Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-15

mount of Philadelphia. The whdle ground'
are enclosed with neat and 3ubstanta
picket fence. The Squares to be 9urbed and
paved all round, and rows of trees planted
on either side We found the ghtlemanlN
Superintendent of the Water Works Mr.
Aquilla Pritchard, at his post, supwintcndng
the work. This gentleman is an exctlcnt
public officer, and under his supervision the
public may rely ON having everything done
in the most approved manner, and with q
view to subserve the best interests ol the
people The Watering Comnitteeand Coun-
Gil displayed much wisdom in the selection OF
this spot for reservoir 1t possesses every
essential qualification, besides the advantage
of needing but small outlay to make itall
that could he desired, both in point OF Taste
and adaptation to the wants of water ,ou.
sumers.
SPLENDID RESIDENCES.
This section of our city ia dotted all over
with beautiful residences. To the south OF
the reservoir stands the homestead ol lhe
late DR.. George Pepper Norris, an co-anl
structure, surrounded with everything calru
lated to please the eye and suit the tasico q
good farmer, while the soil is Of the most
rich and productive character. To the cast
is the residence OF Charles w. Howaud,
formerly the home of that pure patriol Dr.
Tilton. 1t is much changed, however, Since
that day, and presents an inviting appearance
as il peers out from the thick foliage of lrec-
that on every side embowers it from tho roy
of the summer san Mr. Rowland hi- q
garden on one side of his dwelling. which
will be admired by all on account of ihccN-
cellent taste exhibited in all its arrangements
Across the road is the dwelling once occupied
by Delaware's fayorite son, the late C.c-i.i
A, Rodney. II has much about it yet outside
OF its Revolutionary fame, to make il couclci
by any one desirous OF securing quie home.
surrounded with rich and varied scenery
To the east is the house of the late David G..
Wilson, built in good style, with grounds
laid out with all the taste which modem ia.
genuity could suggest To the northwr-l. on
the turnpike, is the palatial mansion of J.
Taylor Cause, Esq, of the firm of Harlan 4
Hollingsworth & Co The location is al
excellent one, the scenery on every id,
truly beautiful, and Mr.. Cause has surround
ed himself with everything necessary To- add
to the comfort of his family, and render
home pleasant. Near Mr. Gause's e iht
residence of Mr.. Philip Mcdowell, mom
her of the City Council 1t is ii fine hgild
ing, erected with a view to the comfort ol Nh,
household, and possesses many adymla.r-
which render it desirable properly. 7,
the north east, on Delaware Avenue. are tw,
fine stone mansions, occupied by Mr. Joshua
T. Heald and Daniel Lammott The, ar.
the pioneers of class of dwelling whicl
will some day line either side of the railway.
and render it one of the most bcmum
streets in our city. In the vicinity of th,
terminus of the Railroad, is large holcl
the depot, a row of pretty brick and linm,
houses, and a number of other Improvements
which serve to show the onward march oi
our city in that direction, and indicate that
at no distant day it will become the dwelling
places of all who desire 10 escape from thD
noise and hustle of the crowded thorouehmre.
of business.