Smyrna times., 1879-08-20

A New ROAD TO REHoBoTH.--The Sentinel
fer the nonce has dropped the Kent County
Levy Court and taken the new proposed
railroad in hand that was to run from
Dover via Frederica, Milford, Milton and to
Rehoboth, and for which a charter we
believe was passed by the Legislature two
or three years ago. AS paying line for
travel and freight, the "Milton, Milford "
Bav Shore" railroad does not hold out very
promising results, but with the mania for eX-
cursions and seaside recreations, the Della
ware Railroad, or its base, the P, w. Il. B.
might we'll take hold of it with good as
surance of having in time most profitable
and prominent summer Southern terminus.
Rehoboth has great possibilities. The dis
position to give the cheated term" to rest,
recreation and social gatherings, is rapidly
increasing and among the most of the people
there is facnation for the sea to gratity
this engagement. The ocean is perpetual
ioy to the most of persons who visit the sea-
shore. It's voice is great psalm and the song
comes as it were through door opening into
theyastness of a mighty eternity. Its heaving
bosom is ever new in its many charms.
They never tire in thinking about the sea ;
and find on its borders in the full enjoy
ments of its sight and sound and wealth OF
mystery in its depth study, an improve
ment, "a solace and delight. While the
mind is so susceptible to the magic OF its
influence, it is no wonder so many yield to
the charms which the Ocean holds out to
both the contemplative and the innocent
votaries of pleasure.
If fourrailroad magnates have ever doubted
the feasibility and success of popularized ol
made places to terminate summer travel
they have but to look to Ocean Grove
Marthas Vineyard or Old Orchard. These
places were all made from nothing, tc
'populous cities by the sea" that are the
pleasant resort of thousands. And thes'
places have all had their great success
because vice was so restricted that parent
could take their sons and daughters ther
with possibly less danger of contaminatin
influences than at home. The great law IL
this land is that which prevents the sal
and use of intoxicants. DR.. Prime i
speaking of "Old Orchard" in Maine, says
81 have been here now week, and hav
passed in and among the crowds, som
dancing in the open air, others engaged /
games and sports Of various kinds,-Punc
and Judy always entertaining gapin
multitude,-and l have not yet seen
person showing a sign of being the wori
for liquor. 1t is not sold at the hotels {
restaurants" At the other two place
above named the restrictions in regard
amusements are still greater and the dang'
of learning vicious habits still less.
Cape May, Long Branch, &C., q liqut
saloon stares at you from every corner an
those of our people who have gone to ii
former on the excursions, know the DANCE
to which our youth are exposed and th
heart burnings that many parents haI
suffered in consequence. The act of il
corporation which Rehoboth has, puts
in the forefront of desirable places, ar
the Delaware Railroad has it in its pow
by developing the Bay Shore" line
bring it into prominence and prosperit
First gain the confidence of the people
q rigid enforcement of its charter restr
tions, and then bend every energy to
development. Ocean City is too much
an all day travel for the residents of o
larger towns and cities. By the direct Ii
of the new road trains could be II
through from Wilmington in between t.
and three hours, whereas, il requires abo
five to reach Ocean City. Rehoboth
superior natural advantages, and while
cannot be expected to develop as fast
Ocean Grove, it can be made second to
for family resort of any place below it
the coast. What is now Ocean Grove vi
its thousands of visitors and sometimes fc
excursion trains day, was ten years ag
collection Of sand hills and stunted tire
Except in pluck to maintain its rules, thu
are no advantages that can be claimed
it that cannot be for Rehoboth.
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