The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-09


town are constructed of this beautiful stone, not
withstanding its convenience and cheapness nor
am aware that any of the private dwellings here
are built OF this material. Probably different
taste will prevail hereafter, when the citizens OBJ
serve how highly it is valued elsewhere.
WORCESTER, Mass, August %, 1850.
aspect Of Woroester-Is Situation, Population,
and Distinguished Citisens-Ihe Paine Light.
Being, at the present time, a sojourner in this
delightful precinct of the Old Bay State, have
thought that running brief of matters and things
hereabouts would be interesting to some Of your
numerous readers; though not because they have
not been well "posted up on the of rural re-
treats, the charms of the hill and the surf by your
numerous and gifted correspondents. But | am
already seemingly guilty Of a "bull." have spo-
ken of this place in connection with "rural re-
treats" while, in fact, it is a city, with mayor,
aldermen &C.. &C. But after all, it is not the less
true that Worcester is one of the pleasantest sum-
mer resorts in New England. IL comprises the
heartspot OF the commonwealth, being situated
almost in It's centre its surface is beautifully diver.
sed by hills and valleys, eeming with agricultural
rchness-trees laden with fruit of every description;
and there is scarcely mansion or cot which Is
not made pleasant and odenferous by Its plot OF
grass and bed Of flowers of every hue and form,
cultivated by woman's hand. Then, too, We can
60 to Boston from this place in shout two hours
time, or to the venerable city of Providence in about
the same time, and thence TO New York, via Sto-
nington-one of the easiest pleasantest, and cheap
est routes between New England and the Empire
State, and especially eligible TO all who are travel
ling from New York or central New Englaad to
Newport.
The population of this place is, according to the
recent State census, about fifteen thousand; and
the people are engaged in all sorts OF manufac-
lures, as well as trades-there being a large and
poPulous country in the immediate neighborhood
to be supplied. There are no large streams OF wa
ter here; the principal ones being Mill brook,
branch of the Blackstone; Turkey brook, branch
of French river, NC. Railroads are here in abun-
dance, and afford cheap and rapid facilities to ira
ders in this place and in the interior, for getting
their supplies. Of course, then, we have fresh lob
sters, oysters, and mackerel, in plentiful quanti-
ties. The railroads radatng from this place are
under the best management, and the travel upon
them Is immense, at all seasons OF the year. Last
Saturday, party of some two or three thousand
persons-grandpapas and grandmammas, husbands
and wives, young men and maidens, and-old
maids too, as well children and infants-went
from this place to Boston, by Railroad and returned
the same day, but one accident occurring TO mar
the pleasures of the day. Only think of eighty
cars full OF country men and maidens on a-''time"
Besides this, the beautiful steamer MiantOnomi
runs every Saturday, in connection with the Pro-
violence and Worcester Railroad, arriving at New
port in the middle of the forenoon and thence makes
a trip TO Block Island afiording rare opportunity
TO view the ocean in all its majesty to say nothing
companies the boat. These excursions, under the
auspices of Mr.. Isaac II. Southwick, the popular
and efficient superintendent of the Providence and
Worcester Railroad, are well patronized, and are
great source of pleasure TO strangers.
The streets here are beautiful, some of them as
much so as any have seen this side of Bath, Eng
land. Most of the houses occupied as residences
are constructed of wood, almost invariably painted
white, and a great number of them are " first
chop" as TO size and style. Rents are somewhat
high, and il seems to me that an enterprsing aud
sagacious man might engage in considerable
building speculation in this place, with many
chances OF reaping large profit on his investment
He would be sure of good tenants and good prices
Worcester is the residence Of many men of note
OF these We may mention Ex-Governor Levi Lin
coin, Ex-Governor yoha Davis, (now Senator at
sci for Professor Webster, Elihu Burritt or "ths
Learned Blacksmith" and TO these we may add
Friend John Milton Earle, for nearly thirty years
past the editor OF the Massachusetts Spy, which is,
in the State. Henry M. Paine, the great "new
light, is also resident OF this place, and If his
alleged discovery turns out 10 be real, Worcester
will henceforth be honored, indeed, in the history
OF science. ! recently called on Mr. Paine, at his
house, one and half story cottage, extremely
humble and secluded, and situated the outskirts
OF the city. had a somewhat lengthy "talk' with
MIR Paine, principally in regard to his discovery,
and found him very acce ssible, communicative and
frank. He is evidently wide awake man, and,
however dreamy lac may be, am sure he Is not a
sleepy man. Ills personal appearance rs that OF
active, working, nervous individual, and his con-
versaton relative TO his discovery is far from being
Of sort calculated to impress one with any snch
idea as that Of his being rogue or humbug. He
seemed 10 be entirely familiar with chemistry, and
with the various technical names and terms EN-
ployed by scientific men. He informed me that
odredfs had some time since been filed at the Pa
tent Office, at Washington, and also in Europe for
months the whole thing would be made known to
the public. lie Is now engaged in the con Instruction
Of machines 10 he exhibited at the Worlds Indus
trial Fair, which is TO come Oft in England next
ear, and IL, also, making farther experiments in
the application OF his discovery to other depart
mens Of human industry and exertion; and these
experiments, Mr. Paine informs me, have been sue
cessu to such degree as to justify him in saying
that the simple light and heat features OF his dis
covery are quite secondary in character and inn
portance TO what will hereafter be disclosed. For
imperative prudential reasons, Mr.. T. stated the
matter remains as u now does; but he asserted
positively, that in about -four months the rationale
Of the whole discovery would be known by the
public. Here, then, our inpatient curiosity must
rest content awhile. In the meantime, | NAV Ne
able TO communicate something Of interest in re-
ference To some Of Mr.. Paines experiments, which
he has promised TO exhibit TO me shortly AT any
rate, shall have something more TO say respecting
Mr.. Paine and his repuied fOray into the field OF
science. QrINsloAMoSD.
TERRIME ARRAY ~ Court or JUS
ICE - Yesterday the room Of the Third District
Court was The scene 81 a very bloody afifay, be-
tween three Of our citizens The facts of the case,
az far as We can learn them from many variant
accounts, are as follows:-Dr. Dupas and ID. Neau
have been partners in a saw mill IN the Third Mu-
and having lately dissolved partnership,
some legal proceedings have taken place between
them. DR. Dupas, in settling the account. OF the
was assisted by Severe Wilt, Alder.
man Of the Third Municipality. Yesterday the par.
ties met in the Third District Court, TO try rule
arising from these legal disputes The rule had
been tired, and Judge suawbndge had left his seat
ard the room. when an alteration arose between
Dupas and Veau, the former charging the latter
and the latter pronounciRg Il isgehoOd aud n ca.
lumny. Wilt, seeing the dispute was appro ichiug
serious issue. inierfered, and stood between the
s,ve language, calling him liar and a caumniator,
with reference to Willis endorsement OF Dupls's
charges. TbeIoupon Wilt, who is a man Of 30 yer