Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-10-08
THE LAST OFFER OF A VALUABLE
STOCK FARM.

THE subscriber having twice heretofore offered for
L sale his plautation, ~GLENTHORN, (under unfa-
vorablc circumstances, hewever,) without e~ffecting a
sale, or even attracting many buyers, now offers II for
the last lime. And, ~ advertisements seem 10 be con-
sidered extrava CANT, or TO be disregaYded altogether, he
hereby gives a public assurance, that The representa-.
tions about TO be made shall be strictly true, while he
respectfully invites purclias ers 10 examine the property
for their own satisfaction.
This place, then, is situated on the South Fork Of
Rockfsh river, in Nelson county, twenty three miles
f.om Howardsvile, (Which is ninety miles above Rich
mond, on the james River Canal to which point, from
this region, 4 well-graded turnpike road is now in pro.
gress of construction, whereby an easy and cheap trans
portation will be insured 10 an excellent market. The
tract contains about l,250 acres, of which $50 IL superb
or low grounds, with much meadow land, q large por.
ton of IL being so situated and supplied with water that
IL might be readily and thoroughly irrigated. About
six hundred acres of the high land is oil excellent qua.
lity, and lies favorabiy for cultivation, halt of il being
already cleared and substantially inclosed, and, where
not in corn, being we'll set in clover, timothy, orchard
grass and herds grass, all Of which grow luxurianlly
on every part Of the land.
This place is remarkably well timbrred, having an
ample supply of oak, hickory and poplar for fuel und
Other purposes, and an inexlaustible stock Of chestnut
and locust, which furnish the most durable materials
for fencing. IL is also unusually well watered, there
being upon II numerous springs OF the finest water, and
al least one constantly running stream In every field
Whilst the place produces tobacco tn great perfection,
It is admirably well suited to the stock business. When
we consider It's large amount Of meadow land; its great
general produciiveness in the various grains and grass.
es, as well as Its abundant supply of pure water, we
are justified in regarding II one Of the best Stock Farms
III kHO StutSs WuCthNI " CdttIt, SuctD VI HOES, tOE, De-
sides 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 to sustain
them several months in the year.
The improvements are decidedly good. There is a
spacious aud handsome brick dwelling, occupying q r-
mantle site, and favored with scenery peculiarly varied
and beautiful, The yard and adjacent grounds are
thickiy set with forest and ornamental trees and shrub
berry. and al n proper distance are orchards Of choice
fruit, which rarely, if ever, fail to bear. The other
buildings are such as are usually found on a well i'm
proved place, and are Off neat and substantial charac.
ter. The situation Is As healthy a. any in Virginia, and
10 the neighboring society belong morality, intelligence,
wealth and refinement.
Ifa sale be not effected before WEDNESDAY, the
a9th day of the present month, the property will b. Of
fered at that time, Cor on the first fair day thereafter,
should that dav prove unfavorable,j on the premises, to
the highest bidder. Immediate possession will be g-
ven for seeding; and, as upwards of $50 acres of tho
land is at present In corn and tobacco, that quantity
preparation.
There will be a good supply OF coru, fodder, hay,
straw, &C., on the place, which may be had on reason
able terms.
One fourth of the purchase money will be required
in hand, and the balance in three equal annual install
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with approved seca-
Iity for the deferred payments.
The subscriber, who will generally be at home, or
Mr.. e. I. Estes, of Nelson T.. H., will at any time
show the land TO any one wishing TO see IL; and as he,
the subscriber, is anxious TO sell ont and remove 10 the
South, he Is prepared To propose terms which must ba
considered liberal. A perfect title will be conveyed.
Address-Mount Horeb, Nelson county, Va.
Sept. 3-ctds JOS. +. MONTGOMERY.
OF Circumstances having been such that it was not
deemed advisable 10 offer my place to the highest bid
der on the 29;h ult., il Is sill unsold; and 1t will, con-
sequently, be subject TO private sale until WEDNES-
DAY, the Sd day OF November next, when, if not sold
before, il will posutrely be offered az proposed In the
foregoing advertisement, if there should be even two
reliable bidders present. In the meanwhile, il will be
neatly seeded with wheat Of the hest quality, and Ia
good time, the purchaser paying for the grain and for
the labor of putting Tin.
Oct 8-ctds JOS. r. MONTGOMERY.