The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-06-14
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4 RUN THROUGH THE rESlHsULA


A RUN THROUGH THE PENINSULA.
E,7iforial Correspondence Of tie american
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During the past year We have published
Editorial Correspondence setting forth the
advantages of Kansas, Nebraska, Mime
sofa, and other Western and North West
cru States for those seeking new homes.
There are other regions Of the country in
the East and South, which likewise hold
out inducements 10 those who may desire
to engage in fruit raising, gardening, or
general farming, and who require warm
or climate than is found in the far West
One Of these regions Is the Peninsula
bounded by the Delaware Bay and Allan
tic Ocean on the east, aud the Chesapeake
Bay on the west, and commonly denomi-
mated athe Peninsula" II comprises the
entire State Of Delaware, the Eastern
Shore Of Maryland, and two counties of
Virginia. The area embraces about 5000
square miles, Of which three-ninths con-
stitute the State Of Delaware, four ninths
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland, and two
ninths are within the limits Of Virginia.
The climate is mild and genial The soil
is easily cultivated and the seasons are
early Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York are within easy distance, and lands
formerly comprising large plantations are
now being divided, and can be purchased
from $40 up to 500 per acre. The pop
ulation Of this Peninsula now amounts to
some 100000. Il is claimed, owing to
the above reasons, that there is room here
for population Of fully 100000. Du-
ring the month Of May, We made pleas
ant trip through this region Of country,
and were fayorably impressed with what
We saw, especially in Delaware. The ma
tive inhabitants appeared DESTROYS to have
Northern people settle among them, aud
the latter-those with whom we conversed
appeared well pleased with their homes
Leaving the main line of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
ut Delaware Junction, near Wilmington,
we soon reached the venerable city Of New
Castle, which, as an inducement TO manu-
iacturing interests to locate within her lin
its, exempts manufactures from all taxes
for period Of ten years. The Triton
Cotton Mills, the Tasker Iron Works, Steel
Rolling Mills, Flour Mills, Cotton Warp
Mills, and other industries are in full opera
tion. A few niles further south we Gu.
tered a trnct of rolling country, dotted
with handsome residences, and herds Of
Hereford aud Shorthorn cattle. Fine
crops Of wheat and corn are raised here,
and large orchards Of apple and peach trees
meet the eye in every direction. Buena-
Vista, the former home Of John NJ. Clay
ton, Secretary Of the State under Presi-
dent Taylor, was pointed out 1t is now
managed entirely by its owner, Miss Doug
lass, niece Of the deceased statesman.
From Bear Station, fine farms are seen
on both sides Of the railroad. Reaching
Kirkwood, We entered upon the great peach
district, 100 miles in length, aud having
an average width Of 80 miles. The land
Is rolling, and has a red clayey subsoil with
a sandy loan. At Mount Pleasant, the
eye rests upon level country, extending
from bay to bay, covered with farms de
voted to peaches, strawberries, blackbcr
ries, apples, etc One Of the farmers stat
Cd to US that corn here yielded from 40 t
go bushels per acre, and wheat from % L
30 bushels per acre Extensive hedges o.
Black Thorn and Usage Orange are TO b
seen. -Four miles west Of this station liei
Wheatland, the former home Of Majol
John Jones, great agricnlturist in bis
day, who was one Of the founders Of the
United States Agricultural Society, and
was also very active in having the Depart
ment Of Agriculture established at Wash
ington. The farm is now owned and cul
tiyated by his son, John A. Jones, who
has Invented several agricultural nipple.
ments
Nearing Middleiown, Del, we passed
the Fair Grounds Of the Peninsular Agri-
cultural aud Pathological Association
The annual exhibitions here are largely
attended BY people from the surrounding
country. Aliddlctown, "a miles from Viii
mington, is in the center Of rich farming
district Though wheat, corn, and cattle
are raised here, the peach crop is the main
iBdustry or the farmers The fruit is
shipped to Milwaukee, Chicago, st. Louis,
Buffalo, Toronto, New York, Boston,
phjiaielphis. and other places While
New York II thd main point 81 deatination
theshippcfs make Observation-Disclosures
the charges Of the commission merchants
Of that city. The prices from Jersey CITY
to The stalls 10 New York are beyond al
reason. they assert. The cars for the
transportation Of fruits are built upon pas
senseF springs and trucks, are wen venti-
lated, and fitted up With strong shelves,
upon which ihe fruit Il securely slowed.
Emit loaded % Tie cars will stand trans
poItstion over 800 miles, Or from 80 10
20 hours u esnsianons running, # gather
"a ID proper condition.
I.4Asins Middletown, VIC passed several
3staaIishmenls lor preserving fruit, BY
ayapofeiion The road lay through one
Continuous series Of peach orchards, until
VIC reached Townsend, the junction Of tho
Kent County and Queen Anne Railroad
This il thu highest altitude Of the PENN
spla, being 50 feet above the tide level
The land Il Of heavy clay, aud well
adapted 70 grass ind wheat Nearing
Green Spring, We entered upon an area Of
small fruits ind thrifty cherry orchards
Of Early Richmond Here conneaiiora
4rd made wiiI lhe Kent County and CIea-
areake Railroads. the former running to
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