Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-06-05
CHOICE FARM LANDS FOR SALE

TIME Illinois Central Rnilrord Company is now ure.
pared To sell about 800 600 Of choice Farming
lands III tracts o 40 and upwards long credits
and ii lu" rates OF inlcrcst
These lands were granted 10y the Government mid in
the construction OF this Road and among the riches,
ana most erte IN the world. They extend from North.
East and Northwest through the mix OF the Stale TO
me extreme South and include every variety OF climate
ad productions found between those parallels Of latitude
The Northern portion Is chiefly prarir interspersed with
fine groves and In the middle aud Southern sections tim
BIER pr"doninhtcs, alternating with beautiful prairies ami
openings.
The clmstcis healthy. mild ani cuuable III AN anv
other part OF the countryside mir il pure and braciue
while living streams and springs of excellent water
abound.
Bituminous Coil is rx'en.vey mined and supplies a
cheap and desirable fuel being furnished at MANY points
at & to 81 per on-and wood be had the same rate
per cord.
Building Stone of excellent quality also sbounds which
he procured for little than the expense Of trans
portaton.
The great fertility of these lands which are a BLACK
rich mould from FIVE fee, deep and gently rolling:
their con,uily tins road By which every facility is
furnished for travel and transportation to the principal
markets North, South. East, West, and the economy
with which they be cultivated render them the most
valuable Investment TINT can BIZ tound and present the
most Favorable" opportunity Tor persons of Industrious
habits and smHll menus To acquire IL comfortable indie.
pendcDcc in few years.
Chicago is the greatest grain market In the world
and The facility and economy with which the products oil
these lrrds be transported to that market make
them much more profitable, the prices asked than
those more Remote at government rates. NJ the additional
which must he borne by the producer, in the reduced
price he receives for his graln Sc.
The title spcrt"ct-nnd when the final payments are
made, deeds executed by the appointed By
the state and in whom The title ia vested to the purcha
sers, which convey them absolute titles in fee simple,
free and clcur Oi every incumbrnncu, lien mortgage
Tire prices from Gu $50: interest only per CT.
Twenty per will be deducted from tine price for
Those wac purchase long credit, give able
il twn, three, ouc, five and years after date and
required TO improve one.teih annually Tor five years
hnv. ae.haf tie laid undcr cultivation the end
Ui that time.
Competent surveyors will accompany those who wish
10 examine these Lands Tree u churge, and aid them in
making selections.
The Lands remaining unsoid rich and valuable
Ms those which have. been die pUsrd Of
SECTIONAL MAPS
Will he rent to Hny 10 will enclose af;y ccnts In
postage stamps. ard books pamphlets containing
OF successful farming signed by respccta
bile and wrknown farmers living in the neghborhood
oil the Railroad .andt throughout the Stae-aso the
ii fencing, price O cattle. expense of harvesting
,hr. shing, etc any other niornaon-will be cheer
fully given nppcati0n either personally by letter
IN English, French, German addressed 10
JOHN WILSON,
Land Commissioner Of tho Illinois Central K. r. Co
Office In Illinois Central Railroad Depot Chicago, ill.,
Apr l-dSm