Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06

Morgan 4 Co., vs.. jackson, McKernon & Co.
IN pursuance Of an order, made in this
cause at tho April term, 1866, of the chan
Gerry court at Carkrvilie, Tennessee, ] will
sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
on Tuesday, the 4th day Of September, next
on the premises, Louisa Furnace and Mount
Vernon Furnace, twoexoellent iron furnaces,
conveniently situated near the Cumberland
river and the Memphis GAINESVILLE and Lou
isville railroad. 81 aS 0f
Mount Vernon Furnace is in running Or
der, and is without doubt the best cold blast
furnace in the State, and will make the best
of iron, and more of 1t than any other fur
mace. Tho ore banks are from one quarter
to one mile distant from the furnace, and in
exhaustible and of excellent quality. Tim
Der is abundant for all purposes. There is a
good, comfortable dwelling on the Mount
Vernon tract with stables, barns and all
necessary outhouses.
The Louisa Furnace property, which has
been well known for years as very valua-
bic iron property, has attached 70 it one fine
dwelling, with all the outhouses which any
one could desire. in truth, il is one of the
most desirable country residences in the
county. 1t has, besides the, residence mon
toned, one other good, comfortable dwell
hing house, which is in good repair. 81
Mount Vernon Furnace is Situated nine
miles from the city of Clarksville, three
miles from the Cumberland river, and two
and one half miles from the Memphis, Clarks-
vile and Louisville Railroad, thus afiording
every facility that could be asked for the
shipment of iron or produce to market.
Louisa Furnace is about eight miles from a
good landing on the Cumberland river
The lands to be sold with these furnaces
are In all about l3, 900 acres, embracing the
old Tennessee Furnace, and the celebrated
Lafayette Ore Bank, aud fully one half OF
them is good tilable land. They are high
and healthy, and admirably watered, and 10
every respect well suited 10 farming purpo-
ses. These tracts of land lie mostly in Mont
gomsry county, small portion, however,
lying in the counties of Dixon and Chcatharf,.
Mount Vernon will DO sold to any parties
wishing to engage in the iron business with
as much land attached as desired. II, how
ever, no disposition is shown TO purchase the
aforesaid lands for iron purposes. at a rea-
sonable price, then the whole tract win be
divided and sold on that day for farming
purposes, in quantities to suit purchasers
This property win be sold for ten. per cent
cash, and the balance on credit of one, two
and three years; notes to bear interest from
date, and good security required. No RICH,
of redemption is reserved, but Q lien will be
retained until the purchase money is paid.
Persons DESTROYS to engage in the iron bus.
iness, or to purchase homes for themselves,
will not often have an opportunity equal to
that which is now offered them. Pats Of
the land can be seen at my Office, and Mr.
G. T. Alternately, at Mount Vernon Fur.
mace, will take pleasure in showing the
property to parties desiring to purchase.
Sale first day At Mount Verncn Furnace
second day at Old Tennessee Furnace.
W. I. SHACKELToRD, CAM
July 6, 1866-tds-pr fee$32; bliss.