Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-11-09
EXTENSIVE
Sale Of Valuable Iron Property
And Farming Lands.
IN THE COUNTIES OF RoCKBRIDGE
AND AUGUSTA.

DY VIRTUE Of decree Of the Circuit Court |
d Of Rockbridge, Virginia, pronounced on the
23rd day Of September last, 10 cause therein
pending between Margaret Jane Bryan Plaintiff
and Matthew Bryan's representatives, Defendants,
The undersigned. Commissioners, will proceed, on
he 25sh day Of November Acrt, at Midway, IN me
coRnty Of Augusta, to sell al public auction, that
large body o. LANDS, OF which said Matthew
Bryan died SEIZED lying chiefly in The said county
Of Rock bridge and on both sides Of The South
Lirer, estimated 10 contain over
10000 ACRES,
and Is composed Of number Of contiguous and
adjoining tracts.
Dn This tract yesayius Furnace-is situated,
which IS now, AMI has been for many years in
successful operation, making metal oil the best
quality. both fof Forge and Foundry purposes
The supply Of ore Is inexhaus;ible, and upon i
therr Is also Fenndrv now in operation, paying
an annual rent OF 81 500.
The Furnace aud Foundry are both operated
hy water taken iFom The South River, which IS
capabe Of increasing the supply 70 any desired
ex,ent There are several 90 Mills~in the inn
mediate neighbohood.
In This body OF lands are comprised several
Farms. Of IRON so 10 200 acres, which are not ne
| cessary 10 the Iron Works, and VIII oesold sepa-
ra,ely The residue will be offered for sale legsth-
/ er Ii is however susceptible Of convenient diyi-
sion and if desired, will be sold 10 parcels, 70 suit
purchasers -
: Upon HE main boy of the lands, which will be
offered Tor sale as an lTOu properly, inert dtS d'vu
500 ACRES Of cleared farming la, d about $50 Of
| which are River Bottom, very productive and sus-
| ceptjb,e Of improvement. About 36 ACRES are
productive meadow land, Of the best quality, and
can be conveniently and largely increased, there
| being an abundant supply OF waller
The improvements are large new BRiCh
/ DWELLING HOUSE, covered with tin, and hn-
ished in the most approved modern style, having
four rooms and large passage on each story and
an OFiee, Cellars, &c, in the Basement with a
Jshsp agd sia assesssaIl 3 e-hegssgiai As
houses, on the lands, suitable for tenants and ope-
raiives.
al the same time and place will also be sold a
LOT or GROUND, in Midway, on which is a
Tahncry. now in operation, with all Buildings and
Fixtures thereon necessary for its operation.
I And by viflde a the same Decree, we viii pro-
ceeo. on he 27A dey IF Norem6er Hs1t, a. Kyles
II Hotel. i'd Inc Town &C Waynestoro, in Augusta
County. 10 sell at public aoci.eo. hat valuable
IRON PROPERTY,
known as Noun, Tarry Furnace, lying on Back
Creek ID The Comfy Of Augusta the property q
Shaw & Bryan. containing 5000 or 1900 a.
CRES On This tract there is a large Hot Blast
Furna, e now 10 operation, with all The necessary
Buildings thereto attached. Also good Dwell
ling House and Saw Mill. The supply OF. ore
| and timber is inexhausiible. On this tract there
! are about 300 acres of good cleared farming land
about 1913 Of which may be readily converted into
productive meadow.
The Furnace is within 10 miles Of the Contra
railroad al WaynesboTo. There is also another
Furnace upon this property, situated on Big Run
and called The Kennaday Furnace, distant aboniS
miles irenl The Central Railroad. On this portion
Of The tract. there are also good Dwelling House
: and FIRST rate Saw Mill The tract furnishes |
large supply ofthe best saw timber, such as Pine
OAK. Poplar &c. This property will he sold il
two separate parcels; about 10 GOO Acres, viii
| the MONT Tory Furnace, aud 5 600 or 6 00t
: with the Kennaday Furnace.
In the sale Of the Mount Tory and Kennada.
properly Lorenzo Shaw, surviving partner 9
= shaw g. Bryan will uniie.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to defray III
expenses Of sales, and for the residue on credits
one two, and three years, 10 equal payments, bear
ing interest from the day of sales ihe purchasers
: executing therefor bonds with sufficient security
and lie legal titles retained until the purchas
money IS paid.
/, PIats and Surveys OF the Lands, viii be exhibit
/ ed on the DAY or sale when further particulars
sale will he made-k known. These lands are sol
o for liquidation and division of Mathew Bryan
Estate and will be sold unineumherd By his va
o,v's Ds,sef Esiak ( is seldom that such are
and valuable property is brought into market
auction Persons wishing 10 buy are invited
! view the premises and TO address The undersignt
!. al Lexington. Va And persons wishing g We
. tie Mount Tory property, will call on Loreni
Shaw, al Mount Tsrry Furnace.
The sales will commence at II o'clock, A. M.
il E s ssp Moo M'sh'h' comi..
d DAVIDSON
!. Lexington. Va, Oct, 70, Is54-.ds
e IwiIl unite ia the above sale Of the Mount TIC
] y and Kennaday Furnsee E, gTS Q sTS e7.w
: Surviving partner IL Shaw & Bfyan.
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