Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
AUCTION SALES.

TRUSrEE'S POSITIVE SALE OF VAL
LIABLE LANDS, &c, IN THE COUN-
TY OF ORANGE.-By virtue OF three certain
deeds of trust executed to the subscriber, by
George A. Slee', Tor the benefit OF Dr. George
| Teri, VIM L Smith. and the creditors OF Geo.
A. SIeet generally, and on record in the office Of
the Clerk of the County Court Of Orange, |
shall, On Tuesday, the 18Th day Of July merit, com
uenc. the sale OF the following TRACTS OF
LAND, continuing the sale from day 10 day,
until the whole are disposed OF, and beginning
with the tract known as
BiRCALAND-This tract lies in the Lime
stone Valley, on Mountain Run, adjoining the
lands OF Hon jeremiah Morton, Montgomery
A. Jones, esq, and others, and contains ! HREE
HUNDRED AND sixty. SEVEN AND THREE
FIFTHS ACRES OF LAND, now in line
state of improvement, with abundant supply OF
Timber, aud tine Limestone quarry conve-
nent, in beautiful section OF country, noted
Tor health, fine scenery, good society, and good
farming.
TlCKTON, containing TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY ACRES, adjoins BIrchand, having
proper proportion OF open and timbered land,
well watered, and susceptible OF high improve
meDt
SMITHFIELD LONGS, AND CLIFTON
ACRES, large proportion OF which is Aloun-
tain Run bottom, and Southwest Mountain land
of superior quality, and highly improved by
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the lands of VIM Il. Cren-
shaw Henry Massie, ID. uriel Terrlll and 9th
ers, being about tour miles from either Rapid
Ann Station, or Orange Court House. TINS
body of land is susceptible OF d natural division
into two farms OF about equal size and value
and for productiveness OF soil, convenience 10
the markets OF Fredericksburg, Alexandria,
nj Richmond desirableEess of nelghbOrhood,
health, beauty OF country, facility OF cuiuya-
ton and native resources Of permanent I'M
provemeut offers inducements rarely presented.
ss.a The BUILDINGS are plain, but sufficient
-I:H Tor ordinary use.
GUM SPRINGS contains THREE HUN
DRIED AND EIGHTEEN ACRES Of timbered
and unlmproved lard, lying about | J miles
from Smithteld. The attention OF persons seek
ing a desirable and profitable location is par
tlcularly requested, as II is believed the advan-
tages which these FARMS offer, will amply
repay a visit OF inspection, and as the sales
must necessarily be positive, great bargains
will be had.
Terms OF SALE:-For Birchland made known
on day of sale. For the other tracts, one third
cash; the remainder in one and two years, bear
Ing interest, payable annuaiIy) from the day
OF sale, secured by bond and good personal Sc
curity, and a retention OF the title, or deed OF
trust, as may be preferred.
The subj riber having been familiar with the
title to these lands for the last twelve years be-
lieves the same to be unqueStionable; but selling
as Trustee he will convey only such as is yes
ted in him as Trustee.
AT the conclusion OF the Land sales above
mentioned, say, on Thursday aud Friday, the
18th aud 18Th days Of July Hert, the undersigned
will. also sell at Smlthield, ABOUT $50 TO 500
MERiNO SHEEP, six Oxen, several smaller
Cattle. four Horses, two Colts, Stock Hogs,
large .ot of Plantation Utensils, &c, &c, com
prsing all articles that can be spared from the
farm without prejudice TO the care and SAVING Of
the growing crops, which will be reserved.
Terms OF SALE Cash for all sums OF SlO,
or less. On all sums over $40, bond with ap.
proved security, bearing interest from date AID
PAYABLE on or before the Isl day OF January,
1859, will be required
]. ]. HALSEY, Trustee.
n. B. All creditors of 6. A. Sleet are hereby
notified, that their claims must, in accordance
with the terms of the deed of trust, OF Novern-
Der 26, 1857 be duly acknowledged, ascertaned,
and presented to the subscriber, on or before the
first day OF July next, or they will not be EN-
braced IN the schedule.
| J. J. HALSEY, Trustee.