Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-19
Stuart, .LjIJey <e Co.
ALEX. H. H. STUART. ORLANDO SMITH.
r. D. LILLEY. TIIoS. C. ELDER.
CTUAsT, LILLEY & CO.,
STAUNTON. VA,

sirabe Real Estate at reasonable prices. Plots
and surveys to be seen at the office of Smith &
Elder Staunton, Va:
No. I.-'.MoNTGoMERY HALL" about $50
acres of fine Limestone Land, within one mile OF
the fiourishng town of Stanton, being that por-
ton of the Estate of the Hon. John H. Peyton,
decd, lying on the South side of the Chesa. q
o. r. Road This estate was formerly the resi-
dence of John H. Peyton, Esq, and the spacious
mansion house and other buildings were erected
by him for the accommodation of his large fam
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 on commanding eminence, and
built In the best style. -.t s.rtr- e
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.
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 gentl eman of fortune and cul-
tivated tastes, who desire to enjoy tranquil life
and rear his family under the most favorable
auspices. AS mere pecuniary investment the
farm and orchards would yield handsome in
come.
No. 2.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of mile from StauntcA, being the I'M
sold portion of the Peyton tract now owned by
Wm C Shumate Esq lying on 1.-THE the North side
beautiful state of cultivation, and is of the
finest quality. 1t contains about 20 acres OF
meadow, unsurpassed in quality by any IN the
Valley of Virginia.
Immediately North of the above NO. y, divi-
vided into Building and Pasture Lots, of from
to 5 acres each. These Lots are situated imme-
diately West Of the Town of Stanton, on the
South side of the Parkersburg Turnpike.
No. S.-The Staunton Nursery Lands"
containing % acres of Land Of the finest quality,
is excellent meadow. Messrs. Tannehil *
Wheat the enterprslng Nurserymen OF this
place-owners of this property, having recently
purchased more extensive property equally con-
venent to the Town. desire to sell the above as
whole or in Lots to suit purchasers.
No. "a very desirable little Farm in the
county of Augusta containing l7o acres, 100 OF
which is open land IN grass in fine state of cui-
tivatlon, rest in Timber This property is with
in miles of the town of Staunton, in excel
lent neigh borhood well watered, and lies on the
from Swoope's Depot. The improvements are
good-being brick dwelling of six rooms,
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. IA Farm of IA acres of Land, lying
in the Western part of the county of Augusta,
on both sides of the Big Calfpasture River, Il
miles from Deerteld. The improvements
sist of small Brick Dwelling of or rooms
rooms and Barn There is 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 a Salt-petre Cave on the Land which it is
thought might be made profitable.
Prlce-S2, 200, of which $500 is to be paid cash,
the residue IN equal annual payments, with in
terest.
No. S.-A parcel of Choice land, from 100 to
14O acres, at the option of the purchaser, to be
surveyed and cut off from the west end of the
magnificent estate of Sam' Il. 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, anC has
ON il a suffciency 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.
q Ne. "a large body of land containing a.
bout 1000 acres 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 SaltSulphur Springs
passes immediately by this land, the Salt Pond
being distant from 1t only six or eight miles,
the land very fertile but is unsettled and heavily
tmbered with whte-pine, white oaks &c. The
late IN. Irby, Esq, of Nottoway County, Va,
an experienced farmer and excellent judge OF
land selected IN person the tract above described
in the year 1857 from large area then in market,
and 1t is now 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 -u.. t.e-
+ No. EO.--A tract of land consisting of 1O3
acres in the vicinity of Fishersvlle on the Chess-
peake q Ohio Railroad. 1t is of fair quality and
has on it improvements sufficient for small
family. Terms moderate.
No. EH.-A farm OF l09 acres lying on North
river, in Augusta county, adjoining. the lands oi
Edward Kemper and others. The land is of ex-
cellent quality. Fifteen or twenty acres are in
timber.
The improvements consist of a comfortable
dwelling containing five rooms and Il kitchen,
good stable &c. There is good orchard of ali
the usual varieties Of fruits. Price SAT 90 per
acre.
Ne. IA beautiful residence situated in
the town of Staunton, being the same now occu-
pied by the Rev. Jas. A Latane containing a.
bout acres of Land. This properly is situated
on a commanding eminence giving beautiful
view of the Town and surrounding country
The improvements consist of large and com
modious dwelling OF eight rooms and kitchen,
servants house Of fine rooms, good stable and
barn, and all other necessary out houses, all new
and in good order. For beauty of sltuatien
comfort and convenience in the arrangement OF
the buildings and general surroundings we know
of no property That has more to recommend it.
No. 13.-An elegant estate of 1000 acres
known as Mount Vernon in Dinwddie coun-
ty, Va, "a miles from Inc city of Peters, urg,
and within one mile of Beaseey's formerly
Ford 81 Station on the South Side Rallroad-a
link in the great through line from Norfolk to
Memphis and the southwest. The land is of fine
quality, with light, porous soi 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 Z rooms, an office in the yard,
with 4 rooms. a 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, a never-failing spring
within 100 yards of the house, and copous 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
hug with all necessary out houses-all the I'M
provements have been erected since the war;
More than 100 acres of this land consists of good
Creek low grounds. A sufhciency of timber,
hickory. oak and pine.
n g. would have a 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-
spot to compile it. The most of this land is in
original growth .Ee-' Hfr4
No. ia very desirable Farm of 537 acres.
situated in Loudon county, six miles from Lees
burg, Va, and Al miles from depos on the Lou
don u Hampshire Rail Road. Price 3d. per
acre--to be paid 5000 cash and the residue in
Ten equal annual payments, with interest.
Ne. IS-Adjoining Mount Vernon NO. 10
this LIST is an estate of 100 acres equally as
good, known Spring Hill" 1t is also sus