Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
For the SPECTATOk
Letter from Fincastle, Va.


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For the sPEorAroh E.
Letter from Fincastle, Va.
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MR.. EDIToR:-For sometime past WI
have been comfortably ensconced within
the corporate precincts OF this quiet hamlet
and as it is the duty OF all qulll-drlvers
however old and unsentimental they may
be, to pen their observations and expert
fence, we indite you this letter. As lnnu
merable things preclude full presentation
and discussion of many interesting features
relative to this subject, VIZ: History Of the
town; its desirable location and strong at
fractions, natural resources and advan
tages, growth and progress, urgent necessi
ty for direct outlet, &C., &c !, we there
fore defer them until more convenient
and propitious season, and confine ourselves
to current items. ssssisa sss
This little village.of 1900 inhabitants is
cozily nestled among the picturesque hills
of that portion of Botetourt county,
/ which lies six miles north from Troutville,
on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad. The
many recent improvements have not en-
tirely obliterated all of the prominent
evidences of the two destructive fires
which, several years ago, swept this town
with such voracious fury, but they have
added materially to it's beauty and conve-
nience. This immediate section is unsur-
passed and widely noted for its practical
and sturdy farmers; we'll Titled and produc-
tive lands; varied and valuable crops;
healthy and invigorating climate. Near
the centre of the town stands large and
well-appointed Courthouse, wherein JUS
tice is unstintingly and impartially meted
out to every offender against the peace and
dignity of this grand old Commonwealth.
| Adjacent to it is a substantial Jail, contain
| ing some of those cruel breakers,
whose sole and special mission upon earth
seems to be the disturbance and ANNOYANCE
of Others.
| A live and popular newspaper. the Fin
castle Herald, is each week filled with
choice selections OF moral literature and
bold and crisp editorials upon the issues of
the dav. Hon. M. w. Camper. it's genial
editor and the Democratic Representative
to the last Legislature. is a man of decided
ability. welI-informed. and is laboring as
siduously for a more rapid advancement of
this beautiful and wealthy communitv.
| Four neat and comfortable churches dis
seminate religious influence fer all. and
evervwhere there exists the warmest re-
spect and love for the attentive and able
nastors.
The Havth Hotels constitute a conspicu-
ons element in tbe nleasnrable. as we'll as
in the commerc;al avocations Of the neo-
nle Cool and deliobtful situations. com.
Portable rooms. first. class board: polite at
tention and home influence. anv one can
eniov a visit here however Iono or short
The Fincastle Mineral Springs. discoy-
erred a, wear or two since. are strongly re-.
Commended for tbe cnre of twelve snecifc
diseases. and are claimed to nossess virtu-
o1s nronerties for the relief Of many other
aff1ictions. They are fast gaining a wide
renntation. the water beinc ordered bv the
suffering of other States. Situated about
three -fonrths of a mile east of town. loving
couples and halfinyalids delight in a stroll
to that health h-giving fountain'
Direct telegraphic communication to all
points: several daiIv mails from different
stations: National Bank. where business
is PROMPTLY and accurately transacted: !:
skilled physicians. learned Judges and in.
genious LAWYERS. this people are doublv
blessed. for coupled with splendid coun-
try town are many of the advantageous fa-
ciiities of crowded CITY.
The politics of this people are unmistak-
ably defined. Suspended across the prin-
cipal street, and lazily floating to the
breeze, is a handsome flag upon which is
inscribed, 'sCleveland, Hendricks, Daniel,
and True Democracy, besides being Or
namented with good likeness of each of
those distinguished gentlemen. From re-
peated conversations with some of its best
informed citizens, we conclude that this
county will give that sterling ticket an
overwhelming majority.
Stores of every description are dotted
here and there, and throughout the place
there is an air Of thrift and enterprise,
which evinces the vim and energy of it's
public men.
Pavements, street lamps, barber shops,
and restaurants give it city appearance.
That gallant and eloquent Democrat,
Mai. John W. Daniel, is booked for an ad-
dress here on October 18th, Court-day.
The entertainment given on last Thurs
day night, by the ladies of St. Marks
Episcopal church, was largely attended
and gratifying success in every particu-
lar. The exercises, consisting of vocal So
los, duets, and choruses, withharp and piano
Accomplishments, and recitations by DR..
Goodwin, were highly interesting, and re-
f1ected marked credit upon each partici-
pant. The selections were happily con-
ceived and the renditions thoroughly per-
feet. The costumes were elegant, novel,
and appropriate. Every part of the long
programme was admirably executed. The
refreshments were delicious, and the tables
presided over by ladies of charming grace.
By special request of the delighted au-
dience, the concert, without the supper,
was repeated ON Friday night.
| The net proceeds amounted to $75, and
are to be applied to the erection of par
sonage.
A tiny shower came tumbling into the
earth's embrace, but which was so eagerly
caught and greedily devoured that soon
nothing was left to tell of its having been
ture. which langhed and danced in the
morning sun after such refreshing kiss.
The Herald will soon be ..run Off, on a
new cylinder press.
Want of rain makes everything dry and