Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-17
Farmers, Doctors, Lawyers & Teachers,
SuUTHW EST MOUNTAIN EARN
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mol, think more can be added.
WISHING 10 settle near. my children, will
w sell publicly on the 20lh October next my
Farm called EASTIRN VIEW, my pres
ent residence, including the greater part Of the
crop, say from to 500 bblS Corn, &c. The farm
contains J25 Acres, lying on Tie south side Of
the mountains, The dividing lire between me and
others. running parallel with its side in horizon
tai direction, nearly half way mp from lis base to
lis top. which makes The mountain part of the
Farm very accessible 10 wood and easy of cnlti-
vaiion, slipping very gradually. TO the south. of
which IS Acres are first rate Tobacco Land,
heavily iimbered and the wood standing on the
same. within g miles OF Charlottesville, would
bring from 500 10 SO per acre, the balance OF the
mountain is cleared. say between . and 50 acres
of fine soil the rest of The land running from the
base, or foot Of the mountain sonthIy is cleared
and laid of in shifts, under good enclosure, say !
miles of stone fencing, and plenty OF Rock
The greater part almost Immediately at the spot
TO fence in the whole farm, excerpt about so or 80
acres well iimbered, lying On the south side OF
the farm, said shifts lying beautifully for plough
ing, g.; productive soil, susceptible of the high
est improvement, having fine spring wa,eri in eve
ry field. including the mountain part, and creek
running nearly through The eXLeut Of the farm,
giving much Bottom for meadow Tobacco, &c.-
The land was purchased BY ne Of different per-
sons, (very unexpectedly Tor lis convenience to
market. mills, and now railroads and depOs, with
in ! ! miles, being part OF each tract formerly
owned by two of our Presidents, Mr.. Jefferson
and Monroe, their mansion and farm being ~ tull
view of each olher, and their dividing line run
ming through the yard OF my present Dwelling,
which is large and cOmmUdOuS, having r0l!DS
and passage in the basement. and rooms above
the basement, with every other convenience, IN
the building, both public and private. for the u.s.
of large family. An ORCHARD Of selected
Fruit Trees now in full bearing, pump ct
Chalybeae water in the yard, clear rs crystal,
and at times very strong, which Is used altogeli-
err for drinking, (although pure spring wafer CON
venient) believing it adds greatly to the general
health OF the family having every other necessa-
nv outbuilding of suitable SIZE (not another want
ed J for the use OF the farm. and every building
eycep the corn and tobacco house il built Of brick,
even the machine shelter, which has fine ma
chine for threshing. The whole buildings, well
planned and located, with an eye to convenience
and health. Zone OF Gods biessings.) not having
had in numerous family, from - TO 81 IN mum
Der. one case Of malignant or prOtracIed fever,
for the II years, at which time built and settled
here The salubriy Of the mountain air, the de-
ighlfnl scenery Of the far distant aspect presented
to the eye all around, productive soil, easy OF
cultivation, health OF the place, an intelligent
neirhborhood, Sc, make said farm, in connection
with the said number of acres and Improvements,
one of the most desirable places in the county, on
this side of said mountain.
Come and see; my son will take pleasure IN
showing the premises in my absence.
r,,-e | also wish to sell my TWO
80 ~, & BUILDINGS in Charlottesville,
F%i ! ItZ, in the centre of business, and noted
f:ss5 ~. a5among the best stands IN the place
lOr IlIe SAFE ut Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. The
buildings are large, and offer every Convenience,
in each above the stores. for large family, lnclu
dug very productive lots Tor vegetables, &c
These buildings have never rented for less than
1888 per anuum, and never VIII, as iong Us they
remain in renting order.
The casual and Iamented death of my son,
Richard makes il necessary that this (his) prop
erty. OAK LAWN ACADEMY & Dwell
LING, doth built of brick } should be sold, sit
ualed 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,
be;nr most beautiful Situation, and the ony suit.
able one about Charlottesville for convenience.
Sc. for such aa Institution "a first rate classical
school, much wanted y not take my opinion, come
and see The lot contains upwards OF 2. Acres
Of ground on which the buildings stand being 30
feet apart, is nicely enclosed and separated with
large yards to each, an excellent garden, pump
of as fine water as any in the county, having dug
through sand rock the whole depth to obtain it.
The Academy is AZ by % feet, two stories high
and finished above the school room, with three a
partmens for sleeping those scholars boarding
with the teacher, as designed by NY son. The
Dwelling is large and couImodous, covered with
slate. lwo stories above the basement, having II
rooms with other conveniences. for large family.
This building is not quite finished, but will be
shortly, at which time the whole building viii be
suld publicly, if not privately. Thinking it i'm
plr;ant the school shnnld he continued, would
let the Academy for the next session, having had
from 50 to 60 scholars the lst opening Of the
school. not don5ting in the least. with suitable
teacher, the number can be greatly increased
The whole OF the above nasaed property ] will
give the usual credits il required, carrying inter
est from the day of sale Bur in the las; named
property, (Acad,my and Dwelling. would give
much longer time. If preferred by The purchaser,
by securing the payments ihFoughly.
WM. B. PHILLIPS.