Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-02
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, CROPS, &c.
FOR SALE

THE subscriber, intending to remove a city for
the purpose Of practising The profession of which
he is member offers for sale the plantation Oh 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 tract contains 257 acres, about 230 Of which Is
river bottom Of superior quality, much Of II being fine
tobacco land, and 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 tmhered and is particularly well
adapted TO the prod ucon of tobacco.
The place is securely enclosed, and Is divided into
fields of convenient size; and liberal system Of
clovering has been pursued it for years, II Is
now in favorable condition for heavy cropping From
twelve To eighteen hands have heretofore worked IT, hut
from twenty 10 twenty-five might be advantaeeously
employed in its cultivation.
This place il remarkably well waiered, and much Of
river and branch bottoms might be converted into
meadow land Of the best quality; Tor the several bold
mountain streams RAINING through il might be so ma
naged MS TO irrigate and enrich considerable belt of
land lying adjacent their COURSE whereby II would be
fitted for the production Of uIuriant crops Of grass
The improvements are decidedly good There Is a
spacious and handsome brick dwelling, occupying n
beautiful and romantic situation, AMI commanding
picturesque and interesting view, in which are enl-
braced the valley OF Rockfsh, which is much admired,
and m extensive range of The Blue Ridge. The yard
and other grounds about the dwelling are thickly
with forest and ornamental trees; and AT convenient
and proper distance there orchards OF excellent fruit
The other buildings alike suited In the place,
consisting of large barn, thoroughly sheddrd and
tanning ample sabng; webuilt and substantial Iobac
houses; cribs; comfortable nego cabins, win
plank floors and brick chlmnry-; ice-house, which
keeps well; carriage house, meat house, kitchen and
work house. the last of brick, besides other nects
sary on, houses, all in complete repair There Is also
comfortable dwelling with out houses, situated
towards the lower end Of The plantations; and the lands
lie In such form that they might be divided into two
venient and desirable Both portions Will be
seeded with wheat and rye this Fall.
The terms are in cash, and the balance in one,
TWO and three years from the day nf SALE The purchaser
giving bonds with approved security for the deferred
paymrns and the title To the property being retained,
as additional security till the whole purchase money be
| paid 49,
Ifths land be not disposed OF privately before Thurs
day the 18th day of November next will then be Of
fered publicly, NJ that time on the premises.
The subscriber will sell, NJ The same time and place,
or 10 likely Negroes; The Stock of every description,
including work horses and work oxen; The Crops made
this year; Threshing Machine, in good condition; the
Plantation Implements, including Two wagons, an OK
cart and horse cart; Carriage and pair Of Horses,
and the Household and Kitchen Furniture.
The terms for the personal property will be made
known the day of sale
The plantation above described is such rs is rarely
offered In Market and IN beauty and fertility, henhful-
ness fine scenery and the excellence of the neighbour
ing society," il il place scarcely surpassed by any in
! the upper county.
When nj home, the subscriber will take pleasure in
shown. the lands, &C. TO any who may choose TO tx
anime them; and during his ABSENCE his overseer, who
is always present, will perform that duty.
Sept 29-ctds JOS. +. MONTGOMERY.