Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-25
SALE OF THE HUGUENOT SPRINGS AND



TIME property Is offered Tor sale in consequence OF the
IL proprietors long and continued Ill health
The whole tract is estimated 10 contain 100 acres In
Powhatan, en- James River, IL miles above Richmond
and about Al miles from the Richmond and Danyie Raj
Road Has on it quantity OF hne wood and timber sut
heen' for use Of springs and farm T9 De dyided into
the springs and 640 TO the farm.
Connected with the springs is large hotel, number
Of cabins and handsome ornamental cottage aording
in all accommodation sufficient for probably 200 visitors
also stables kitchen and other outhouses bowling alley
and billiard saloon 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 spring waters are
mild and well suited to invigorate feeble constitutions
There are also three wells all Of fine water for domestic
purposes These springs were kept as watering place
tor about five years during the late Dr. Royston te and
sustained a fair reputation.
The situation is healthy u q good ncighborhood and
the scenery around unusually striking and picturesque
OF which detailed description may be found near
the close OF Dr. Moornsn work the Virginia Springs
The other portion OF the tract has ON 1t cOmiurtaoie
dwelling house for a small family, a large and commod
ous barn with teshng machine an ice house and 3tael
river low grounds The land is in good cultivation The
growing crops OF wheat corn oats and tobacco will be
The whole property is assessed on the commissioner
book, at little less ,hnn s0S@. IN TINS estins,s hs no
been included The lies about the centre OF the
coahed of Eastern Virginia and in the opinion OF those
well qualified to Judge IL presents the best possible nd
cations of rich and valuable beds OF the finest bitum nou
coal Certificates this effect by three experienced col
ers who have recently examined the land are 10 posses
sion of the subscriber, and copies will be furnished io
those who desire them. Since these certificates were
given surface discoveries Of coal have been made which
appear to dspel all shade of doubt upon the question
may be the in this section appears to Ce
perfectly level and unbroken offering great advantages
mining
charter OF incorporation has been obtained tor the
purpose of mining coal and other minerals On the farm
tract described disconnected from the springs tract
and the prvieges confers will be transferred to the ven
dee.
Taking into view the value of the tract as farm a,
watering place. and the depository of large and vaua
ble beds of COAL 1t presents combination OF advantage
such a. rarely if has been offered in this market
person who msy purchase the farm the slaves thereon
can be hired r balance Of the year. and the manager
Mr. Eddiu. who is skul and experienced farmer, car
also be engaged.
The farming utensils hogs, cattle, mules &C. on h'
farm and the household furniture &C., OF which there
considerable store at the syringe may, If desired, b
taken by the purch user at q tair valuation
MIR Eddns who resides at the springs, will take plea
sure in showing the tract TO persons applying to him.
pla, of the land be in few dsys at our OF
fee The terms Of payment can be made most reason
able For further particulars apply to
GODDIN d. APPERSOf, Auctoncers
,-,sco,n Richmond, Va.