Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
AUCTION SALES.

VALUABLE FARM AND PLEASANT RES
y IprYcE IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
IT PRIVATE sALE.-The undersigned are su
,hcri.ed b. decree Of the Circuit Court for tho
county VI P.irfar, 10 offer At private sale, the
TRACT or LAND, lying on the Potomac river
IN Fnirfsx county. kuvxu IS "COLLINGW o0p.'
the residence Of tho late H. Allen Taylor, esq. IL
is about 81 miles below the city Of Alexandria, ard
contains about TWO HUNDRED AND F0RN
POUR AND A QUARTER ACRES,--sbout 80
acres heavily numbered, and lying within half
mile OF the river, where is an excellent landing i'T
shipping Timber Wood, &c. The land Is natural
Is If good quality, and has heen improved by the
application Of guano and other fertilizers. The
improvements consist of new and commOdiouz
m FRAME DWELLING, Kitchen and other
~ out -houses, built Of the hest materials, aud ia
the best style and finish and are situated on
beautiful eminence in full view Of the Potomac
river, and surrounded by q magnificent grove 81
oaks.
The 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
10 make this one of the most desirable properties
ever offered in this section Of tho country. There
is IL fishing shore attached to the place, formerly
considered one Of the hest on the river, and it Is
believed if properly managed could now be made
to yield a handsome return. The terms Of sale
will address either Of the undersigpsd, at AleAan
dria Va, or call and examine the property for
themselves.
If not sold before, it will be offered for sale at
public auction, in front Of the Mayors Office, in
the city of Alexandria, on saturday, the l6h 'fa,
Of april aert on the following terms--one -fourth
cash, the balance in three equal instalments nj
one two. and three years, with interest, and title
to be retained until the whole ksse money =
paid. ". ARTHrR TAYLOR,
nah lG--law4w JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY AND Lou.
Y DOUN LAND FOR SALE.-Having made
IL purchase in the south, am DESTROYS Of dsposing
of portion of my property in Virginia. l
a. therefore offer for sale my MILL, lying on
E:as Goose Creek, in the county Of LoudouD.
about six miles from Leesburg, the county seat. amt
the same distance from the Alexandria, LoudouH
and Hampshire Railroad, and two and half from
the Manassa. Branch. Attached to the Merchant
and Country Mill, is a SAW AND PLASTER
MILL all built Of stone. in the strongest aud nV-t
substantial manner, few years since; consequent
IL are now in good order; the gearing Is all At
iron of the most modern and improved kind. IT."
water power is strong and lasting.
These Mill. are Of good size. and located IN
good neighborbood, commanding u large custom.
~ There is MILLER'S HOUSE, Store snd
EI Blacksmith Smith shop upon the land. The
Mil Lot contain, II acres, will also sell with H. 'r
separately ii desired, ONE HUNDRED ACREn
uf land lying sdjacent, Of pretty good quality
about forty acres in Timber The above property
will be offered ut private sale until WedH''d"M
Is, Let iuy vf .'nn>, 1859, ut which time, II "hl
be offered ut public sale on tho premises.
TgHss One third ip hand, tho balance III tour
annual payments, with interest upon the whole
,urrbs.. money 10 be paid annually, decd 81
rru,t 10 be given to secure tho payments. Any
one inclined 70 buy, and wishing to know further
uarticular., can address the Of Lcesbury. Va.
TH0s. L. ELLZEi.
Loudouu County, NH WITS
VALUABLE LAND FOR sALE.--I offer Tor
Y sale the following LANDS, Oh Potomac Greek
aud Accokeek Run. One Tract Of 400 ACRES.
situated GU Potomac Creek, aud known as The
MEADOW TRACT. On this there is very SsIu-
able Timothy meadow, and about :o0 acres in
Wood and Timber, which is readily cold 10 vessels
IN tie Greek shore, at from 8. 10 81 per c"td.
Price Of this Tract, $3.50 per acre.
MARLE BANk.-Ths Tract lies Immediately
below the Meadow Tract, and contains 4vO hChEN'
the greater portion ia Wood aud Timber fhee
s. per acre.
COOKS TRACT. Oh Aceokesk Creek ana hnH'
contains 400 ACRES, bordering on tie hicsuUpI,
Frederick hnrg and Potopse RsDTosd- ins iss'
n,m.d Tract has extensive low grounds now 10
cultivation, and large qusntiiy u u ood :utaoie
A., ,hs n ,;jro,d-luowhsrs is ii = pils to bsufl--
,'nJ S,r,h sal per cord Price SIS. This Tract
III ,,.Ls s.. 6ne faru as there is IN the county.
The.e Ispds sre Of good soil and very produ"-
,,,. aud are only offered 81 these low prices bc-
rau,e tbs present proprietor wishes % give his u
,.u,iou TO the practice Of bis profession.
Persuus wisbiug for further information will 90
- s.s.s