Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1857-08-28

WilmingtoR-Its MRnufaetories, 60.
Dover, August "a, 1867.
| have for the past nine days, been staying
in Wilmington. and noted many things Of in
'erest in reference to the town. My letter, on
this occasion, will be confined thereto, which |
trust will be found readable.
Wilmington is the largest city in the State of
Delaware, having a population Of upwards of
twenty thousand The first object Of interest
which meets the eye, coming into the town, is
the old Swedes Church, situated on Chrstiana
Creek, which was erected In the year l699-be-
ing two years older then the one in Philadelphia,
of the same denomination, which was completed
in 100.
Speaking of the churches, there are places of
worship here for nearly every denomination, and
fer some, two or three. And yet withal, more
are being erected. A new Presbyterian Church
is new nearly completed on King street, and an
Episcopal Church is In the course of construc-
ton In Brandywine, fourishing village on the
other side Of Brandywine creek This creek is
navigable to the extremity of the city, and its
beautiful romantic waters remind one Of the
Wissahikon stream near your city.
Among other buildings, desire TO notice the
Custom House, very neat and substantial struc.
ture, situated on King street. in which the Post
Office is located. This eJifce cost the United
States $48 900, and the receipts of duties for
1856, as | was told, reached the vast amount of
STOOL !! Surprising this to be maximum Of its
yearly resources, it will take yfly years to pay
the cost of erection, exclusive of interest, pay
ment Of officers, &C., &c. But Uncle Sam is
rich, and, in the true sense of the word-a
philanthropist.
But come now to speak of their manufac-
tories. There are few cities, compared in size,
that have 80 extensive machine shops and
foundries. One shop employs no less than four
hundred hands. The name of this firm is Harlan
4 llollingsworth, who build iron steamers for
all parts of the United States. Another capa-
cious machine factory is that of Belts, Pusey
& Co who are also engaged in building large
vessels. There is also foundry whose princi-
pal business is the manufacture of car wheels
and still another that builds railroad cars
Three Gotten factories are in constant operation
that employ a large number Of females. Speak
ing OF extensive establishments, l must not omi
to mention the powder mandatory of E. |. Du.
punt & 20. tho lurgFst in the uuitcd States satu
ated in Brandywine' Hundred. | regret greatl,
having failed to yisitit, not only for nay own gra
tidcaion, but to furnish description to you
readers.
Wilmington contains larger number of store
than any city, for its population have eyel
visited. There cannot be less than four hun
drcd, which gives one store for every fifty PEG
pie. The result Of so many merchants, is Ger
tainly beneficial to the consumer, for was toll,
that domestic and many other articles could b.
purchased there cheaper than in your city. We
withal, the merchants generally are sound ant
making money.
Among other notables, and with which shal
close this letter. is to make mention of the ladie
Of Wilmington. whose pleasing aud expressive
faces. light and elegant figures, with refine,
demeanor, will always be held in remembrance
by. G. W. NJ.