Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
AUCTION SALES.

/ VALUABLE FARM AND PLEASANT RES
I ' IDENCE IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. Va.
| AT PRIVATE SALE.-The undersigned are au-
thorized by decree Of the Circuit Court for ~"
county Of Fairfax, TO offer at private sale. the
, TRACT OF LAND, lying on tho Potomac river
I in Fairfax county, known Ms "COLLlNGWoop.'
the residence of the late H. Allen Taylor. esq. Il
is about D miles below the city Of Alexandra. -i
contains about TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY -
FOUR AND A QUARTER ACRES,-ahout -
acres heavily timbered, and lying within halt I
mile OF the river where is an excellent landing Tor
shipping Timber. Wood. a.. The land u natural
~ OF good quality, and has been improved hy tho
application of guano and other fertilizers lHe
improvements consist of a and CONNEXIONS
FRAME DWELLING, Kitchen and other
III out houses, built of the best materials aud N
the best style and finish, and are situated
beautiful ernence in full view Of the P"tum1c
river, and surrounded by magnificent grow, IL
oaks.
The intrinsic value of the lands and timber lie
proximity to the markets Of Alexandria and Wash
ington city, the beauty and health of the si;uar.u
and the character Of the improvements. contribute
10 make this of the most desirable properties
ever offered in this section of the country. Their.
Is fishing shore attached TO the place, formerly
considered one of the best ON the river. and il -
believed if properly managed could now be mt!r
to Weld handsome return. The terms Of ,u.u
will Ice liberal. Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing
will address either of the undersigned. Al,Aau-
dris, Va. OF call and examine the property tor
themselves.
Ii not sold before, it will be offered for ,nl, ,.
public auction. in front Of the Mayors Ohi,c. a
the city of Alexandria. on Sdturduy the l6h 0,y
Of APr3 merit on the following terms--one fourth
cash, the balance in three equal instalmcur. 1t
one, two and three years, with interest, and tIc
to be retained until the whole purchase money =
paid.
". ARTHUR TAYLOR.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
NH l6--lawiw Nat. Int.-eo4w
A VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT, AT CUL.-
sirable and well known HOUSE and LOT. On
Main street. Immediately opposite the Virginia
Hotel. AT Cupeper &. H., belonging To the estate
of +. J. Thompson, deceased, will be- offered tor
sale, at public auction, TO the highest bidder.
Sotnrdoy. the 26M day NJ Yorch neyt, ii not ,yt
privately before that time This property IL too
well known to require a full description of it, SUI
flee II 10 say, that no property in the village las
ever been offered with such advantages having
"a upon it large and handsome DWELLING
.E..A HOUSE. in one part Of which is IN eXccllrat
Store Room, suitable for any branch Of buSinr,,.
Also. u large WARE-R00M, a short distance irolu
the Store. both of which front on Main street, Il.
good well Of water i'll the yard; an excellent Gar
will be sold separately, if desired--suitable Tor
building lots. The terms will be made known gu
the day of sale. Possession given on the sth day
Of August, 1889. Persons wishing to view the
premises are referred to VIM. c. Jameson, or Jaa.
W. Green, the present occupant
q. &. THOMPSON.
Culpeper County fob 7-"ots