Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-24
|, splendid ESTATE FOR sALE!-

| n The subscriber, having determined 70 maKs
change in his business offers for sale the large ano
I valuable TRACT OF LAND called "ROsebanAs, On
which he now resides.
lie 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 inc
Shenandoah about IL miles s. f. of Stanton and
81 miles above the village Of Waynesborough, where
there is regular station for the of the Central K
r.
The tract contains something over 1900 Acres,
every rood of which lies WELL and is arabic and pro-
ductive 1t is amply supplied with water by the South
River which runs through the tract for near mile.
by Back Creek which is Its Eastern boundary for more
than half me 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.
yenent to the principal dwelling house. besides Other
springs other parts of the tract.
The soil is remarkable for its fertility and adaptation
to every agricultural production suitable to cur c'
matesuch wheat, rye, OATS corn potatoes clover,
timothy &c. and fruit of every description
The soil on the North side OF the river is heavy
limestone clay, and on the South side the land Is a
heavy clay but with sufficient admixture of sand to
give it quick and genial character and render 1t ea-
sy ofcultvation. The tract is generally level, with
sufficient undulation to drain it thoroughly and no
part of the tract is liable to overflow
At present it is cultivated three farms, and there
are three sets OF improvements on IT, The principal
tract contains about 1000 and the other two a.
bout 300 EACH and it will be divided in that way if de-
sired by purchasers.
About 800 acres of the home tract are in cultivation,
and the residue is heavily timbered. On this tract
there fifty of beautiful Meadow, which can
be watered at pleasure from the mill-canal
The Improvements consist of an ordinary DWELLs
ING HOUSE, with two large rooms below and two a.
bove; all the necessary outbudings large and com
modious Barn-shedded around large Stables, Corn
house, Spring house, &c.
aud MILLEn's House; large DISTILLERY and
House for the Distiler, Coopers Shop, Blacksmlths
Shop, &c.
The waterpower 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.
The Mill has recently been enlarged, and the ma
chinery throughout is and constructed according
to the most modern and approved plans, and is caPa-
BILE of grinding from 80 to so barrels of flour per day.
There is no rival mill on the river above for IA miles,
and the intermediate country is admirably adapted to
the growth of wheat.
more detailed description of the property is deemed
unnecessary, as any one desiring to purchase wl OF
course, examine the property for himself.
The terms will be accommodating Upon the pay
ment of opehrd of the purchase money, the purcha-
ser can have indulgence for five years on the residue
by paying the interest annually
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing procure any fur
ther information by personal application or by letter
addressed to the subscriber at Waynesborough, or to
his brother, ALEX H. H. sTg4ag at StauntSn
p ST. also offer for sale l42 acres Of Wood Land,
lying mile and half from the principal tract and a.
bout 100 with small improvement upon il, some
four miles distant. G. B. 5.
GLOVER HILL FARM FOR SALE.-This
~ valuable Farm (the late residence of VIM. Gam
BILE, decd H., is now in market 1t it situated in Au.
gusta county, miles Northeast of Staunton, and
miles West of Mt. Sidney, containing about 400 A.
ores, of which about 275 are cleared; the residue
heavily timbered. The Buildings are good consist
ing of commodious BRICK MANSION, 6. Kitchens,
9 large Stables, Barn, Corn House, Smoke House,
Spring House, Ice House. &C., all in good condition.
This farm is convenient to good Merchant Mills, as
well to Stores, Mechanics, Churches,&c The land,
naturally good, is in fine condition and has not for
many years failed in producing good crops Of Wheat.
Corn and Grasses. The Meadow is remarkably good.
A Spring near the house, and Branch running
through the farm, aordng abundance Of water, at all
OF the year, for stock watering the meadow,
&c. There is also an Orchard Of excellent Winter
Fruit.
This farm can be disposed of privately and If not
sold before the first day of SEPTEMBER will that day
be exposed to Public Sale, (of which due notice will
be giyen) After sale immediate possession can be
given. Persons desiring TO purchase land will do
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