Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-09-17
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This tract contains abou $50 acres of
cleared land. There is on this place at
least twenty good springs, and running
water in every field, with good Gin, Mill,
Stables, Overseer's House, Negro Quar-
ters, &c. The cultivated and some of the
pasture lands are enclosed by good fen
ces, and the whole plantation is in excel
lent order. The wood land is covered
with cane and grass, and affords good
range for cattle, sheep and hogs, both win.
ter and summer. Cattle and sheep keep
in good order the whole year, without be.
ing fed on corn or fodder.
This celebrated plantation has averag-
ed a bale and quarter of cotton to the
acre in cultivation for the last twenty five
years. The manager and slaves have en-
joyed fine health for many years, and it is
believed to be as healthy as any place in
the State. The present manager, Maj
johnson, has had charge of the place for
period of near eight years. and will show
the lines, cotton book, &c. to persons de-
sirous of examining il. He will also show
the general health of the hands. 53S.7l
acres of said tract were allotted to Eliza
beth Ann m'Nutt, in the year 1884, for
her dover in right of her first husband.
We are authorized 10 cay that she will sell
her interest therein on fair terms, and
will hold possession Of The portion thus as.
signed her, until payment therefor is made
TO her.
At the same time and place we viii al
so sell the Residence occupied by Gov.
M'Nutt, within half mile of the city Of
Jackson. This tract contains one hum
dred and fifteen acres, about one half of
it in cultivation, and the balance wood
land. There is ON the premises large
and fine frame House, with six large rooms,
and fire place in each-a double kiich-
en- with four roomsEtwo large cisterns.
and all necessary outhouses.
The Orchard on this desirable place
contains about two thousand fruit trees
consisting of Apples, Peaches, Pears
Plums, Cherries, Ounces, Figs, &c
These trees were selected and planted by
Gov. M'Nutt, and are of choice kinds, and
almost every variety. Most of the tree:
are now loaded with fruit. A few grape
vines, and great variety Of shrubbery
are on the place.
The place has been remarkably heal
thy, and the residence being only one
mile and a quarter from the State Capt.
toll, makes it most desirable location
Being situated between the Nashville
road and Pearl river, it is the most retir
ed and pleasant family residence in thu
vicinity of the metropolis of the State
Said tract is described as follows: TIL,
south half of the east half of the north
west quarter, and the north half of the cas-
half Of the southwest quarter, and TWEEN
ty acres in the northeast corner of tn
west half of the southwest quarter, an
also fifteen acres in the southeast corne
of the west half of the northwest quarter
all in section IS, in township 6, of rang
east, in the county of Kinds.
IN-SUNFLOWER COUNTY.
A splendid tract of land called
CHICKAMAH,
containing 2,5s5.l7 acres, described i
the township map as follows: The Yves
half and southeast quarter of section
township Is, range 2 west, 1921
East hlf Of northeast or, and east
hf Of the southeast or, section 3,
township Is, range west, l44.4
All Of section ii, township Is,
range 2 west, 643.l
The south hf, and the NORTHWESTERN,
and the west hf of northeast or,
of sec. ID, township ID, r. 2 W., 500 6
The west hf of the southwest Or,
of sec. %, township Is, re- W, SOL
The east hf of northeast or of Sec
ton %, township Is, +. 2 west, 500
The south half and northwest or
of sec. "a, township Is, r. 2 W., 46l.:
The east hf of northeast or of sec.
10. township Is, range 2 west, S0.s
The east hlf Of northeast or of sec.
%, township Is, range2 west, So;
1855.
This fine tract Of Cotton Land was /
veral feet above the great inundation
lsA4 and at least four-tifths Of il COT
have been cultivated last year. Il is 4
an5 = half miles only from the Yazoo
and lies about three miles west
swning s famous Shell Bluff pla
Id one and ball north OF pla
,ss,ed 81 Mr.. Gearing. Of Carroll eou
y. The county road leading from Ma