Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-09
Stuart. LIJJeu Dc Co.
ALEX. H. II. STUART. -sf g ORLANDO SMITH
R. D. LILLEY. THOS. G. ELDER.
GTUART, LELLEY s. CO..
EsNEE EStAsU AgCWlS,
STAHNTON VA

Real Estate Agents,
STANTON. VA.
The above firm offers for sale the following de-
sirable Real Estate at reasonable prices. Plots
and surveys to be seen at the office of Smith &
Elder, Staunton, Va: 1855 rav
no. l.-"MoNTGoMERY HALL" about 15C
acres of fine Limestone Land, within one mile OF
the fourishing town of Staunton, being that por-
ton of the Estate of the Hon. John FL. Peyton,
Decd lying on the South side of the Chesa. &
0. r. Road. This estate was formerly the resi-
dence of John II. Peyton, Esq, and the spacious
mansion house and other buildings were erected
by him for the accommodation of his large fam
lily.
The land is fertile, and has been improved by
manures and judicious cultivation. A constant
stream flows through the farm, furnishing at all
times an abundant supply of water. The dwell
ling house, kitchen and smoke-house are of
brick, situated commanding emnence, and
built in the best STYLE
About forty acres are planted in orchards of
choice fruit, and most of the trees are now bear
ng. There IS an ample supply of timber, and
the open land is divided into meadows and fields
now in fine state of cultivation and well en-
closed, mainly with plank and post and rail
fences.
Situated as this estate is, in the heart of the
Shenandoah Valley on the Central railroad and
within one mile Of Staunton, which presents 50
many advantages IN respect to society and the
facilities for educating children, it offers peculiar
inducements to gentleman of fortune and Gull
tlvated tastes, who desires to enjoy tranquil life
and rear his family under the most favorable
auspices. AS a mere pecuniary investment the
farm and orchards would yield q handsome in
come.
no. G.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of a mile from StauntCH, being the I'M
sold portion of the Peyton tract now owned by
VIM. Shumate, Esq, lying on the North side
of the Ches. & Ohio r. Road. This Land is in
beautiful state of cultivation, and is of the
Tpn tain oh of
meadow, unsurpassed in quality by any in the
Valley of Virginia. =
no. 3.-About forty acres of Land, lying
Immediately N orth of the above (No. % divi-
vided into Building and Pasture Lots, of from
1 to acres each. These Lots are situated imme
diately West of the Town of Staunton, on the
South side of the Parkersburg Turnpike:
No. 5.-The Staunton Nursery Lands"
containing % acres of Land of the finest quality,
is excellent meadow. Messrs. Tannehill s
Wheat, the enterprsing Nurserymen of this
place--owners Of this property, having recently
purchased more extensive property equally con-
venient to the Town, desire to sell the above as
Il whole or in Lots to suit purchasers.
no. Ga very desirable little Farm in the
county Of Augusta containing IT'S acres, 1870 OF
which is open land IN grass, IN tine state Of cul-
in miles of the town of Staunton, in an excel
lent neighborhood, well watered, and lies on the
South side Of the Chesa. & Ohio L. r., z miles
from Swoepe's Depot. The improvements are
good--being a brick dwelling of six rooms, a
large barn and all necessary Out-houses. This
property is sold for division among heirs, and
the Terms will be most reasonable to suit re-
liable purchaser.
No. "a Farm of IA acres of Land, lying
IN the w estern part of the county of Augusta,
on both sides Of the Big Caf-pasture River, II
miles from Deerfeld. The improvements con-
sist Of small Brick Dwelling of 4 or rooms
rooms and q Barn. There is a good spring in
the yard, and water in every field About one
half Of this land is in open, grass or pasture
land-the residue in good timber, composed of
Sugar Maple, Hickory and Walnut. There is
also Salt-petre Cave on the Land which it is
thought might be made profitable.
Price-$2, 200, of which 5000 is to be paid cash,
the residue in equal annual payments, with in
terest.
