Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-05-14
SALE OF THE HUGUKNOT SPRINGS AND
# FARM.

ME property L. offered for sale In consequence OF the
IL proprietor's long and continued III health
The whole tract 10 estimated to contain 79O acres In
povh.tan. On James River, II miles above Richmond.
and 4! miles from the Richmond and Denviie Rail
Road Has on quantity Of fine wood and timber sur.
hcent for Of springs and farm TO oe divaea ln.o
two tracts TO perhaps aottng $50 rcres to
the springs and $40 to the farm.
Connected with the springs is large hotel number
of cabins and handsome ornamental cottage aording
in all accommodation sufficient for probably 21 Vst0rs
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
are three-Suphur, Chaybeate aud combination OF the
two highly esteemed for bathing The spring water: are
mild and we'll suited 70 invtgorate feeble constitutions
There arc also three wells all Of fine water for domestic
purposes These springs were kept as watering place
tor about i've years during the iae Dr. ~ anu
The situation is healthy In good ncighborhood, and
the scenery around unusually striking and picturesque
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 commodi.
outhouses It has, as Is about l3o acres of fine
river low grounds The land 10 In good me ne
growing crops Of wheat corn, oats and tobacco Will be
sold with the land.
The whole property Is assessed the commissioner
books at little less than $4,000 In this estimate 1t is
probable the mineral value (Which very gres mas no,
coaed of Eastern Virginia, and In the opinion OF those
well qualified judge, presents the best possible ina
cations of rich valuable beds of the finest
coal Certificates to this effect by three experienced col
e, who have recently examined the land are In posses
sion of the subscriber and copies will be iurnhed tc
those who desire them Since these certificates wer,
given surface discoveries Of coal have been made which
appear to dspe all shade of doubt upon the question
NAV be that the strata In this section appears to DC
perfectly level and unbroken offering great advantages
| mining ,,.;oa .,r -,
charter Of incorporation has been obtained Tor INT
purpose of mining coal and other minerals On the aru
above described disconnected from the pngs tract
and the pregest confers will be transferred to the ven
dee.
Taking into view the value OF the tract as farm as
watering place and the depository and vaua
HE beds Of coal it presents combination OF advantages
such a. rarely if ever has been offered In this market II
person who may purchase the farm the slaves thereon
be hired for the of the year. and the manager
Mr. Eddns who Is skillfu and experienced farmer cal
| also be engaged. T., ~, -,
farm and the household furniture, &c. OF which there
considerable store at the springs may, If desired, ot
taLen by the purchaser at a fair valuation.
Mr Eddins who resides at the springs. will take plea
ure In showing the tract TO persons applying 70 him.
plat of the land can be seen In few days al our OF
6ce The terms of payment can be made most reason
able For further particulars apply 70
GObDIN e. APPERSOR, Aucsoneers;
I,rus-cem Richmond Va.