Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-11-03
OUR TOWN.

We have the satisfaction'to state that the long
'agi,a.ed project of watering the town is now on
the eve of consummation. A contract has been
made by the Corporate authorities for the work
with Mr. r. l.. Staples, and it ia expected that in
a few weeks the water will be introduced into the
heart Of the town. The extension Of the work
to the extremities, we hope will not be delayed
beyond the next summer. The only bindrance in
the way of its speedy completion we are sure
will be the want Of means, and as the Corpora
,ion will have to resort to loans, we do not see
Why individuals, in different sections of the town,
might not unite and make the necessary advances
TO carry the water to them. Thus the work might
progress from square to square, and the whole
soon be accomplished. The comfort and advan-
tagcs to families Of having an abundant supply OF
water at their doors, or in their yards, and the
curity which would be afforded to their property
from FIRE, arc sufficient inducements, we should
think, for all to make advances who in cir
cumsancrs to do so--whls the interest upon
them would come in very well in the settlement
Of their water rents and taxes. This suggestion
has the farther recommendation OF combining the
debt for The work chiefly among ourselves; and
as il will impose risk or sacrifice we do not
see why it should not be generally adopted.
While we have thus in prospect the early con-
summation Of this darling scheme, Mlchis to add
much to the substantial comfort Of our citizens,
1t may not be alniss TO advert TO other things
which are still wanting to make town all that
we could desire it. Many of our streets and
sidewalks in wretched condition, and give an
nj md eli ;,.h
docs not fairly indicate the taste and re-
finemcnt OF our population. There is also far too
little attention paid to the appearance Of our hou-
scs, the grounds about them, and our stores and
shops. But let us not be misunderstood here
We mean to reproach no mans poverty, or find
fault with the humbleness of any mans dwelling.
Far from it-but it is only with the want of tina,
care attention to appearances, which make even
the clean swept floor of earth more inviting than
tho richly carpeted saloon, covered with dust and
cobwebs;--a want that is confined 10 no class o.
a hh may YB e adne eIS 10 5h e,
on his premises, by little paint or little white
wash' or even by free use Of the broom, II
his sidewalk is ragged, how much better will il
LOOK, when seen 10 be the offset Of care. bv be
external
ance OF our houses, &c. How much NAV lit,,
paint or white wash do for them? So with nm,
yards. Who does not feel the charm which
Tow vines aud shrubs, tastefuIy disposed. car
throw around the humblest dwelling! And
why should we not pay attention 10 these ,binos1
1t wall not only add TO our own comfort BIN,
seemsto us thata proper pride requires i, ofus
Our town has been honored by the good old Com.
monwealth as the seat of her most splendjd char.
'tles--!he Insane Asylum, and the institution for
the Deal and Dumb and the Blind 1t is conse.
quentfy becoming more and more the resort OF
strangers. Ought we no, to be careful, then. -
keep ourselves sin visiting TRIM"
The Vandal war, waged some years AGO. a.
galnst the ornamental trees along our Streets and
the fires of '3S, have inflicted serious injury nm
on us. But we hope new spirit is pe,tino
up among US, and THAI our town will, era long,
DO one OF the neatest, il is among the pleasant
est villages in the land