The Sun.
London, England, 1849-07-27 00:00:00

DE VON.

OXTON HOUSE, one of the choicest and most delightful demesnes
and seats In the beautiful vicinity of Exeter, near Starcross, Daw-
huh, and Chudlegh, only five or six hours' journey from London.
comprising an elegant, substantial, and most comfortable Mansion.
in the midst of richly dressed park-like Grounds and wildly varied
Woodlands, through which are romantic secluded Rides and Walks
of several miles in extent. opening to surprising scenery.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH , and SON are
commissioned by the Proprietor to announce that the above
well-known delightful FREEHOLD ESTATE will be OFFEREI
for BALE BY AUCTION in SEPTEUBER, at the London Hotel, in
Exeter (unless an acceptable offer' should be made by Private
Treaty). _ _

It comprises nearly 700 acres of rich pasture, meadow, fine or-
chard, and arable land, in a ring fence, adjoining the domains of
Powderham Castle and Mamhead, overlooking the magnificent estu-
ary of the Exe, with splendid marine and inland scenery, embracing
Exeter, Powderhana Castle, Exmouth, and other interesting objects.
The mansion is a handsome modern structure, with south and east
fronts, replete with every comfort for a large family, placed
on a gentle elevation,
in a secluded and romantic valley, re-
freshed by springs and rivulets, irrigating some of the
meadows, and falling into a small lake abounding with trout,
below the house. The demesne is well stocked with all kinds
of game, and extends to and embraces a portion of the bold
slopes and overhanging wooded brows of the surrounding hills,
which form a grand boundary and shelter, with the more
bracing air from the sea. It has all the appendages and em-
blishments of a gentleman's residence—walled gardens, conservato-
ries, flower gardens, capital stabling, rustic cottage, lodges, and the
whole in perfect order. There are three approaches by handsome
carriage roads, partly through the beautiful woodlands and highly-
dressed plantations. The farm is in high condition, and consists of
a good proportion of pasture and meadow land,.with a newly-built
famhouse and homestead of a superior description, and other
farm-buildings. Possession may be had on completion of the'
purchase.
The mansion can only be viewed with cards, which may be had of
Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Waterloo-P1
Pall-mall, who are authorised to treat for the sale of the property.
Partieulars and orders to view may also be had of Messrs. Every.
and Son,' solicitors, Exeter. .. ,

A b If I A G E.
av i. One half the woad are desolately single, and the other
upposlag them married, questionaaly contented. Diffidence, or a
use of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes mi-
.:Ater the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
caution and worldly prudence, and the Indissoluble, regret un-
:oenprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical Incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
.nd social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
acrnent. Honour and justice dere and that health should fonn aaitem
m the compnet; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er
:eglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, it
,Jtese surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little
aIMOIRS "On Single and Married Life," pub. In 9 vols., is.
tact (by post, in stamps, la. 6d. each). Lot no imaginatively
refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hiadered
Dy mielnterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining
t'tem. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but
for the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the enmyrical trash put forth on
the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
°gather, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
ittle publications claim your attention (nuns price Is. each,
oy rest is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
tavola," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamp,;lef s but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the
mere apiternecal scribblirge of the hour, but the study of the author's
cite who owes his present existence, health, and position to this oh-
Ser,'.l•le.) of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he
wotae he done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always
on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may he had of
Sher wo al, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street • Mann,
39, Cor sill; Nalzon, 4t7, West Strand ; or direct (by poet or other-
wise) rans the ruthor (who may be conferred with personally,
mornings -44: evenings). 10. Argyll-r'stee Iterent-street: and all
Booksellers.