Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-02-15
OUR TOWN.

1t has been subject Of frequent remark lately
that the streets and sidewalks of our town do M,
receive the attention of the Corporate authorities
"hich the convenience and comfort of the citizens
demand. Instead of being put under system of
regular and progressive improvement, as thew
ought to be, they in fact deteriora,inp. and
nothing is done but what seems Indispensable
necessary to keep them passabe, withou, the least
regard to nea,ness and comfort Even he side
walks which had been paved in former wears. are
becoming rough, unsightly, and ruinous-and the
curbing, In many places, undermined and DESTROY
ed by the choking up Of cutters, &c. Since the
corporation has taken upon itselfthe construction
oil the sidewalks, very little has been done by il
In that way, and nothing, as matter of course.
by property holders. The inquiry naturally sua.
gesis ITSELF therefore, whether the old svstem of
requiring each citizen to do the curbing and nav
ing III 'front.' oil HE own premises, is not the best
mere Is no doubt that more was effected by it, and
II is question whether it would not be the mar,
OF wisdom to revert to it. A better plan, howe
yer. might be something like an amagama,ion of
the two systems. Instead of requiring their con.
struclion wholly by individuals, the Corporation
might pay proPortionate share Of the cost-sav
t"o-ililhs We have little doubt that many cj,i
zens would cheerfully avail themselves of such
terms, Tor The promotion of their own comfort. as
well as the general good. But, any change. saw
we, that will effect some,hing-we care not much
""d' II Is. we hope to see the approaching
spring siSna'ized by some general movement on
''e SUBJECT, Our town is becoming more and
more point of attraction to strangers.-The State
institutions located here, and the large g. flourish
Ing Schools, in existence and in prospect, neces
saTliy give TO il a character abroad, which ON,
pride ought to induce to sustain at home, if we
cannot be influenced by considerations of mere
personal comfort.
we had the pleasure of hearing the Lecture
delivered by PIKE PowERs, esq. on Saturday even
ing last, in the Lecture-room Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, preliminary to the formation of
a Literary Association, specially for the benefi, OF
the working-men Of Stanton, and, in common
with all who heard it, were highly delighted with
H. hlr. Powers has kindly offered to deliver a
series Of Lectures for the association, on PHYSICS
as connected with the arts and others will mn
doubt be found willing to contribute to the inter
est and profit of its meetings, in like manner, on
other branches of science.
After some remarks by the Rev. Mr.. Nc ELRoy
and others, number enrolled themselves as MEM
bers of the association, and committee was an
pointed to draft Constitution TO be submitted TO
IN adjourned meetiDg to be held at the same place,
On Saturday evening next. We hope to see our
foung mechanics especially meet this movement
IN the part of their friends, in generous and
manly spirit. And here, let us say, it is not in !
ended TO be rival Of any other society or asso-
aon, or to make any invidious distinctions in
oclety, but rather to destroy all such distinctions
" elevaiIng TO their proper dignity the mechanic
rts in the character OF those who practise them
The rumor is that Mr.. Gilmer is to be APPOINT
d Secretary Of Wal, and Mr.. Wilkins of Pa.
secretary Of the Navy.
The Nashville Wing says that paper recon-
lending Gen. VIM. Carroll, as Minister TO Mex
20, has been signed by nearly all, if not all the
'embers Of the General Assembly Of Tennessee.
Chancellor Waworth Of New York. il is said,
likely to be presented 10 the Senate for tho va
ant seat on the Bench Of the Supremc ft,urf