No. S.-A parcel of Choice land from 100 to
40 acres, at the option of the purchaser, to be
magnificent estate of Sam'l Fl. Steele, Esq,
whereon he now resides. This property is in
Augusta county, within one and half miles of
Fishersville, on the Chesapeake s. Ohio Rail
road, and about miles from StauntOn. 1t is in
level tract of country, is well watered, and has
on it q suticlency of timber for all farming pur-
poses. Thirty or forty acres ofmeadow might be
easily made. There are no improvements on the
place, but one or two beautiful sites for dwell
ling. Terms reasonable.
No. "a large body of land containing a.
bout 1000 lying in Giles county IN the South
western part of Virginia, near the line of Monroe
county, State Of West Virginia. 1t lies on both
sides OF Big Stony creek and is within three miles
of New river. The turnpike leading from the
celebrated Salt Pond to the Salt Sulphur Springs
passes Immediately by this land, the Salt Pond
being distant from it only six or eight miles,
Much of it is meadow and the greater portion of
the land very fertile, but is unsettled and heavily
timbered with white-pine, white oaks &c. The
late VIM. Irby, Esq, of Nottoway County, Va,
an experienced farmer and excellent judge OF
land selected in person the tract above described
in a q arc q N ms rk al
and it is offered for sale by his executors in
order to division of his estate.
1t will be sold at very low price viz $500 per
acre.
No. IO.-A tract of land consisting of lO3
acres in the vicinity of Fishersvile on the Chesa-
peake s. Ohio Railroad. 1t is of fair quality and
has on it improvements sufficient for a small
family. Terms moderate
30. IE.-A farm of 108 acres lying on North
river, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Edward Kemper and others. The land is of ex-
cellent quality. Fifteen or twenty acres are in
timber. sc
The improvements consist of a comfortable
dwelling containing five rooms and q kitchen,
good stable sc. There is good orchard of all
the usual varieties of fruits. Price $3.50 per
acre. a5
No. z3.-An elegant estate of 1000 acres
known as mount Vernon" in Dinwiddie coun-
ty, Va, q miles from The city of Petersburg,
and within one mile Of Beaseley's formerly
Ford s. Station on the South Side Ra1lroad-a
Memphis and the southwest. The land is Of fine
quality, with light, porous soil, and in fine con-
dition.
AS there are three separate settlements on this
property, it might be, with entire convenience,
divided into three farms, about equal in size, viz
No. Would have on it large frame dwell
ling, containing. I rooms, an office IN the yard,
with 4 rooms, large granary, excellent stables,
and all other necessary outhouses-all of which
are in thorough repair. There is well of the
best water in the yard, q never-faiing spring
within 100 yards of the house. and copious streams
in every field. About two-thirds of this land is
we'll set in clover. There are fine apple and peach
orchards on this place.
No 2 would have on it good two story dwell
lug with al necessary out houses-all the I'M
More than 100 acres of this land consists of good
Creek low grounds. a sufficiency of timber,
hickory. oak and pine
n 8. would have large two story dwelling
with two fronts of a feet each located in beau
tiful grove of original growth with all necessary
out-buildings. The dwelling is new and incom-
plete; but there is a suficiency of lumber on the
spot to compile It. The most Of this land is in
no. IA very desirable Farm of 537 acres
situated in Loudon county, six miles from Lees
burg, Va. and a miles from q depot on the Lou
acre-to be paid $4,000 cash and the residue in
Zen equal annual payments, with interest. r..
No. 15-Adioining Mount Vernon (No. IS
on this lis) is estate of 700 acres, equally as
good, known as Spring Hill" 1t is also sus-
ceptiDle Of division into three farms which would
be about equal in size.
In case such division is made, the first farm
or No. would have on 1t 3 large two story dWel-
ling, with four rooms. an office in the yard. a
framed kitchen, smoke house. Sc, and large
chard producing in abundance apples, peaches
nlums aDricOts nectarineS &c There is also