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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
PURI.IC SALE.

DuRSGhST 10 a decree Of the Circuit Superior Court
Il OF Law aud Chancery for the county Of Monroe, IN
The STATE n: Virginia, pronounced on the 18th day of
May, lS47, in the OF Caperon's Executor against
John b. Lewis. and others, defendants, and Dunlap
against The same defendants, the undersigned, Commits
sionefs, wall rxpose Ia sale, n pubic auction, TO The
highest bidder, upon the premises, cteGit Of cne
two and three years. on Thursday the 3tth day Of
September next, that beautiful and valuable Eslats-
THE SWEET SPRlNGS-;nd tie lands appurenant
therein, lying In the county OF Monroe, and extending
into the county Of Allegheny. This properly ia silua
ted in eligible position for watering place. The
Spring rises IN OF The most beautiful and pleasant
ri in lis delightful Summer climate varied ani sublime
scenery, aud luxurious and healthfl ha,hms establish
ments II is distant twenty three miles from Coving-
ton the place designated M the head Of navigation
the James River Canal, and IL IL believed will he either
within few miles 0f the great central improve
ment Of the State connecting the James with the Ohio
river.
The land il Of very superior quality, and the improve
menls sufficient for the accommodation 0i some
three or nar hundred persans There is located this
property Brick Hotel pit feet long and three stories
high, containing dining l69 long and forty
feet wide. The other houses for the accommodation Of
visitors consist for the most part oi cabins.
The Sweet Spring Tract proper-enlhraciRg the i'm
provcments and containing $50 acres-wi!l first be sold,
then the residue Of the lands In such lots parcels
may best suit the convenience Of purchasers, and
enhance the amount OF sales The purchasers Of the
Real Estate will be required TO give bond and security
for the purchase money! and the title will be retained
until the purchase money la paid.
There will also be sod at tie same time and place,
by said Commissioners, all the Household and Kitchen
Furniture al, and belonging TO the Sweet Springs, con-
sstnr Of such varetyas necessary watering places.
The Furniture will be sold for cash.
AZ property Of this description and value il but sell
dom in the Market tic Commissioners would respect
fully invite The attention OF Capitalists 10 this adser
iisem-nt, and woni heg leave 10 suggest, that Joint
stock company might be formed, and advani1 geousIy
JAMES L. wooDvlLLE, c
HENRY MASSlE, .o"iS
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MISCELLANEOUS
Land, Stock, &C. for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes 10 sell his Plantation In Ame
i liz, within four mill S ofths Court house. ant near
the Amelia Springs, containing about one thousand
acres, generally in fine heart. Upon this Trac, there
very nrsduetiyc md large body oS eri" II wood
land, which would bring the best tobacco. lie would
also ssll The stock of mules, cows &C. thereon oge
ther with farming utensils Of every kind, and would
supply the purchaser with sufcieucy OF corn, OATS
fodder &c for years consumption, and wheat tor
seeding this Fall, or f desable would have the
on The first day of December next from which time he
would be willing to allow credit of one, twc three,
four and five years for the amount, equally Divided
He viii simply add that his price for this property shall
not be than its reul value, which he confidently
believes that, under good management, the payments
may be made from the place. A. II. DREWRY.
Mr.. G. Anderson in the neighborhood, will show
the premises to any person disposed buy and
nications addressed In Richmond win be attend
ed to. A. II. ID.
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VALUABLE LOUISA LAND FOR SALE.

SHTILI. he sold 10 the highest bidder on WEDNES-
w DAY, the first day Of September, if fair, other
wise the next fair dag uoan the premises that most
desirable Farm, OAK GROVE, the residence Of ihr
late John C. Coodw supposed 10 contain nhou sir
hundred acres, lying Little River within Two miles
Of Fredericks Hall Depot.
The improvements consist Of large and handsome
dwelling, with every convenient Clubhouse attached,
Including an ice house and well OF excellent water,
Two large barns, &C.
The Farm is well watered by several branches, and
BY Little River
is rare that Farm Ia for sale combining 90 many
advantages ne location, convenience 10 market and
fertility.
Al the same time will be sold The Tract Of Land
called COILY'S about one mile from DAN GROVE,
suppose 10 contain fonr hundred acres Both tracts
viii be surveyed 5efo.e the day Of sale. The land will
he shown Ia any person wishing To see by Mr. Charles
q. Goodwin.
viii also he sold al the time and place all The
Horses Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Plantation Utensils, &C. sc.
TERMS or SALE.-Fur tile land one-third OF the rur-
chase money will he required in cash, The balance IN
two equal annual instruments For the other properly
the ieims will be made known on thr day of sale
August l1-cglwtdS HG THE LE6AlfES.
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VALUABLE FARM,
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE IN THE COUNTY OF HANOVER.

