Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-11
SALE IOF THE HVGUKNOT SPRINGS AND
FARM.

TIME property offered for sale In consequence o the
III propretor's long and continued i'll health.
The whole tract 10 estimated to contain 100 acres In
Powhatsn en- James River, miles above Ri:hElond,
and about ~ miles from the R!csmo.d ana Danye Rail
Road UIa on q1sntity OF tine wood and timber, sut.
fcient for use of springs and farm TO be divided into
two tracts TO perhaps aloting $50 rcres To
Copnee.ed with the springs Is largo hotel number
of cabins and handsome ornamental cottage naording
in all accommodation sufficient for probably 2Oa VISITORS
also stables kitchen ami other outhorsos bowling alley
and billiard aason oath house. two Ice houses spring
house, &C., all we'll built Of good materials The waters
three-Sulphur Chalybeae aud combination OF the
two highly esteemed for bathing The spring waters are
mild and well suited to nvgorate feeble constitutions
There 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. Roysons life, and
sustained iair reputation.
The situation Is healthy, In good ueighborhood and
the scenery uround unusually striking and picturesque,
of which detailed description may be found near
tho close Of Dr. Moormans work on the Virginia Sprngs
Tho other portion OF the tract has on 1t comfortable
dwelling house for q small family, large and commodi.
ous barn. with threshng machine ice house. and other
houses has, ia supE osed about 1870 acres OF fine
river low grounds The land lin good cultivation the
growing crops Of wheat oats and tobacco Will be
sold with the land.
The whole property is assessed the commissioners
probable the mineral value (Which is very grca as not
been included The lies about the centre rea,
coahed of Eastern Virginia, and in the opinion o thosc
well qualified Judge presents the best possible indi
cations of rich and valuable beds OF the neat bumnous
coal Certificates this eject by three experienced col
here who have tGCopy III posses'
sion of the subscriber and copies will be furnished to
those who dosre them. Since these certificates were
given surface 'covenes Of coal have been made, which
appear to dspe! all shade of doubt upon the ques,on
may be added ths, the strata In this section appears to e
perfectly level and unbroken offering great advantages in
raining.
purpose of mining coal and other minerals the farm
tract described from the springs tract
and tbc privileges ooners will DO transferred to the ven
dea
Taking into view the value OF the tract as farm, rs
watering place and as the depository oarge and valua
be beds OF COAL It presents combination OF hdvantagcs
such rarely if ever has been offered In this market TO
person who may purchase the arm tho slaves thereon
can be hired for the balance OF the year and the nnaaaer
Mr. Eddins who is skul and experienced GARNER can
also be engaged.
The farming utcn,!si hogs, cattle mules, &c, ON The
farm and tho household furniture &C. o which there's
considerable at the springs may il desired 3e
taken by the purchaser at fair valuation.
Mr. Eddihs who resides at the springs, will take plea
sure showing the tract to persons applying to him
rlat CT the land be seen IN lew days at our Oh
nee. Tie terms Of payment be made most reason
able For further particulars apply to
GoDDIN g. APPERsoN, Auctioneer.,
nl6-c9n Richmond, Va