Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-22
CHOICE FARM LANDS FOR SALE

vUNHE Illinois Central Railroad Company IS pre-
4 pared sell about 500 coo OF choice Farming
lands in Of 40 and upwards long credits
and ut low rates OF interest
These lands granted by the GoveInmen: aid In
the construction Of THE Road and among The richest
and most fertile In the world They extend from North.
East and North West through the middle Of the
the extreme South and include every variety Of climate
md productions found between those parallels OF latitude
The Northern portion schety prrr, inerspersed with
fine groves and in the middle and Southern sections tim
Der predoninaes alternating with beautiful praries and
openings.
The climate healthy mild and cquabe, than any
other part of the countryside al: Is pure and bracne
while living streams and springs Of excellent water
abound.
Bituminous Coal is extensively mined and supplies a
cheap and desirable fuel being furnished many points
at 81 10 81 per on-hnd wood can be had at the same rate
per cord.
Building Stone If excellent quality aso abounds, which
can be procured for little than the expense OF trans
portation.
The great fertility Of ,hcs. lands which black
rich mould from i've feet deep mud gently rolling
their guilty TO this road. by which every facility 10
furnished for travel and transportation to the principal
with which they be cultivated render them the most
valuable that he found and prcaen the
favorable opportunity. for persons OF industrious
ablts and small means, 10 acquire a comfortable indie
pendrnce In few years.
Chicago 10 now the greatest grain marke, In tho world;
and the facility and economy with which the products OF
these lands can be transported to that market make
thern much profitable at the prices asked than
those more remote at government rates a the han,ona'
OF transportation 10 pefpeluti lax "" tue nttcI
which must he borne by the producer in the reduced
price he receives for his grair &c.
The title Ia perfect-and when the final payments are
made deeds are executed by the trustees 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 clear Of every incumbrance lien or mortgage
The prices arc from s6 s3O interest only pes ct
Twenty per will be deducted from the price for cash
Those who purchase on long credit give notes payable
in two three four and six years after date and are
required to improve tenth annually for hve years so
IA 10 have onehs the land under cultivation at the end
Ut that time. 80
10 exane these Lands free OF charge and aid them In
making selections.
Tho Lands remaining unsold are a. r1ch and valuable
as those which have been disposed o.
SECTIONAL MAPS
Will be sent to any one who will enclose NIFTY cents In
postage stamps and book, pamphlets containing nume
rous of successful farming signed by respect
bic and we'll known farmers living in the ncishborhood
of the Railroad Lands throughout the statealso the
cost OF fencing price OF cattle, expense OF harvesting,
tbr. shng, etc or any other inlormatonM" De eneer'
fully given on application either personally or by letter.
in English, French, or German, addressed 70
~ ''Ae JOHN WILSON,
Land Commissioner of tho Illinois Central r. r. Co.
Office In Illinois Central Railroad Depot Chicago I'LL
III. April l-d6m