Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-01-11
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Nsay Alexandria to be Rented.


Il ed tenants, the whole, or amy part OF the
following
49, T.lLUABLE PROPERTY.
40 acres comprehending that
. beautiful island called Bellisle, and upwards
OF co, acres Of marsh adjoining; tho soil
Is excellent, and well adapted to the culti'
walton Of bats, indian corn, vegetables and
grasses; the marsh would afford fund OF
manure for the adjoining lands, and Is capable
ofbeing converted at an expence probably not
exceeding 1000 dollars, into watered mes'
dow of ipsxhaustible fertility. The island has
been Joined to the main by 4 substantial
causeway, abounds with wild fowl, end affords
two excellent FISHING landings for shad and
herrings, which from their proximity to three
rising cities, have been fished fer several
seasons past to great advantage. The Mprove-
ments ore young apple orchard, 'mo!ny
meadow, and house for the accommodation
Of fishermen.
LAO acres situate on the east
err side Of the Washington and Alexsnosa
surnpike road, and distant about ] nile from
Alexandria, S from Washington and halt
mile from the river This property Is under
good enclosure, and will be divided INTO
number of handsome lots, we'll adapted to
grass, gardens, or country retreats.
80 acres boundedby the west
ern side of the said turnpike will be divided
inio lots Of a convenient depth,som OF which
will be sold in fee simple, aaerling delight
full view Of the Potomac and Analosta rivers
of the navyyard and the cities Of washington,
Alexandria and Georgetown.
t2otacres situate about a mile
from Alexandria, ana extending nearly mile
on each side. of the Georgetown turnpike
road rbe whole of this tract lies remarkably
le,sl, and may BE converted into grass lots,
:. and meadow, equal to any In the county.
80 Acres adjacent 10 the Fe-
deral Spring, near The country seat Of captain
William Harper. A great part OF this tract
Is prime meadow land the situation well
calculated for retreat. or for place of pub.
tic entertainment, possessing the advantage
of some excellent springs, and y tine pictur-
esque prospect. .,
Zoo acres, situate between the
nav George Town turnpike and I.cesburg
road, $50 acres whereof are arabic and mea-
- dow land, The remainder woodland. Upon
the premises there is small but convenient
dwelling house, situate on commanding c.
81, ninence, with Kitchen, laundry, ice house,
rsmoke house, corn house, stables, ovcrsccr 3
house, and other convenient ont houses, a
choice selection of frut trees FROM tho BEST
- Nurseries, many oflthem in full bearing, con-
sis,ing OF the finest pears, peaches, apples,
6uinccs, cherries, piumbs, almonds. apricots,
= nuloerries, &c. with wa!nuts, grapes, slr>w-
berries fcurrants, and other hortulan Produc-
- tions, never failing spring OF water, and
meadow below the hill, lately sown and well
, act with timothy. In point o. salubri,y OF
air, beauty of prospect, fertility OF soil and
ple4santness Of situation, this tract is equal
~ led by few in the di strict.
also,
For ss!e, or TO Be Leased on ,gTsvnd rem for
ever,
Upwards of 10 Building lots,
situate in the northern district Of the town OF
Alexandria, partly on Queen, Columbus and
Alfred, streets, near the Episcopal church,
and partly on Washington, Madison, Oroo-
noko and Fairfax streets, among which are
about 10 Lots fronting OH the river, where
she1channel u bold, nayigable and well sal1u.
lased for whar6ng =,
"A plot and 1urveys will be
shewnby col: George Gilpin, and the terms
made known upon application to :.
Oh. Alexander.
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