Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-14
Things that Need Mending.


Without becoming party to the brisk con
troversy now pending between two OF our most
talented and influential fellow-citlzens, IN re-
gard to the Town Clock we may be permit
ted to express the opinion that the ume-piece
does need mending, and to suggest, in qalet
sort of way, that it is not the only thing tha'
demands the attention of those in authorlty.-
The clock is not alone in its refusal to run. ln
like spirit of rebellion against the powers that
be-" the water refuses TO run from the MIGRANTS
in various parts of the town, and persons living
in elevated positions are subjected to degree OF
trouble and inconvenience that they did not
bargain for when they paid the water tax. Be-
ing party interested, we have traced the dliii-
Guilty to the fountain head, and are informed oy
those who have the management OF the wafer
works that the spring has failed to furn'sh 'he
necessary supply. If this be So then the secohu
attempt at the construction of suitable WoiAs 10
failure, and it becomes necessary to make oth-
er arrangements to supply the town. Better en-
dure little more taxation and get water, than
lose all hitherto expended and get none' AS
things now stand, the very individuals VINO
have expended the most in piping the water 10
their residences on the hills, are the very per-
sons who are entirely deprived, at season OF
the year when they stand most in need OF con-
venient access to water But the water; like
the clock refuses to run, except at intervals OF
extreme length. If the town clock is hard to
6err, so is the water; at least, those say so who
have to bear it about four times the usual dis
lance up steep and slippery hills, through all
sorts of weather, for all sorts of purposes. The
water-works need mending as we'll as the clock.
The streets need mending in various parts OF
the town, especially the streets that have never
vet been much indebted to the corporate author
tiles; and the sidewalks in many places, are in
Ia dilapidated condition. During the winter we
shall expect to chronicle variety of accidents,
such as broken arms, legs and necks, if they are
not put in better condition.
Another thing that demands attention from
those who have it in charge, is the Cemetery
Instead of the dreary and desolate appearance
that it now presents, the grounds ought, By this
time, to have been highly improved. Trees and
shrubbery should have been in full growth,
walks laid off and graveled, and the spot made
attractive and beautiful in many ways that will
suggest themselves to the minds of those who
ought to have attended to them. We do not
know who constitute the Executive Committee
of the Cemetery Company, but we would res
peetfnlly suggest to them that these things can
be done with little eyertion, and that they
ought to be attended to promptly. Perhaps,
however, the Committee needs mending. ESQ,
those interested ought to take it in hand, and
see to it that the Cemetery grounds are beauti-
i fled and adorned in such a manner as will render
them not only fit resting place for the "loved
and lost" but pleasant and attractive spot to
their survivors.
~ Since writing the above we have learn
ed that workmen are now employed in piping
the water from two neighboring springs, to the
spring from which the town is supplied, and are
assured that there will be an abundance of wa
ter before many days. five are not mistaken
the clock has also taken o fresh start. "Sharp
sticks are eminently successful "Edax" and
ourselves are entitled to the lasting gratitude OF
the community.