Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-08
CunICE EARM LANps ron sALE

TIME Illinois Central Railroad Company is now pre-
Il pared sell about 800 900 choice Farming
lands in OF 30 ana upwards long credits
and low of interest
These lands granted by the Government to hid in
the construction Of this Road and nong the richest
and irrti" in the world They extend from North.
East and North West, through the middle Of the Sratr to
the extreme South, and include every variety OF climate
and productions found between those parallels pt latitude.
TIE Northern portion rhiriy pairi b,rrspersrd with
fine und III tie ni!c southern sections tim
brr prcdomnHtcs alternating with beautiful prnrcs and
openings.
The climate IL healthy, mild and cquable than any
other part OF tie countryside air Ia pure and bracing,
while living streams and springs OF excellent water
abound.
B,ulninous Coal is extensively mined, and supplies II
cheap and dsabe fuel being furnished Mt many points
81 to 81 per tonand wood can be had Of the same rate
per cord.
Building Stone Of cxcelIcn, quality also nbonnds which
be procured Tor little more than the expense OF trans
portatiOn.
Tho great fertility OF these lsnds, which black
rich mould from two to hrr feet deep, and gsny rolling
their cohtguy 10 this 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 that he found; and present the
most favorable opportunity. for persons of industrious
habits and small means, TO acquire comfortable nde
pcndcnce in Ii few yeurs.
Chicago the greatest grain market IN the world
aud the facility and economy with which the products OF
these lands be- transported 10 that market, make
'hcn much more profitable Mt The prices asked, man
thCec government rates. the additions
cost Of transportation Is perpetual tax on the lner
wlcn hc borne by the producer, in the reduced
| price he receives Tor his grain. &C.
The title is perfecf-and when the final payments are
made deeds executed by The trustees appointed by
the State and in whom the title vested 10 the purchu
scr which convey to them absolute titles in ice simple
free and clear OF every ncunbrance lien or mortgage
The prices from 80 $50 interest only per CT
Twenty per will be deducted from the price for cash
Those who purchase long credit, give notes payable
in two three four. FIVE and six years aepdac, and are
required improve oncteuh annually for hve years Sc
have cnehaf the land under cultivation, at the END
Ui that time
Competent surveyors will accompany those who wish
these Lands tree Of charge, and aid them in
making selections.
| The Lands remaining unsod rich and valuable
| Is those which have bcen dirpo-sd Of.
SECTIONAL MAPS
Will be sent tn any who will enclose fifty cents ir
postage stamps and books pamphlets containing hume
rous instances of successful farming signed hy respecta
BILE and we'll known nrners living in the neishborhood
OF the Railroad Lands throughout the Stae-hso the
OF fencing pnce Of cattle expense OF harvesting
thTsnc any o'ne, ncraonsy or bv
| in ENGLISH French or German, addressed to
| JOHN WILSON,
Land Commissioner Of the Illinois Central R. r. Co.
Office in Illinois Central Railroad Depot Chicago, iii
mia April l-d6m