The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-10
BY JAMES NJ. TAYLOR & SoN, Aucts.

ENails Plantation, on James River
Il FOR SALE AT AUCTION For the purpose
Of setting up the estate Of the late Joseph Marx,
premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of
October, f fair, If not, the next fair day there
afier.) commencing at IL O'Clock, A M,-That
very desirable and valuable property known as
the FALLS PLANTATIONS situated in the
county fChes terfield, on James River, oppo-
site the city of Richmond, and adjoining the
town of Manchester.
This FARM contains 900 acres, of which
about 800 acres are in timber and wood, 100
acres In pasture, and the residue in arabic AMI
meadow land
The Petersburg Turnpike and Railroad run
through the wood land and the streets of Man.
chester extend to its westean boundary which
renders 1t very valuable, because of the nearness
to, and the facility of, getting the wood and
timber to market
large portion of the Land is James River
low, grounds, OF the finest gu atty. and the high
Land rises gradually from the river, is gently
undulatins, and every portion of 1t is drained
with great facility, and is particularly adapted
TO the growth OF wheat, corn, oats, hay and
vegeta bles Of all kinds.
The property fronts James River-imme-
diately opposite the Richmond Dock and steam
boat wharves-about three quarters of mile,
about 400 feet of which is considered very val
liable for sites for warehouses, being at the
terminus of the Danville Railroad, and the
water being of sufficient depth to admit vessels
of large size to the wharf.
There is also desirable site for m anu factur-
ing establishments, adjoining the Manchester
Mills, for which, by an arrangement with the
trustees of the town of Manchester, suffici.
ent force OF water could be had from the canal.
The improvements on this Farm are COM
Portable DWELLING HOUSE, excellent barns
and necessary out-baildings, an orchard of
choice fruit trees, and numerous springs of
exc client water, also a reservoir, which sup
plies, through hydrants. the entire out-bHtld-
ings with fresh spring water.
The proximity of the Farm to the city of
Richmond and town of Manchester, renders it
very valuable for building purposes and mar
ket gardens.
and coal yards, which have yielded good rents,
and will become very valuable.
The land is now being prepared for the fall
crops. Possession will be given for seeding
wheat as soon as the standing crops are gather
ed, and full possession on the first day of jan
uary, 1860.
The property on the river and adjoining Man
chester will be sold off into lots and squares,
and the balance of the land will be sold in
farms of ample size. Inducements.here offer.
ed are unparalleled in the State of Virginia, both
to the capitalists and others.
Terms of sale are as follows For all sums
OF $4,000 and under, one-third cash, the balance
at |, , and years; for all sums over $4,000,
and under $4,000, one fourth cash. the balance
at l, 2, and years, and all sums over 10 900,
one fifth cash the balance at ?, 3, 4 and 5
years-the purchasers to execute negotiable
notes, with interest added, payable semi-annu-
ally, and secured by trust deeds. .
If the entire property is not sold on the day
advertised the sale will be continued from day
to day, commencing at the same hour, until the
whole is disposed of.
Persons desiring to see the property are referr
to MIR CHARLES MARX, who resides on the
premises, and for further information, apply to
the auctoneers or the unde rsigned.
A plat of the property can be seen at the office
of the auCtioneers. SAM'L MARX,
Executor of Joseph Marx, decd.
JAS NJ TAYLOR Il Son. Aucts
N: B.-After the crops have been gathered,
they will be sold, together with the Stock, Farm
ing implements, &C., &c, of which due notice
will be given. S. M.
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