Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-28

PRIVATE SALES.
splendid ESTATE FOR SAIL

PRIVATE SALES.
A SPLENDID ESTATE FOR SALE!-
n The subscriber, having determined 10 make
change in his business offers for sale the large ana
valuable TRACT OF LAND called "Rosebanks, on
He believes he hazards little in saying that it is one
of the most beautiful fertile and desirable estates IN
Virginia 1t is situated in the county of Augusta on
both sides of South River the South branch of the
81 miles above the village Of Waynesborough, where
there is regular station for the cars of the Central r.
r.
The tract contains something over 1900 Acres,
every rood of which lies WE'LL and is arabic and pro-
ductye 1t is amply supplied with water by the South
River, which runs through the tract for near q miie
by Back Creek which is its Eastern boundary for more
than half mie and by the Canal which conducts the
water from the river to the mills. There IS never
failing Spring of remarkably cold freestone water con-
venient to the principal dwelling house. besides other
springs on other parts of the tract. =.
The soil is remarkable for its fertility and adaptation
to every agricultural production suitable to our CHI
maesuch wheat, rye, OATS corn, potatoes, clover
timothy, &C. and fruit of every description. SD q.
The soil on the North side of the river is heavy
limestone CLAW and on the South side the land is
heavy clay, but with sufficient admixture of sand to
give it quick and genial character, and render it ca
sy of cultivation The tract is generally level with
part of the tract is liable to overflow. ls
At present it is cultivated three farms, and there
are three sets of Improvements on it. The principal
tract contains about 1000 acres, and the other two a.
bout 900 EACH and it will be divided in that way II de-
sired by purchasers. III .sa .ls -. ai
About Coo acres of the home tract in cultivation
and the residue is heavily timbered. On this tract
there are fifty acres of beautiful Meadow, which can
be watered at pleasure from the milcanal. 4
The improvements consist of an ordinary DWELL
ING HOUSE, with two large rooms below and two a.
bove; all the necessary out-budngs large and com
modious Barn-shedded around; large Stables, Corn
house, Spring -house, DC. tst Il
Also q valuable MERCHANT MILL, SAW MILL
and MILLER's House; q large DlSTlLLERY and
House for the Distiller, Coopers Shop, Backsmiths
Shop, &c.
The water-power is unsurpassed in the county there
being ample fall and the canal being sufficient to con-
duct to the machinery almost the whole water of the
river. .. = -.i.-.,- ..- NJ, 81 .r.,ie-a -af. sLi
The Mill has recently been enlarged, and the ma
chinery throughout is new and constructed according
to the most modern and approved plans and is capa-
BILE of grinding from 80 to 30 barrels Of -four per day.
There is rival mill on the river above for Ia miles,
and the intermediate country is admirably adapted to
the growth of wheat. h = ..iass-sfi4. ~ z9s-
more detailed description of the property is deemed
unnecessary as any desiring to purchase will, of
course, examine the property for himself ,,t s;a
The terms will be accommodating. Upon the pay
ment of third of the purchase money, the purcha-
can have indulgence for five years on the residue
by paying the interest annually. a. t-t. iI a,ys |
Persons DESTROYS OF purchasing can procure any fur
Their information by personal application by letter
addressed to the subscriber at Waynesborough or to
hi; M srshs1 AsHs SER ERA f sfrp STUART
ST also offer for sale l42 acres of Wood Land,
lying mile and half from the principal tract, and
bout 100 acres with small improvement upon it. some
four miles distant. .t sr s.l G. B. s.. /
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN Gull
PEPPER COUNTY offer for sale privately the
FARM on which / reside, containing 2S3 ACRES, a.
bout d of which is we'll timbered; the balance in fine
state OF cultivation This land is ofhe very quail
y of red lands lies WE'LL and nearly all OF Southern
exposure The Buildings are all new neat and COM
Portable and situated near the centre of the farm
beautiful oak grove. This land is very productive and
well watered, having good springs in every field.
