The Sun.
London, England, 1842-11-17 00:00:00

SALE.S BY AUCTION.

A FREEHOLD PROPERTY OF CONSIDERABLE
MAGNITUDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE, OF THE
EARL OF LUCIE.
THE WOODCHESTER PARK ESTATE; INFINITELY
THE FINEST LANDED INVESTMENT IN THE
MARKET.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has the honour to
announce that he Lai been favoured by instructions
from the Noble Earl to SELL by PUBLIC COMPETITION,
in the month of MAT NEXT,
' THE MAGNIFICENT ESTATE, WITH A PRINCELY
DEII ESNE,
familiaras THE WOODCHESTER ESTATE,
in the rich part of *Gloucestenhire, near to Stroud,
.the pro-
perty of
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF DUCIE.
The present object is naerel3 to awaken in good time the atten-
tion of these who have the means, :Lad are anxious to avail
themselves of an Investment infinitely surpassing any purchase
that has been in the marketsince the memorable Sales of
THE LATE EARL OF ORMONDE.
Early in the Spring Mr. Robins will endeavour to enlist the
public attention by a very faithful announcement, which will
necessarily enter more into particulars than the condensed
statement that follows.
It is accounted
THE GREAT LEVIATHAN OF GLOUCESTER-
SHIRE;
at present it will suffice to observe that the Mansion and Offices
(of the pure Bath Stone) were created at an expense exceeding
One Hundred Thousand Pounds ; it is seated in the beauteous
vale of Gloucester, and in
A PARK LUXURIANT•BEYOND DESCRIPTION,
NOT YIELDING IN ITS NATURAL BEAUTY TO
ANYTHING CONTEMPORANEOUSIN ENGLAND.
IT EXTENDS TO FOURTEEN HUNDRED ACRES,
AND IN WHICH THE WOODS AND THE WATERS
are for ever contending for the supremacy ; and this, be it
remembered, at a distance of only three hours and a-half ride
from London,
THE ESTATE EXTENDS FOUR MILES IN LENGTH,
AND IS MORE THAN FIVE MILES BROAD,
including Lots of first-rate Farms, with a tenantry quite un-
exceptionable. The value about
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.

There is connected with the Woodchester Property
TWO ADVOWSONS—WOODCHESTER AND
FROCESTER,

with capital abodes.
THE ENTIRE VILLAGE OF NYMPHFIELD,
AND POLITICAL INFLUENCE EXTENDING OVER
TWELVE HUNDRED INDEPENDENT YEOMEN.
It is believed Mr. Robins has now set forth enough to incline
all those who think with him that terra firma is the first security
in the world, to give it their immediate and serious attention ;
and since

THE ADMIRABLE AND STATESMANLIKE
. MANNER ,
by which SIR ROBERT PEEL, BART.,

has settled and put to rest for ever, the
INTRICATE QUESTION OF THE CORN-BILL,

there can now be no doubt in the minds even of those who Were
sceptical before, that land, the rental from which is now fixed
upon an immoveable rock of safety, is preferable to Three per
Cents., at a very• unhealthy price.
Mr. Robins will conclude by inviting such capitalists as are
in search of the best investment extant, to give him personally
the opportunity to explain the minutia connected with the
Woldchester property, which he has carefully surveyed, and
consequently is competent to add considerably to this very im.
perfect representation to those who may do him the honour to
make inquiry. The plan is just completed.
Covent- Garden, November.

FOR EMIGRATION TO THE CAPE —NO TAXES.
9110 BE LET, PASTURE and ARABLE
A. FARMS, of from 1,000 to 5,000 Acres each, at.
ONE SHILLING PER ACRE, AND NO TAXES,
situate in a genial climate at
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,

not two degrees from the mouth of the Knysna, which is a ne•
vigable river for vessels of 400 tons, ten miles inland; seventy
miles from the port of Beaufort, and three hours' ride only from
the beautiful district of Swartland. The Land is principally pas-
ture, with a few thousand acres for corn and wine : it is admir-
ably adapted to depasture Sheep. and the Merino Wool is
highly appreciated in England. The pasture is quite equal to
fat beasts upon, and the wheat produced upon the arable lands
is not to be surpassed at Mark•lane. There are Vineyards, and
the Cape \Vine is very fine. The Madras Cavalry are entirely
supplied from the Cape, as well as the Mauritius and St. Helena.
Slabberts Poort is a most improveable Estate, and in the
hands of Englishmen, or more especially. a few
FIRST-RATE SCOTCH FARMERS,
would soon become invaluable. Its position is one of the first

importance, being on the direct road to the frontier, and in a
position where a profitable business might be carried on inde-
pendent of farming. It is near the forests of the Knysna and
the ports of Masse' Bay and River Knysna. The latter port
will probably soon be opened by the completion of a projected
road from Beaufort district to it. It is very eligible in many
other respects; vessels of 400 tons burthen can enter at all
times, and take cargoes on board four miles up the river.
There are a great *umber of
ENGLISH SHEEP FARMERS,

with moderate capital, spy from 1,0001. to 3,0001. each, who
have, within the last two years, located themselves in the
Colony ; and it is not a little gratifying to behold the fine flocks
of well and cross bred sheep, 30 abundantly scattered about; it
is surprising to see how well the animals look—sheep as well as
cattle. This is a convincing proof that the grazing qualities of
the land are adapted for cattle as well as sheep.
The wool flocks are fast increasing in all parts of the Colony,
and, it is said. from the frontiers alone,

ONE MILLION OF POUNDS, AT LEAST, WILL BE
EXPORTED THIS -YEAR,
and a corresponding export from this end of the Colony. • The
Cape will eventnally, and ere long,
FORCE ITSELF INTO NOTICE,

for the investment of capital and introduction of lal;our, in spite
of any opposition. Emigration here, with mode► ate capital,
must be certain and successful.

THE NEW TARIFF IS A MOST IMPORTANT

FEATURE,

and the time of its introduction most apropos. The Colony
will now export in large quantities Salt Provisions—Fat Oxen
are procured there at 41., or lid. per lb., the hide worth 20s.

This is a brief outline of the advantages in perspective for
men of character and small capital, and if they produce good
references will have the Farms

FREE FROM RENT TUE FIRST YEAR,

and then for seven years at
ONE SHILLING PER ACRE PER ANNUM.

The prospect is even more cheering than to Australia, where
such rapid fortunes are being made.
A printed Prospectus, giving an insight into all the capabi-
lities of this Property may be had, and principals will meet with
great encouragement by application to Mr. George Robins's
Offices, Covent. Garden, London.