Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-04-11
FROM SOUTHERN DELAWARE.

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Seeing communication in the TRIBUNE
nom "Uncle Joseph" ! thought l would
say word in regard to the condition OF TINS
State. have passed through it both ny
private and public conveyance and nave
seen a little more of it than he has II does
not think show the best side to the railroau'
passed through a very nice country from
wilmington via St. Georges, Middletown,
Dover Milford Seaford, to Salisbury; but
after left Milford the land began to increase
in poyerty and the people to show less signs
of Improvement. Why is it? have asked
them the question. Some could not tell at
all while others will say that our forefaih-
ers did so and we must do so. This is weak
reasoning. These are not the principles
,vh;cb are predominant to Americans at the
present age.
But these are not the true reasons it is
because the people have no education, 40
not read, do not inquire into 1t for themsei-
yes. If they could take some agricultural
paper what an advantage 1t would be 10
them. Their houses put me in mind OF their
minds, they have no place to let any light
in when the door is shut; they want win
dows put in. But must not be too hard
on them it is not their fault; the present
generation are not to blame. Since the
shackles of slavery have been thrown oil,
they are beginning to improve their lands :
northern immigration has commenced, ana
hope may continue, for have never seen
county that possesses greater advantages
than this. 1t is near the frst-class markets :
near civilization, and so easily cultivated. |
have seen three little boys about thirteen
years of age blowing along just as nicely as
you will see man in Pennsylvania, and
stoned, went over and talked to them
for / was not in any hurry asked them
what they got per month; they said "a, and
board. They had 100 acres to till for oats,
and about so for corn, which they expected
to do themselves. They laughed at my idea
that they could not do it. Pennsylvania
boys, just think of that.
They work on the principle OF economy
Twill tell you for illustration the kind o
teams used for blowing. Each had an OLE
horse, worth say $25; a straw collar, rop'
lines, pillow which cost SO when new; al
can be bought at one of their country stores
Now with this style of farming, if they cal
get along and live, why cannot northern
man, with the more modern system of farm
ing, get along and make money?
Fertilizers can be had at any station on tn
road, within two days notice. One OF tn
greatest of these manufactured in the Stat
is the Shell Lime, at Seaford, the basis of a
manures Ex-Governor Ross showed me
field that had been barren only few veal
ago. The wind used to blow the sand OF
but now think can safely say he has II
one of the prettiest fields of wheat in til
State.
Now do not see what is to prevent SUI
sex from being one of the best counties
the State She has got lime quarry at Sci
ford, and can get Phosphates from Whining
ton by rail, and ashes from Baltimore !
vessel. Now she has got railroad runnr
from Harrington to Milford, and one whit
will be completed to Georgetown this sun
mer. There is one in contemplation fro
Georgetown via Seaford, to Cambridge
Maryland.
See what splendid opportunity for &c
ting Shell Lime through the State, Mort
South, East, and West, and what an oppo
tunity is afforded the Farmers to ship the
corn to market Another great consider
ton is the peach crop. Some of the grea
est peach orchards in the State exist her
only waiting for more railroad to ship
New York. The prospect for fruit so far Il
present season looks favorable.
In conclusion, / will say few words abe
Seaford which think will be one of I
central points in the State 1t is thrivi
little town, situated on the Nanticoke riv
and on the Delaware Railroad, and has abb
800 inhabitants. 1t has four churches,
number of stores, and three school hous'
also an extensive oyster trade carried on
enterprising northern men There are t
houses which open, can and ship to all parts
Union from eighty five TO one hundred tn
sand bushels of oysters, in a season Of II
months. There is an establishment to bl
the shells into lime carried ON by Gauthl
& Pennington. They have always on hi
good stock Of lime which they sell at
reduced price of l0c per bushels loaded
cars of $50 each, (can be had at any Stat
by order,) also they make out of the shell
lime for plastering and brick work. VII
sells at 90 cents.
Your excellent paper is obtaining vi
spread notoriety in this section of the 81
II is just what the people need. and is
servedly popular. May it flourish
spread light and knowledge over the wi
Peninsula. More anon,
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S,.non, H., A,..I