PURSUANT 10 a decree of The County Court of Ram
over, pronounced IN The 2ad Of December, 1916,
The subscribers appointed by the Court Commissioners
for that purpose, will sell To the highest bidder, tie
premises, on TUESDAY, the 14i! dag Of September
next IL far Otherwise. the next fair day, Sundays
excepted, The Tract Of Laad on which the late Mrs
Ann A. Oliver resided, and known as tie dover land.
la the of Isaac Oliver deceased. The sad land
lies Polr Green Meeting House, about nine miles
from, lie City of Richmond. in healthy and desirable
neicJorllood, and Contains about four hundred and
nifty acres. Thc Improvements are good Dwelling
House. in thorough repair, gnnd Barns, Stables, and all
other outhouses sufficient for desirable hnmrste ad
The land Is admirably adapted IN the cultivation ofvege
tables In addition to the usual variety Of field crops
1KRss One-i0r1th cash, and The remainder in two
annual payments according 10 The provisions Of said de-
cree.
AT the time and place, and upon The same TERMS
pursuant TO similar decree, win be sold abon. two
hundred of land adjoining the above, belonging
The Of James A. Oliver, deceased. This
is well enclosed, some good meadows attached. and
portion of tho land highly improved, but buildings
thereon. EDWIN SHELTON, c,,,, ;.
WiT. u. SYDSuR, I COMMISSIONER
p. 8. Communications addressed 10 either OF The
subscribers, through the Richmond Post Office, will be
promptly attended to- the acds shown by Mr. Oliver,
now residing m the premises.
August l0-rw5wI2awlw
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By W. Goddils, Auct'r.
THE VALUABLE FARM CALLED
"SfraWberry Eaill,o
IN HENRICO COUNTY, FOR SALE AT


AUCTION.
by virtue Of decree oil The County Court OF
~ llen;ico, in Chancery sitting, pronounced
on the =! day OF August, l847, in The suit there
in pending. styled "Cauels guardians against
Carter, &c." the undersigned, who was thereby
appointed Commissioned Tor The purpose, will
proceed to sell, upon the premises, OH TUES
DAY, the 14.h day OF September, is47, at - o.
clock. NJ, that most valuable aud productive
Farm in the county Of Henrico. on Chickahc-
miny Swamp, about tour miles North Of the city
Of Richmond, called strawberry Hill" Of which
Henry L. Carter died seized and possessed, con-
tanning, BY recent survey, 1894 acres. The value
OF this iarm is 50 we'll known, that il is deemed
unnecessary to give full particulars OF lis advan
tases-sufiice II 10 say, that the land, for The
most part is in very high state Of improve
nent, The low grounds OF which, numbering about
240 acres, are cqualto any in Vireinia-the high
lands are also highly improved, as the present
crops will show. The buildings consist OF a
large dwelling house, with every accommodation
for senteel family besides barns, stables, car
rage houses, quarters, &C., &C., and Grist Mil,
now in excellent order, with fair run OF custom
all vi which has teen built within the last 30
years, Of the best material and workmanship
II preferred by purchasers, the said farm will be
divided into Two tracts, one ot which contains
59S4 acres, and The other, on which the mill is
located, contains 1875 acres. Il is very rarely
that farm possessing 50 many advantages as
does this is offered in market, bu, as The sale is
10 be made for division, there is no alternative
leli but 10 offer il 10 lie highest bidder.
TERMS.-One.i uufih cash, balance in three
equa! annual ins,amen;s, from The first day OF
January nexi, when iu! possession is TO be deli
yered-in The mean time, the usual Fall crops
can be sown-ior bonds bearing interest from
that day. and retaining The tile 10 he land ill the
whole purchase money shall he paid.
II the weather on lie day oil sale should be
such a., in Inc Cpl; on Of the Commissioner, 10
render il improper 10 make e safe aforesaid, the
sale will be continued rom cay 10 day, al tie
sane hour until The SANE is efcc,ed.
ABNER HiLLGARD, Com'r.
r. Sale conducted BY W. CcDnS, Auc,'r.
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JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE OR
RENT

