Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-06-17
A SPLENDID ESTATE FOR sALEI-

J A SPLENDID ESTATE FOR sALEI-
IA The subscriber, having determined TO make
Y. change in his business offers for sale the large an
n. valuable TRACT OF LAND called "Rosebanks,
which he now resides.
il He believes he hazards little in saying that it is on
of the most beautiful fertile and desirable estates
= Virginia. 1t is situated in the county of Augusta,
% both sides of South River, the South branch OF IN
y Shenandoah about II miles s. E. of Staunton ant
Sa miles above the village of Waynesborough, wher
there regular station for the cars of the Central
- r.
The tract contains something over 1000 Acres
" every rood of which lies WELL aud is arabic and pro
ducve 1t is amply supplied with water by the Sontf
" River, which runs through the tract for near mile
by Back Greek, which is Its Eastern boundary for more
than half mile 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-
q 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 eli
mateLsuch as wheat rye oats, corn potatoes clover,
n timothy, DC; 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 admxture of sand to
sy of cultivation. The tract is generally level with
sufficient undulat0n to drain it thoroughly and no
4 part of the tract is liable to overflow.
at present is cultivated three FARMS and there
are turec sets OF improvements on H. lie PRINCIPAL
tract contains about 1000 acres and the other two
bout 300 each, and it will be divided in that way If de-
sired by purchasers.
About 900 of the home tract are in cultivation
and the residue is heavily timbered On this tract
there are fifty of beautiful Meadow, which
be watered at pleasure from the mill-canal.
The improvements consist of an ordinary DWELL.
lNG HOUSE, with two large rooms below and two a.
modious Barn-shedded around large Stables, Corn
house, Sprng-house &c.
Also valuable MERCHANT MILL SAW MILL
and MILLER's House; large DISTILLERY and
Shop, &c.
The waterpower is unsurpassed in the county there
beng 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
chnery throughout is new and constructed according
10 the most modern and approved plans, and is capa
Die OF grinding from 80 to 50 barrels of flour per day.
There is no rival mill on the river above for ID miles,
and the intermediate country is admirably adapted TO
the growth OF wheat.
more detailed description ofthe property is deemed
unnecessary, as any one desiring to purchase WILL OF
course, examine the property for himself
| The terms will be accommodating. Upon the pay
ment Of of the purchase money the purcha-
ser can have indulgence for five years 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 to
March II, 1857. GERARD B. STUART.
p 81 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. G. b.. S.
GLOVER HILL FARM FOR SALE.-This
BILE, dec'd,) is now in market. It it situated in Au
gusta county, miles Northeast of Staunton, and
miles West of Mt, Sidney, containing about 400 A.
cres, Of which about 255 are cleared; the residue
ing of u connections BRICK MANSION, 2 Kitchens,
large Stables, Barn, Corn House, Smoke House,
Spring House, Ice House, DC, oil in good condition.
This farm is convenient to good Merchant Mills, az
well as to Stores, Mechanics, ChMches,&c The land.
naturally good is in fine condition. and has not for
many years failed IN producing good crops Of Whea.
Corn and Grasses. The Meadow is remarkably good.
Spring near the house, and Branch running
through the farm, afording abundance of water all
seasons 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 on that day
be exposed to Public Sale (of which due notice will
be given.) After sale immediate possession can be
given Persons desiring to purchase land will do
THEopHILUs GAMBLE,
March IS, 1857. Ex'or Of VIM. Gamble decd.
DARN AND SAW MILL FOR SALE
IL The subscriber, owing TO the failure of his healib
offers at private sale, the TRACT Of LAND upon
which he resides, lying on Back Greek, in Augusta
county, Immediately ON the Howardsve and Rockfsh
Turnpike 8 miles from Waynesboro'. The tract con-
tains $50 Acres, seventy of which are cleared and
in good state ofcultyation-the balance heavily tim-
bered with pine. The improvements consist of large
and comfortable DWELLING HOUSE. good Barn
and all necessary out houses There is the farm
excellent SAW MILL, capable of saving from 800 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.
Ear I'm fhnrt
sonally or by letter to SkeraEao Augusta county.
Feb. 4, lS57--tf, JAS. VI. LEWIS.
AZ Rock. Reg copy and charge JM.L
EOR SALE VERY DESIRABLE PRI-
Il VATE RESIDENCE NEAR STANTON, YIR-
GINlA.-My engagements as acting partner at the
Rockbridge Alum Springs having compelled change
of resdence, offer for sale my property lying JusE
outside the corporate limits of Stanton 1t consists Of
Thirty Acres of land with new Brick Mansion House.
very carefully built Of the best materials, after de-
sign by accomplished architect. can with conf
dence commend this edifce as substantial in all its
parts, commodiOus and elegant. The out-houses and
stable are convenient and new the garden large, the
grounds unembellished yet but susceptible great
Improvement and beauty at very moderate outlay
Applications may be made in person 10 Mr.. VIM. NJ.
Tate, or John ID. Imboden, Esq., who will show tho
property, or BY letter addressed to me at the Springs
April %, 1857. VIM FRAZIER.
NTOTICE.-The q, 0C0 Acre Re.Survey, as made
IN by VIM Poage for Charles Gallagher BY order OF
the worshipfui Court of Bath couny-each individual
lot exclusive of subsequent surveys, as resurveyed
and returned by Edward j. Mclaughlin the Surveyor
appointed by the Federal Court-will be Sold at pri
vate sale by ZopHAR r. JARVIS, Attorney in fact for
the Proprieors of the 5000 Acre Survey, or WILLIAM
McIAuGHLrN of Lexington, Rockbridge county Va.
If not previously disposed of at private sale, it will
be sold at public sale Thursday tie 10Th ddy0f Sop
TENDER next at the Warm Springs, Bath county, Va.
All persons who have made subsequent Entries and
Surveys since the 10Th day OF January, ls46, will re-
lnauish and surrender their Patents prior October
next failing to do, Suits will be commenced against
them. By the agent for the Pr0prietors.
April Is, 1s57.-Vin. copy ids
9O00 REWARD Ran away from the sub
6ZUU scriber living near Monterey, Highland
county, on the night of the 4th inst, my NEGRO MAN
'LUN." He is about forty years old, ola light COM
pexon, hair toerably straight, about FIVE feet eight
or ten inches high, and remarkably stout built. ]
think it very probable thar Lun has been furnished
with Pass
this State and secured so that get him $l00 if taken
in the State and of the county of Highland, aud
$50 if taken in said county.
Address me at Monterey or Heveners Store, High
land county, Virginia JAMES GAY.
April s, 1857.
nor SALE AT THE BLUE RIDGE
u TUNNEIs-About 600 feet of 6-inch Cast Iron
100 to 20J feet of Gutta-percha Pipes Cast Iron Cog
Wheels Of various sizes and patterns Wrought Iron
Cranks, Axles, &C. best Cast Steel; old Castings and
Wrought Iron Brass Pieces of Machinery q quantity
of Lead &c. Apply at the Engineers Office at 81 ooks-
vile. The articles may be examined at the Tunnel.
C. CR0ZET,
Chief Engineer Blue Ridge X. r.
April S, 1S57.-tf.-Vin. copy.
PICTURES II have removed
- my DAGUERREAN GALLERY to the "Old Bell
Tavern" near the Virginia HOTEL where am pre-.
pared to wait upon ladies and gentlemen at the short.
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