed Dorres. Under the old charter government
freehold qualification was required to enable man to
vote and vast majority OF the people Of Woonsockst
DISTINGUISHED Many of them were emgrants from
other States, where they had enjoyed equal political pri
could not understand why they should not enjoy the
same in Rhode Island For many years they had petition
in vain Finally they took bold stand to obtain their
rights and the re.u Of the conflict well known to the
country constitution has supersedsd the old charter
system
final failure other enterprise and the dispersion Of the
small force that rallied around the standard Of Governor
Dorr at Chepachet they exercised complete sway here,
and were particularly obnoxious to the Algsrinss But
after the defeat Of their leader and their and the
State placed under martial law, they treated
with much severity by their opponents who did not fail
pay them principal and interest for all the trouble
feelings Of anmosity engendered in the bosoms of
those who had been neghbors, and friends, and MEN,
bers Of the household and to this day those feel
have not been down. and perhaps never will
Governor Dorr the unfortunate leader Of the suffrage
party, is stopping with his friend the Hon. Olney
Bsllou Cumberlapd about five miles from this VII
sge rode down to see him few days since, and had
political questions Of the day were discussed with frank
ness and great ability his part and came away with
most profound admiration of the mans talents vi:
walks but very little il is doubtful whether he win
from the disease which to have fixed
its grasp upon his system His mind 10 perfectly clear,
could be expected after the suffer ngs and misfortunes
/
from different parts Of tho country, well
public documents and books In abundance Mr.. Bal
lou at whose house he is sojournng. plain prscti
cal farmer of uncommon strength Of mind and political
sagacity. He has bean leading in the democratic
party for many years. and holds the Office Of State
Senator. At his retired, unosentatious house, away
from the noisy world, Governor Dorr constantly re-
ceves the kindest attentions and the most cordial SYN.
PATTY.
large and spirited meeting of the friends of the great
central New York and Boston railroad held here
yesterday The numerous attendance from the several
towns interested in Massachusetts Rhode Island and
Connecticut, and the earnestness harmony, and good
feeling manifested, evince disposition to carry this
great work through. II very popular measure here,
and the capitalists and business men are aiding Il ali in
their power
In reference to the tariff end there a general
opinion among the manufacturers that the immediate Of
ec will be to diminish the sale Of their goods and to
duce prices considerably. Neverthesss they cond
dent OF doing safe and profitable business after prices
get regulated under the act. This IL the opinion
OF the more frank and candid portion Of the manusetu
rers there are Others to be who predict ruin and
obstruction to all the great interests Of the country %
the result Of McKays tariff BILL but they are gensraly
men who take their opinions from partzan nswspapsrs
without stopping to inquire whether they are well found
ed or not The Intelligent manufacturer say they pre-
fer TO have moderate tariff II can Dc permanent 70
high one, which can be suffered to remain un
| changed for any length Of time.