Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-14
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the valley Railroad soon Drought us nom vou,
busy city to this quiet vilIasa-the sarns i,.t,e
village which near i've gears ago vit.asss,
our debut into the conspicuous profss,,on =, /.
newspaper correspondent, and furnipbea -.
subtect-matter OF our nrst articie 10 Virginia
press-your aged and valuable Journal HOW
many sweet bits and how many sour pai,eta VI,
have daily commixed in all that time, he gr,n,
musty files alone bear record. All the good "
may have done will. In all probabilIty. 30 In
TERED with our bones: the evil we mist bay
committed will Of necessity live after lin 10 f,r
nish topics for the gossiping. for some world dte
OF congestion OF the brain If they could not siia
.cuss and disseminate everything thsy hea,
read. or see, or be wholly consumed .bt ena ".
ing curiosity If they could not pry inso AM,
ind out all they desire TO- know ab,ut tha
which strictly concerns others. The .isntioa
peaceful village that gave birth and 10 to q
many short-live and undaunted her oes AM
heroines OF the mighty qutE. Within as sam
tory journalistic career. to how many has mel
ancholy fancy painted vivid achie ys,nent
and peerless renown as reporters but 70 then
how cherries and uninspiring have been the
cold dictates OF prudence-how signal heir de
feat, how sudden their death. AT an early date
we will conclude this prominent subject Ia
special contribution. evincing the discrsdisabl
aspirations and detrimental results Of cynicsl
criticism 50 eagerly resorted to BY many +
hide their own obvious decrepitude.
Observasions unsafe bridges o5,en cul
verfs, and: carelessly worked country rosd
leading to our town should receive In msdisSt
and proper attention, or else the supervisors D
those ili-kept roads may be indicted for sheer
negligence. Some of the bridges ana cpiverts
are really dangerous, some Of the roads almost
I'm passible. This is an important matter, and
q travelling community Will not longer subjeci
themselves and families to such unwonte
dangers, or tolerate such gross indifference
A small expense, a little work, and few
rock. would make the road from the depot &c
the pike freer Of mud and ruts, and greatly fs.
cilitate constant travel. In wet weather 1t is
nearly an impossibility to reach Athur point,
either on foot or in any kind Of q conveyance
This is another matter which should command
the close attention and prompt actions OF al
interested. FL
We are truly glad to learn that there are now
some bright prospects OF securing charter for
the Incorporation of our town. A petition has
been numerously signed and forwarded for tbs
purpose, Notwithstanding the fierce opposite
Of some who would much prefer it to remaiI
as IL is. so they can continue to have thei
wood-yards in the public streets. their COW
pens on the frequented high ways, and the en-
tire town one vast hog pen. II something
net quickly done, and indifference continues
hold full sway as It now does, this very TOW
will soon be as dilapidated and tuninviting
the Wondering ruins OF some neglested and
forsaken hamlet.
Religious ted by having to attend 8
funeral, the Rev. Addison Weller did not
preach his farewell sermon here lsst Sun.
day. He will finish his ministerial labors eoy
this Con ference year by delivering his nnsl
sermon upon his return, at which time ths
prizes will be awarded the diiigent and deserv.
ing pupils Of the Sunday school. A petition
has been circu,ated and signed by many re-
questing Conference, now in session. TO re-
return him for at least another year. Mr..
Weller has accomplished much good Is very
popular, and beloved by all, and they trust
their request will be granted.
Rev. W. D. White OF Harper's Ferry preach
ed deeply interesting and very impressive
sermon last Sunday at the Augusta church.
Personal-Rev. Geo. W. Rubbish, ore of orr
most promising young men. is at home resting
from his arduous duties. Mr.. r. is making dne
progress in his ministerial work, and Is filing
his charge at New Market very efficier tly, sue
cessfully, and acceptably.
We regret to learn that Mr.. ]. A. " hitmore
is painfully i'll with q severe case OF general
prostration. Hope he may soon be oft again,
as he Is one of our best farmers and most in
fuential country-men.
Mr.. W. ]. Hulvey has been ccnhnet to MS
room for several days.
Mr.. John Wampler, who was paralyGed some
time ago. is worse at this writing.
Miss E. A. suman, of Baltimore, is vis,ting
her sister, Mrs. W. F. Weller. of this place
Rev. Alexander sprunt, the courteous and
talented pastor OF the Augusta church, will
please accept our thanks for the personal favor
so promptly rendered, -'.-'-'.
Dots The genial sun, the balmy air. the
p eeping grass. the budding tree, of coming
spring the emblems true. Dye your rusty III
ster. Prosperity begeteth enemies. Summer
The PASTORS salary has been nqui-
dated. Doctors ought to be happy. Put away
your overcoat. The two consecutive oyster
suppers were q grand success Spring chick
ems are in demand Wheat is looking well
The mud ls-deep. Color your Easter eggs
March wind is full of pretty little brown freck-
les. Meddlesomeness and falsehood Who's
your new preacher ?'' Tempting green APP
Piles. Vegetables. and cramp- collie Pretty
birds. Bare-feet and slippers. Straw hats
and linen coats. Plant your corn. Plenty Of
of rain. All branches of bushes IL brisk.
We must conclude, for it ought to be uni-
versal rule with all. that letters in or Ter to be
decipherable, readable, and commemorate.
should be short, sharp, and solid, wien pre-
pared for the Press.