Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-01

This considerable town has risen to its
present position upon the ordinary busi-
ness of large agricultural country, the
travel upon the cross roads, the patronage
OF her large schools and public Institutions,
and the recently increased trade caused
by the construction of the Central Rail-
road through it, in its course to the great
West.
Stanton is situated in the "ValIey Of
Virginia" one of the most healthtul and
altogether delightful regions of country in
the world. This far-famed table land
spreads out to width, ranging from 80 to
40 miles. and in length it extends diago-
naIly through the great STATE of Virginia
into the neighboring States, Northeast
and Southwest. 1t is watered by an al
most countless number of rivers, creeks,
and smaller streams; all of which are re-
markable Tor their clear fresh water
There is probably no region, of so large
an extent, that IS better supplied with
good springs, to say nothing Of IFS mineral
waters. The mountains which flank this
lovely Valley on either side, abound in
rich iron ore aud other minerals and al
SO, timber Of every description. staunton
is situated in the centre of this great Val
ley, just whrre nature seems to have de-
signed that the great !horoughfares which
| troy In Hfota shoulI ut
other. This central crossing has made
Staunton place Of Importance ever since
the early settlement ofthis country.
Lewis Creek, which passes through
the heart OF the town, contains some five
or six waterfalls which have been used
for propelling machinery. These leading
natural advantages, and many others, she
possesses. Then she has three or four OF
the higher order of Female Summaries, Or
Colleges. several superior Classical Schools,
as well as large number of primary
schools and churches to suit almost any
ones peculiarities.
The Valley Turnpike, (MeAdamised, }
the Stanton and James River, the Staun-
ton and Parkersbulk. the Valley Junction
aud the Staunton and Brownburg Turn
pixies, all intorsect each other ut Staunton,
afolding communication at yearly every
point of tae compass. These, with the
Central Railroad, which will soon connect
tidewater with the Ohio. afford ample ia-
ciIities for transportation. With all these
surroundings, what is to hinder her rapid
increase and prosperity?
We want proper direction Of the cap
ital and energy of our citizens. Some of
:he channels in which they are directed are
already full 20 overlooking. New avenues
must be sought out. The inventive and
contrivlng genius of our mechanics must
be brought more fully into exercise. In
casting around, we find that we arc i'm
porting into our midst articles manuiac-
tured from moterials which we possess in
the greatest abundance. We are import
ing almost every implement we need
made Of weed and iron, when we have
timber and iron IN the greatest profusion
in our own native hills. Why is il that
we must have our iron exported to other
States for the purpose Of having i manu-
featured into forks, shovels, &c, and then
brought back again with all the expense
Of transportation heaped upon them -
The raw materials, and the hsadsluffs
which are consumed in working them up
are frequently carried from Virginia to
rock bound New England. just as if the
work could not be done, and the bread
consumed in our own State. This is all
wrong. If they can go to the expense Of
so much transportation, and grow rich by
it, certainly we could make the same ar
ticles at home great deal cheaper. We
are now engaged in purchasing shoes Of
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, just as
if our mechanics could not make as good
an Article and as cheap. Nearly every
bucket we use. is imported from yankee
dc m, as il we had no timber on the vast
ocean OF mountains that stretch to the
Ohio. Many of our mechanics who have
not capital to carry on business, are lying
idle for want Of employment, who could
do the work which is doue abroad.
Stanton should be manufacturing
town, and furnish all tn, surrounding
counties with such articles as are manu-
featured out Of our materials. This would
give employment to cur labor, and keep
our money in our midst. and would make
Stanton rise and shine. We must take
down the high shirt cellars Of our sons
and teach them to roll up their sleeves and
attend to business, instead of strutting the
streets with cigars in their mouths. Labor
must be made honorable. and lazincss dis
creditable. No one should boast Of be.
longing to lazy club, X we are to build
up our town.
Our intelligent farmers have found out
kink. They no longer talk about the
fox chase and the best malksman in the
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