Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-31
AUCTION SALES.

STOCK, CROPS, &c.-lhe subscTlttf' ty
virtue of a certain deed of trust, executed OIL lie
9th day OF November, 1857, by George 4. sleet'
and Lucy c., his wife, for the benefit OF the cIed-
ltors Of the said Geo. A. Sleei, ard on record IN
the office OF the Clerk OF the County Court OF
Orange, will proceed TO sell, at public auction,
trhhcm reSerre, at Smithheld, the present IesI-
dence OF the said George A. Sleet, Or UtdntSdoy,
the 29h day Of September nert, all tie property,
real and personal, OF the said George A. Slee',
consisting OF ONE THOUSAND and EIGHTY
SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, mostly lying IN the
Mountain Run Valley, and conveniently diyisibie
into THREE or FOUR FARMS, oil iue quality,
and well improved by cultivation.
The BlRCHLAND tract, containing THREE
HUNDRED AND SlXTY-SEVEN AND THREE
FIFTHS ACRES, adjoins the lands OF Hon J.
Morton, Vim. Walker, esq, and others, and is a
desirable tract OF land.
SMITHFlELD, LONGS, AND CLIFTON,
together, contain ONE THOUSAND and W
and a HALF ACRES, of beautiful valley and
rolling land, susceptible of division into two
farms OF about equal size and value; adjoining The
lands of Vim. q. Crensbaw, Henry Massie, aud
others: four miles from either Rapid Ann STA
ton, or Orange Court House; having an abun
dant supply OF timber, well watered, and being
in a healthy and desirable neighborhood.
GUM SPRINGS contains THREE l
DRED AND EIGHTEEN ACRES OF unimproyed
land lying "a miles from Smlthheld.
Persons desiring safe and profitable invest
ments IN land, are requested to visit these Farms,
or ADDRESS the undersigned, tor further paTtc'
ulars.
Also, about TWENTY SLAVES, in families,
of men, women, and children, most OF them
young and very likely-and one OF them beng
an excellent house carpenter.
Also, plantation Utensils, Wagons, Carts, NC,
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
CARPENTERS Tools, Tan Yard Tools, Blacksmlths
Tools, Stock OF Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs;
growing Crops OF Corn and Tobacco; Straw;
Hay, NC NC, &c.
Teams or SALE-For the land, one-fourth cash;
the remainder in three equal, annual payments,
bearing interest, from date, payable annually,
secured by bond, with good personal security,
and a retention of the title. For the Slaves,
cash. For the other personal property, bond,
with approved security, bearing interest from
date, and payable Marcn lst, 1859.
JOSEPH J. HALSEY, Trustee.
Mitchell's Station, Culp Co., aug 25-eois
TRUSTEES' SALE or VALUABLE REAL
AND PERSONAL ESTATE.-By author
ity of a deed If trust executed TO the Undersigned
by William S. Payne, we snail offer Tor sale al
public auction, at the residence oil the SAID
Payne, in the county OF King George, Virginia,
on Tuesday, the 2lat day Of September rert, the
following valuable Real and Personal Property,
to wit The tract of land on which Mr.. Payne
now resides, called MOUNT PLEASANT
situated about TWO miles from the village Of
Port Conway, on the Rappahannock river, adj
Joining the lands Of Messrs. George W. Turner,
James s. Quisenberry, and Others. The tract
contains FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES, nearly all OF which has been highly
improved. and is in the best condition tor pro.
ftable cultivation. The situation Is healthy
and rendered attractive by the excellent society
surrounding it. The Improvements consist OF
ri a commodious DWELLING HOlSE and
-I:3 all necessary out-bulldlngs, the whole OF
which are either new, or have recently been
thoroughly repaired.
Second, a tract Of land, principally IN wood,
containing TWO HUNDRED AND TWO
ACRES, situated near to, (but not Immediately
adjolniHg) the first named tract.
Third, TEN HOUSES and LOTS in the
G$$1 village OF Port Conway. Also, ElGhl
or Ten SLAVES; the House and Kitchen FUR
niture Of said Payne, much oil which Is new
and desirable. All his Stock, Plantation uten'
sis, &c, consisting in part OF 10 horses, 30
head OF cattle, Az sheep, % TO on hogs, io "aS-
ons and carts, wheat reaper, wheat drill, wheat
machine, pIows, harrows, &c. The purchaser
OF mount Pleasant" will have the privilege OF
seeding wheat this fall, and full possession will
be given on the FIRST OF January next. Persons
wishing a further description Of the property
or desiring TO view il, can apply TO the under
signed, or TO Vim. S. Payne.
TERMs.-For the real estate, one-iourth oil the
puchase money will be required IN cash; Tor the
a credit OF one, TWO and three years Will
be allowed, the deferred payment TO bear Inlrr-
est, and TO be satisfactorily secured. For The
personal property, cash for the Slaves, and all
under go. Over, a credit OF SIX
J. S. QUiSENBERRY. lrrrs,oes
W. K. MASON.
King George County, Va, aug l7-e0ts