Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-09-17
Au'y for II. C. Harrison, Adm'x Of X. Harris
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THE LAST OFFER OF A VALUABLE
STOCK FARM.

,UIIE subscriber having twice heretofore offered for
J. sIIc his plantation, GLENTIlORN, thnder unia-
vorabie circumstances, huweytr,l without efirctihG 4
sale, or even attracting many buyers, now offers /, for
the last time. And, as advertisements seem TO he con.
sidered extravaganza, or 10 be disrrgarG.d altogether, he
hereby gives 4 public assurance, that the representa-
tions about to be made shall he strictly true, while he
respectfully invites purchasers IN examine the property
for their own satisfaction.
This place, then, is situated on the South Fork of
Rocknsh river, in Nelson County, twenty-threr miles
from HowardsYille, (Which is ninety miles above Rich
niond, on the James River Canal, 10 which point, from
tins region, n welEsraded turnpike road Is now M pro.
errss Of construction, whereby al easy and cheap trans
por,ation will he insured 10 an excellent market. The
tract contains about $50 acres, OF which 23J Is SUPERB
or low grounds, with much meadow land, 4 large por-
ton Of it being 20 situated and supplied with water that
il might be readily and thoroughly irrigated. About
six hundred acres nf The high land Is of excellent qua
lily, and lies favor3hIy for cultivation, half of II being
already cleared and substantially Enclosed, and, where
no; in corn, being well set in clover, timothy, orchard
grass and herds grass, all Of which grow luxuriantly
on every parl ulthe land.
This place Is remarkably well tiimbertd, having al
ample supply Of oak, hickory and poplar for fuel and
other purposes, and an ineShaustible stock Of Chestnut
and locust, which furnish the most durable materials
for fencing. IL IL also unusually well watrreh, there
being upon IL numerous springs of The finest water, and
at least one constantly running stream IN every Held
Whilst the place produces tobacco 10 great PERFECTION,
il Is admirably well suited 10 the stock business. When
we consider III large amount OF meadow land It's great
general productivencss in the various sra'nsand grass
rs. rs we'll rs its abundant supply of pure water, we
arr justified In regarding IL one Ol The best Stock Farms
in The State, whether for cattle, sheep or hogs; Tor, be-
sides the advantages presented by The cultivated lands,
there i. m extensive range which affords grass for cat
lie or sheep, and most for hogs, sufficient 10 sustain
them several months in Tie year.
The improvements are decidedly good. There i a
spacious and handsome brick dwelling, occupying a 70
mantle site, and favored with scenery peculiarly varied
and beautiful. The yard and adjacent grounds are
thickly set with forest and ornamental trees and shrub
bery, and At a proper distance ae orchards Of choice
fruit, which rarely, if ever, fail Ia bear. The othef
buildings are such as are usually found on 4 well I'M
proved place, and are OF n neat and substantial eharac-
Ter. The situation is az healthy a. any in Virginia, and
In he neighbnrinG society belong morality, intelligence,
wealth and refinement.
II n sale be not effected before WEDNESDAY, The
g9th day ofiha present month, the property Will be Of
frred nj that time. lur on the first fair day thereafter,
should that day prove unfavorablr, ] On The premises 10
The highest bidder. immediate possession Will br 81
ven for seeding; and, "a upwards Of $50 acres OF the
land il nj present in corn and tuharcO, that quantity
VIII he ready for seeding this Fall without the labor of
preparation.
straw, &c, on the place, which may be had on reason
able terms.
Onr-fpuuh cf the purchase money will he required
m hand, and the balance in three equal annual install
ulcnts, tie purchaser giving bonds with approved sc.
curify for the deferred pa ncnts.
The subscriber, who VIII generally he nj home, or
Mr.. G. II, Estes, Of Nelson T.. u, will II any Time
show The land Ia any one wishing Ia ser II; and rs a-,
tl,r subscriber, Is anxious TO sell on and rsmavc I" The
South, he il rrcP,rsl Ia propose terms which must BE-
considered liberal.
A urrtect title will be conveyed.
Address-Moun llorcb, Nelson county, Va.
Sept. 3-ctds jos. r. ~M'Ni1oMEh