Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-22
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.

10y Write Of a decree of the Circuit Court oi
Ap Nelson county, rendered on the 9th day OF
May, 1853. in friendly suit, instituted by NJ. J..
Estes and others, against Estes and Others shall,
as Commissioner appointed by the decree, com
'ne Wednesday In the aoth day Of fully next,
to sell on the premises, to the highest bidder, all
the lands in the county of Nelson, and the houses
and lots in the town of Lovingston, belonging to
the estate of G. Il. Estes, decd.
The lands consist of three valuable farms, all
lying on the stage road from Charlottesville to
| Lynchburg Also lot of land adjoining the town
of Lovingston, containing IS Acres, and tract OF
land on the waters of Dutch Creek, adjoining the
lands of Albert G. Loving and others, containing
1917 acres. :,
| One of these tracts known as ''Penn's place."
contains sea- Acres-is about four miles from
the town Lovingston, adjoining the lands OF Geo.
| w. Fortune and others, we'll adapted to the cul-
ture of Tobacco, Wheat and Corn, divided into
suitable fields, and well watered. 1t is consider
ed the best wheat land in the neighborhood; on
it there is large and convenient Barn, recently
erected also good Stables and Corn-houses, and
good houses for an overseer and hands.
Another tract, known as ''Farmville," contains
22I Acres, about half mile from the town
of Lovngston, adjoining the lands Of Gen. VIM.
S. Loving and others, this is also divided into
suitable fields, well watered, and we'll adapted to
the culture of Tobacco, Wheat and Corn. On
this tract there is small meadow, well taken
in Timothy; also a comfortable DWELLNG
HOUSE, frst-rate Barn, Stables and Corn
house, a Blacksmith Shop and Dwelling House,
on the stage road, and "A Grist Mill, in good re-
pair, and Dwelling House for the miller.
The third tract, known as the lower place, con-
tains $50 Acres, lying about one mile below
Lovingston, adjoining the lands Of Lunsford Low
ing and others, also divided into suitable fields,
we'll watcred and adapted to the culture OF To-
| bacco, Wheat and Corn. On this tract there is
large Meadow, well taken in Timothy; also
comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, a good
Barn, Stable, Corn house, and houses for Servants.
| 1t is seldom such desirable lands are in market.
Mr.. Estes was one of the best farmers in the up
per country, he devoted himself to their culture
for several years before his death, and had them
in state of rapid improvement.
The lots in Lovingston consist of the TAVERN
and STORE HOUSE, occupied for many years
by the late 9. T. Estes. The Tavern is large
and commodious, recently covered with tin, with
| large and convenient Stables, Corn, Ice, and Gar
rage house, an excellent Garden. and lot of
three acres attached. The Store houseis Of brick,
covered with tin, adjoining the Tavern house, and
the upper rooms used as part Of the Tavern.
Also House and Lot adjoining the Methodist
Church, containing nine rUoms, and well adapted
for boarding house.
Mr.. VIM. H. Estes, who resides on the tract
nearest to Lovingston, will show the lands topper
sons DESTROYS topurchase.
Possession of the tracts of land fot-the purpose
of seeding will be given on the 18th of Septem-
Der, and full possession of the lands, and houses
and lots, on the LIST day of January next.
TERMs-Cash enough to defray the expenses
of sale, and the balance on credit Of one, two and
three years, equal instalments, the purchasers CIV
ing bonds, with good personal security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
The sale will commence on the day above men
toned, at PENIS place, and be continued from day
to day. on the premises Of the others, as directed
by the decree, until completed.
And on Tuesday, The 10th day Of august nert,
in pursuance of the said decree, shall sell on the
premises, to the highest bidder, on the same terms,
a tract of land containing 1873 ACRES, lying in
the county of Amherst, adjoining the lands OF es-
tate of John Campbell :;
In further pursuance of the said decree, shall
on Tuesday, the 3Oh day Of .4ugust ncrt, proceed
to sell, on the premises the same terms, to the
highest bidder, tract Of land in the county OF
Bath, containing 100 ACRES, within two miles
of IIillsborough.
ALEX. BROWN, Commissioner.
June 90, l953.-t20thJ.