Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
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uILTON, A VALUABLE, TRACT OF
ON THE POTOMAC. FOX SALE.-By viz
tue OF decd of trust executed by Thomas L.
Mason, to secure y debt TO Douglas IL. Gordon,
which deed bears date on tho 18th day Of Janu-
OF bS 80 6a snA SShF FSse 81 in the Clerk office
v w. ~" the subscriber duly substituted Trustee in
the place of w. L. Mason, deceased, will oier
for sale. Mt public auction, ut King George T..
H.. on THURSDAY, the 4th day of November
1869, That being Court day, that part Of the
fine estate known rs PANORAMA, called HILL
TON, situated II King George county, Va
This tract of land Contains about 7d) ACRES
and is among the mosL desirable estates in this
section About $50 acres OF it are open, level
and q portion undulatirg land. The remainde.
is in heavy timber and wood consisting of oak,
chestnut, locust hickory and pine.
The land is adapted to the production OF the
staple crops of corn. wheat, oats and ryo. as
well as tobacco and potatoes. The open land
is under good enclosures, and the whole land
abundantly supplied with streams. and never
failing springs OF water.
Tho improvements consist of a comfortable
FRAME DWELLING, with two rooms ~
and - commodious stable, in good repair, LIZ
capable of accommodating y horses. The site
for a mansion house cannot be surpassed for
suitabeness and e.cgance of scenery. Tho
grounds lie beautifully; the prospect is extern
slve, and commands q view of the Potomac
(abOut u milo dstsntj for many miles up and
down the river. Fish and wild fowl are conve-
nient and abundant. For immediate profit,
however, the timber and cord wood offer un
sual inducements 1t is the finest in this Sec
ton The distance 10 haul il to tho Potomac
does not much exceed mile, and the road
over which to haul slopes gradually all the way.
From tho pine alone many thousands OF cords
nay be cut.
The ncighborhood is agreeable. the people
kind, sociabo and intelligent. Churches are
near and to the postotlicc (Hampstead) 1t Is not
more than two miles. Two wharves Boyds
Hole and Matthias Point a. which steamers
call, are convenient. II must not be omitted to
state that the route for railroad has teen sur
vcycd from Baltimore, and which. when COM
plctei, will run within u milo of Hilton.
The title IS uuquCstionable; but selling Is
Trustee, | shall convey only such title a. Is
vested III me by tho deed. This property may
be purchased at private sale, if terms can be
agreed on. / would therefore, invite proposals
by letter or in person. 1t is TO be supposed that
any person wishing TO buy will visit and view
the farm. Thomas l.. Lomax, esd, who re-
sides on the premises, and DR.. X. ID. stuart,
lard to visitors Any information in regard to
it will be promptly furnished by the subscriber
if odd-nsaa., IN tho snhino'
The z. o. of 4. l.. Lomax and Dr. II.
Stuart is Hampstead, King George county;Va,
and that Of the subscriber is Oak Grove, West
moreland county Va, to either Of whom let
tiers may re directed. G.. w. LEWIS,
sep q substituted Trustee
1as- am authorized to sell, by private con-
tract, n TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Hilton,
OF about 81 acres, belonging to John A. Bill
Kingsley. - acres Of which are cleared tho
residue in heavy timber and cord wood. Tho
land Is OF excellent quality and the timber
cecdngly valuable and convenient to nayiga-
ton There is - SMALL DWELLING ia
HOUSE on the land, with three rooms n E.lll
smoke house, stable, and good garden newly
enclosed. Any person wishing to buy, for
timber or agriculture, would do well to exam.
inc this land. | will answer Any inquiries adj
dressed 10 mo in regard 10 it, tho terms, &c.
&. w. LEWIS.
Westmoreland CO., sen 27-eots