Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-12
THE LAST OFFER OF A VALUABLE
STOCK FARM

THE subscriber having twice heretofore offered for
i sale his p'antation, Gi.ENTHORN. tunder nnfa-
variable circumstances, hawever,) without efiecting 4
sale, or even attracting many buyers, now offers II Tor
The last lime. And, as advertisements seen to he con-
sidered extravagant, or 10 be- disregarded altogether. he
hereby gives n public n insurance., that the representa-
tons about 10 he msde shat be strictly true. while he
respectfully invites purchasers 10 examine The property
for their own satisfaction.
This place, then, is situated on Ire South Fork Of
Rockfsh river, In Nelson county, twenty three miles
f.om Howartssiile, (Which is rineiy miles above Rich
mond, on the James River Canal 10 v hich point, from
this region, a well -sIddeit turnpike road Is nov in pro-
gress OF construction, whereby IN easy and cheap trans
~pOrtgtion will be Insured To an excellent market. The
Tract contains about $50 acres, of which 230 IL superb
or low grounds, with much meadow land, : large por-
ton of II being 50 situated and supplied with water that
II might he readily and thoroughly irrigated. About
six hundred aces OF the high laud Is Of excellent qua
lty, and lies fayorab:y for cultivation, hnli Of II being
already cleared and aubstanuniiy ! closed, and, where
not in corn, being well set IN clGvrr, timothy, orchard
grass and herds grass. all OF which grow luxur'antIy
on every part OF the land.
This place is remarkably well timbered, having an
ample supply OF OAK, hickory ami poplar for fnel and
oth-T purposes, and M ii.exiaustible stock of chestnut
and locust, which furnish the most durable materials
for fencing. II IL also unusually well watercd, there
being upon II numerous springs Of The finest water, and
AT least ono constantly runnirs stream IN every field
Whiiss the nlacc produces tobacco IL great perfection,
It's admirably we'll suited 10 the stock business. When
we consider Its large amount of meadow lard; It's great
general productivensss IN .hr various grains and grass
es, n well AS lis abundant supply Of pure water, we
are justified in regarding II one OF the best Stock Farms
Ia the State, whether for cattle, sheep ur hogs; for, be-
sides The advantag es presented by the cultivated lands,
there is an extensive range which affords vrass for cat
lie or sheep, and most for hogs; sufficient 10 sustain
them several months in the year.
The i'm. rovements are decidedly good. There Is a
spacious aud handsome brirk dwelling, occupying a ro-
mantle site, aud favored With scenery peculiarly varied
and beautiful. The yard and adjacent grounds are
thickiy get with forest and ornau. ,atal trees and shrub
berry, and ut a proper distance are orchards Of choice
fruit, which rarely, IL ever, fail To bear. The other
buildings are such as ne usually found on n well Inn
proved place, and are Of neat and substantial. charac.
ter. The situation Is as healthy as any in ViTginia, md
10 i The neighboring society belong morality, intelligence,
wealth and refinement.
29;h dag OF the present month, the property will be Of
frred ut that time, Tor on the hrsl fair day thereafter,
should that day prove unfavorable, on the premises, In
the highest bidder. Immediate possession will be 81
ven Tor seeding; and, rs upwards Of $50 acres Of the
land IL at present IN corn and tobacco. that quantity
will be ready for seeding this Fall without the labor Of
preparation.
There will he good supply OF coru, fodder, hay,
straw, &c, on the place, which may be had on reason-
One fourth of the purchase money viii be required
In hand, and the balance in three equal annual install
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with approved seeu-
lily for the deferred payments.
The subscriber, who will generally be at home, or
Mr. Z. T. Estes, Of Nelson Z. H., viii At any time
show the land 10 any one wishing 10 see IL; and as he,
the subscriber, is ahsiou; To sell ont and remove To the
South, he Is prepared 10 propose terms which must be
considered liberal. A perfect title VIII be conveyed.
Address-Mount floreb, Nelcon county, Va.
srpr. 3-ctds JOS. F. MONTGOMERY.
ar Circumstances having been such that IL was not
deemed advisable To offer my place TO the highest bid
der on the 29th ult., il IL still unsold; and IL will, con.
seauently, be subject In private sale mill WEDNEs.
DAY, the Sd day OF November next, when, If not sold
before, il will positirs'y be offered a5 pT0posed In tho
foregoing ADVERTISEMENT, il there should he even TWO
reliable bidders present. In the meanwhile, II VIII he
neatly seeded with wheat OF the best quality, ana IN
good Time, the purchaser paying for The grain ana ior
me on ,a0S Sn :, pa'""s - JOS. F. MONTGOMERY.