Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-01-04

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| Near Aexandria, to .6s Rentsa &
I.T WILL rcnton moderate terms, 70 appfov-
1 cd tenants, the whole, or any part u ths
n.ALuAsLE PRopgRTY
$50 acres cornprchending that
beautiful island sailed Bcllislc, and upwards
of 90 scvs Of marsh adjoising, the soil
is excellent, and well adapted TO the cult.
yalion Of oats, indian corn, vegetables and
grasses tho marsh would afford q fund OF
manure for the adjoining lands, and 10 capable
Of being converted ut nh expencc probably not
exceeding 5000 dollars, into a watsred mea.
dow of inc xhaustibls feitiity. The island has
been Joined to the main by substantial
causeway, abounds with wild lowl, and affords
two excellent fishing landings for shad and
herrings, which from their proximity to three
rising cities, have been tished for several
seasons past to great advantage. The improve
ments are young apple orchard, timothy
meadow, and house for the accommodation
Of fishermen. ,"' = ~ d
14o acres situate on the cast
cru side of the Washington and Alexandria
turnpike road, and distant about mile from
Alexandria, s from Washington and. half a
mile from the river, This property is under
good enclos sure, and will be divided into
number of handsome lots, we'll adapted to
grass, gardens, or country retreats. -..., -.
60 acres bounded by the west
ern side of the said turnpike will be divided
into lots OF convenient depth, some OF which
will be sold in fee simple, afsraing delight
full view Of the Potomac and Analossa r!vsrs;
of the navy yard and the cities Of " ashing;on,
Alexandria and Georgetown.
100 acres situate about a mile
from Alexandria and extending nearly mile
on each side Of the Georgetown turnpike
road, The whole Of this tract lies remarkably
level, and may Be converted into grass lots,
and meadow, equal to any in the county ~,
20 Acres djacent to the Fe-
deraI 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.
lie entertainment, possessing the advantage
of some excellent springs, and il fine pictur-
esque prospect.
700 acres, situate between the
new Georgetown turnpike and Leesburs
road, $50 acres whereof are arabic and mca-
dow land, The remainder woodland. Upon
the premises there is small but convenient
dwelling house, situate on commanding G.
minence, with kitchen, laundry, ice house,
smoke house, corn house, .tIbles, overseer's
house, and other convenient out houses,
choce selection of fruit trees from the best
Nurseries, many ofthem in fun bearing, con-
sisting OF the finest pears, peaches, apples,
huinccs, cher ries, plumbs, almonds, aPricots,
mulberries, &c. with walnuts, grapes, straw
berries, currants, and other hortulan produc-
lions, anever failing spring Of water, and
meadow below the hill, lately sown and well
Sc, with timothy. In point Of salubrity Of
air, beauty OF prospect, fertility of soil and
pleasantness Of situation, this tract IS equal.
led by few in the district.
also,
For ssie, or TO be leased on ground rent for
T." eper, F
Upwards of 700 Building Lots,
situate in the northern district Of the town of
Alexandra, 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 40 Lots fronting on the river, where
the channel is bold, navigable and well calcu.
lated for wharfng.
A plot and lurveys will be
she wn by col: George Gilpin, and the terms
made known upon application to
- Oh. Alexander.
January. eoiM