Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-12
CTiOICE FARM LaNDS F(lil SALE.

OhVAOA Il hkAul LnNUD EUh ChLLs
FENH - lLL!hOis CENTRAL. II. X. co. IS
j now prepared 70 sell about 100000 Acres o
choice Farming Lands in tracts Of 40 acres and np-
wards, on long credits and allow 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 Tho Northern portion is chiefly
prairie, interspersed with fine groves and in the mid
die and Southern sections timber predominates alter
mating with beautiful praires and openings.
The climate is more healthy, mild and equabe than
any other part Of tho countryside air pure and bra
cling, while living streams and springs Of excellent
ter abound
Biuminous Coal is extensively mined, and supplies
a cheap and desirable fuel being furnished at many
points at 50 to 81 per ton-and wood be had at the
same rate per cord.
Building Stone of excellent quality also abounds,
which be procured for little than the
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 fa
cty is furnished for travel and transportation, to
the principal markets North South, East, West, and
the economy with which they can be cultivated, rem
der them the most vauble investment that can be
found and present the most favorable opportunity for
persons Of industrious habits and small MEANS to
quire comfortable independence in few years.
Chicago is now the greatest grain market in the
woodland the facility and economy with which the
products Of these lands be transported to that
market, make them much more profitable at the pri-
asked than those remote at government rates,
the additional cost of transportation is perpet
ual tax the latter, which must be borne by the pro.
ducer in the reduced price he receives for his grain
&c.
are made, Deeds executed by the Trustees APP
pointed by the State and in whom the title is vested
to the purchasers which convey to them bsolute titles
in Fee Simple, free and clear Of every incumbrance
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 long credit, give notes pay
able in 2, 3, 1, and years after date, and are
required improve One-tenth annually for five years.
so as to have one-haf Of the land under cultivation,
at the end Of that time
Competent Surveyors will accompany those who
wish examine these Lands free of charge, and aid
them in making selections
The Lands remaining unsoid are rich and yaluable
rs those which have been disposed Of
SECTIONAL MAPS will be sent to any who
will enclose fifty cents in Postage Stamps and Bookscr
Pamphlets containing Humorous instances Oh successful
farming, signed by respectable and well known farm
ers living in the neighborhood of the Railroad Lands,
throughout the ta.e-a!sJ the cost Of fencing rice OF
CATTLE expense OF harvesting tLreshing etc or any
other informaton--@l be cheerfuly given on appli-
cation, either personally or by letter, in English,
French, or German, addressed 70
Land Commissioner of the Illinois C. l.. K. Co.
II" Office in Illinois Central Railroad Depot, CHI
cago, Illinois. lApril H. lso.--6m
C,LOTHING &c LOTHING !--F r
" SPRING X SUMNER TRADE. = the ,inoe-si gu
ed having returned from the northern markets, may
be found III his old stand and is ready 10 oer 10
arrreeiainQ public large, select and beautifully
made Stock Of READY MADE CLOTHING. IL COM
p:ises all qualities Of Good. ices and prices He
Is ready and ANXIOUS 10 wait upon his customers, and
70 make them
40 be, without, alloy offop or bean,
finished gentleman from tip To toe
To his customers he is duly ihaGkful for their ber.
al patronage hitherto bestowed, ana asks Continuance
OF The same OF the public al large he wo;ild ass
cell and examination of has Sock of Clo,hing before
purchasing elsewhere. j. P0LLITX,
Rooms Corner of Va. Hotel
Stanton. April IS, 1856.
w PETERSON, tiraduate oflhe Philajelphia