Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-13
SALE OF THE HUGUKNOT SPRINGS AND
FARM.

uNHE property offered for sale In consequence OF the
IL prUpriutoTb long and continued III health.
The whole tract is estimated contain $50 acres In
Powhatan, on James River, IL miles above Richmond
and about 4! miles from the Richmond and Danvle Rail
Road Has quantity of fine wood and timber sui.
hcient for Of springs and farm To be divided into
two tracts suit purchasers perhaps aotng $50
tho spTipgs, aud $40 to the farm.
Connected with tho springs 10 large hotel n number
OF cabins and handsome ornamental cottage. sordns
in all aeeommod alton sufficient for probably 200 visitors
nso stables kitchen and other outhouses bowang alley
and billiard saloon. bath house, two ice houses spring
house, &c all well built Of good materials The waters
hree-Sulphur Chaybem,e and combination of the
two highly esteemed for bathing The spring waters are
mild, and well suited to nsigorate feeble constitutions
There also three wIis all of ne for domestic
purposes. These sprtnas were kept watering place
tor about five years during the late Dr. Roysor fr and
sustained Q fair reputation
The situation is healthy in good asighborhood and
the scenery around unusually striking and picturesque
of which more detailed description be found
the close of Dr. Moormna work the Virginia Springs
The other portion OF the tract has on comfortable
dwelling house oT small family, large and eommod
barn. with hresbing machine ice house. and other
ouhouses has, rs is supposed about 40 of fine
river low grounds The land Ia Ia good cultivation The
growing crops OF wheat cora, oats and tobacco, will be
sold with the land.
The whole property assessed on the commissioner :
books at lttIo less than sSO000. In this i,
probable tae mineral value (Which Is very greH has
been included The lies about the oil the great
coahed Of Eastern Virginia, and In the opinion OF those
well qualified to judge presents the best possible ndi
cations Of rick and valuable beds Of the ne4t bitumnou
cUu Certificates this effect by three experienced col.
liers who have recently examined the land posses
sion of the subscriber and copies will be furnished to
those who dosire them Since these certificates were
given surface discoveries Of coal have been made which
appear dispe all shade of doubt upon the question II
may be added that the 10 this section appears be
perfectly level and unbrokon. offering great advantages In
mining
charter of incorporation has tsea obtained for the
purpose Of mining coal ind c:ss minerals the farm.
tract above described from the springs tract
and the privileges toaers will be transferred to The
dee.
Taking uta view tho value Of the tract farm,
watering place and the depository largo and vsua
bic beds Of coal presents combination ~ advantages
such rarely If ever ha. been offered in this market To
person who may purchase tho arm, the slaves thereon
be hired for the balance o. year, and the
Mr.. Eddns, who is skla and experienced farmer can
also be- engaged.
The farming a,sns,. hogs cattle, mules, &C. the
arm and toe household furniture, &c OF which there is
considerable the springs, may il desired, be
taken by the purchaser at tair valuation.
Mr. Eddins who resides at tho Gprings, will take plea
in showing the tract TO pcrloos applying TO him.
plat of the land te seen in few days at Of
fee The terms Of payment can be made most reason
able. For further particulars apply to
GODDIN g. APPERSON, Auctoneers,
Any fs-~com Richmond Va