Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-06-01
SALE OF THE HUGUENOT SPRINGS AND


VUNHE property offered for sale In consequence OF the
proPs'Ors long and Ill health 1oO
Powhatan on James River, IL miles above Richmond,
and about u miles from the Richmond and Danvle Rail
fcient for Of springs and farm To be divided into
suit purchasers perhaps sotng $50 rcres to
tie springs, and $40 to the farm;
Connected with the springs is large hotel number
of cabins and handsome ornamental cottage afordng
in all accommodation sufficient for probably 200 visitors;
ALSO stables kitchen and other ouhouses bowling alley
and billiard saloon. bath house two ice houses, spring
house, &c, all we'll built of good materials. The waters
three-Suphur Chsybeate and combination OF the
mild and well suited invigorate feeble constitutions
There also three wells all Of fine water for domestic
purposes These springs were kept a. watering place
tor about FIVE years during the late Dr. Roysons lie, aud
sustained fair reputation.
the scenery around unusually striking and picturesque
of which more detailed description may be found near
the close Of Dr. Moormans work the Virginia Springs
The other portion Of the tract has on It comfortable
dwelling house for small family, large and commodi'
barn. with thresbng machine, ice house and other
outhouses 1t has as Is supposed about Io acres o nnr
yss lSv s5GsnSw HAs
sold with the land.
books at little less than $50 900. In this estimate it Id
probable the mineral value (Which very grea has no,
been included The lies about the centre OF the great
eoa6ed of Eastern Virginia. and in the opinion OF those
well qualified to judge presents the best possible ind
cations of rich and valuable beds OF the finest bituminou
coal Certificates this effect BY three experienced col
u,
sion Of the subscriber, and copies will be Furnished to
those who dosre 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 added that the strata in this section appears TO De
perfectly level and unbroken offering great advantages In
mining
charter Of incorporation has been obtained for the
purpose of mining coal and other minerals On the farm
tract above described disconnected from the springs tract
and the privileges conters Will be Transferred ven
dec.
Taking into view the value Of tho tract as farm, as
watering place. and the depository Of large and ,aua
bic beds coal presents combination oil sdvantages
such az rarely has been offered In this market 10
person who may purchase the farm the slaves thereon
can be hired balance of the and the manage
Mr. Eddns who 10 skillful and experienced armer can
also be engaged.
The farming utensils, hogs, cattle, mules &C. on the
farm and the household furniture &C. OF which there
a considerable store the springs. may If desired be
taken by the purchaser at tar valuation
Mr. Eddins who resides at the springs will take plea
sure in showing the tract to persons applying to him.
plat of the land be seen in lew days at our Of
6co The terms of payment can be made most reason
able. For further particulars sppyto
GODDIN e. APPERSOE, Aucdoneers.
~, Richmond. Va