Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-06


MARSHALL HALL,
Lying on the Potomac River in the upper part of
Charles county, Maryland, about ten miles below
Alexandria and sixteen from Washington, is how
offered for sale.
There are THREE HUNDRED AND SEVEN
TY.PIyE ACRES of which, from eighty I" one
hundred are In timber. and the remainder is under
strong fence, and divided into fields OF convenient
size. with very productive soil, on which every
crop tina; can be grown in this climate has been
successfully rased-tobacco, grain, hay, fruit veg
etah!cs. Ii is believed mat this farm is equalled
by few on the tide water for profitable investment.
An average of over twenty eight bushels OF
wheat per acre from the entire crop has been sold
from the place in good seasons; and for several
years past the lightest crop Of corn has averaged
over eight barrels (iorty bushels) per acre. Steam
boats passing daily within a few hundred yards of
the mansion, afford every facility of commuuca-
ton with the ncghbouring cities-W ashington
and Alexandria, as we'll with Baltimore and
Richmond; and grain be shipped on sailing
vessels 10 Alexandria for three, and 10 Baltimore
for five cents per bushc The estate fronts tor
about 4 half-a mile on the River, and from its
compact shape, kind soil, and gently uniula,ing
surface. entirely free Of stone, can be cultivated
well at \ very small cost. The improvements are
of the most substantial character. we'll arrang
-sS, ed BRICK MANSION. containing ten rooms,
on the bank oi the Potomac, nearly opposite Mount
Vernon. The out houses aud farm buildings of
the best material, and built in the most durable
manner, are well arranged, and amply varied, and
sufficient for all the requirements Of domestic and
farming purposes. A good garden, and variety
OF fruit will be found the place. All the adyan-
tages OF game and fish, pertaining TO the neighbour
ing estates on the Potomac, can be enjoyed here
The ncighbouring society cannot be eXcti!ed, aud
here il "a 10 oh schools.
If desired NEGROES and FARMING STOCK,
UTENSILS ard GROWING CROPS, can be
bought with the farm, and possession can be given
whenever il is desired by the purchaser. Mr.. ".
Turner, who resides the farm, will show II Ia
any ono wishing TO purchase who may call on him;
and for terms, price. dc, apply TO
JOHN A. WASHINGTON,
Mount Vernon, near Alexandria. Va.
If the above farm is not disposed OF III private
sale ut an earlier day, il will be offered nj public
auction TO the highest bidder, on THU RSDAl,
the tenth day Of November, 1889, at IL o'clock, NJ,
in front of the Mayors Office, in the town OF Alex
andra, Virginia, the following terms:-One
third Of the purchase money in cash, and the
maindcr in four equal annual payments, bearing
interest, ami to be secured by deed OF trust on
the land. [sep l2-cotsl }. a. W.
MISERABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE Of
- fer for sale my FARM, known As INA "
THORA," lying in Rappahannock county, conc
Of the finest farmi" < and grazing sections OF the
State.) 10 miles from the depot OF the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad, ut Culpeper Court House by
a good turnpike, containing FIVE HUNDRED
AND THIRTY ACRES, 400 of which-embrac-
ing 90 Of iirst-ratc river bnttom-iS cleared, and
in hight state Of cultivation, including meadow
Of 80 acres. The improvements are very superior
..S, and very complete, and the STEAD
"a with il. surrounding scenery, is well -known
as one OF the most beautiful in Virginia. The
health of the county is provcrnial, and the villages
of Woodville and Sperryvie are convenient, where
there are good Schools, aud Churches of the vaIi-
Gus demon nations.
If the above property j, not sold privately before
Wednesday, the 9th Of November. it will on that
day be offered at public sale. X. ;. N0sS.
Woodvilc, Rappahannock county, Va
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