Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
"WHITE POINT" LAND AND FISHERY,
AND A NUMBER OF VALUABLE
SLAVES, AND OTHER PERSONAL

SLAVES, AND OTHER PERSONAL
PROPERTY, FOR SALE.
ID authority OF the last will and testament Of James
ID L. Cox deceased, Executor and Trustee therein,
shall offer for sale, on the premises, on WEDNES-
DAY, tho 9th day Of September next, lS4s) Il fair
otherwise the next fair day, that valuable and we'll
known Tract of Land and Fishery, called "WHlTE
POINT" II lies in Westmoreaud county, Va, on the
Potomac ,Just above the mouth of Monrues Creek, by
which IL IL partly bounded, and adjons the lands of
Capt VIM. Watson, r. Ii. Montgomery, Esq, and the
late Gen. j. 2. Van Ness, with mile and quarter
beach the Potomac river. II is situated but short
distance from Bluff Point and Wasons, TWO regular
steamboat landings.
This Tract, including late purchase, contains about
$50 The land Is level we'll watered, and has
abundant supply OF wood and timber for farming pur
poses and Is In an excellent state Of improvement 1t
Is well adapted staple products wheat corn and
oats. The crops of the former for several years
past have been very fine.
No land lie better for easy cultivation, possess
greater advantages for improvements. The resources
from the fishing shore alone great enough for ils
thorough fertilization In few years; butt besides these
are the marsh grass, sea ore, and SHE'LL TO be had with
convenience. There are some choice fruit trees and
grape vines, In full bearings and, also, very produc
tive garden: and indeed Il may be confidently stated
that few residences the Potomac possess greater ad
van;ages for abundant and sumpuous living than this
fish, crabs, oysters and wild fowl, in their season,
are easily obtained, and In plenty. The dwelling and
farm houses need some repairs.
The FISHERY attached TO this land IS generally one
ofthe most successfully and Of the highest reputation on
| the Potomac River. twelve hundred iathom seine
may be hauled here. It's celebrity and value are so
well established that II Is deemed unnecessary 10 say
more In regard TO It. For any further information re-
speeding the shore its character aad capactes, peg
leave refer TO Geo. Wareham, ESQ., iaVre ue 1race,
Maryland who has 6shed il for severai years.
Al the same time and place, viii he sold SEVEN,
TEEN SLAVES, 1.-THE Negroes bsquea.hea as spsGa,
men, women and children. The STOCK oil mules ana
horses, cattle, hogs farming utensils, and crop nf corn
and fodder on hand at the day. The crop OF corn fruit
and vegetables will be sold separately, aud not en-
braced In the sale of the Land and the Fishing Shore
Also, one.third Of the entire outfit of the Fishery,
consisting of seine from 800 TO 1900 fahoms In length
boats yats, scows, ropes, &c, and large quantity OF
and barrels The other two thirds OF these articles
are the property Of Messrs George and John Warehum
who will be present al the day of sale. and may be will
ling TO sell their interest," so as 10 give The purchaser the
exclusive command Of the whole outfit.
I, well to add that all the conveniences for an eI-
tensve fishing shore, such rs fish houses, office, store
room, Sheds watts, wndlasses, &C., are complete ana IN
good repair.
The land and fishing shore will be sold together.
plat of the land will be shown at any time me sale
will commence at IL O'Clock, NJ, OF the day aioro-
said, be ginning with the land and fishing shore.
TERMs-For the land and fishery one third Of the pur-
chase money will be required in cash the day Of SALE
and the balance in twelve MONTHS with interest from
the ay of sae-the deferred payments TO bo secured
by bond and personal security, win deed OF trust In
addition or title retained until the payment Is made
For the SLAVES cash will be demanded All the rest
of the personal property will he sold for cash Tor all
under SU, for that sum, and over, credit OF siI
months will be gwen with bond and good security.
The purchaser will have the privilege of seeding
crop Of Wheat this Fall, and have possession delivered
him the Goth December, l646.
Ii win afford me pleasure TO show the premises and
property to any visitor DESTROYS of purchasing.
mus, again require those who indebted TO the
estate make payment or before the day of SALE
and all persons having claims against my testntor 10
Executor and Trustee under the will of
/. L. Cox deceased.
~ Immediately af,er the above sale, the subscriber
may sell. in his own right, the usual variety Of House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture on six months credit with
good security. JOHN l.. COX.
LAND AND MILL IN HANOVER COUN.
TY FOR SALE
TIME undersigned offers TO SELL privately, the Farm
j and Mill belonging TO the Estate Of Charles Talley,
deceased, situated on the main road from The Old
Church to the city Of Richmond, and distant from the
city eleven miles. The Tract Of Land has the improve
menis necessary for family, and contains Two hun
dred and sixty acres The Mill has one pair OF corn
and pair of wheat stones Of excellent quality, and
is In good order for the manufacture of hour.
will sell the whole property together or the Mill Sc
parately with fifty Of land adjoining, upon such
terms must be considered reasonable and fair TO any
purchaser
Immediate possession of the Min can be given.
EZEKIEL 8. TALLEY.
Hanover, July 81, ls4s-cw6w.
VALUABLE LAND IN EASTERN VIR.
GINA FOR SALE.
THE subscriber intending 10 remove South, offers for
one he now resides on, is that well known Tavern and
Store stand, THE DEEP WELL. This Farm lies in
Orange county, both sides or IN. Swift Run Road,
leading Fredericksburg This contains ITO acres;
about s. cleared aud divided IN six fields, we'll
enclosed. The improvements are every thing family
could ask for comfort convenience. The location Is
as healthy any in the state. further description is
unnecessary as those wishing to purchase VIII vie"
for themselves.
The other Tract lies In Greene county, two miles
above the first, and contains us acres This land lies
on the North side of the road, and runs parallel with
the Rappahannock river and road for about mile The
nts on this Tract but moderate-a toler
able Dwelling House, Kitchen and Stables, md good
orchard, &c. Tho land is highly susceptible of I'M
proven nj and is thought TO be valuable. The fact s,
this Is grain growing region, and labor cannot he
spent In vain this red oamy soil. AS the subscriber
Is determined to SELL bargain can be had in either of
the above Farms and il they are noi sold privately be-
fore the 18th of September they viii on that day be Of
fered al public sails to the highest bidder Also at the
same time, all my stock Of Horses Cattle, Sheep and
Hogs, Grain OF all kinds, Plantation Wagon,
Farming Utensils of all kinds, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, &c. Terms made known on the day Of sale.
July ls-cwtds JAMES F. THOMPSON.