The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-16 00:00:00

AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
A MOST EXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT SHEEP FARM,
UNQUESTIONABLY THE FINEST ESTATE IN THE
MARKET, WITH A SHEEP FARM UNSURPASSABLI:
THROUGHOUT EUROPE,
KNOWS AS SLABBERT'S POORT, AND CONTAINING
4'3,304 ACRES OF FINE PASTURAGE.
'EOltOri..: ROBINS begs. to -anaounce to
MRthrr. Ist: who are inclined to improve their fortunes in another
and,iery favoured country, and in a climate THAT HAS NO
CONTEMPORARY IN EUROPE, that he Is instructed to
OFFER to PUBLIC SALE, at ttkr Auction Mart, London, on.
TiIUItSDAV NEXT, August IS, at Twelve,'
A VERY IMPORTANT PROPERTY,
ADVANTAGEOUSLY SITUATe: AT
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,

oft.ring attraetiims ami advantages •of the, utmost moment to
the emigrant Farmer' with capital, or the great Capitalist,
who wil know well hew to appreciate the benefits which
his capital, with labour and exertions, will command, in
a cariritry where the Pill and cliMate are the most genial, and cer-
tain, at all periods of the year: to facilitate the laudable endea-
vour to secure that prosperity and independence to which his bold
and praise worthy efforts will so justly entitle him ; next in irepor..
Lance may be ranked the protection which is afforded by this
country to Settlers,

THE TITLE TO THE LAND BEING DIRECT FROM
GOVERN%IENT, AND UNQUESTIONABE;

and lastly,the position of the estate, which Is known as
SLABBERT'S POORT,
one of the most valuable and ex tetiilve estates throughout the Cape
of Good Hope. It is situated in the field Cornetcy of Tarka, in
the county of Beaufort, heing In With latitude 33.15 to 20, and
ca,t longitude 20.13 to 15, near the Iraka River. It is
A SHEEP F.llOl,

and unquestionably may be ranked at dtc,desily one of the best in
tl'e C 'pr. The bill p istures' are covered with sweet grass from
tt,e wise to the summ't. On the plainii will be found plenty of
grass and succulent herbage, on which sheep an 1 cattle get fat
very tapidly. In this district the Estate comprehends
43,304 ACRE • OF RICH PASTURAGE,
which must always be the source of immense pecuniary gain.

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THERE IS ABUNDANT FEED FOR 6,80 u SHEEP THE

WHOLE YEAR,
which, tinder able management, it is needless to remark, will afford
the most amp!. remuneration (Or the etnrloyment of capital; and the
profit arising-from the export and sate of Wool from this prospe.
roue colony has lately been most encouraging. There is a small
house upon the estate, with a bhe+ir krall near it; a garden planted
with ftuit trees and 3,000 vines ; also five permanent springs,
giving a never.falling supply of water.
The late disc rit•t land surveyor of Beaufort describes the Estates
as follows;—" Poottis a good sheep farm, and cotn-
mabds the best pasturage on the River Iraka ; and as the high
road from the Eastern Provinces to Cape Town passes through the
farm, it ;.resents a very favourable position for
A Sro HE, OR SHOP, UPON A GREA I' SCALE.",
Pull particulars of the position and advantages of this extensive
and unequalled Estate may be had of D. It Williams, Esq., solicitor,
Copthall.court, Throgntortotissireet, City; at the Auction Mart;
and at Mr George Robins's offices, Covent.gartien. •

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IN 'ME sOUTI-I OP DEVONSHIRE.
The COLLATON KIRKHAM ESTATE, DIVIDED INTO
LOTS, ALTOGETHER ELEVEN HUNDRED and SE-
VEN ACRES, ALL FREEHOLD; also the MANORIAL
RIGHTS and PRIVILEGES. The tenantry are unexception.
able, and the quality of the soil not to be surpassed throughout
Devon There are 100 ACRES of WOODS and PLANTA-
TIONS. with the entire village of coLLATos, Three Hiles
• from Torquay.
GEORGE ROBINS is directed to offer
to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Seven Stars Hotel,-
Totne.sg, Devonshire, on SATURDAY, September 3, at One o'clock
' most punctually, and in Lots,
EACH FARM TO FORM A SEPARATE LOT,
A SINGULARLY ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD ESTATE.
which. it may be stated, stands alone • .
THROUGHOUT DEVON'S FAVOURED LAND AS AN
INVESTMENT WHEREIN DOUBT AND UNCER.
TA INTY ARE ENTIRELY REMOVED.

And it is fortunately without the alloy of a mansion and its conse•
quent expense. It comprehends altogether about
ELEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVEN ACRES
Of MEADOW, PASTURE, GRCHARD, and WOOD LANDS,
DIVIDED INTO CONVENIENT FARMS,
which are most respectably occupied at rents capable of very consi.
derahle increase; indeed, on the determination of the leases, at
LEAST 2,000/. A.YEAR. MAY BE CONTEMPLATED
FOR THE WHOLE.

