Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-02-10
PUBLIC SALES.
H0MMIssIoNERs SALE OF REAL i

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GOMMISsIONERs SALE OF REAL is.
~ TATE IN The TOWN OF MIDDLEBROOK,
AUGUSTA COUNTY.-By virtue Of decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county in the styled
Eliza E. Randolph. John T Randolph, and others, vs
John ~ Larew and VIM. F. Smith, administrators OF
John Randolph, decd, and others. we the undersign
ed as Commissioners, will proceed to sell, upon the
premises, on THURSDAY, the 18th day of February,
1868, the following, valuable REAL ESTATE, in and
adjoining the town of Middieorook, Augusta county,
as follows:
lst valuable tract of land, containing 1927 acres
This tract has on it comfortable Dwelling, Black
smith shop, an excellent Barn, Stabling, &c. The
quality of this land is not exceled by any in that por
ton OF the county ;-weli watered good supply OF
Timber, and large proportion of Meadow.
3D. Tract No. 2 contains 227 acres, has on it good
Dwelling House. &C. Most of this tract is of very
perior quality about rs acres in Timber the balance
in a good state of cultivaton-well watered, &c.
3d. Tract No. contains l65 acres, improved by a
comfortable Log House, good Barn, &C.; it is well
watered and coed supply Of excellent Timber
The above named tracts all lie in one body, and
would make very desirable grazing farm, being well
adapted to all the various grasses.
4th. The residence of the late John Randolph, in
Middebrook, built of Brick, and containing 10 COM
Portable rooms, with large torehouse attached, IN
cluding comfortable quarters for number of servants
and water brought in iron pipes into the yard.
5th. The Mddleorook Hotel, which is large franz
ed building, with rooms sufficient to accommodate a
large travelling CUSTOM good Stabling &C., and wa,
ter pped the door. This very desirable property
itbeing the only hotel in the tewn for number OF
years. @~
! 9th. A large framed House opposite the resi-
dence Of the late John Randolph with Stabling, and
other out-houses on the Lot,
7th A No. House and Lot, with all necessary out
houses now in the occupancy of the Rey. j. h. Craw
ford.
sth An excellent Lot opposite MOI has on it a
good Log House, DC. lGf
9Th. A Lot adjoining No. 8,-has on it very COM
Portable dwelling, Sc and is desirable property.
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late John Randolph, deceased and suitable for build
ing lots.
7lth. vacant Lots adjoining the Hotel property.
18th. Lot of la nd containing Ii 81 acres, adjoining
the town of Middebrook, and of superior quality,
18th. Lot OF land containing 81 acres and adjGn-
ing the residence OF the late John Randolph.
14th. A Lot containing acres suitable for pas
ture Lot and adjoining the Hotel property, &c.
1t is not thought necessary to go into very par
ticular description of the above named property,
persons wishing to purchase, will examine the same
before the day of SALE Plats of the land will be left
with Mr. Edward Heizer, in Middlehrook, who will
take pleasure in showing the lands, de-, to any
ing to purchase.
TERMS lone fourth of the purchase money in
hand, and the residue in one. two and three years.,
the purchaser executing bonds with good security and
lien reta ined upon the land for the deferred pay
ments. JOHN j. LAREW,
WIN. F. SMITH,
Jan 2O--kt Commissioners.
At the same time and place we will sell two sets
Blacksmith Tools complete -
a JOHN J. LAREW,
WM. f. SMITH,
Jan 20-5t Adm rs OF John Randolph, decd.
