Daily Republican., 1880-05-31
4 Carriage Rtae % Wilminglon.

A Carriage Ride 10 Wilmtngfon'
From the West Chester "Recsrd."
MEDIA, May 27.-MEssRs. EDrToRs:--
When hot weather comes round II ID
customary to take summer excursions
So on Sunday last your humble seryan,
had the old trotter put In the kerridgs,
and after arranging the children in
row according TO size and calling the
roll, receiving the answer "hers," We
loa led up and started for the shore ol
the Delaware, at Wilmington, crossing
the Ridley Creek at the water works in
full view Of the railroad bridge on the
road formerly used by the residents Of
your ancient town when visiting the
City Of Brothsrly Love to purchase
bonnets and si,h. We crossed the
Chester Creek at Presbyterian Ford
no Presbyterians out-they won't
travel on Sunday; passed the Roman
Catholic Convent, did not stop, having
no previous acquaintance with those
residing there. Thence through Bethel
township, with its long lines Of cherry
trees; cherries, large rocks and miles Of
stone wall being the chief production
of this township.
The family watched closely for the
state line, but to nse a classical ex-
preston "oould not see it." Told
them 1t was taken down during the
rebellion.
The only way you can tell when you
are in Delaware State is by the absence
Of pointer or finger boards at the road
They use all the extra posts
raised in that State for whipping ma
terial, thinking this Is the practical
method Of convincing people of the
proper way to travel-perhaps it is, I
nave not tried yet.
Reached Wilmington about noon,
drove up to the Clayton House creating
quite an excitement among the chick
ems, which by the way they keep In q
large coop at the livery stable, l sup
pose as an advertisement Of the good
things to bs had at the hotel. At din
ner the children declined OK tail soup.
''Thsy had soup enough at homo and 1t
could not be clean any how. Bah !! OK.
tail soup" The bill of fare had in
large letters "Boiled Beef and Cab
bage," "Baked Pork and Beans" and
In small type "Chicken and Roast
Lamb" We thought the former was
The proper thing to take. By looking
round at other people it seemed to be
he popular diet in Delaware.
Took street car after dinner and rode
ls far as seven cents would carry US,
making allowance for services as car
conductor as the managers Of the road |
eem to have more confidence in the
raveling public than in their EN-.
,loyees.
Walking back on the main street 1t
eemed as If the whole population was
,oing out to new church lately erect
ID just beyond the edge Of the built up
'ortion Of the city. thought what a
people these Wilningtonians
re and asked one of them the name of
he church that was so attractive.
Church I" he replied "churcbl we no
% to church, it's lager BEER" simply
aid "Oh."
You have doubtless heard Of the
Of the Southern people. We
aw it exemplitied on Sunday. Two
licely dressed gentlemen, in blue
lothing, evidently persons Of distino-
ion, Judging from badges Of honor on
he left lapel of their ooats ofstar shape,
high officers in the society Of
might Templars or sons other crusa-
Lers were escorting poor eountryman,
cry weak at the knees, probably over
ONE with the heat. They took him to
palatial residence for rest and recov-
ry. Having our curiosity excited to
nov whose residence it was, we CROSS
d over and read the door plate and
Dund it was the residence Of Mr. Lock-
lp. We thought how kind and chris
ian-like these men we're and this MIR.
'eckup. Well too much can not be
aid for his kindness in opening his
oors to the afflicted.
They are butlding new Court House
a Wilmington which when completed
ill be quite ornamental. Would say
hat they need more room for courting
urposes, as the old building would
ramp things little too much, although
, our young days, little squeeze was
OF considered Objectionable.
| need not add that We got home safe.
?, counted the children to see that
one had been left behind and went to
I'd happy. J.