The property will be divided as follows :
Lot 1. The Manor of Collaton Kirkham, with a Farm of 447
Acres, a good farm-house, and all requisite buildings, called Blagdon
Barton. The land includes some tine orcharding, and the soil is
so vch that the best budecks at Smithfield may be traced from.
Payiiton. The tenant is a first.rate Yeoman. Mr. Searle would
never condescend to ask for or receive any abatement. It is called
the Pet Farm of the property, and the estimated value is 600
guineas a-year.
Lot 2. Collaton Farm and Buildings, with 217 Acres of un-
comtn.mly flue land. It is a capital Sheep Farm, with fine Wheat
Land, and good Orcharding.
Lot 3. Lower Yalberton Farm, and 304 Acres of rich land. A
Sheep and Corn Firm. Gabriel Jackson, the tenant, is a scientific
farmer, arid a man of wealth.
Lot 4. Whitehill, a nt.w and very copact far.house and
buil logs, with 132 Acres of good land. Mrm. Elliott lathe respect.
elite tenant.
Also, n six smaller Lots, the Royal OA Inn, the Parker Arms
Besoies this
THE ('OLLATON KIRKH AM ESTATE IIsrLUDES
TilE WHOLE VILLAGE 01' t OLLATON.
Of the si nation of this estat, it would be difficult to spe de in
adequate terms. Oartmontli and Dames: are close at hand, and
Ex" er with, a a drive of two sours, and
THE e.rnorotis OF LONOON WITHIN EIGHT
HOURS RIDE.
THE TENANTRY A itE ALL FIRST-RATE MEN. AND
THERE IS NO T A SOLI GARY ARREAR UPON
THE E's TATE.
T e Markets everywhere are very favourable to the FattnerS.
THE UNRIVALLED DART
wind. l's rapid and ei•cuitous course through
W )01)LAND SCENERY OF SURPASSING BEAUTY,
and presents a constant accession of fresh delight.
THE PACKET STATION,
it is said, is finally fixed at Dartmouth. There is
A MANOR AND MANORIAL RIGHTS
which will not be disrt garded. The grazing portion of the land is
unsurpassable. Tke produce from th, meadow land
EXCEEDS TWO TONS PER ACRE,
while the corn lands produce from four to five quarters of wheat
and barley. It has beside 10 Acres of new orchard and 16 of woods
and plantations
Thus terminates a very imperfect representation of a moat de.
sirable investment,
WHICH TS DIVIDED INTO LOTS,
AND EACH FARM SOLD SEPARATELY.
Particulars, with descriptive plans, to be had at the New London
Hotel, Exeter ; Royal Hotel, Plymouth ; Golden Lion, Ashburtonin ;
the best Hotels and Librarie• at the cluster of watering places
Devon; at the Seven Stars, Totness ; of Messrs. Every and Son,
Solicitors. Exeter; of M,,ssrs. Elliott an Son, Payntiati ; at the
Auction Mart ; and at Mr, George Robins' d s Offices, London. •

IN THE NEW FOREST.
A PERFECT ABODE for a SPORTING MAN, within TWO
MILES of LYNDHURST. and SEVEN of SOUTH A MP-
TON, surrounded by a LITTLE PARK. and EIGHTY-
ONE ACRES of PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, FREE
FROM' TITHE, and the LAND-TAX REDEEMED with
THRIVING PLANTATIONS, and only THREE and a
HALF HOURS' RIDE from LONDON.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is directed to SELL
by AUCTION (by direction of the Assignees of Mr.
Andrewes), at the Auction Mart, on THURSDAY Near, August 18,
at Twelve o'clock,
A very desirable FREEHOLD EST ATE, alike adapted to in-
vestment rir occuriation. It is familiar to the vicinity as BART-
LEY MANOR HOUSE, bur it i•specially claims to be designated
A PERFECT SPORTING AND COMFORTABLE ABODE;
but although the accommo.lation within will suffice for a family's
entire occupation, in fairness it will be conceded that a little outlay,
with a mixture of tact and good ladle, are essential to render it an
abode suited to those of "THE FASTIDIOUS SCHOOL," but
for a

HUNTING AND SHOOTING VILLA
it cannot be too highly appreciated. Its outward form, by means
of the stone galleries and balconies in two directions, area an im-
posing character, and the Lawn and Pleasure Grounds, extending
to the little Park, form a landscape of no small attraction—indeed
the property is so prettily timbered, that it seems to claim a rank
be)ond its natural pretensions. The principal rooms on the ground.
door are a:I in communication with the galleries, thence to the
Lawn and paddocks. The Bedroom department is abundant, and
tht.l4 -ire all the 01-•,s essential to render it most desirable for oc•
cup itton. There is a snug little Farm coonocted.
FREE FROM TIPI-11.11 AND NO LAND TAX, •
extending to
THE NEW FOREST, WHICH IS THE BOUNDARY.
A Kitchen-garden, walled round, and all the offices that arc essen.
tial will be found in the Court-yard. The situation is really in-
comparably fine, the scenery is picturesque and lovely; and those
who would sojourn in quietude, and repose in comfort, away from
the noise and turmoil of business, yet surrounded by a vicinage
prone to sociability, and of the beat society in England, will find
this little purchase an absolute " Godsend." The Railway has
reduced the journey from London to 312 hours; to Southampton
it is a drive of 40 minutes; Lyndhurst i. within two miles; and a
vicit to THE ISLE OF WIG.IT
is now an afriir of little more than one short hour. There are
extensive Forest rights a pasturage and other privileges aitaeheo
to the Fsttate. Such i, a brief but imperfect outline of Bait!, y
How, which is strongly recommended by Mr. Robins at a put-
Etas of rare occurrence.
particulars at Lvndliturst and LymingOn ; the Doi hi
Southanartort ; o, Gen. John Graham, t,:sq ,21, Ualinietall.strett ;
of Thomas Eyre Wyche, Esq., 13, f.ieorge.street, Maasintt-
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house; the DWI; and in Count-garden.