TIME UPPER BEAvERDAM FARM, lying in the
i forks Of the James River and Beayerdsm Creek,
miles below Coochand Court houss, and 26 from Rich
nond containing 440 acres 100 Of which are river low
grounds Of the best quality 81 acres Of creek meadow,
and $50 in woodland, the suil Of which ia unsurpassed
nv any on The river. The Maideh's Adventure Dam,
which supplies feeder for tho James River and Ka-
uawha Canal is contiguous 10 the low grounds, fur.
nishing valuable water power for milling or mannfac-
turing purposes. This property viii be offered at pri-
vaie sale until The 2cih day Of September, on which
day. il previously disposed Of 1t VIII be offered nj
public sale Goochland Court houses and II not sold
on that day, will be rented by The year
TERMS OF SALE-One thitd cash. the balance in
two equal annual payments, the purchaser giving his
note with approved endorsers, bearing interest from
date. go
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing at private sale will
apply BY mail (post paid to b. Plcasants, Brooke
VILE Maryland, or TO DR.. H. Howard, University Of
Virginia.
On The same terms, time and place, will be offered 4
Trac, Of Land called THE FOREST. adjoining the
land owned by the heirs of ihe late Dr. Trent lying on
both sides Of the road, two miles below Denver
dam containing 325 acres $50 of which cleared the
The road heavily timbered This property will be sold
entire, or divided TO suit purchasers.
Persons wishing to view the property VIII apply 10
Robert w. Peasants, ESQ.,, of Pleasant Green who
viii take pleasure in showing the lines, &c. II sold
before the Goth September due notice will be given
BASIL B. PLEASANTS,
HENRY HOWARD, Agent
Aug l7--ct,s for the oIher heirs.
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POWHATAN LAND FOR SALE.

PURSUANT 10 a decree of The superio, Cont o.
i ChaIce!y for tie Richmond Circuit, 10 The state 81
Virginia. pronounced on The 23d day Of March, ss4I,
the case Of William Mann plaintiff, against James NC
Drarman administrator de hens men WIN he viii ah-
nexed of James McDearman deceased, and Others ds-
frndants The undersigned, appointed By IN: sad de-
cree commissioner for tina! purpose VIII. on HvAuhi,
the 9Th day of September next, that being rowhaian
County Court day, proceed TO sell a, the Court House OF
said county to The highest bidder, at public auction,
rac, or parcel Of land conveyed by said William Mann
10 William A. Cocke Sr in trust for The b1nrnt OF Jo-
seph sIc)earman Execute. Of James hcDearman, de-
sased by deed made by said Mann and wife, and ad-
iited 10 record in tie Court Of POwhalan county, On
the 2lst day of September, 1-ao.
The above. mentioned tract Of land - described as
living in the county Of rvwhatan, In the fork Of tie
south and North branches Of Fine Creek, containing
fur and seventeen scrcs by survey. IL Is be
ev.d 10 he about three ailes from tie Court House o:
The couaty, in an agreeable mi healthy neiehborood
and 10 comrrise due proportion OF wood and Cleared
land. acme of which Is said To be very good
Trr.s;-Ons-fourth Of The purchase money TO be
maid Ia cash and the balance In three equal INSTRUMENTS
az air. twelve and e.h:een months, hearn. interest
from the jay of salr the purchaser giving bonds with
surety FOR The cred, payments, ard the Commissioner
eYrcutirg no conveyance Until The purchase money J.,
paid, and o convey ance directed b. the Court.
July 3a-c,ds THoe. I. GILES, Cont
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FOR SALE.

