Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-20
SALE OF CHOICE LANDS,
In ALBEMARTE


highly improved estate, PEN-PARK, situate with
in about mile of the town charlottesville, and
two and a halt miles OF the University Of Virgil
MIA This farm, comprising between four and
five hundred acres, is beautifully situated in
bend OF Rivanna river, with fine exposure 10
the South and East II has been long celebrated
for the productivcncsS Of its soil, and the high
state OF improvement, 10 which il was brough, un-
der the successful husbandry of its late proprietor
The farm buildings are of the most commodious
and substantial character. There are also large
and thriving orchards OF The most select fruit
The dwelling house is large and convenient, and
occupies gradually swelling emnencc in the
centre OF the farm-commandingt the mos, striking
views OF The rich landscape, and picturesque see
merry surrounding il. On both sides of this farm
are valuable quarries of sandstone, which have
already been usefully employed in the construc-
ton OF fences and buildings, and which be-
ing very accessible, and easily worked, constitutes
the cheapest material for permanent enclosures.
Ii NAV be confidently affirmed that no farm of
superor-if, indeed, of EQUAL advantages is 10
be found in this neighborhood, Soiavorably known
for the fertility Of It's SOIL the saubrily Of its eli
mate, and the character Of It's society.
We abstain from any further description Of
this valuable estate, confident that all persons
contemplating its purchase, will, of course, give
ii personal inspection. To all such, NC shall
be ready 10 give full view of The premises; or,
in case OF our being prevented by professional
engagements, we are al liberty 10 tender The same
service from Messrs. George w. Craven and
Robert w. Lewis, residing in the immediate Vi
cinity. Immediate possession OF the house, and
most of the farm, with The exception Of the barn
and some few negro cabins, TO be given.
Terms: One-third cash. the balance in one and
~ J 81 In
Deed OF Trust on the premises, 10 secure The pay
ment OF the purchase money.
A 1AMEs " sa RiYHsI Trustees.
THE PEN-PARK MILLS FOR SALE.
AT The same time and place, and upon the
same terms, the undersigned will offer for sale,
these valuable Mills with hundred acres OF
Land, being the property OF The latter concern OF
Craven & Whitehurst. The situation OF these
mills is most eligible for the purchase Of wheat
and the manufacture OF flour. In the heart of the
county, within short distance Of the river, and
the town OF Charlottesville, they possess peculiar
facilities for an extensive custom, convenient ac-
cess TO Transportation and a constant and protlta-
bic market for The ofial OF The mills. These mills
are worked by stream that never fails, except in
extraordinary droughts; and the dam, though
furnishing a large head ofwaler, being of incon-
siderable size, owing 10 the pecuiarities OF the
locality, is not liable, like most other structures OF
that sort, 10 waste or breakage a portion OF
this land, lying within quarter OF mile Of the
town. is heavily timbered and, therefore, Of great
value
This site cannot be loo highly appreciated for
lis fine water power calculated 10 prorel every
species OF machinery. The large Mill House
might be adapted a, comparatively little cost to
the manufacture Of cotton or woollen goods. 1t
is to be hoped, that amid all the growing interest,
beginning TO be felt in Virginia in this branch Of
labor, capitalists and manufacturers, looking 10
such investments, will not neglect he opportunity
Of securing SO advantageous location tor such
enterprise.
Immediate possession 10 be given. The pre-
misses viii be shown TO all desiring TO purchase, by
any one Of The subscribers.
ARTHUR WHITEHURsT, D Erse'lors Of
ALEXANDER RIVES, ~. H. Craren,
ROBERT w. LEWIS, )deccnrd
Ohcr D,araMc Lands far Sale.
Also a, The same time, and upon The same
terms, the subscribers, BY virtue Of the last will
and testament of John II. Craven, deceased, will
offer for sale Farm containing 22i, acres, ~
ing within mile Of the town OF Charlottesville;
and also reyersionary interest. acquired by the
Martha key. The former tract is almost CONT
guouS 10 the Pen-park Estate, so that it might
prove desirable 10 The purchaser Of that estate !;
il is sufficiently large, however, for a separate
Farm A large part Of il is heavily timbered,
and so convenient 10 town. as 10 make IL abSo-
luely certain, that the wood, TO be spared, would
almost pay for the tract
Possession 10 he given on the Isl ui December
next All persons DESTROYS oisecnring home IN
this delightful vicinity, are invited 10 examine for
themselves, and The subscribers will take pleasure
in offering them every facility for that purpose.
ALEXANDER RlVES, ! Executors n j. II.
ROBERT w. LEWIS, Croren, deceased.
April 25-clds
TN CHANCERY VIRGINIA In Goochland
i Circuit Superior Court OF Law aud Chancery,
2Gth April, lS45:
Dahney Parrish, Plaintiff:
against
John d. Turner, Defendant.
On the motion Of the plaintiff 10y counsel, an
Injunction is awarded him, 10 enjoin and restrain
the defendant, John p. Turner, his agents, attor-
MES, and all others concerned from collecting any
debts due 10 the late firm Of Parrish and Turner,
or assigning, or transferring, or otherwise dispo-
sing of the same, until the further order OF this
Court and on like motion, COT which itappears 10
the satisfaction Of The Court, that The defendant has
had notice. it is further decreed and ordered that
The said defendant do surrender and deliver 10
John Thompson, Jr., (who shereby appointed re-
ceiver Of this Court) all the books, notes, ac-
counts, and other evidences OF debt belonging 10
the said firm, and all the social effects oil the same
in The hands OF The said defendant, or under his
control; and the said receiver be instructed to col
lecl the said debts, and 10 hold the same and all
other social effects OF said firm, subject to the fu-
tire order Of this Court. But the said plaintiff
shall not have lbe benefit OF this order until he
shall enter into bond, with sufficient security, in
the penalty OF S250-conditioned TO pay and sa-
tiSty any costs and damages that may Ike awarded
10 the defendant in this case. (Bond given as
above ordered) A Copy. Tesle,
All persons indebted TO Parrish and Turner,
or having money or effects in their hands belong
ing 10 that firm, are hereby required 10 make pay.
ment 10 The undersigned without delay, he being
the only person authorized TO receive the same, as
will appear by the foregoing order.
JOHN THOMPSON, Jr.
Goochland CT. House, May ID, ls45-cw4w
POWHATAN FEMALE SEMINARY.
TNEilS institution, which has now been IN sue
Il cessful operation, under the superiniend-
ence of the subscriber, for the last twelve years.
is delightfully."- situated in the county OF Pow
ha,an, fory-'hree miles above the city of Rich,
mond, in neishborhood populous, moral and
intelligent, and noted for the healthiuness OF
its climate. The buildings, which have been
fitted up with direct reference 10 the accom-
mediation OF female school, are ample and COM
modious. The school room is supplied with
very extensive apparatus for the illustration of the
physical sciences, and well selected library IS,
at all times, accessible 10 the pupils. Every
thing has been prepared, which is necessary 10
render the situation of The pupils pleasant to
and their progress in study easy and
The system both of instruction and
discipline, is it is believed we'll calculated 10 de-
veope and bring into vigorous exercise, not mere
" the Intellectual, but moral powers, and SO pre-
pare the young for discharging, with success, the
important and responsible duties OF future lille.
For the convenience of pupils coming from a
distance The scholastic year is divided into two
Terms nf nnennal lenolh with vacations in May