Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-26

VALUABLE POTOMAC LAND FOR
SALE.-By virtue Of Il decree of the Cir
cult Court Of W estmoreland county, Va: in the
suit OF Stuart, trustee, VS.. knZer and others, l.,
proceed to sell, on the 22d DAY OF JULY,
1867, at the Court House, in Westmoreand
county, Va, at public auction: to the highest
bidder, that well.known TRACT OF LAND
in the decree mentioned, called
l. 0 N G W o 0 D -
This fine estate lies in the county Of West
moreland, Immediately on the Potomac, and is
bounded on two sides by that river and Pope's
Creek The tract contains upwards Of sixteen
hundred acres Of land, large portion of the
open land being fiat and lying on he creek and
river. The land is Of excellent quality, and
adapted to all the staple crops Of the country
Navigation is at the door, and OF easy access for
the shipment of grain, timber, cordwood and
other marketable commodities, and the waters
abound in crabs fish and wild fowl, in their re-
spective seasons.
There is growing upon the land an extensive
body of pine, chestnut, oak and locust timber,
which, owing to the increased demand for 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 Anna
standing near the old site, in good repair a#ssl
The prospect from this point is beautiful, com
handing Il view of the river above and below,
and looking out upon the shores of Maryland
for many miles.
"Longwood" is accessible by steamboat from
landings at Curioman and MattoX Greeks, on
the Potomac, or Leedstown, on the Rappahan-
mock river
A further description Of this estate is deemed
unnecessary, as any person wishing to purchase
WILL no doubt, visit and examine the premises.
The title to this estate is unquestionable. Prl
vate offers will be received until the 10th day Of
July, and may be addressed to G. w. LEWIS,
esd, at Oak Grove, Westmoreland county, Va,
or to WM r. DOZIER, Alexandria but il
not sold by that day, it will be sold Ut public
The terms will be liberal, aud made known
on the day Of sale
Near Edge Hill" King George CO., Va.
King George co je lO-eots
The abope Sale Postponed to Awgust &C. 1867
1t has been considered advisable to postpone
the sale Of "Longwood' to the 10Th day Of Au-
gust, that being Wcstmoreland Court-day,
when 1t will be sold, unless disposed Of private
~ before that day.
jy l--eots K H. STUART. Trustee, &c
NJ OTICE.-l respectfully announce to my
~ friends and customers that having closed
out my entire stock Of Groceries, &c, 1T No.
T., south Fairfax street, | may be found at
Messrs. Gwin, Bee ham Il Co.'s, No. 90, King
street. lily lS-lwl EDGAR SPEIDEN.
6=a FOR RENT.-A three. story WARE
EEI HOUSE, No. II south Fairfax street APP
ply to GWIN, BECkHAM s. CO.
n. B.-Store Fixtures Awning, Sc, will be
rented with the house ~ lS-lw
DATENT MEDICINES,-Just received,
i Barretts Vegetable Hair Restorative, Halls
HAIR Renewer, Burnctts Cod Liver Oil, Hoof-
lands German Bittcrs, brakes Plantation Bit
tiers, Chickahominy Btters, Browns Essence
Jamaica Ginger, and Wholesalers Hypophos-
phites Of Lime and Soda, ut
WARFIELD & HALLS,
je lift cor. Fairfax and Prince Is.