4 DESIRABLE FARM, situated in the county Of
"A Louisa, two miles from Trrvillians Depot, on the
Louisa Railroad, and three miles from the Green
Springs. II contains AIS acres, ahout 800 of
which are under good cultivation, divided into five
fields all in clover and most Of quite productive Of
tobacco, wheat and corn-the balance of the tract il in
wood. The improvements consist Of a good dwelling
house and all necessary outhouses, and are in good
condition. II Ia desirable residence for gentleman
OF the city, who wishes TO take his family to healthy
and genite neighboshood during the s.cky season.
This land being In The immediate vicinity of the Green
Springs, which years since much esortcd 10
BY nyads from various parts of the state, many Of
cy Is much more valuable on that account Were these
Springs properly improved and arranged for the accom-
mooaon of vsters, as il is believed Will he the case,
they would doubt be again resored to; and IN such
an event this farm would he among the most desirable
In this par, Of the country. The terms and any further
information which may be desired will hr afforded by
PHILIP Il. JONES. Letters addressed to him, at
Louisa Court house, will he attendedio
Aug. 3-c2aMdw
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In tic CIy Of Richmond and Couniies Of Heryico
1uJ (,1grh.yul

LUABLE REAL ESTATE
In tic Guy Of Rican,ond and Coaniies 81 Her,itO
and G00chtIHd.
~ virtue Of decree of the Court Of Hastings for the
- city OF Richmupd, in chancery sitting, Pronounced
on the ,ti daY Of August 1911, In two suits therein
re ndlng, the styled k.an guardian against Kesn
Garland and Others" The other, "Calis' guardian
against Cas. Garland and others" the undersigned
vino was thereby appointed Commissioner fo the
purose, will proreed to sell, public auction upon
the premises, respectively, on WEDNESDAY, The 18th
day OF September, lSi7 commencing al o'clock, the
following very valuable Real Estate, (ol which Ed
ward Garland died srized.) viz:
Lot IN the City off Richmond, fronting on the North
side OF Cary street lj2 iee running back 90 feet on 18th
street on which there stands several brick Tenenenls
now in The occupancy of ai K. u. Jackson and Others
and Immediately thereafter, ut half past 10 O'Clock
viii he sold an undivided moiety of Lets Nos. and
). In Pendleton Square, each ironing II feet Cary
street. running back l2) fret to Water street; and i'm
medately thereafter, say at half past O'Clock, 2. NJ
VIII be sold two Lots, each containing two acres ano
twenty poles, and adjoining each other situated IN the
county Of Henneo, OF Church Hill, on the Williams
burg stage road abnu one mil. from the city aforesaid
adjoining the residence Of Mr. VIM. w. Charter and
which fad los now cultivated by Mr. Henry Heck
er and Immediately thereafter, say al half past o.
clock, =. NJ, will be- sold that valuable vacant Lot
situated in the city Of Ricbmor on The South side Of
BROAD street. between I'd and ih sheets adjoining the
Confectionery Store Of Mr Francis samani fronting on
Broad street Ali feet, running hack 10 feet And.
MONDAY, the 2,rh dry OF September, ls47, al l o.
clock, P. NJ. will be sold that valuable Farm In the
county OF GGochand, James river about % miles
above the city III Echmc:i, called Kani,catka, con-
timing about 100 acses map and survey OF which III
be made and exhibited at the sale II IL now tenanted
out TO NJ. John Thomson, jr., of Goochland Count
house, who will no doubt show II 10 any one disposed
TO purchase. This Farm djons the well known estate
called "Beaverdam,' owned by the heirs Of James
Peasants Of Maryland, and Corbin Warwick Esq, Of
this city, the soil OF which, like theirs can be made
equally FERTILE
The terms Of sale for all the above property win be-
third in cash, balance equal instruments al one
and two years for bonds negotiable notes. interest
added, secured by trust deed. Ii The we ither should
bs suc either OF the days appointed for the sale of
said property, a., in the opinion Of the Commissioner
TO render II improper sell, the sales thereof will be
adjourned from day to day till they are effected.
w. GODDiN, Commissioner.
P.S.-The moiety Of % acres at Westham, on James
river, will be sold about the LIST Of November ne1 OF
which duo notice win he hereafter given. w.
Richmond, Aug, ", lS47.-ctds
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REEDY BOTTOM FOX SALE.

