Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-04
OVERTON FOR SALE.

s% will sell at Private Sale, that b-autifn'iy H.
i ""sa Gated PROPERTY in Baltimore county, aojoia
AAAing the Relay House, on the Baltimore & ohio
Railroad. Its distance from the city of Baltimore by
turnpike is 6k miles, two roads leading to it from
the city; by railroad miles; time 10 to Is minutes
to Washington City hour: Annapolis. ~ hours
Frederick, hours. Twenty passenger aims of cars
pass il daily, going North, South East, and West,
stopp ng geing and returning, thus affordpg great
facilities to persons doing business in out Of IL
city OF Baltimore, Washin gton, and other cities
the lines
For health and beauty of scenery it is unsurpas
by any place in Maryland being elevated from Too
to 225 feet above tide water. it commands q mo I
beautiful view of the surrounding country for
miles. The city Of Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay, anu
Patapsco River, three Counties on the Western and
one on the Eastern Shore of this State bs seen
from it. On it is en- extensive Orchard Of choice
Fruit; beautiful Parks and Grores Of Forest and
ornamental Trees, with several springs of pure va
ter. Post Office at the spot where daily mai are r.
ceiVed. In view oft, and within ten minutes walk
are CHURCHES Of nearly all religious denominations-
Academies and College of the first class within a
short distance
Having sold u acres of this Tract to gentlemen Of
Baltimore for Villa and Cottage sites who are now
preparing to erect their buildings will sell the
mainder, 100 Acres, with all the upro.ement In
one Lot or Lots, as laid out the nsp the purcha
ssr or purchasers having the advantage the char
ter granted by the Legislature of Maryland to i'm
prove and beautify the ground, and erect dwellings
and other kinds Of buildings, or sell lease the
same.
The Dwelling upon the property is very commodi
Gus, shaving been occupied several summers a. p
first class clearinghouse" with all the necessary
out buildings, such Granary, Carriage-house and
stables Spring, Coronsr's and Overaeer's houses n
large Ice house filled with ice. The location of this
property Immediately at the junction Of two Rail
roads, in healthy and beautiful country within 10
or IL minutes Of Baltimore, makes il the most de-
able ever offered for sale in this vicinity net only
for Villa and Cottage Resiiences, but as q place O.
resort for families during the summer months, he
ing the most eligible and convenient point fer large
class Summer Hotel or BOARDING. House $50 mucb
needed fr families during the Summer season.
Railr I'd communication to and from the City nearly
every half hour dur ng the day.
In addition to the value OF this property for resi-
dsnces there is almost mex haus Die bed of pure
Ftrs Brick Clay on it. In ratine 200 yards of the
Railroad Station wh'co has been used several fac
tories, and pronounced CT superior quality. have
bad it examined by Dr.. James Higgins, cur State
Agricultural Chemist for his opinion as to its vain.
aud refer to his letter Published below.
Autographed usps may be had Of the undersigned
and the property shown by Mr. Cox, proprietor oil
the Relay House.
TIE ms literal-ope fifth cash: the balance in one,
TWO, three, four, and i've years, with interest
j. n. LU UKErT, Baltinor Nd
Psf not sold before tn Is n instant, Il viii
be offered at Public Sale, at the Exchange in Bait
more, on that day by Nsssrs. Gibson Co, Auction
eers.
LABORATORY OF THE STATE CHEMIST,
% Exchange Buildings.
Baltimore, April 2S, 1854
To J. H. Luckctt, Esq, OF Baltimore city:
Dear Sir.-In reply to your letter Of April 9th
in which you ask for my opinion as to the proper
ties and value Of an enclosed sample Of clay tai, I
from your farm, '0serton," sdjoiuing the ReIa,
House, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railro ID. ca
state that It resembles q very plastic, bituminou
pipe clay, of yeIlowisa white color when burnt
variety, which Is especially appropriated to the msu
ufaeturing Of pottery, earthsrn pipes, Fayence, C.
and II mixed With proper quantity OF sand, also 4
that of drerbricks and cruciblaa
BY opening aud working this valuable mste-isl
you will develope q new and most important rs
source of our State. Very truly. &C.
may 4-dt2k JAMES HreeINs