The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
= ale of Potomac Land, &c.

- In pursuance Of the provisions
f511s%S al a deed of trust, from WILLIAM
ss.MB BRENT, jr and WIEIFREo l.. mis-
lSSAAsfA wife, to Walter Jones AMI the sub
scriber, for certain purposes there
in mentioned, valuable mill and its apperte-
nances, and 500 acres of land attached thereto,
will be offered, for sale, either together or sepe-
rately al public auction, on the premises on WE'D
HEsDAY, the 29TH day of JAN. 1923. This es-
tate lies in the county of Stafford, in the state of
Virginia, and is distant 80 miles from Alexandria
! and 90 miles from fredericksburg. The mill
| house is well constructed of free stone, taken
| from the adjacent land runs two pairs of stone
and has EyRns's improvements. The mill
stream is remarkable for It's consistency during
the greatest droughts, and, from this advantage,
the mill affords extraordinary profits in dry sea-
sons. The dwelling house, near the mill, is spa
cious and with some repairs, would accommo
date large family. 1t has been, and is still, an
excellent stand for retail store. About
sixth of the land is opened the rest is in wood,
suited TO the market of the ID. C., and is distant
from a mile TO a mile and half from the river
Potomac. A lucrative business has been carr-
ed on in the transportation of wood from this
land 10 the markets of the district and il is he
lieved, that under the Management of judi
ciouS person, the proceeds of that article alone
would pay the purchase money OF the land. AS
this valuable estate must be sold speedily to ac-
complish the objects of the trust, a great bar
gain may be had init; aud, on this account, and
from its productiveness, an extraordinary oppOr-
tunity is offered for the profitable investment OF
money. The following will he the terms of sale.
viz onesfourth of the purchase money 10 he
paid in hand, the residueto be payable in three
equal annual instalnents, bearing interest from
the day of sale, and to be secured by bonds,
with approved securities, and a deed Of trust
upon the property.
Under the provisions of the same deed, will
also be offered, for sale, in like manner, and up
on like terms, upon the premises, on THURS
DAY, the THIRTIETH day of JANUARY, next,
Tract Of Quarry Land,
lying on the navIgabe water ofAquia creek, in
the county aforesaid, containing about $50
ores, Of which 20 80 acres are marsh, IN al
may be reclaimed at an inconsiderable expense
There are on the laud the necessary buildings
for these employed in quarrying and an excel
lent wharf, whence the scOws take the stone aud
deliver il on board the vessels. This tract con-
tains some valuable stone.
Possession Of the aforementioned mill and
tracts ofland can be given Immediately after the
sale They will be shewn, and infor mation re-
specting them will be give byWM. BRENT, jr.
esq. T. capt. WIN FORD, who reside near them
- Under the provisions of the same
tnTiNS deed, will also be offered for sale,
lsuE&R in like manner, and upon like
$1,000, terms, on the premises, on WE'D
NESDAT, the TWEETr-SECOFD day
ofJAHUARY next, that valuable and commOdious
dwelling house and one acre lot attached there
to, in the town of Alexandria, which are now
occupied by Mrs. Lee, and were formerly the
property Of VIM. H. Fitzhugh, esq also
Lot ofsiTteen acres Of Land,
adjacent to said town, and formerly the property
Of the same gentleman. The house is situated
in a most healthy part Of Alexandria, and is con-
sidered to be, in every respect equal 70 any in il
for the residence Of private family. The lot
Of 10 acres - divided from the farm Of Hugh
Smith, esq. by the cid Beesburg road, and
small stream passes through IL, The greater
part Of 1t is capable of making good meade ".
Further particulars will be made known onthe
days Of sale, or before, upon application TO the
subscriber. OF course, such title only as is con-
veyed by said deed TO the trustees, will be con-
Teyed by them to the purchasers.
JOHN MACRAE, Acting Trustee.
assent to the foregoing sales.
DUaFRIEs, Va. nov 90 VIM. BRENT, Jr.
hP The above property is now
offered for sale, by PRIVATE contract, in pur-
suance of the provisions of the trust deeds.
Communications respecting il, addressed to the
subscriber, at DUMFRIEs, Va. will be promptly
attended TO. JOHN MACRAE;actiDg trpstee