Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-09-12
Farmers, Doctors, Lawyers & Teachers
SOUTHW EST MOUNTAIN FARM,
Suitable for all, should tic NO: Of .acres suit,

Suitable for ALL should tic No. Of .4cres sMf, y
not, Ithink more can be added.
HNISHlNG to settle near my children, will
w sell publicly on the Goth October next, my
Farm called EASTERN VIEW, my pres
ent residence, including the greater part OF the
crop, say from to 500 bbls Corn, SIC. The farm
contains 525 Acres, lying on the south side OF
the mountains, the dividing lire between mo and
others, running parallel with It's side In horizon
tai direction, nearly half way up from It's base to
it's top, which makes the mountain part OF the
Farm very accessible to wood and easy OF cult
walton, soping very gradually to the south. OF
which Is Acres are first rate Tobacco Land,
heavily timbe1ed and the wood standing on the
same, within 81 miles Of Charlottesville, would
bring from $50 TO $40 per acre, the balance OF the
mountain is cleared. say between 20 and 81 acres
of fine soil; the rest OF the land running from the
base, or foot of the mountain southly is cleared
and laid off in shifts, under good enclosure, say
miles of stone fencing, and a plenty of Rock
The greater part almost Immediately at the spot
to fence in the whole farm, except about 81 or 80
acres well tmbered, lying ON the south side OF
the farm, said shifts lying beautifully for plough
inc, st.; productive soil, susceptible OF the high
est improvement, having fine spring water in eve
nv field, including the mountain part, and creek
running nearly through the extent of the farm,
giving much bottom for meadow, Tobacco, &c
The land was purchased by me of different per-
sons, Every unexpectedly for lis convenience to
market, mills, and now railroads and depOts, with
in | J miles, being part of each tract formerly
owned by two of our Presidents, Mr.. Jefferson
and Monroe, their mansion and farm being in full
view of each other, and their dividing line run
ming through the yard Of my present Dwelling,
which is large and connections, having rooms
and passage in the basement, and rooms above
the basement, with every other convenience, IN
the building, both public and private, for the use
of large family. An ORCHARD Of selected
Fruit Trees now in full bearing, pump OF
ChaIyb eate water in the yard, clear as crystal,
and at times very strong, which is used altogeth-
er for drinking, (although pure spring wafer con,
| veueS.l believing it adds greatly to the generai
health of the family laying every other necessa-
~ out building of suitable size, (!.u. another want
| ed } for the use Of the farm, and every BUILDING
except the corn and tobacco house Is built OF brick,
even the machine shelter, which has a fine ma
chine for threshing. The whole buildings, well
planned and located, with an eye to convenience
and health, Gone OF Gods blessngs,) not having
had in a numerous family, from % TO 81 In num-
Der, one case Of malignant or protracted lever,
for the IL years, at which time built and settled
here. The salubrity Of the mountain air, the de-
ghlul scenery of the far distant aspect presented
| to the eye all around, productive soil, easy OF
cultivation, health OF the place. an intelligent
neiuhborhood, &C., 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 sen will take pleasure In
showing the premises in my absence.
E--,S also wish to sell my TWO
80 4 BUILDINGS in Charlottesville,
Faa q in the centre Of business, and noted
Essss..ssS lmong the best Stands IN me pace
i.T Ine saie Of Dry Goods, Groceries, SC. 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
| $3.50 per aEnum, and never VIII, as lone aS lhey
remain "a reatipg order.
The casual and amented death of my son,
Richard makes it necessary that this (his) prop
erty. OAK LAWN ACADEMY s. Dwell
LING, (both built of brck.) 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 FIR convenience,
Sc, for such an institution "a first rate classical
school, much wanted } not take my opinion. come
and see The lot contains upwards OF u Acres
of ground on which the buildings stand, being l5o
feet apart, is nicely enclosed and separated with
large yards to each, an excellent garden, pnmp
of as fine water as any in the county, having dug
through sand rock the whole depth TO obtain it.
The Academy is ~ by q feet, two stories high
and finished above the school room, with three a
partmenis for sleeping those scholars boarding
with the teacher, as designed by my son. The
Dwelling is large and coInmodous, covered with
slate, two 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 will be
sold publicly. if not privately. Thinking it i'm.
portant the school should be continued, | would
| let the Academy for the next session, having had
from so TO 90 scholars the ls; opening Of the
school, not donbtng in the least, with suitable
teacher, the number can be greatly increased
I The whole of the above named property | will
give the usual credits. if required. carrying inter
est from the day of SALE But in the las; named
property, academy and Dweling,) would give
much longer time. if preferred by The purchaser,
By securing the payments thfoughly.
WIN. 5. PHILLIPS.
Sept. II. l855-tds