Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-09
TERMS or SALE
SALE or THE HUGUENOT SPRINGS AND


TIME property offered for sale In consequence Of tho
= propretors long and continued i'll health
The whole tract is estimated contain 100 acres IN
Powhatan, on James River. II miles above Richmond
and about 4! miles from the Richmond and Danye Rail
Road Has on It quantity of fine wood and timber sut
hcient tor u.e OF springs and farm. To be- divided into
TWO tracs 10 sur perhaps hlotng 80
the springs, and $40 to the farm:
Connected with the springs a largo hotel number
OF cabins nnd handsome ornamental cottage. sordioe
in all accommodation sufficient for probably 200 visitors
also, stables kitchen and other outhouses bowling alley
and billiard saleon bath house, two ice houses spring
house. &C. all we'll built of good materials The waters
are three-Suphur Chalybeate and combination of the
two highly esteemed for bathing The sprnp waters are
mild and well suited to invigorate feeble constitutions
There are also three wells all Of fine for domestic
purposes. These springs were kept a watering place
tor about five years during the late Dr. Royston life and
sustained a fair reputation.
The situation is healthy in good neighborhooi and
the scenery around Is unusually striking and pic,
OF which detailed description may be found near
the close OF DR. Moornans work the Virginia Springs
The other portion of the tract has on comfortable
dwelling house for small family large and commodi.
barn, with threshng machine Ice house and other
outhouses 1t has, as supposed about 100 of
river low grounds. The land Ia in good cultivation The
growing crops OF wheat corn oats and tobacco, will be
sold with the land
The whole property 10 assessed on the commissioners
books little less than $50 OO0 In this estimate /, is
probable the mineral value (Which very grea has not
been included The tract lies about the centre of the great
coafeld OF Eastern Virginia, and In the opinion Of those
well qualified to judge. II presents the best ssble nd
cations OF rich and valuable beds OF the finest btumnous
coul Certificates this effect by three experienced col
lers who have recently examined the land are in posses
sion of the subscriber. and copies will be furnished
those who desire them Since these certificates were
gven surace discoveries of coal have been made which
appear dspe all shade Of doubt upon the question It
may be added that the In this section appears TO be
perfectly level and unbrokep. offering great advantages in
mining.
charter Of incorporation has been obtained for the
purpose Of mining coal and other minerals on the farm
tract above described disconnected from the springs tract
and the privileges it coners will be transferred to The ven
dee.
Taking into view the value Of The Ms II farm "a
watering place, and the depository OF large and vaua
be beds Of COAL It presents combination OF advantages
such rarely il has been offered in this market To
person who may purchase the farm the slaves thereon
be hired for the balance Of the year and
Mr.. Eddns, who is Il skul and experienced farmer can
also be engaged.
The farming utensils hogs, CATTLE mules, &C. on the
farm and the household furniture &C. Of which there
considerable store the springs may, If desired be
taken by the purchaser at a tair valuation.
Mr. Eddins, who resides the springs, will take plea
sure in showing the tract persons applying him.
A plat Of the land can be seen In few days Of
fee. The terms Of payment be made reason
able. For further particulars apply to
GODDIN APPERSON, Auctioneers,
Apri Rirhu Va