Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-27
EXTENSIVE SALE OF CHOICE LANDS,
IN ALBEMARLE.

IN ALBEMARLE.
Pen Park, Tie celebrated seal If the late jain IT.
Crarc1i, rs IN market
TN pursuance of the provisions of a Deed Of
i Trust, of record in The Clerks Office of the
County Court OF Abemarle, executed 10 us by
John III. Craven, 10 secure certain debts therein
mentioned, we shall proceed, on Friday the Both
day Of May next, or, il prevented by bad weather,
then on the next fair day. 10 expose 10 public sale
on the premises, that valuable, well known and
highly impruvedcStale, PEN-PARk, situate with
in about mile OF The town Of charlottesville, and
two and halt miles Of the University Of Virgil
mia. This farm, comprising between four and
five hundred acres, is beautifully situated in a
bend of Rivanna river, with fine exposure 10
the South and East. Ii has been long celebrated
for fhc productivcness OF its soil, and the high
state of improvement, 10 which il was brought un-
der the successful husbandry OF lis 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 eminence in the
centre OF the farm commanding the most striking
views oil the rich landscape, and picturesque see
merry surrounding ii. On both sides Of this farm,
are valuable quarres Of sandstone, which have
already been usefully employed in the conslruc-
ton OF fences and ou-buildiEgs, and which, be-
ing very accessible, and easily worked, constitutes
The cheapest material for permanent enclosures.
1t may be confidently affirmed, that no farm OF
superior-ii, indeed, OF EouAT.- advantages, is 10
be found in this neighborhood, 80 .ayorably known
for the fertility of It's soil, the salubrily Of It's eli
mate, and The character Of lis society.
We abstain from any further description OF
this valuable estate, confident that all persons
contemplating its purchase, will, OF course give
il personal inspection. To all such, We shall
be ready 10 give 4 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 NIessrs. George w. Craven and
Robert w. Lewis, residing in the immediate Vi
cini;y. 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: Onc-lhird cash; the ba lance in one and
two years; bond with approved security, and i
Deed OF Trust on The premises, TO secure the pay
menl OF The purchase money
JAMES "; SAuNDERs, Trustees.
ALEXANDER RlVES,
THE PEN-PARK MILLS FOR SALE.
Al the same time and place, and upon Inc
same terms, the undersigned will otter for sale
these valuable Mills with bundled acres Q
Land, being the property al The latter concern
Craven & Whi,ehurst. The situation OF thcS,
mills IS most eligible 1nr inc purchase 81 Whed
and The manufacture OF flour. Ia the heart oi IN,
county, within shor, distance of The river, ans
the town of Charlottesville, they possess peculiar
facilities for an extensive custom, convenient ac
cess 10 transportation, ania constant and proia
bic market for The otial Of the mills These mills
are worked BY stream That never fails, exccptir
extraordinary droughls; and the dam, though
furnishing large head of water, being Of incon
siderable size, owing 10 The pecuiarites OF the
i locality is not liable, like most other structures Of
that sort, 10 waste or brcakasc a portion Of
this land, lying within quarter of a mile .! tle
town, is heavily lilabcred and, therefore, Of great
value.
This site cannot be 100 highly appreciated for
lis fine water power calculated 10 propcl every
species Of machinery. The large Mill House
might bc adapted AT comparatively little cost 10
The manufacture Of cotton or woollen goods. ],
is 10 be hoped, thai amid all The growing interest,
beginning 70 be iell in Virginia in this branch Of
labor, capitalists and manufacturers, looking 10
such investments. will not neglect The opportunity
of securing 50 advan;agcou location tor such
enterprise.
Immediate possession 10 be given. The pre-
lGi>cS will le shown 10 all desiring 10 purchase by
anv one Of The subscribers.
ARTHUR WElITEElURST, } Erccntors n
ALEXANDER RlVES, }LH Cyaren,
ROBERT w. LEWIS, itccaSd.