Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-19

Farmers, Doctors, Lawyers {. Teachers.
SOUTHW EST MOUNTAIN FARM

| SOUTHW EST MOUNTAIN FARM,
Suitable for all, should the No. Of .4crcs suit, if
not, Hank more can be added.
VETiSHlNG to settle near my children, will
w sell publicly On the20M October next, my
Farm called EASTERN VIEW, my pres
ent residence, including the greater part of the
crop. say from to 500 bbls Corn, Sc. The farm
contains 525 Acres, lying on the south side Of
the mountains, the dividing lire between me and
others. running parallel with lis side in horizon
tai direction, nearly half way up from lis base TO
its top, which makes the mountain part Of the
Farm very accessible 10 wood and easy of culti-
walton. slipping very gradually 10 the south, OF
which Is Acres are INST rate I06acco Land,
heavily 1imbered and the wood standing on tie
same, within 81 miles OF charlottesville, would
bring from 500 10 SO per acre, the balance of the
mountain is cleared. say between Is and so acres
of fine soil the rest OF the land running from the
base. or foot of the mountain soulhly is cleared
and laid oil in shifts, under good enclosure say Il
miles of stone fencing, and a plenty of Rock
The Greater part almost immediately al the spot
10 fence in the whole farm, except about so or 80
acres well ,imbered, lying ON The south side Of
the farm. said shifts lying beautifully for plough
inc. s. productive soil, susceptible of The high
est inpfovement, having fine spring waiern eve
nv field. including the mountain part, and creek
rIlnpinG nearly through the extent of The farm,
pivino much bottom for meadow, Tobacco, Slc.-
The land was purchased by he Of different per.
sons. fvery unexpectedly Tor lis convenience 10
market. mills. and now railroads and depots, with
in i miles. being part of each tract formerly
owned by two of our Presidents, Mr. jefferson
and Monroe, their mansion and farm being in fall
view of each other, and their dividing line run
ming through the yard Of my present Dwelling,
which is large and ccmmodoas, having rooms
and passage in the basement, and rooms above
the basement, withevery other convenience IN
the building. both public and private, Tor Tie use
of a large family. An ORCHARD Of selected
Fruit Trees now in full bearing, pump OF
Chaybeate water in the yard, clear as crystal,
and at times very Strong, which Is used aiiogeln-
er for drinking, (allhongh pure spring wafer con,
venent) believing it adds greatly to The general
health Of the family; having every other necesSa-
ry out building OF suitable size, (not another want
ed J for the use OF the farm, and every building
except the corn and tobacco house is built OF brch,
even the machine shelter, winch has a hne ma
chine for threshng The whole buildings, well
planned and located, with an eye 10 convenience
and health Zone Of Gods blessings,) not having
| had in a numerous family, from 70 to 81 IN mum
her. one case Of malignant or prutracled fever,
for the II years, at winch time built and settled
here. The saubriiy OF the mountain air, the de,
lightfnl scenery of the far distant aspect presented
10 the eye all around, productive soil, easy OF
cultivation, health OF the place, an intelligent
neghborhood &c, make said farm, III connection
with the said number Of acres and Improvements,
one of the most desirable places In the county, on
this side of said mountain. .arl
Come and see; my son will take pleasure In
showing the premises in my absence.
Ij-.,-g | also wish to sell my TWO
81 ss-f& BUILDINGS in charlottesville,
Is4 az g in the centre of business. and noted
~ among the best stands in the place
iol tme slie VI Dry Goods, Groceries, &C. The
buildings are large, and offer every convenience,
in each above the stores, for large family, lncln-
diug very productive lots for vegetables. -&c.-
These buildings have never rented Tor less than
$685. per annum, and never viii, as lvng as they
remain in renting order.
The casual and a!nenied death of my son,
Richard. makes il necessary hat this (hs) prop
erty. OAK LAWN ACADEMY u Dwell
LING. (both built of brick should be sold, sit
uaed on Ridge street, distant from charlottesville
mile, both buildings located in large cluster Of
Oak trees, on high elevated ground, which gives
comfort and an imposing appearance to the place,
being most beautiful situation, and the only SUIT
able one about Charlottesville FOX convenience,
&C., for such an Institution Ga inst rate classical
school, much wanted } noi talie my opinion, come
ana sec. Tie VI contains up@args OF - acres
oil ground on which the buildings stand, being 100
feet apart, is nicely enclosed and separated with
large yards to each, az excellent garden, pump
of as tiue water as any in the county, having dug
through sand rock the whole depth 10 obtain it,
Tue Academy is ~ BY % feet, Two stories high
and finished above the school room, with three a
partments for sleeping those scholars boarding
with the teacher, as designed by NY son. The
Dwelling is large and comunodmuS, covered with
slate, two stories above tue basement, having -
rooms with other conyeniences, for large family.
This building is not quite finished. but will be
shortly, at which time the whole binding VIII be
sold publicly if moi privately. Thinking 1t lm,
prant The school should be continued, ! would
let the Academy for the next session, having had
from 80 to 90 scholars the LIST opening OF the
school, no; Doubling in the least, with suitable
teacher, the number can be greatly increased
The whole Of the above named properly VIII
give the usual credits, if required, carrying inter,
est from the day of sale. But in The las; named
property, academy and Dwelling would give
much longer time, if preferred by the purchaser,
by securing the payments throughly; INC
WIN. b. PHILLIPS.