Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-06
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, CROPS, g.
FOR SALE

TINE subscriber, intending to remove to city for
the purpose Of practising the profession OF which
he is a member, offers for sale the plantation On which
he now resides. called GLENTHORN, situated on the
South fork OF Rocksh river, in Nelson county, twenty
three miles from the James River Canal.
This contains 57 acres, about $50 OF which is
river bottom of superior quality, much OF being hne
tobacco land aud the whole being in state Of rapid
Improvement.
good portion of the high land is cleared and is well
suited to farming purposes and large portion Of the
woodland is heavily tlmbered, and Is particularly well
adapted to the prod ucion Of tobacco.
The place IS securely enclosed, and IL divided into
fields Of convenient size; and, liberal system Of
clcvering has been pursued it for some years. IL is
now in favorable condition for heavy cropping. From
twelve 10 eighteen hands have heretofore worked H. but
from twenty 10 twenty-five might be advantaseously
employed in its cultivation.
This place is remarkably well watered, and much Of
the river and branch bottoms might be converted into
meadow land of the best quality; tor the several bold
naged irrgate and enrich considerable belt of
land lying adjacent TO their course, whereby would be
fitted for the production of luxurant crops Of grass
The improvements are decidedly good. There Is a
spacious and handsome brick dwelling, occupying a
beautiful and romantic situation, and commanding
picturesque and interesting Wow, in which are EN-
braced the valley Of Rockfsh, which is much admired
and an extensive range Of The Blue Ridge. The yard
and other grounds about The dwelling hckly set
with forest and ornamental trees; and nj convenient
and proper distance there orchards Of excellent fruit
The other buildings are alike suited 10 The place,
consisting of large barn, thoroughly shielded and
tanning ample stabling welbult and substantial tohac
plank floors and brick chlinney-; ce-house, which
keeps wel carriage honss; meat house; kitchen and
work house. the Two last Of BRICK besides o;her
sary ont houses all In complete repair There is also
a comfortable dwelling, with some uhouses, situated
towards the lower end Of the plantation; and the lands
lie In such form that they might be divided into two con-
yeIient and desirable tracts. Both portions viii be-
seeded with wheat and rye this Fall.
The terms are, 900 In cash. and the balance in one,
two and three years from the day of SALE The purchaser
giving bonds with approved security for the deferred
PAYMENTS and the title To the property being retained
as additional security, till the whole purchase money be
paid.
If this land he disposed Of privately before Thurs
day. the 18th day Of November next II will then, be Of
Jared publicly nj that time, the premises.
The subscriber will sell, ut the time and place,
or 10 likely Negroes; the Stock OF every description
including work horses and work oxen; the Crops made
this YEAR Theshing Machine, in good condition; the
Plantation Implements, including two wagons an on
carl and horse cart; Carriage ana pair oi HORSES,
and the Household and Kitchen Furniture
The terms for the personal properly VIII NC n'"ue
known on the day OF sale. -
.rnd IN market and beauty and fertility heal,hful
.ss ne scenery and the excellence Of the neighbor-
Ing society, ii place scarcely surpassed BY any in
the upper country. ... :.
When al home, the subscriber will take pleasure in
showing the lands, &C., 10 any who may choose to ex-
anime them and during his absence his 0verseer, who
il always present, will perform that duty.
SENT 2o-ctds JOS. ;. MONTGOMERY.