Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-06-06

After taking supper and having our horse fed
at the excellent hotel Of our lIisnd Mr.. We're,
we dove cut TO see some Of our friends and
subscribers. We passed the magnificent real
dence OF Messrs. John c. and G. D. Clark,
the latter Of whom we found not at home and
called on our friend Mr.. VIM. D. Clark whose
beautiful field OF wheat took our attention; pay
ing him briei visit which was enlivened by
much interesting conversation, we continued to
ne residence OF Mr.. Granthram Renolds, on
whose hospitality we trespassed for the night
M henolds has only few years purchased
ihe oeauniu farm on which he now resides;
be is constantly making great improvements in
i, and ere very long under his management
VIII not be beaten IF il is now by any farm
IN We county; great use is being made of guano
and lime. HeTeupon by the invitation Of our
trend, we put up for the night.
IN The morning we started for Port Penn, cross
ing the Canal Bridge we rode on a road somewhat
oui Of repair, The landing looking rather marshy
until we reached that village. This was the first
lime We were ever in Port Penn. We were quite
disappointed ia the place. We thought il was
one Of the dullsst looking little villages in Della
ware, yet we are informed there is fine harbor
there, and there ia some talk of having 1t for the
ierminous ofthe Delaware and Chesapeake Rail
Road Port Penn has tavern and two stores
nothing else worthy of comment We perceived
cellar being dug about suitable for one story
frame. Leaving Port Penn we rode towards the
state Road passing the farm Of Mr.. Curtis Bow
man, whom we perceived was having handsome
brick residence erected. We msde brief all on
that gentleman, aud wendell our way towards Me
Dononsh, still passing magnificent farms on both
sides About mile this side of Nc Donough,
/ We called on car friend Mr.. ] II Bowman whose
son We regretted II see sick beyond hope Of reco-
Al ia ars. Ill l..
caught cold and'is was soon followed by con
sumption. But as our limits warn us 10 close,
we shall give the conclusion In our next.
Price Reducsd.--We learn that the old gas
company, have resolved to reduce the price Of
gas on the 25th Of next month 10 four dollars
per 1000 feet. That IL a reduction Of three
dollars per 1000 cubic feet on the old price, OF
nearly one half. We recommended The old gas
company 10 do hat some year or so ack, but
our advice passed by unregarded. Al the time
we predicted that new company would start,
for the reason that il gas could be furnished in
New York and Philadelphia for two dollars
and Fifty cents per 1000 cubic feet it ought 10
be furnished in Wilmington for less than sev-
en-. Opposition is the life Of trade.
Distressing Deeih.--On Thursday week last
the 29ih of May, young man named Joseph
Derney, con OF Mr. Nj. Durney, of this city,
suddenly fell dead. He had left Wilmington
a few months. before, and engaged himself as
Jan apprentice with coach maker in Philadel-
phia- About six in the morning Of the above
mentioned day he was skylarking with one Of
his fellow apprentices, when he fell over slip
that was nailed in front Of, the door, and strik-
ing his head, died almost Immediately. cor
oner's inquest was called who returned for
verdict tat his death was occasioned by fall
and combination of diseases. He was not
more Than seventeen years Of age, and much
respected for lis amiabls disposition. Some
years ago he suffered considerably FROM the
hip disease the remains Of which still fingered
in his system,
Brandyuinf Spri9gs.--Mr. stsrr has commen.
ced the season at this delighted watering Place
with determination TO make it worthy Of pato-
mage The City Item says<-
"a number OF visitors have already reached
this healthful and picturesque retreat We can
with every confidence, recommend our friends to
Visit il as The charges are moderate and the best
Of fare and attention await the 5oardeF. None
but white servants will be employed this year in
consequence Of the recent passage Of the law pro-
hibiting free baelss from entering Delaware. We
believe the fare 10 the Springs has been reduced to
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