WILL be sold on the premises, u the highest bidder
w on FRIDAY, the first day of October next,
credit of one and three years, the above named
tate the residence OF the late Thomas Watkins deceas
ed, on Dan ;.rr. mites Southwest Of I:alifaS, Court
tanning 1851 n good portion II which Is in woods
about 200 first Low Grounds; The Up lands crit
eiaay Of the finest quality, have been cu!tiv ted for
I'd to the growth of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Oats and
Clover. On the land ID convenient and comfortable
Dwelling House, with all necessary outhonsns.
Adjoining the nboye is another tract of N6i acres
with good portion of woods, which will BE- sold eli
Their separate connected, may be most suitable TO
purchasers; this tract has also good Dwelling Ind
other outhouses.
Persons wishing 20 purchase, will be shown the
lands by Mr. George r. Richardson, residing on the
premises or by the subscriber.
Privilege for seeding wheat will be given in the
Fall and possession the first day ii January next.
WILLIAM WAT KINS,
Iulc la-cIda E.ecn;nr fTiInS Walking der ca ed
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VALUABLE LANDED ESTATE FOR
SALE. WITH WATER POWER.

INTENDING TO mnve to the West, offer for sale my
landed Estate lying In the county of Amelia, thirty
A.. miles from Richmond, thirty from Petersburg, and
ian from The Coverhil Railroad Depot the waters
Il Deep Creek and Sweaihouse Creek, containing one
,sousapd three hundred and seventy-four acres of
and Of which about three hundred are of the
y. creek grounds. drained for cultivation: three
anded acres of original growth equal 10 any tobacco
md in The neighborhood, heavily timbered, with OAK
Pm. and Hickory There are three hundred and fifty
,s,cs,nd tobacco hills, and improved lots, which
rodace fine tobacco, together with much piney land,
sa would produce fine tobacco; each shit would pro-
1.s from live hundred to six hundred barrels of corn.
and small grain in proportion There not four of
nm, or led land in the tract. On Sweahouse Creek lie
avable water power, which may be used By canal or
Dud for milling or manufacturing purposes. The site
!, one which formerly was large Mili and no want OF
ss.r There are few sites In this section Of country
mi have advantages equal TO this. The Dwelling Is
,ie and convenient aud with every house that may be
s,us for the accommodation Of family, and for Sc
,rny crops Tobacco houses for thirty or forty thou
ad pounds Of obacco granary large, with thr.shlng
arhne and houses for forty 10 y slaves. u Is sell
tom 80 desirable an estate, in desirable section OF
gentry for SALE together with The advantages OF the
a,rss,s Of Richmond and Petersburg
Persons wishing to purchase ue estate invited
view This, which will be shown with pleasure By the
''''''''''' S VIM. woRsHAM.
Ferry Mills Post Office, Amelia, Aug 3-cwaw
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,I,IIrny IaND ron SALE


TIME subscriber offers FOR sale tbs tract of land on
| which he resides, lying about 10 miles below iia
lifax C. H. on Banstrr river, and about miles above
its junction with Dan river, adjoining the lands OF Capt
VIM II. Clarke, Capt Paul Street. John Z Johnson
and others, and contains upwards OF 800 acres Go
acres Of which are river bottom besides nbouf hun
dred acres of creek fats. Nearly the whole of The
cleared land is in good heart, Of which there Is sll
c.t quantity IS % hands 10 advantage Upon
three shifts; the balance OF the tract Is covered WIN
heavy growth OF the finest pine and oak timber ana
large proportion Of excellent ob1cco land yet TO clear
The buildings consist OF comfn.cble Hing house,
kitchen, smoke house dairy, ice house. and al nfces-
sary out houses for the purposes OF securing the crops
The tract is susceptible Of DIVISION and will be divided
10 suit purchasers il required. Being determined 10
SELL great bargain may he expected in u not sod
ny the oSh day Of September shall then onrf pun
licly, at Halifax Cnurt-house
TERMS-Onr third of the purchase money will be
expected in cash. the balance in two equal annual ~
salments The terms however, may be VARIED Ia sun
circumstances. Being generally about home. VIII
take pleasure in showing the land 10 any who may wish
10 purchase. RlChahD EDmosD"oH'
Aug. lT-cfw