Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-03-26
LETTER FROM NEMARK.

I'LL times tue QnWara nllICu vi 'hhPLS' ~
visible at all points "a our ''Diamond state -
These evidences are to be Witnessed In the
new buildings constantly springiag up ~ inc
various towns and villages on the fenlhsu'a'-
Land is also becoming more productive ana
advancing rapidly in value-and we eohies'
this state of things is mainly attrDutaDie tc
Rail Roads-ther advantages are lndeeu ilicai
culable-the prejudices which eXlste1 as"lhs
their construction have become oDsoletes any
but ono opinion prevails in regard TO thell
worth and usefulness the farmers no longer
regard them with fear and trembling IN passing
| through their property, but are now tlell
most active and jealous supporters Az tht
late session of the Legislature, We noticed
hut ono feeling prevailing among the hardy
yeomary of Kent and SusseX-there were nut
mrrOus bills before that body asking privileges
to construct roads at different points proving
the interest felt by them towards encouraging
enterprises OF this descrption-thcy are lully
conscious OF their great utility and usefulness
wherever erected. We are depressing IN
measure from our subject, bat these were ON
thoughts, IL few days ago, when at the beauti'
fdl and thriving town OF Newark. Inc fhlla'
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Ran Road
passes near the place, which affords the people
a cheap and expeditions mode of travelling o.
well as enables them to import and export theil
goods to the principal markets North and
South. The agrcutursts have been greatly
| benefited by the cheap rates to say nothing Of
| the convenience in obtaining lime, guano and
other fertilizers for the SOIL and the conse.
quence has been that large crops have well re.
paid them for their outlay, and the improved
! condition of their farms is observable on al
sides. Land in this vicinity has advanced to 9
remarkable degree Within short time. viii
cite case. A few years ago the farm of Mr.
| Warren, to the North of tho town, was sold fol
$40 per acrc-sncc then MIR. W. purchased i
ut an advance of $50 and tho other day the in
detatigable Real Estate Agent, Mr.. James II
Ray, disposed eff il to o gentleman of Chester
| County, for $50. THY is only m instance o.
/ the rapid increase in value of the soil in this
commun ty, and the people no doubt trace
much Of their wealth and prosperity to the adj
vantage possessed by the Rail Road. Newark
is really u delightful town and it is rapidly adj
vancing in wealth and population. 1t has also
acquired celebrity throughout the country from
its superior educational institutions. We oh
| served whilst there, n few days ago, that SOW
sral buildings have been erected the pa t year
| and others are in course oferection. The new
Bank, situated on Broadway, nearly opposite
Dehayen's Hotel. is nearly completed. This
fine eGitlce was built for Mr.. John Miller, the
gentlemanly cashier of the Bank, by Mr.. VIM.
johnson, architect, of Mill Creek Hundred
The plan was drawn by him and the carpenter
work was executed under his supervision
The main building IL brick, Al by SO feet and
three stories, with back buildings 50 by 1G feet
two stories, having also fine yard. Tho in
torlor Of the house is admirably arranged for
comfort and conYenienGc--having seventeen
rooms including largo Hall. The various
apartments are finished in a neat and substan-
tlal manner and reflect much credit on the
builder. In the East wing two rooms and a
vault are all Gifted to the Bank for the transc-
action of the affairs OF that institution. AS soon
as the dwelling lis in conditional A. Curtis, Esu.,
of the firm OF Curtis x Bro, paper Manufac-
lures, will r5move to tho will have a hand
some and comfortable residence. Washington
Mason, Esq, carpenter of your city, who re-
Gently purchased Il farm of Mr.. TAYLOR, near
McClellandsvillc, and who intends to engage
in the honorable pursuit Of agriculturist in
connection with his business, has contracted to
build two story frame dwelling to the North
ofthe Bank, for William W. Wilson, FISH,.
There are others who have commenced build
ing. Nearly opposite DIR. 7. r. Chamberlain
IL. Boldly, cordwainer, is having neat frame
residence erected DR.. Lopez and Curtis x
Bro, purpose building shortly on the lot OPP
posite the College. John Buckingham, an ex-
percnced and practical architect, will shortly
| commence the erection of a commOdious frame
sranary, IS by go feet, three stories, on the
East side Of the Depot. lie has also engaged
to build for mr.. William Slack on his farm Mt
| ovorahoot. In addition to the spirit manifest
ed for building &C., tho merchants and mechan-
| les are not idlc--the former have replenished
their stores with a choice and excellent stock
OF spring goods which they are selling at un-
usually low prices TO their numerous customers
amongst whom might mention, j. L. Will
hanson, William NJ. Wilson, James Arm
strong, John Holland, George G.. Evans
and others. Blandy & Bro, and VIM. John.
son Co., who are extensively engaged in the
manufacture of agricultural implements Aavt
their establishment here. They give constant
| employment to about 20 mon. Since the com.
| mencement of the present year they have man.
| utnctur2d $50 Reapers, 600 sef-sharpesng
| Moore ploughs, besides Il vast amount OF other
work. This is the place where "Manny's cele-
| brated American Reaper and Mower" are man
| IItactured. 1t IL unnecessary to speak of the
| superior advantages Of these machines, as they
are conceded to have no superior. At nearly
all the agricultural exhibitions in the country,
machines have been brought to compete with
them, but universally they have filled. AT
| the great trial OfRcaping and Moving NJ Ichines
under the direction of tho Jury of the Paris
universal exposition in Paris, August 1855,
| Manny's celebrated American reaperand mower
came off victorious. American ingenuity was
on that occasion gloriOusly triumphant. The
labors Of the farmer are greatly diminished by
the uso Of these machines. All who desire
them would find ii to their interest to call on
VIM. johnson X Co. There are several taiiors
here doing an excellent busines. J. s. Wheel.
or, has removed to the Odd Fellows Hall
where he will have in future more COMM.
dions place, his former room being rather toe
small. Mr.. W. was in the Mexican war, having
served under Capt. Evans, in the various bat
ties and skrmishes and bore himself in such
manner throughout the protracted struggle as
to prove himself an intrepid chicken of the
I,,,.t. a.. l.
and is perfectly satisfied. He is doing fine
business giving employment to several persons
amongst whom we notice our young and
estimable friend, ]. T. lIalum, formerly OF
Wilmington. Mr.. VIM. A. Musgrove has also
many patrons, who get their garments made ir
neat, cheap and fashionable manner. D.
Cray x Son, have on hand large aud varied
stock Oi spring goods which they have just re.
ceivcd from Philadelphia of the latest style!
and finish, and are selling them at low rates
The Newark Hotel is well conducted by Davis
W. Dehaven-ho is gentlOmanly young man
aud is untiring in his exertiuns to render hi.
guests comfortable. Tho tables are bountfull,
supplied with the delcacies of the season. Mr.
Jnmes SawdOn, near tho Brandywne springs
has rented the Hotel, now occupied by Mr
Widdocs, and will take possession on the 2btl
inst. l learn that Mr. Widdoes has rented
the "Girard House" near the Deer Paris ant
intends to make application for license. b,
the by, had almost forgot TO mention the to
bacco, segar aud variety store Of MIR. S. Il
Choate, who is courteous young man, anC
very attentive to business. He keeps a largt
supply of good segars and tobacco, besides
well selected assortment OF New York, Phil
adolphia, Boston and other papers for sale.
In my noxt will give Il moro extended &C
count of tho mandatory OF VIM. johnson 6
Co., also d notice Of tho Rosevlle cotton work
and the paper manutlctory of Curtis K Bro.