Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-11-08

fcomriled fer the so,rd o Trade and p.,n,ed
with cars 10 p.mshst form
Wilmington is the chief city OF Della
ware 10 population, wellth, manufactures
end commerce. 1t is dislncsIvely a
manufacturing community of relatively
bigh rank, is steadily progressive, aud
possesses oil the elements of future great.
ness.
Founded in the early days Of the set
Element Of the Atlantic coast, il il ma.
ture city with the full and even develop
mont Of Q gradual soii, symmetrical
growth in sli the essentials that constitute
8 thoroughly equipped, modern manici
pality.
1t is emphetioally city created hy the
energy, industry and tact of its eitizsns !;
and TO sn almost nntqualed extent its
accumulated wealth controls its local,
financial, manufacturing and commercial
interests.
It's vast plant in extensive and diversi-
&ed mechanical industries represents II
legitimate eIpansion from mod crate be-
RinninRs; and a business stability based
upon perfection of equipment, ample
capital and thorough .x1eii5nee. Its
army Of skilled mechanics represent
> high grade Of Intelligence, and the prod
1 uc,s of its shops are of sterling quality.
While prominent In several staple indus.
tries, the city Is also fortunate in the Va.
siety of its productions and in sts speci Il
or exclusive lines OF manufactures.
Local trade is a lurishing aud large in
volume. The entire city Is substantially
built, almost exclusively of brick aud
stone. with full endowment OF public
buildings and public institutions Eie
gant residences abound, and the homes Of
the masses are comfortable, tasteful
structures.
Purs water Is supplied in unlimited
quantity. and illuninetion is BY gas and
slsntticay TIE street railways comm i
moth hufss end electric power, and ave
important steam railroads connect the
city with all parts OF the country.
Wilmington is chiefly located ON high,
rolling lands, with consequent natural
drainsgs, aud has an exec lent sanitary
record. The majestic DeiagaFs river
forms the entire eastern boundary Of tbs
city. For two and half miles the deeI
Ohrisliana flJSs through tbs busy sruth
ern wards while the tiraniywtne, on the
north, is accessible 20 vessels in its ter.
minai ccursa through the lover territory
Of the town IA possession o nayigsblt
highways 10 the Atlantic oesnn whicl
gives the city unsurpassed maritime ant
shipbuildiug facilities liza cosstwia
trade ia extensive; ana from its sbop
and yards have been launched come q
the finest wooden, iron and steel yachts
ships and steamers, ever built Ii
America.
The natural and acquired advantage
which have created aud sustained vi,
mington from its foundation to the pres
emf 6ty, in steady progressive ess ~
still operative with ever increasing forea
An analytical consideration Of TIE ele
tnsnts OF its prosperity will fully ilstif,
o sanRuine prophecy of lis fatuEs al
vancemsnt.
NATURAL ADVANTAGES.
In the hsccs Competition Of mnaail
times, natural advantage are indis1en
sable 10 the SUCCESS o. q city. First II
Importance o. these is geographical sitaa
tion-a situatioa central e ptinsip4
pciRts-a LOCATION giving ample CON
munic9tion by land ans watef-relaay
proximity to foDrge5 Of supply OF vas
material used ia n4nufzc drss-aud nat
ursl facilities FOR q variety VI incu iris
snd enterprises.
TIA. W;iGirg'on's geographical bttul
tioa most fortunately inl6s taese coadi
e.oas raay h5 o.ea.iy uIonstratgd by
bflef description OF TIA gepsra hlcal IN
Typographical features, ana their u MI
ton 10 connection " ID s1ch Gtlho,i
aids ns railroads. ana water transports
ton.
cHocR4PH1c AND T7PcGBArETo,
IL ihs sstriemens 0 the Atlautia Goa
Of America by European colontsts, Ii
best Judgment Of ths pi9acess VISA d
voted 20 tba sdscttar g gIi bsrbGi
Cad nav gabte rivers as inlispanssb
Conditions OF location for tier ty-ts a.
tEsa4. posts.
Ccns,G-,ptiens ct climate, aua Ii
character and fertility Of the caulyry ID
medisteiy nsi q NJ, cgppl5tad tua DO IS
bio toni # tht; kaaRi@dR III the "a
fFsp y and eGtant 9t taG flt4fi5s ut Il
Continent they veto atteris igH5slnt
NlAt the explorers AND sstttsr, ii Il
VaIey Of p fsgl.fa -iver Gad rs t5taitai
Streams IS iec5ed better tnau th8y sE9t
IS tvidsnti 70 the developments III ma
tran two and hat con uries Mt Ii
,east fortunate in oaaics Of q s.t3 far
tiement wss TIE Swedish colony wcisl
In 1873, founded the pssseas city o. w,
mihgtor.
Sky Eve miles INLAND from the ocas
capee Of Delaware bay, ths broad Dsl
wars river reserves the waters of II
Chs's'iana md B,audyw!ne rivers, WIKI
two Tributary Streams unite in this wiz
loR.aEas q mia arai Of the . Int wac
tnrlr ri1Rlai vat r. a,V intJ tbs D=t
ware. Bltw en- las ECU es o. tla Chri
4 III m ID AL % e.