Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-07
Public, Sale.


Sale Of Potomac Land, &c.
In pursuance Of the provisions of deed
L of trust from WIN. BRENT, Jr. and
WINIFRED l.. bis vile, to Walter Jones
and the subscriber, sfor certain purposes
therein mentioned, III
"A Valuable Mall
and its appurtenances, and 5Oo acres OF
land attached thereto, will be offered tor
sale, either together or separately. at pub"
lie auction, on the premises, on WEDEEs-
DAY the 29th day Of January, 1925
This estate lies in the county Of Stafford,
in The state OF Virginia, and is distant 50
m lies from Alexandra, and 90 miles from
Fredericksburg. The Mll-house is well
constructed OF treestone, taken from the
adjacent land; runs two pairs OF stone. and
has Evans improvements. The mill stream
is remarkable for IFS constancy during the
greatest droughts, and from this adyan-
tage lthe Mill affords extraordinary pro-
fits in dry seasons. The dwelling house,
near the mill, is spacious; and with some
repairs, would accommodate large
family. 1t has been, and is still, an
excellent stand for a retail store -
About one sixth OF the land is opened
the rest is in wood, suited 10 the market
of the District Of Columbia, and is distant
from a mile 10 mile and a half from the
river Potomac. A lucrative business has
been carried on in the transportation OF
wood from this land TO the markets OF the
district; and, it is believed, that, under
the management OF judicious person, the
proceeds Of that article alone would pay
the purchase money OF the land. As this
valuable estate must be sold speedily TO
accomplish the objects Of The trust, great
bargain may be had in it; and, on this
account, and from its productiyeness, an
extraordinary opportunity is offered tor
the profitable Investment Of money. The
following viii be the terms OF sale; viz
one fourth OF the purchase money to be
paid in hand, the residue to be payable in
three equal annual instruments, bearing
interest from the day of sale, and to be
secured by bonds, with approved sureties,
and deed OF trust upon the property.
Under the provisions of the same deed,
will also be offered, for sale, in like man
ner, and upon like terms, upon the premi-
ses, on Thursday, the 30th day of janla
ry next, a trac, of Quarry Land, lying on
the nayigable water of Aqua Creek, in
the county afosald, containing about 100
acres, of which 70 or 80 acres are marsh,
thatmay be reclaimed at an incohsiderable
expeDce. There are on the land the ne
cessary buildings for those employed in
quarrying, &. an excellent wharf, whence
the scows take the stone and deliver it on
board the vessels. This tract contains
some valuable stone.
Possession Of the aforementioned mill
and tracts oil land can be given immediate
ly after the sale. They will be shewn,
and information respecting them will be
given by WILLIAM BRENT, Jr. Esq.
and Capt. WILLIAM FORD, who reside
near them.
Under the provisions OF the same deed,
will also be offered for sale, in like man.
ner, and upon like terms, on the premises,
on Wednesday, the 22d day OF January
next that valuable and Commodious dwell
ling house and one acre 10; attached there
to, in the town of Alexandra, which are
now occupied by Mrs. LEE. and were
formerly the property of William h. FitZ.
hugh, Esq. Also lot of Is acres of land
adjacent to said town, and formerly the
property of the same gentleman. The
house is situated in most healthy part Of
Alexandria, and is considered to be, in
every respect, equal to any in i tor the re-
sidence of private family. The lot of
Is acres is divided from the farm of Hugh
Smith. Esq. by the old Leesburg road, and
small stream passes through it. The
greater part of it is capable Of making
good meadow
Further particulars will be made known
on the days of sale, or before, upon APP
plcation to the subscriber. OF course, |
such title only as is conveyed by said deed |
TO the trustees, Will be conveyed by them
TO the purchasers,
JOHN MACRAE.
Acting Trustee
I assent TO the foregoing sales.
VIM. BRENT, Jr.