have about co acres of the highest land in the farm in
corn this season. and do believe that it will yield me
so or 60 bushels per acre. But come and see for your
selves. Fss.s r-if Ff -itlf:,5 ~ ~ I |
This land lies miles from Brandy Station on the
o. x a. Railroad, and within half mile Of the Halle
River navigation to Fredericksburg, thus affording
good market to Alexandria, Richmond or Fredericks-
burg. Ny object in selling is to go to the West my
family white and black, being entirely too large for
the size of my farm For further particulars address
me or j. o. Harms, at Brandy Station, o. l. A: Rail
road. ANY gentlemen who may give me timely no.
tce will meet at Brandy Station, with conveyance
to my house, and take pleasure in showing him the
premises. 1t may not be amss to state that my price
is $S00O-one half down. and the balance the purchas
er can arrange suit himself but must pay interest
AND4'' ~ 80 s'''' pN' RoBT. c. BROWN.
Brandy Station, Sept Q, 1s57-sm-vind copy.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE in
Y CULPEPER COUNTY-As the agent of the
Hon. JAS F. Strother and John A. Parker, l will sell
privately their valuable FARM, lying within one mile
of Mtchels Station on the o. Il A. Railroad The
road passes through the farm in full view Of the resi-
dence. This tract contains SAG ACRES. ll5 ofwhich
well timbered 1t lies beautifully and is in very
eS sass on vt s % S5 IN s
and produces and oats WELL The fences are toll
erably good, and there is water in every field The
Building is plain but comfortable.
am authorized to sell this farm for $4,000, to be
paid as follows: Is when possession is given, (Which
can be had at any time and the balance in 2 and
equal annual instruments, interest paid annually.
can the public that great bargain is offered IN
the above tract of land 1t is situated in fine neigh
borhood with good schools, churches, stores shops
sire to examine the premises, VIII please drop me
line and will meet him at Mitchelps Station any day
he may designate and if lie wants to buy land, he
will not hesitate Tin my opinion) to contract for the
Address me at Brandy Station Culpeper county, Va.
J. o. HARRIS, Agent.
e Sept Q, lS57-tf-vind copy.
A GOOD FARM IN MANUFACTURING
IA failed to dispose of my FARM called Highland |
Grove" it is egain offered far sale, 1t contains about
AChff3, OF l4U u WHICH are CLEARED anu III
fine state of cultivation the balance is in excellent
timber 1t Is situated two miles Southeast of Fncas
tle in Botei0urt county. ~.
The land lies nearly level and is all of good quality,
and well adapted to the growth Of wheat eSrn t9bac
There are $50 to clear of fine Tobacco land as
any in the county The timber cap be disposed Of
with and profit to the purchaser, being only two
miles from town, where frewdod is worth 80 per wag-
on load and four loads per day be delivered with
O team. s4 .+
The DWELLING HOUSE is nearly new, large and
good Barn, and all other buildings
necessary The fencing, &c is all in good repair,
This plantation lies convenient to merchant mills,
schools and churches, with good roads, giving access
to market'for'al surplus produce.
Presenting that purchasers would like to see the
place. invite land buyers to call on me, and all neces
sary information will be given address me by mail
directed to Fincastle, Va. 0. CALLAGHAN.
Sept. Q, lS57-3m ~
EARM AND SAW MILL FOR SALE
IL The subscriber, owing to the failure of his health,
offers at private sale, the TRACT of LAND upon
which he resides, lying on Back Creek, in Augusta
county, Immediately on the Howardsvllle and Rockfsh
Turnpike, miles from Waynesb0ro'. The tract con-
tains $50 Acres, seventy of which cleared and
in good state ofcultivaton- balance heavily tim
bered with pine The improvements consist Of large
and comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, good Barn
and all necessary out houses There is onthe farm
excellent SAW MILL capable of saving from 1900 to
1000 feet per day. The stream will keep the Mill in
operation nine months iu the year. An opportunity
is offered in this property for fine Investment to any
one wishing to engage in the Lumber business,
For further information apply to the subscriber per-
sonally, or by letter TO Sherand0, AngustG county
Feb. 4, 1857 If. ~ JAS. M. LEWIS.
~ Rock. Reg copy and charge ]. III. L..
TOR SALE A VERY DESIRABLE PRI- !
Il vATE RESIDENCE NEAR STANTON, VIR-
GINIA.,,My engagements as acting partner at the
Alum Springs having compelled change |
ofresidence, offer for sale my property lying Just