Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-08
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about 23O Of which river bottom of superior quail
lty, mnch of it being fine tobacco land, and the
whole being in a state Of rapid improvement
good portion of the high land is cleared, and
is well suited to farming purposes and large por-
ton of the woodland is heavily timbered, and is
particularly well adapted to the production of to-
bacco.
The place is securely enclosed, and is divided
into helds OF convenient size; and as liberal sys-
TEN OF cloverlng has been pursued on it for some
years, 1t is now in favorable condition for heavy
cropping. From twelve to eighteen hands have
heretofore worked it, but from twenty to twenty
i've might be adyantageously employed in its cult
walton.
This place is remarkably well watered, and
much OF the river and branch bottoms might be
converted into meadow land of the best quality ;
or the several bold mountain streams running
through 1t might be so managed as to irrigate and
enrich considerable belt of land lying adjacent to
their course, whereby it would be fitted for the
production of luxurant crops of grass
The Improvements decidedly good There
is spacious and handsome
BRICK DIV BILLINGS
occupying beautiful and romantic situation, and
commanding picturesque and interesting view, in
which are embraced the valley Of Rockfish, which
is much admired, and extensive range of the
Blue Ridge. The yard and other grounds about
the dwelling are thlckly set with forest and orna-
mental trees and at convenient and proper dis
lance there are orchards OF excellent fruit.
The other buildings alike suited to the place,
consisting of large barn, thoroughly shielded and
containing ample stabling; well built and substan-
tal tUbacco houses; corn cribs comfortable negro
cabins, with plank floors and brick chimneys ice
house, which keeps we'll; carriage house; meat
house; kitchen and work house, the two last of
brick bpSlps other necessary ont oil in
complete repair. There is also a comfortable dwell
ing, with some out-houses, situated towards the
lower end OF the plantation and the lands lie In
such form that they might be divided into two con-
venient and desirable tracts. Both portions will
be seeded with wheat and rye this Fall.
The terms are $4,000 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 pro-
perty being retained, as additional security, till the
whole purchase money be paid
II this land be not disposed Of privately before
Thursday the 10Th day Of November next. it will
then be offered publicly at that time, on the pre-
misses.
The subscriber will sell, at the same time and
place, 8 or 10 likely NEGROES; the Stock of
every description, including work horses and work
oxen the Crops made this year a T'hreshng Ma
chine, in good condition the Plantation imple
mens. including two wagons, an OK cart and a
horse cart; Carriage and pair Of Horses, and the
Household and Kitchen Furniture
| The terms for the personal property will be
made known on the day Of sale.
! The plantation above described is such as is
rarely offered in market and, in beauty and ferli-
ty, hcalthiuness, fine scenery, and the excellence
of the neghboring society, it is place scarcely
surpassed by any in the upper country.
When at home, the subscriber will take pleas
ure in showing tho lands &C., to any one who may
choose to examine them and, during his absence,
his overseer, who is always present, will perform
that duty.
JOS. F. MONTGOMERY.
October 6. lSi6-tds.