Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-31
STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
BE FARM AND MILLS FOR

VTALU.iBE FA RIM AND MILLS Fol
Y SALE.-By direction ofthe Will of Michael Whit
more decd, we will sell the Estate on which he resi-
ded, living in the county of Augusta, Virginia. on III
Middle River, fifteen miles East of Saunlon and ad
acent to the village Of Mt Meridian. on THURS
DAT, tile l5M day Of january nert The tract con
tains between 400 and 90 Acres, about 1870 acre
of which are Of original growth, heavily timbered
the cleared land is in the highest state of cultivation
about 60 acres being superior River Bottom. 1t i
admirably adapted to wheat, corn, oatsn short, ev
ery crop peculiar 10 graingrOwing country, with fin
facilities 10 convey the products to markethe rive
being navigabe for boats to the District of Columbia
and the Central Railroad, leading 10 Richmond, benl
Is miles off by good road and the Manassa GA
Railroad, leading to Alexandria, when completed t
Har-isonburg like distance. The land is equa
valuable for grazing and feeding cattle-the gras
grows luxurantIy on the grounds not in cultivation
every field renders it desirable Stock Farm. Thu
net profits of the Farm, exclusive of the Mills, and
the support of the family during the past year, wer
near $4,000. We hazard nothing in asserting that, il
point of fertility and high state of agricultural improve
ment it will compare avorably with any farm in the
Valley of Virginia. It's in locality remarkable fol
the health of the people, surrounded by beautiful and
varied scenery in the midst of a community esteemed
for their moral and intellectual WORTH as well theiI
hospitality and enterprise.
The improvements consist of a spacious BRICK
MANSION HOUSE, with every convenience attached
a BR!cx SwIssER BARN, 80 feet long in which can be
stabbed 80 cattle and IL head of horses There is also
a large Weather-boarded Barn. furnishing an abun.
dance of shelter TO stock and for storage of grain
The farm is under first rate enclosure There is also
large Orchard Of choice Fruit Trees and every thing
to make it home where the proprietor may be con-
tented.
THE MILL is large and constructed after the most
improved modern style; especial care was taken in
locating the machinery not only for convenience, but
to enable the Mill to be without superior (as it isl
in the manufacture of flour There are four pair OF
OF 4 Il
rye The Mill grinds annually from go to 10000 bush
els OF wheat. There are also connected with ii good
PLASTER AND 81 W MILL. There is comfort
able Mll.LTRf' HOUSE and Garden. fhe Mill has
yielded 600 barrels of toll -four in year. without cs
mating the profits of Plaster and Saw Mills, and the
country work
The property is located to admit of division
to suit three purchasers.
Possession will be given Immediately of such fields
may be desired for spring crops and Of comforta
bic Dwelling House, and full possession on the 10th of
March next.
TERMS :-Ope-fifth on the 1st of March, with inter-
est from the day of sale and the remainder in six equal
annual instruments from day Of sale the last two to
bear interest after four years.
n. X. TROUT. Staunton, px,o..
SAML. WHITMoRE, Mt. Meridian, TX OTIS
Dec. 10 1S56.-tf.
~ Rockingham Register copy.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.---
" In obedience to decree Of the Circuit Court
vi NOuHty, lSSueu NoNeHnuel, lou, We VIII
sell on the premises, and TO the highest bidder, on
GhmsdaH the sM day Of January 1857, that valuable
well known farm, belonging to the estate of David
Beard decd lying in the county of Augusta on the
Turnpike leading from Staunton to Lexington and
miles from the former containing $50 Acres, good
proportion clear, the wood land finely timbered. The
land is productive and in good state Of cultivation
The buildings are good new BRICK HOUSE. most
excellent barn and stablng complete and other neces
sary buildings. 1t has very large quantity Of water
ed meadow on it of the best kind two beautiful
streams running through it, watering its meadows,
making them yield the richest crops of the finest
grass. spring of the very best water few rods
from the houses and may be passed into the kitchen
or parlor. All the fields may be waered aud indeed
the entire farm, for it is nearly all enclosed with fem
ces. Fruit trees abundant on the farm This farm
needs newspaper puifs to recommend it to buyers.
1t is conceded by ell who know it 10 be of the
prettiest farms in the County of Augusta. Any gen
teman wishing excellent and beautiful residence in
the country could not fail to be pleased.
Terms accommodating. viz: Cash so much as will
pay cost Of suit tie rest in one, two and three equal
annual installments.
The purchaser will give bonds and the title with
held as ultimate security
PETER STR0USE, ro,,,,
B. F. MAILMAN. ooi" .
Wind and Rock. Reg. copy, and forward account 10
to this office Immediately.
Dec 10, lS56.-tds