Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-26
CHOICE FARM LANDS pOR SALE

UIHE Illinois Central Railroad Company |. now pre-
pared 10 cell about 500 900 Of choice Farming
lands in tracts Of 80 Gcres End upwards on long credits
and at low rates Of interest.
These lands granted By the Government TO MD in
the construction Of this Road ard arc among the richest
and most fertile in the world They extend from North
East and North West; through tho middle Of the state
the extreme South. and include every variety OF cna-
and productions found between those parallels OF latitude
The Northern portion chiefly prsrir interpreted With
fine groves. and in tho middle and Southern sections Tim
Der predomna,es alternating with beautiful praire. and
openings.
Tn. climate IL more healthy mild and e9uable than sny
other part Of the countryside air Is pure and oracins,
while living and springs Of excellent water
abound.
cheap and desirable fuel being furnished many points
81 - per ton-snd wood can be had at the same rate
per cord.
building Stone # excellent quality also abounds which
can be procured FOR little than the expense OF trans
portstion. ,
rich mould from two 10 FIVE feet deep, and gently rolling;
their contguity this road by which every facility Is
furnished for travc! and transportation to the principal
,nsrkets North South East, West, and the economy
with which they can be cultivated render them the most
valuable investment that can he found; and present the
most fsvorsbl opportunity for persons OF industrious
habits and small means, 10 acquire comfortable hoe'
pendrnce In a few years. .
Chicago the greatest grain market In the world
and the facility and economy with which the products OF
these lands can be transported 10 mat market, make
them much profitable al the prices asked than
those remote at government rates nc the
cost OF transportation ID perpetual lA on '"'
which must lie borne by the producer, IN the reduced
price he receives for his grsin. &c.
The title Is perf.ct-and when the final payments are
made deeds are executed by the trustees appointed BY
the State and in whom the title 10 vested to the purchs
eIs which convey 10 them absolute titles In fec simple
free and clear of every ncumbrance lien or mortgage
The prices are from Sc $50: interest only per CT
Twenty per Ct will be deducted from the price for cash
Those who purchase on long credit give notes payable
In two three four Ave and six years after date and are
,eoured 10 Improve onetenth annually for five years so
"a 10 have onehalf the land under cultivation at the END
vi that time , u,
70 exarne these Lands tree Of charge and aid them In
making selections.
&c tbose which nave been disposed OF.
SECTIONAL MAPS
Will he ,ent 10 INV one who will enclose fifty cents In
nossee ssmps and books pamphlets containing hume.
@ ns,nces of successful farming signed by rrspeca.
Bile and we'll known farmers living In the nciehhorhood
If ,be Railroad Lands throughout the Sta'c-slso the
cost Of fencing price Of cattle expense Of h"rsesg
Su given ON sppicarion either PERSONAL! or by letter
In English, French or German, addressed to
i" i'"s' JOHN WILSON
Land Commissioner Of the Illinois Central r. r. Co
~. ''' " April l--d6m