Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-03
AUCTION SALES

q AUCTION SALES.
A VALUABLE ESTATE
IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Rock
ID bridge, pronounced on the 10Th day of April last
in a cause therein pending between Greenlee David
son. Admir- ,of Joseph Y. Trevey, decd. Plaintiff
and Rebecca Trevey and others, Defndapts we shall
proceed Wednesday. the 18Th Of July, 1862 to sell a
ESTATE of which Joseph Y. Trevey died seized
lying in Rockbrdge. adjoining the Rockbridge Baths
and containing about $50 Acres. This tract lies
upon the Turnpike leading from Lexington to the
Goshen Depot on the Central Railroad and is distant
from Lexington IL miles, and 10 miles from the De-
pot.
For productiveness it is unequaled by any farm in
Rockbridge. Much of it is level land-all Southern
exposure Hays Greek. bold and never failing
stream runs through it, furnishing fine sites for wa.
ter power. There are several Fine Springs upon it,
and every field may be watered. A considerable por-
ton of the tract may be converted into Meadow. A
bout 10 or 12O heavily timbered The tract
fronts nearly mile on North River and furnishes
several desirable locations for business stands either
for sale or rent And situated it is-on one of the
chief highways OF the County-in one of its most
prosperous communities, in sight of Churches and
Merchant Mills and adjoining of the most Valua-
BILE Watering Places Virginia. there is no estate in
the county more eigibly situated than this. And 1t
reference to the currents OF air coming through
Sricklers Gap down the River that it is visited by
spring and summer showers when the adjoining farms
are suffering for want of rain Its crops are there
fore never known to fall.
The improvements are an excellent and capacious
FRAME DWELLING, Handsomely situated on an
emnence, fronting on the river-with all necessary
probably, the largest and best
constructed BARN in the county. On the River front
are also Store House, Tailor Shop, &C. On the lower
end of the farm is plain Dwelling House and most
eligible building site. In word we may safely say,
that for productiveness and location this farm is un-
surpassed by any In the county.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs of
sale, and for the residue. credits of 2and years.
In equal payments, bearing interest from the day of
SALE the purchaser giving bonds therefor with good
security, and the legal title retained until the pur-
chase money is paid.
A Plat and Survey will be exhibited on the day of
sale. Sale will commence at II, A. NJ, and will be
made at the Dwelling House, on the premises, near
the Baths
Address the undersigned at Lexington, Va.
JAMES D. DAVIDSON, o..
GREENLEE DAVIDSON, oomrs'
June 10, 1860. -tds.-p. f. 5000.
VALUABLE BUCKINGHAM LAND AT
Y PUBLIC AUCTION by virtue of decree of
the Rockingham Circuit Court, rendered at Its Nav
term, 1860, in the name of VIM. Patterson, Guardian
&C., VS.. Mary A. Devier and others, shall proceed to
SELL at public auction, the farm lately occupied by
Jas. H. Dever decd, on loadey, the 6M dag of a.
gust next. the valuable TRACT OF LAND, lately own
ed by said decd, lying on Spring Creek, in Rocking
ham county containing 2O7 Acres. About l25 A.
cres OF the farm is cleared and in good of cu
tvation; the balance is we'll timbered with fine
growth of Pine and Oak. The farm is conveniently
situated to Mills, Churches OF different denominations
Schools &C., there being saw mill within few
hundred yards, and Touring mill within half mile
and Messy Greek Academy three miles off. The farm
is good and susceptible ola high state of cultivation
1t is now nearly all sown in grass, and every can
be cultivated.
The Improvements BRICK HOUSE, LOG
BARN, Stable and other buildings There is good
ORCHARD of excellent fruit that seldom fails to bear
The farm is watered by Spring Greek running through
railways afording water enough to turn machinery
with lane running to it that furnishes water for all
the farm. There is well of excellent water that new
er falls IL the yard and the creek close by the
wishing to purchase will examine for themselves
The land will be shown to any person desiring to
view it, by Henry Heatwole Solomon Fl. Patterson
living close by.
TERMS :-One.fourth of the purchase money to be
paid in six months from the day of sale with interest
from date; the balance in one, two and three wears
though, if desired, the purchaser have longer in
diligence, by the prompt payment of the interest,"
The purchaser to give bond and good personal secur
y, and the title to be retained ultimate security
VIM. PATTERSON, Conr.
June 10, '6o.-tds-p.t +. $500.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE will
Y offer for sale Saturday. the 4tA day of August
next, if not sold privately before that time the valua-
BILE farm which Robert L. Poage, now resides It
contains about 200 Acres, 40 or 80 of which are
well tlmbered and the cleared land in fine state of
cultivation. This farm Is of the most beautifully
and conveniently situated in the county, and in a
neighborhood noted for the intelligence and refine
ment of its people. 1t is situated FIVE miles North of
Staunton, Immediately on the Staunton and Winches-
ter Turnpike which passes in front of the Dwelling
House, and near the centre of the Farm. 1t is one
mile from Middle River, and the soil partakes much
of the richness of the river bottom.
The improvements are comfortable and convenient;
and water OF the best quality IN every field the
place.
1t is seldom more desirable place is offered for
Sale combining it does all the advantages of pro-
ductive soil. good neighborhood, convenience to
| schools and churches, and fine roads.
This farm will be sold very reasonable terms,
such as cannot fail to please any reasonable person
really DESTROYS of purchasing.
The terms will be made known on day of SALE
| Any one wishing to look at the premises will be
shown them by R. T. Poage who lives on the farm, or
myself. may be seen at my tarm or in Stanton at
any time. GEORGE POAGE.
May 20, 1S6O-tds
A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LAND
IA FOR SALE.-I will offer for sale on the premi-
ses on Tuesday, the 2Sh august next at the late resi-
dence OF George Nelson. f fair, if not on the next
fair day. his FARM containing about 1000 Acres.
This farm lies on the road from Warrenton to Beal
ton Station miles from the former and from the
latter named station the Orange & Alexandria
Railroad, and miles from the Fauquer White Sui
phur Springs adjoining the lands of Lewis Shumate.
Richard Payne and Others-about fourth of it is
well timbered-al is well watered and fenced and is
very productive in all kinds of grain and grasses
| The buildings are comfortable.
This farm is susceptible of easy division in two
three farms of almost equal size with plenty of wood
and water on each.
MS:-About One-fourth in cash, the residue
in three annual payments Possession given on the
day of sale fpreferred by the purchaser portion
of the money will not be wanting for several years.
| The manager of the farm will show it to any one
| wishing to look atit l.. P. NELSON.
| June IL, 1860-tds. Ex'or of George Nelson.
MILLS AND LANDS FOR SALE.-In pur-
1l suance of two deeds executed to the undersign
ed, respectively by Hiram NJ Harris we will proceed
on the premises, near Port Republic on Wednesday,
the 18th of July next to SELL public sale to the high
est bidder, valuable TRACT OF LAND. containing
242 Acres, Rood, and 20 Poles purchased of John
| Dundore.
| Also Lot of Acres, on which is a Sd " MILL
and other Mills, with abundance of water power,
venient to timber and market, purchased of Selah
Holbrook, The property is situated the South
River, and is very desirable. The Improvements on
each are ample and comfortable
TERMs:-One-third of the purchase money in 80
days. for which negotiable note, well endorsed. with
interest added, will be required; and the remaining
two-thlrds in two equal annual payments from day
of sale.
The title is considered good but, as trustees, we