Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-12
SchuyHkiII Coal Lnnds.

HlHE Directors and Stockholders Of tic New
- York and Schuylk Coal Company, having
determined to close the alfairs of that Institution
will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION (percrntorily and
without reserve) their Coal Lands and other Pro-
pcrty situated in Schuylkill county, Pa. Tho pro-
perry will be sold by Messrs LIPPlNCOrr, RI
CHARDS Il Co, at the MERCHANTS COZ
FEE HOUSE in the city of PHILADELPHIA
on Wednesday, the l7t, of October next and will
commence ut Z O'clock p. NJ. to wit:
Is Warrants or Patents from the State Of Penn.
sylyania, containing about 420 ao;es each, (or
lS,30O acres, comprising, it is believed, many of
the most valuable Coal Tracts IN the United States
AS printed description of the whole may be
oota'hed (anG the maps seen) of application to
etner OF the gentlemen Ncrein after referred to- il
is deemed Unnecessary tn be more particular in an
adVertis cmont than to state generally :hese
ands lie IN what is termed the first of tie three
great Anthracite Coal Regions or Basins in Penn
syiva"ia, and IN that which is nearest TO tide wa
ter' and embrace the finest proportions of the
veins of coal in Schuylkill county, including all
the veins in the Broad Mountain, the Mine Hill
and Oak Hill veins. They consist generally of
hgh hills and deep ravines, and water courses ira
verse To the coal veins: ilie waters Of the West
and West branches of the Schuylkill and also of
the Swatara Rivers pass through nearly the whole
afording the most eligible positions for mining
coal on the most extensive scale. These lands all
descend towards the Mine fill and Schuylkill Ia
ven Rail Road, which commencing near these lands
terminates ut Schuylkill Haven (about six miles be-
low louisville and S5 miles from Philadelphia)
where the largest class o.! canal boats can always
land, even in the sevcrest drought.
The quality of the Schuylkill coal has been too
well tested to require comment. The Lands now Of
Tered embrace some of the approved & largest
vehs' and 1t is generally conceded that when
Schuykl coal is extensively used the LARGEST SIM
ply must come from this rcgion--some of the adj.
Joining tracts are now being worked, and examina.
ton OF which will demonstrate tho quality of the
coal and the abundance of the supply
ALSO-l2 Landings and SO Town Lots al
bar ft,.,M 4
Kill Haven Rail Road terminate, and from which il
is estimated that $4,000 tons of coal will be ship
ped this season.
AND-4oO Shares (each Share being $50 at the
par vaue) of the Capital Stock oe the "Mine Hill
and Schuylkill Haven Rail Road Company which
1t is confidently believed will be one of the most
productive stock in the State of Pennsylvania
CONDITIONS OF SALE.-For the BAL
lracts-Ien per cent. the duy after the sale
which is TO be deposited in Bank, until the papers
arc executed and delivered.
Fifteen per cent. the first day of November
1889, when the deeds will be delivered. The re.
mainder, II required, may remain mortgage on
the premiscs-the one halt to be paid on the first
day of November, 1888, and the residue on the frs
day.ot November, 1884, the interest thereon at the
rate of six per cent. per annum, to be paid semi
annually, TO wilton the first day of May and No
vembcf i'm each year.
For the Landings and Town Lots at Schuylki,
iiaVch-lch per cent on the day succeeding the
sale, and the balance in CASH on the first dav Of No
Vember thereafter, when the deeds will be deliver
ed IT. however, any purchase exceeds $1,000 two.
lhirds OF the amount may remain on mortgaue TO
be paid as aforementioned
For the Mine Hill and Schuylkl Haven Rail
Road Stock-The Stock Of tho Mine Hill and
SchUyikHl Haven Rail Road will be sold IN lois
say lo shares, (each share $50 with the privilege
ei taking a'y larger number, not exceeding 100
shares the transfers viii be made 90 the purchasers
the rcxt day after the sale, when payment will be
required.
The abstract Of title and title papers NAV be
seen at the office of Thomas A. Budd ESD Wal
nut street, Philadelphia-to whom, and to John
Sergeant, Esq. of Philadelphia, and James w
Gerard, Esq. of New York. the Company refer for
The title to these lands.
N. u. Should any considerable purchase be made
by persons not residents of Philadelphia an an
proved draft for the first instnment of 10 per cent
ut ~ days sight, payable at any bank where their
residence may be, will be accepted.
JOHN G. COSTER, Committee of D-
THOMAS r. MERCEIN, rectors for the the
JACOB LORILLARD, Sale oftbe Lands
PETER SHARPE, of the New York
LAMBERT SUYDAM and Scbuvll IN
THOMAS DARLING Coal Companv
Office of the New York and Schuylkill Coal
company Ne. 4o Wall st-New York, July, 1882
N. Is. All communications relative to these
LANDS, and the sale thereof, directed to THOMAS
H. MERCEIN, "office of the New York and
Schuylkll Coal Company" NEW YORK, viii re-
celve prompt attention.
" Maps OF the property may be seen and print
cd descriptions thereof had on application to
DIP e"am @'i karsr Co. Philadelphia
Mr.. vi. d Richards, Reading, Pa
Mr.. Robert G. Hill, Pottsvilie, Pa.
Mr.. robert ). Smith, Richmond, Va.
Mr. Fielding Lucas, Jr. Baltimore.
MIR. Francis J. Oliver, Boston.
Mr. Thomas X. Mercen. New York Sl5