Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-11-05

He seems highly pleased with the Diamond
State:
There is comparatively little in the scenery
of this diminutive State ofthree counties to OK
cite emotions of more than simple pleasure in
the traveller. From the cars, in which princi-
pally my own journeys have been performed
there are no mountains or even lofty hills to be
seen, all the rural and sylvan charms, of which
there are no lack, being spread outupon scarce
l., broken plain Here and there, in passing
through cut or over an embankment, some in
timation is given of slight engineering difficult
ties overcome in the construction of the road,
but genrally the wonder is that a country so
admirably adapted to the most economical pro-
secution railroad enterprises, embracing so much
land genial and productive and susceptible OF
vast improvement, and with al so convenient to
the great Philadelphia market, should have re-
NAMED so long unprecedented by those iron high
ways by which internal resources are developed,
las at the stroke of an enchanters wand, and
along the course of which old and effete towns
awake to newness Of life, and new settlements
spring up fastert than the yearly editions ofmaps
can note them.
Long has much of the centre and southern
portions of Delaware lain dormant, either entire
ly uncultiyated, or cultivated only by the in
efficien processes ola former generation ofagri-
culturists. A soil susceptible Of high degree of
productiveness commands but prices at which
eligibly situated pine barren would be cheap,
and is in very moderate demand as such. Ca
pable of yielding good crops ofcorn and south
ern wheat, and especially adapted to the growth
of peaches and other fruits which thrive in a
peach-growing country, it seems to be strangely
neglected by the nterprisingponeers of north
ern and eastern emigration. While the charms
and attractions, especially in anticipation, of
homes in the far west arc undoupted, the induce
ments offered by fertile regions and genial eli
mates nearer the seaboard ought TO be overlook
ed. In this as well as in several of the neigh
boring States on either side OfMason and Dixon's
line, such inducements may be found, and here
in Kent and Sussex counties might flourish
Dense prosperous and free population.
The institution of slavery need, be no objec-
ton to settling here its present existance is
scarcely more than nominal; it will soon cease
to be legal. Freedom may he considered as
the not distant future policy OF the State-es-
sentially ii is so already.
| speak in the present tense of the neglected
condition of southern Delawarc-perhaps not
with strict accuracy. 1t may rather be spoken
of as in process ransition-in the beginning
ofsuch process, indeed, butts moving onward
and onward Railroads, already penetrating
far into the region referred 10, and in course of
extension toward the ultima thule of the PENN
sula, are efiecting the usual change and towns
and village are springing up along the lines of
the Delaware Railroad trayersing the centre of
the State is already in operation TO Laurel, in
the interior of Sussex country, while connect
ing ine--the Junction and Breakwater road,
branching from the former at pluce varlously
known as Clark's Corner, the junction and, |
believe, Harrington, about twelve miles above
Milford-aford convenient means of rscess to
this place. The regular fare is exacted from
all traylers, president and directors included,
and no fayors are shown even TO the chartered
deadheads of the press The only exception
made in this respect Is, understand, in favor
of engineers, conductors and other employees,
while in the actual discharge of their duties.
might extend these notes to create length
by mentioning various other mtters that have
come within my notice, but as time presses, ]
shall abstain, especially as hope from further
observation and inquiry, TO be ableto give atew
more details and opinions respecting this very
interesting and important section ofthe Diamond
State. ........
Petersons' Counterfeit Detector.-It is startling
fact that there never has at any time, been so
many counterfeits and altered blank notes in cir
cuation, as Mt present. many of which are so
well executed, as to defy the closest inspection.
Within fortnight Petersons' Detector notice
the appearance of .Gtty-one new counterfeits.
Under the circumstances it is imperative for
every business man to have at hand reliable
detector, and such one is Petersons'. The
best thing is TO subscribe to the semi-monthly
issue of Petersons' Detector, and thus get copy
of it every two weeks. A new feature has also
:..4 Dot Th;c
is a page of information on finance, locally and
generally, written expressly for this work by one
of the least visionary, best informed, and most
able, experienced, and practical monetary writers
in this country. 1t will be continued in each
number of the Detecfor, and includes nforma-
ton on trade, commerce, money, specie, stocks,
bonds, banks, and railroads. The general con-
tents of the work are admirable. The price of
il semi-monthly, is only Two Dollars year;
or monthly, One Dollar year. We would ad-
wise all persons to remit the price of years
subscription to T. B, Peterson Brothers, Phil
abephia, at once for it.
Thieves AJout-0n Wednesday morning about
Q o'clock, Mr.. George Stephens, residing in
Tatnall street, above 18th, was aroused by noise
proceeding from the direction of his alley gate,
and on going to ascertain the cause, discovered
two fellows attempting to effect an entrance
into his yard. He inquired their business,
when they feigned intoxcation and decamped.
On going to his front window he observed the
two worthless walking off at a brisk pace. In
the morning it was discovered that they had
carried off quantity of clothing, which had
been left in the yard of Mr.. Wittenberg, ad-
joining.
Kaiqhfs instantaneous Liquid Hair Dye-Just
received, n fresh lot of this celebrated Dye. II
is undoubtedly the best in use. II does not
stain the skin or head dress, and will not wash
out. II will not injure the hair in the least,
and will color grey or red hair to a. beautiful
glossy black or brown. A gentleman told us
his whiskers remain beautiful brown, the col
or he desired, about three months after apply
ing the Dye. lady informed us that it did
not stain the head dress in the least. Try it,
Sold only by DIR, j.. Simms Son, dealers in
pure family medicines, Fourth and King SITS.
Dissolcing Vieps.-An exhibition of Dissolv-
ing Views will be given to st. Andrews Sunday
School, by Mr.. A. A. Young, on Tuesday even
ing next, in the Lecture Room of st. Andrews
Church. These exhibitions are very interest
ing and instructive, and we hope there will be
a full attendance. Tickets l5 cents Children
10 cents, whichmay be procured at G. Chand-
ler 4 Sons. Mt Andrew Jacks, OF Mr.. Pritchard