Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-14

PRIVATE SALES.
a. spLENDID ESTATE FOR SALE!

PRIVATE SALES.
A! SPLENDID ESTATE FOR sALE!-
+ n The subscriber, having determined to make
change in his business offers for sale the large an
valuable TRACT OF LAND called 'Rosebanks," o.
which he now resides
lie believes he hazards little in saying that 1t Is on
of the most beautiful fertile and desirable estates
Virginia It is situated in the county of Augusta, OF
both sides of South River 1.-THE South branch of tn
Shenandoah ) about IL miles s. f. of Staunton ant
81 miles above the village of Waynesborough, wher
there is regular station for the of the Central
r.
The tract contains something over 1000 Acres
every rood of which lies WELL and is arabic and pro
ductive 1t is amply supplied with water by the Sontl
River, which runs through the tract for near d mile
by Back Creek which is its Eastern boundary Tor NOR
than half mile and by the Canal which conducts I'M
water from the river to the mills. There IS never
failing Spring of remarkably cold freestone water con
venent to the principal dwelling house, pesldes otie
springs on other parts of the tract.
The soil is remarkable for its fertility and adaptation
to every agricultural production suitable to our Gil
matesuch as 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
heavy claw but with sufficient admixture OF sand tt
give it quick and genial character and render 1t ca
sy of cultivation. The tract is generally level, with
sufficient unduation to drain it thoroughly, and nc
part of the tract is liable to overflow.
At present it is cultivated three FARMS and there
are three sets of improvements on 1t. The principal
tract contains about 1000 acres and the other TWO
bout 800 each and it will be divided in that way II de-
sired by purchasers. =,
About 600 acres of the home tract in cultivation
and the residue is heavily timbered On this tract
there are fifty acres of beautiful Meadow which can
be watered at pleasure from the mill-canal.
The improvements consist of an ordinary DWELL
ING HOUSE, with two large rooms below and two o.
oil than -hui1d n
modious Barn-shedded around large Stables, Corn
house, Spring house, &c.
Also a valuable MERCHANT MILL; SAW MILL
and MILLER's HOUSE; large DISTILLERY and
House for the Dlstlller, Coopers SHOP, BLACKSMITH
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 new and constructed according
to the most modern and approved pans 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 ofthe property is deemed
unnecessary, as any desiring to purchase will, OF
course, examine the property for himself
The terms will be accommodating. Upon the pay
ment of opehird 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. II. II. STUART, at Staunton.
March H. 1857. GERARD B. STUART.
p ST. also offer for sale 142 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. IT, b. >.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN Gull
Y PEPPER COUNTY offer for sale privately the
yrbi do n
bout u of which is well tmbered the balance in fine
state Of cultivation This land is of the very best quail
ity of red lands lies WELL and nearly all of Southern
exposure The Buildings are all new, neat and COM
Portable and situated the centre of the farm in
beautiful oak grove This land is very productive and
well watered, having good springs in every field
have about 60 of the highest land in the farm in
corn this season. and do believe that it will yield me
50 60 bushels per acre. But come and see
selves.
This land lies miles from Brandy Station on the
o. A. Railroad, and within half mile of the Halle
River navigation to Fredericksburg, thus afording
good market to Alexandria, Richmond, or Fredericks-
burg. My object in selling is to go to the West my
family white and black, being entirely too large for
the size of my farm. For further particulars address
me or j. o. HARRIS at Brandy Station, y. A. Rail-
road. Any gentleman who may give me timely no.
tice will meet at Brandy Station, with conveyance
to my house, and take pleasure in showing him the
premises 1t NAV not be amiss to state that my price
is Ss000-one-haf down, and the balance the purchas,
er can arrange to suit himself but must pay interest
annually on the deferred payments, o
Brandy Station, Sept. 2, 1S57-Sm-Yind. copy.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN
Y CULPEPER C0UNTY.-As the agent Of the
Hon. Jas. F. Stroher and John A. Parker, will sell
privately their valuable FARM, lying within one mile
of Mitchell's Station on the o. Il A. Railroad. The
road passes through the farm in full view OF the resi-
dence This tract contains 542 ACRES, 1l5 ofwhich
we'll tmbered 1t lies beautifully and is in very
good condition at this time for cropping There is no
better grass wheat land naturally IN the STATE
and it produces and oats WELL The fences are toll
erably good and there is water in every field. The
Building is plain but comfortable.
am authorized to sell this farm for $4,000, to be
paid as follows Il when possession is given, (Which
can be had at any time and the balance in J. and
equal annual instalments, interest paid annually.
can the public that great bargain Is offered IN
the above tract of land. 1t is situated III fine neigh
borhood with good schools, churches, stores, shops
and mills, all convenient Any one who who may de-
sire to examine the premises, Will please drop me q
line and will meet him at Mitchelrs Station any day
he may designate, and if he wants to buy land, he
will not hesitate lin my opinion) to contract for the
farm at once.
Address me at Brandy Station Culpeper county, Va.
j. 0. HARRIS, Agent.
Sept. O. lS57-tf-yind copy.
A GOOD F ARM IN MARKET.-Having
II failed to dispose of my FARM called Highland
Grove it is again offered for sale. 1t contains about
32U ACkES, lou or l4U Oh WHICH are Cledreu anu III
fine state of cultivation; the balance is in excellent
timber. 1t is situated two miles Southeast oil Flncas-
te in Boetourt county.
The land lies nearly level and is all of good quality,
and well adapted to the growth of wheat, corn tobac-
co. and everything else that the climate will produce.
There are $50 acres to clear of fine Tobacco land as
anv in the county The timber can be disposed OF
with case and profit to the purchaser, being only two
miles from town. where rewood is worth 50 per wag-
load and four loads per day can be delivered with
a team.
The DWELLING HOUSE is nearly new, large and
comfortable good Barn, and all other buildings ne.
necessary. The fencing &c is all in good repair.
This plantation lies convenient to merchant mills,
schools and churches, with good roads, giving access
to market for all surplus produce.
Presuming that purchasers would like to see the
place. invite land buyers to call me, and all neces-
sary information will be given or address me by mail,
directed to Fincastle, Va. o. CALLAGHAN.
Sept. 0, 1S57-3m
NOR SALE a VERY DESIRABLE PRI-
IL VATE RESIDENCE NEAR STAUNTON, VIR-
GINIA.-My engagements as acting partner at the
Rockbridge Alum Springs having compelled change
ofresidence offer for sale my property lying just
outside the corporate limits of Staunon 1t consists OF
Thirty Acres of land with Brick Mansion House,
very carefully built of the best materials, after de-
sign by an accomplished architect. l can with conf
dence commend this edifice substantial in all its
parts commodous and elegant. The out-houses and
stable convenient and new, the garden large the
grounds unembellished yet but susceptible ofgreat
improvement and beauty at very moderate outlay.
Applications may be made in person to Mr.. Wm III.
Tate or John D. Imboden, Esq, who will show the
property or by letter addressed 10 me at the Springs
April 90, 1857. VIM. FRAZIER.
A NICE LITTLE PLACE FOR SALE
n I offer for sale my little TRACT OF LAND-FIFTY
Acpp Lei rtyifh mile nf hptwppn