Smyrna times., 1854-08-16
Communications.
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times.
LEwEs, Del, Aug. 7, 1854.

LEwEs, Del, Aug. 7, 1854.
Mr.. EDITOR On taking my seat at my
table, with pen IN hand, and ink and paper be-
lore me, | am a little puzzled for mater! IA to
make my communication interesting. The
ldea str kes my mind very torcIbly that few
lines about RehoOoth Beach, would be as inter
estlng as anything now at hand
First propose briefly to show its advan-
tages as bathing place. Those who visit the
sea shore, for the purpose of bathing, are Very
different IN opinion as to the kind of water,
surt, &c. Some like it rough and buisterpus,
with the sea running " mountain high - others
wish the surface of the water to be as smooth
and placid as oil, without ripple to disturb
their eXcltable nerves some wish to have the
brlmy ocean to plunge into; others, again, en-
Joy themselves in the pure and fresh waters OF
the lake,-all of these different varieties OF
bathing can be found at Rehoboth. There y on
have the "dashing blllow" and silvery spray,
beating against the time-worn and hardened
beach, and without that deceitful "undeTtog "
which drags its victim out, imperceptibly, be-
yond his depth, which is the terror of all sea-
batherS; and at no watering place is it wbrse
than at Cape May. And, then you have the
smooth inland bathing in Rehoboth Bay not
one hundred yards from the ocean, where the
water is salt and pure, which abound with all
kinds of fish, except the terrible shark; and,
If bathing is not the object OF the visitor, he
can no better enjoy himself than to throw his
hook and line out and draw in almost any q4an-
tIty of delicious fish-trom pearch TO shebps-
head. And there is also, Lake Newbold, with
IN a few yards Of the beach; which is some
times overfiowed by high tides--but strange,as
1t is, the water is always fresh and clear as a
Mosquitoes are strangers there for there are
no bushes and grass TO harbor them. Aud you
have the breeze from the ocean nearly all the
time.
Secondly Its interesting associations As a
place where the wild "child OF the forest p"
once regned supreme and unmolested, and
where relics of the singular character and mode
OF living OF the Indian are found IN great % nm
bers, such as shells, bones, arrowheads, pieces
Of old tomahawks, and other articles, whIch
show the changes centuries have wrought, that
would go far towards filling the cabinet OF the
AnftqaarsGn,-- ,---and lastly, though not least, its
great advantages for the laying out of pros
porous town. II is situated near a very produce
tive and rich country, which abounds IN valua-
BILE timber, and, by having canal opened about
ten miles, would be the grand depot Of an in
land navigation to the coast of Florida. The
vast forest of timber near, would be great
source of revenue for such place. And, by
connecting with Lewes, by railroad, an inn
mense trade could be opened with New York,
Boston, and other sea5oard cities. The {" Air
Line Railroad 7 which has been so much talked
Of in this part Of the country, would, according
to the route IN contemplation. pass very near
the place which would make it OF still more
Importance. a
Perhaps some one will inquire where is this
place that have been describingl Well, it
IL situated FIVE miles south Of Cape Henlope D,
seven miles from Lewesby the road. and about
three miles from Indian River inlet The for