Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-05-20
CHOICE FARM LANDS FOR SALE.

HHE ILLINOIS CENTRAL R' R' w. IL
Il now prepared to sell about ], 800, 900 Acres OF
choice Farming Lands in tracts of 40 acres and mp
wards on long credits and at low rates of interest.
these lands granted by the Government to aid
in the construction of this Road and among the rich
est and most fertile in the world They extend from
North East and North West through the middle of the
State to the extreme South and include every variety
of climate and productions found between those par
allels of latitude The Northern portion is chiefly
prarie nerspersed with fine groves, and in the mid
die and Southern sections timber predOminaes alter
mating with beautiful prairies and openings
The climate is more healthy, mild and squable than
any other part OF the countrythe air pure and bra
cing while living streams and springs of excellent wa
ter abound.
Bituminous Coal is extensively mined and supplies
cheap and desirable fuel, being furnished at many
points at 81 to 81 per onand wood can be had at the
same rate per cord
Building Stone Of excellent quality also abounds,
which be procured for little more than the expense
of transportation.
The great fertility of these lands which are black
rich mould from two to five feet deep, and gently roll
ing-ther contguiy to this Road by which every IA
city is furnished for travel and transportation, to
the principal markets North, South East West, ana
the economy with which they be cultivated rem
der them the most valuble investment that can be
found and present the most favorable opportunity for
persons of industrious habits and small means to ac
quire a comfortable independence n few years.
Chicago is now the greatest grain market in the
world-and the facility and economy with which the
products of these lands be transported to that
market, make them much more prontaole at the prl-
ces asked, than those remote government rates.
-as the additional cost of transportation is perpe
ua tax the latter which must be borne by the pro-
dueer in the reduced price he receives for his grain
&c.
The Title is perfect-and when the final payments
are made, Deeds are executed by the Trustees ap-
pointed by the State, and in whom the title is vested,
10 the purchasers which convey to them absolute titles
in Fee Simple free and clear of every incumbrance,
lien or mortgage.
THE PRICES are from Sc to $50; interest on
ly per cent Twenty per cent will be deducted
from the credit price for cash.
Those who purchase on long credit, give notes pay
able in 2, 3, t. and years after date, and are
required to improve onetenth annually for five years,
so as to have onehaf Of the land under cultivation,
at the end of that time.
Competent Surveyors will accompany those who
wish to examine these Lands, free Of charge and aid
them in making selections.
The Lands remaining unsold as rich and valuable
those which have been disposed OF
SECTIONAL MAPS will be sent to any one who
will enclose fifty cents in Postage Stamps and Books or
Pamphlets containing numerous instances OF successful
farming, signed by respectable and well-known farm
ers living in the neighborhood of the Railroad Lands
throughout the Sateaso the cost of fencing price OF
cattle expense of harvesting, threshing, etc or any
other informaton-wil be cheerfully given appli-
cation, either personally or by letter, in English
French, or German, addressed to
JOHN WILSON,
Land Commissioner of the Illinois c. K. r. Co: