Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-05
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VALUABLE
BY virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Westmoreland county, Virginia, in the suit of
Stuart, trustee, vs.. Kinzer and others, as
Commissioner in said decree appointed, Will
proceed to sell, on the 18th DAY OF DECEM-
BIER, 1866, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, ut the Court House, IN w estmorG rel
county Virginia, that we!l::knoTn T T; C or
LAMP, in the decree men'ioncd' called Long
wood"
This fine estate lies in the county Of West
moreland, Immediately on the Potomac, and Is
bounded on two sides by that river and Popc's
Creek. The tract contains upwards O, l6OO
acres, large portion OF the open land beng
fiat and lying on the river and creek. The land
is Of excellent quality, and adapted to all the
staple crops of the country. Navigation Is ut the
door and Of easy access for the shipment OF
grain, timber, cord-wood, and other mar ietabie
com nodites-and the waters abound in fish,
crabs and wild-fowi in their respective seasons
There is growing upon the land an extensive
body of pine, chestnut, oak and locust timber
which, owing to the increasing demand Tor TIM
Der and fuel, add greatly to the value of the es-
tate. The old mansion was burnt some years
ago, but there are comfortable dwelling houses
standing near the former site, IN good repair
The prospect from this point is expansive and
brilliant commanding view o1 the river above
and below, and looking out upon the shores OF
Maryland for many miles ...
landings at Matox Creek and Curioman, on the
Potomac or Leedstown on the Rappahannock
A further description Of this estate is deemed
unnecessary, as any person to purchase
it will no doubt visit and examine the premises
Any additional information may be obtained BY
letters addressed TO me, at Edge Hi!l,' King
George county, Va; or TO 6 W. Lewis, esq, at
@OaI Grove, Wcslmorcland county.
The title TO this land is unqucstionable. Pri,
vate offers will be received. 1t Is expected th9t
Will eli n lpac a
debt for which the decree is rendered and costs
Of suit Il. II. STUART,
Trustee and Commissioner,
King George county, nov i'm
aals-THE ABOVE SALE POSTPONED TO DECENT
BIER oath, 1SGG-It has been considered adyisa
BILE to postpone the above sale Of ''Longwood."
to the 9th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1866 that
being Westmoreland Court day. The terms
will be made known on the day Of sale, and
liberal credit will be given # desi !11 on part
Of the purchase money. H. II: SIUAkl,
no 2i-ts Trustee and Commissioner.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
" BY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court
for Fairfax county, in the suit Of John Il. Bron-
augh in his own right, and rs administrator Of
Elizabeth Beckwith, decd, against Jennings
Beckwith and others. rendered. at its Noyember
term, 1866, the undersigned will sell, at Fairfax
cember next Chat being Court day. TRACT
OF LAND, in said county, on which Elizabeth
Beclzwith formerly resided, containing four
hundred and twenty-four acres.
The above tract adioins the farm of Charles
F. Ford and others, distant from the Orange Il
Alexandria Railroad about l.! miles.
The improvements consist Of Frame Dwell
ling, containing five or six rooms, and some in
ferior out-buildlngs.
There is large quantity of valuable timber
and wood upon this tract of land, which, with
the increasing demand for railroad ties, timber
and wood, renders it very desirable property, at
a fair price.
TERMS OF SALE.-One tenth of the pur-
chase money will be required in hand, the resi-
due in six, twelve and eighteen months, with in
terest from the day ofsale; the title to be retain
ed, and the land liable to beresold upon default
in either of the deferred instalments. Further
will be given upon application to
either of the commissioners. The title is un-
questionable, but the commissioners will convey
only such title as is vested in them. Stamps and
at the expense of the purchaser
Possession will be given on the first of January
next. Sale to take place between II and O elk.
JOHN r. BRONAUGH.
WarTenton, Va.
THOMAS r. LOVE,
Fairfax Court House. |
Commissioners Of Sale.