Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-18
April 23--c9auif4u
SALE OF THE HUGUENOT SPRINGS AND

SALE or THE HUGUENOT SPRINGS AND
TIME property offered for sale in consequence of the
III proprietors long and continued i'll health.
The whole tract IL estimated to contain Iso acres IN
and about ~ miles from the Richmond and Danvie Raj
Road Has qusntity of 6ne wood and timber, suf.
two tracts to quit perhaps aong $50
the spripgs and 90 to the farm.
Connected with the springs is large hotel number
OF cabins and handsome ornamental cottage, sfordine
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 Chaybeare and combination of the
two highly esteemed for bathing The spring waters are
mild and we'll suited & feeble s1
purposes These springs were kept as watering place
Tor about years during the late Dr. Roysons life, and
sustained a fair reputation.
THE situation 10 healthy in good neighborhood, and
the scenery around unusually striking and picturesque
of which detailed description may be found near
the close of Dr. Moormans work the Virginia Springs
The other portion of the tract has on 1t comfortable
dwelling house for small family, large and commodl'
barn with thresbng machine an ice hcuse ana Gner
out-hous.s has s about 30 acres oi nn'
river low grounds The land in good cultivation he
growing crops OF wheat corn, oats and tobacco will be
sold with the land.
books at tte less than S500UO In this estimate II is
probable the mineral value (Which Is very grea has not
been included The lies about the centre oil
co.eld Of Eastern Virginia. and in the opinion 6" those
well qualified judge presents the best posslole iha
cations of rich and valuable beds OF the finest oitumnou
coal Certificates to this effect By three experienced col
er. who have recently examined the land are in posses
sion of the subscriber and copies will be furnished ,o
those who desire them. Since these certificates were
given surface discoveries Of coal have been made which
sppear to dispel all shade OF doubt upon the question
NAV be added the strata In this section appears to oe
perfectly level and unbroken offering great advantages
nlning. a.,
purpose Of mining coal and other minerals On the arm
tract above described disconnected from the syringe tract
and the privileges coners will be transferred to the ven
dec.
Taking Into view the value Of the tract as farn as
watering place. and the depository of large and vaua
bic beds Of coal it presents combustion OF advantage
such as rarely has been offered in this market IL
person who may purchase the farm the slaves thereon
can be hired for balance Of the and the manager
Mr Eddns who Is skilliu and experienced farmer cal
also be engaged.
The farming utensils hogs, cattle, mules, &C. on th
farm and the household furniture &C. OF which there
considerable store at the springs, may IL DESIRED
! taken by the purchaser at fair valuation.
Mr. Eddns, who resides at the springs will take plea
sure in showing the to persons applying TO hin
plat of the land can be seen in few days atour o
fee. The terms Of payment can be made most reason
| able. For further particulars apply TO
| GODDIN L. APPERSON, Auctionees,
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