Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-24
AUCTION SALES.
THE LAST OFFER OF A VALUABLE
STOCK FARM

THE subscriber having twice heretofore offered for
4 sale ms plantations, GLENTIlORS, tundrr nnla-
yorab'e circumstances, howevgr,) without effecting 4
sale, or even attracting many buyers, now offers II for
the last time. And, as advertisements seem to be- con.
sidered ex.ravngant, or To be disregardsd altogether, lie
hereby gives a public assurance, that the representa-
lions about To be made shall he strictly tue, while he
respectfully invites purchasers 10 examine lle properly
Tor their own satisfaction.
rms place, then, Is situated on the South Fork Of
Rockhsfi river, IN Nelson county, tHenty-three miles
from linwardsville, (which is ninety miles above Rich
mona, ON The James River Canal To which point, from
THIS region, 4 we'll graded turnpike road is now in pro-
eress OF construction, whereby an easy and cheap trans
portation will be insured 10 an excellent market. The
tract contains about $50 acres, of which go Is superb.
or low grounds, Will much meadow land, u large por-
ton Of IL being so situated and supplied with wafer that
II might be readily and thoroughly irrigated. Ahoni
six hundred acres Of The high land il Of excellent qua
lity, and lies favofably Tor cultivation, half of II being
already cleared and substantially inciOsri, aud, where
mol in corn, being well sci in clover, timothy, orchard
grass aud herds grass, all of which grow lnIuriantly
on every part Of Tie land.
This place is remarkably well timbered, having an
ample supply OF oak, hickory and poplar for fuel aud
other purposes, and an inrxhanstible stock of chesnut
ana Locust, which furnish the most durable materials
Tor fencing. IL il also unusually we'll watrred, there
being upon II numerous springs of The finest water, and
atieast one constantly running stream IN every field
whilst the place produces tobacco 10 great perfection.
II Is admirably well suited III the stock business. When
we consider liz large amount OF meadow land iis great
general productivenrss in the various grains and grass
IS, rs well as lis abundant supply oi pure water, We
ar Justified in regarding IL one oi the best Stock Farms
IN The state, whether for cattle, sheep or hogs; for, be-
aides the advantages presented BY The cultivated lands,
there Is an extensive range which affords grass for cat.
tie or sheep, and most for hogs, sufficient 10 sustain
them several months in the year.
Tie improvements are decidedly good. There j. =
spacious and handsome brick dwelling, occupying a 70
mantle sitr, aud favored with scenery peculiarly varied
and beautiful. Tie yard and adjacen; grounds are
ihickly sci with forest and ornamental Trees and shrub
berry, and nj 1 proper distance are orchards of choice
ffuit, which rarely, II ever, fail 10 bear. The other
buildings are such n are usually found on 4 we'll I'M
proved place, and are oi n neat and substantial cliarac-
ter. The situation il ~ healthy n any in Virginia, and
TO the nrishboring society belong morality, intelligence,
wealth and refinement.
Ii Il SALE lie not effected before WEDNESDAY, the
o9ih day Of The present month, tlir property will br Of
frred nj that time, (or on the first far day thereafter,
The highest bidder. Immediate possession VIII be- IL
ven for seeding; and, as upwards of l5n acres Of the
land is at present in corn aud tobacco, that quantity
will he ready for seeding this Fall without the labor Of
preparation.
There viii be n good supply of corn, folder hay,
straw, &c, on the place. which may br had on reason
able terms.
Onr-fourth Of the purchase money will be required
IN hand, and The baIantr IN three equal annual install
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with approved Sc.
curiiy Tor The deferred payments.
The subscriber, who will generally hr NJ home, or
MIR. &. 4. Estes, Of Nelson e.. H., will 1T any time
show the land 10 any one wishing 10 sec il; and Us hr,
the subscriber, is anxious To sell Dut and remove Ia the
SonIh, he is prep lrrd 10 propose terms which must be
considered liberal. A prrfrrt title will be- conveyed.
hidr-ss-Mnunt llorrh, Nelson county, w.
Sept. 3-ctds lbs. L. MONTGOMERY.