Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-20
AUCTION SALES.

~ ). j. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
VALUABLE FARM AND PLEASANi kE,-
Y IDENCE IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
AT PRIVATE SALE.-The undersigned are al
tborized by a decree Of the Circuit Court for the
county of Fairfax, to offer at private saie' the
TRACT OF LAND, lying on the Potomac rIvei
in Fairfax county, known as JUL
the residence of the late H.. Allen Taylor. esq. /:
is about 81 miles below the city of Alcxandria, and
contains about TWO HUNDRED AND foRIi
FOUR AND A QUARTER ACREs,-abou ~
acres heavily timbered, and lying within haii q
mile of the river, where is an excellent iahdihg if
shipping Timber. Wood, &c. The land is natural
" Of good quality, and has been improved by the
application of guano and other fertilizers. The
improvements consist Of a new and commodions
~ FRAME DWELLING, Kitchen and other
inmas out houses, built Of the best materials, AMI IN
the best style and finish, and are situated on n
beautiful eminence in full view of the Potomac
river, and surrounded BY q magnificent grove oil
oaks.
This intrinsic value of the lands and timber, the
proximity to the markets of Alexandria and Wash
ington city, the beauty and health Of the situation,
and the character Of the improvements, contribute
tn make this one Of the most desirable properties
ever offered in this section of the country. There
is a fishing shore attached to the place, formerly
considered one Of the best on the river, and 1t 10
believed if properly managed could now be made
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will be liberal. Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing,
will address either Of the undersigned, ut Alehau-
dria, Va. or Gull and examine the property for
themselves.
If not sold before, it will be offered for sale a,
public auction, in front Of the Mayors Office, in
the city of Alexandria, on Saturday, the 10Th day
Of April merit, on the following terms-one-fourth
cash, the balance in three equal instalmenrs at
one, two. and three years, with interest, and title
,, ha rato,pad until the whole purchase money IL
paid. ". ARTHUR TAYLOR,
NH l8-law4w JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
;lSy- The above sale is postponed to Saturday.
April 3Oth, ut IL O'Clock, ", in front of the
MAYORS Office. W. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
ap lS-eo,s JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
BY 5. j. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
i TATE.-By virtue Of a decree OF the Circuit
Court Of Alexandria County, rendered in The SUIT
of Ellison 4 Sons vs.. ". L. Atwell, and others.
the undersigned. Commissioners appointed 10y said
decree, will offer at Public Auction, in front Of the
Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria, Va, on
SATJRDA y. the 3Oh day Of April, 1859, the
following described property in the said city Of
Alexandria,
A LOT OF GROUND, on the North side Of King
street. which is thus described in a deed from Chas.
Mcknight to VIM. I. Atwell, dated 10th OF April,
1852 Beginning at the west corner OF VIM. Nc
knibht lOt thence running west op hnhS Hi'ct
~ feet 3! inches: thence north, and parallel with
Royal street, 80 feet, to q 3 feet alley; thence east
~ feet 3! inches, parallel with King street; thence
south 80 feet to the beginning, with the right of
way over a ; feet alley, running back Of said lot
out into Royal street; and, also, the right of way
over a court OF alley adjoining this lot, and back
of II. L. Simpsons Store, which court is 20 feet
long by 10 feet wide, in an oblong form. The 10
feet of the court is parallel with King street.
tenth Of the purchase money in
cash. and the residue in three equal instruments, at
6, IL, and Is months from the day Of sale, with
interest; the deferred payments to be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, with good personal Sc
curity, and the title to be retained until the pur-
chase money is fully paid.
r. L. HILL,