EnO ACRES OF VALUABLE LANE
90 FOR SA LE.-This land IS situated on Back
Greek, Immediately on the Howa1 dsvle Turnpike,
bout miles South of fWaynesboro'. Itcontains about
so OF cleared land, in good state of cultivation
and the residue in heavy Pine Timber. There is also
on the place large Orchard of choice fruit. The i'm
proyements are valuable consisting of two new
dwelling Houses, Store House.. and all necessary
out-houses, also, Saw Mill which is in good repair
The Store stand is good onea large business having
been done formerly. We also have the advantage OF
semi-weeky mail, the office being at the Store The
advantages OF the water power might be made very
useful prOpellng other machinery besides the Saw
Mill offer this valuable property for sale privately
until the 18th day of February, at which time, If not
sold privately, 1T will be sold the highest bidder,
With all my Personal Property consisting of Horses
Wagons, Farming Utensils, &c. Any one wishing to
purchase cheap property, can do SO by calling on my
brother at Sherando. }. M. LEWIS.
Jan 20-4t*
PROPERTY In STAUN-
H. TON FOR SALE-The subscriber will offer as
public sale, on the 23rd of March Court day unless
sold privately before that time, the house and lot
occupied by him, Oh the diagonally opposite
the Virginia Hotel This house contains sixteen good
rooms, and is well arranged for boarding house
There is good spring under the house and hydrant
in the house.
He will sell at the same time all of his household
and kitchen furniture.
lie desires all persons nIIn 10 come
ward and settle up, and requests persons having
claims against him to present them that he may pay
them.
! Jan 1s-tds. RJ. RANKIN.
EARM FOR SALE.-On Tuesday, the Sd day of
II March the subscriber will SELL at Public Auction
the Farm he is now living upon, at Hermitage, Au-
gusta county, consisting of acres about ac es
cleared, and 60 well set in grass. The land is
in fine state of cultivation, we'll fenced, and contains
two never failing wells of water 1t contains good
two DvyAI o
Blacksmith shop, crib, and all the necessary out
houses IN good condition. 1t also contains good
young Orchard.
If the farm above advertised be sold at the time
advertised he will sell another tract at the same me
known as the old Steam SawMlll property, formerly
owned by Crawford and Life, half mile distant from
the other, and containing 80 acres, with two small
Dwelling Houses, Stable and good veil OF water at
the door. and stream of water running through the
place. He will also sell, at the time, all OF his
personal property consisting of all such things as
kept on we'll conducted farm; also his Household
and Kitchen Furniture. He has 6 good Horses, and
fine Stallion, with Suikey and Harness; head OF
CATTLE II head OF Sheep Is or 20 hogs 1000 or 1900
lbs of Bacon, "a barrels extra-superne Hour, bar
rels Apple Brandy, 2 barrels Peach Brandy extra
aItice,) Ruggies and Harness. 150 bushels of Corn
lot OF Rye lot of Miller's Iron, and many other
things too tedious to mention.
Terms of real estate made known on day OF sale; /;
for the personal property, for Sums OF SI0 and under
cash, and for all larger sums credit OF months Will
be given. the purchaser giving bond and approved
security SAMUEL PARENT.
Jan 27-5tx
A UGUsTA LAND FOR sALE.-I am au-
II thorized to sell tract of land In Augusta coun-
ty, containing 2s5 acres at the North Mountain-l00
are nearly level about so are cleared and en-
closed The of the land is we'll timbered There
is on it small dwelling house. good orchard, un-
falling spring of good wafer The land les on the
Parkersburg road about Is miles from Staunton ad-
joining lands of Ryan, Cross Smith and others, and
is occupied by David Cooley. aaaHfs
Terms-One-rhisdi in hand, balance in equal install
ments at and years with interest, secured by per-
sonal security and vendors lien.
will sell privately, but if not 50 sod will sell it
publicly, on the 18th of next month.
Jan l3-tds N. K. TROUT, Agent.
r AND FOR SALE.-In virtue of decretal
IL order rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause therein pending between Eliz-
abeth Longs administrator, and James Aliens rep
resentaves and others, shall proceed on the prem
ises on Saturday, the 14th day Of February next to
sell at public sale the hgest bidder the tract Of
land held in their life time jointly by James Allen and
Elizabeth Long The land is situated in the county
Of Augusta about miles west Of dreenvile, con
tanning about 200 acres The Improvements are a
con, forfahIa Rrck dwelling House, a brick smoke