Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-02-22
By z. b. Cook, Auetionecr,
(0mce No. 90 Main street.)
CELEBRATED STALLION uDEU.

THE CELEBRATED STALLION "DEU-
i CALION' AT A~UCTI0N.-0n WEDNESDAY,, 2sth
instant, at 10 o'clock, | will sell al the Exchange Sta
bles of Mr.. John B. Davis, on Franklin street, the eela-
brated stallion and racer,
~"DEUCALIOY."
DEUCALIoN will be 10 years old this spring, lsa
deep chesnut, 8 feet inches high, full under stand
ard. lie was sired by "Revenue, the sire Of Planet.
"The Queen" by imported "Priam,' out Of "Del-
phine' by 'Nyhisker."
Any further reference to pedigree IL d deemed unneces-
sary, as all at all familiar with the racing stock Of this
country and Of England will readily perceive that 1t
cannot be questioned, and are fully aware that he Il not
only Of the most fashionable, but the most desired
His racing calendar compares favorably with that of
any horse in America, never having Lost bat one race.
Terms at sale. Y. u. COOK,
fabl9--tds Auetioneer.
A MELIA LAND FOR SALE.-TheSa
n buyer having failed to comply with his eon-SYe
tract, ! shall offer at public sale, ON the Premises
I F@br " nv ~ Farm OF TaREE HUNpiREp ACRES.
on the Genito road, eight miles west of Mattoax.
TERxs-onc- third cash balance In one and two years,
with interest from day Of sale title held till payment
in full is made.
Possession given Immediately.
At ssme time | shali offer lot Of CORR and SHUCKs.
Observation-Disclosures f. RUFFIN, JR.
VALUABLE HOUSE and LOT and -
LAND FOR SALE.-1 will sell at public sale, Eli
on MONDAY, 10Th day Of February next, that Boz
ing Court day, tho HOUSE and LOTS now occupied
by me,
IN ABINGDON. VIRGINIA.
The house il situated at the west end Of Abingdon,
built by Colonel John s. Preston, subsequently owned
and occupied by the late General John b. Floyd. The
House is three stories above basement, four ROOMS upon
each floor, Is most substantial brick, and when built,
both brick and wood work were done N the best man
ner and Of the best material, and II now in good con
dition. There is an lce-House and all necessary ont
buildings upon the premises.
The ground upon which tho house stands contains
nearly two acres, and is well set in grass, s~hrubbery
and trees. Immediately across the alley, from the
house, is a GARDEN of one acre, in the highest state Of
cultivation, upon which is a large and commodious
Stable.
This residence Is one Of the most desirable in South
westcr n Virginia, and any one desiring TO reside in a COM
munity possessing as much Intelligence ~ any ia Viz
GINA, would do well to examine this property. There
il a female college and male academy In successful ope-
ration in the place, and most Of the denominations OF
Christians are well represented by their churches.
In the immediate vicinity Of town, ] have 33t acres or
LAND, which ! will sell on the same day, either with
he house and lots or separately, as circumstances may
determine. The Land lies i'm mediately south and ad-
joining the Baltic Gardens, a; tho eastern end Of town.
About onethird is excellent meadow land. The land
is very dcsirably situated, and is known - the Kings
Mountain Tract
on the same day ! will sell all my Household and
Kitchen FURNITURE, BEDDING, &c. Most Of tho
Furniture is new.
TERMS OF SALE.-The House and Lots and Land
will be sold on = credit Of Xix, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest on tho purchase money from date
of notes. Good security will be required Of the pur-
chasers. The title will be retained ill the purchase
money Is paid. The household aud kitchen Furniture
will be sold upon : credit OF nix months.
A /. HENDRICKS.
Abingdon. Va, January %, 1866. jan29-eodt2lP