Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-31

THE UNDERSIGNED as Commissioners of
l. the Circuit Court of King George county,
in the suit of Little, receiver, vs. Lomax, &c.
will sell, at public auction, at King George Ct.
House, on THURSDAY, the 7th day OF Au-
gust, 1873. Court day, that fine estate, PIANO
RAMA" containing 100 acres, more or less
600 open land, the rest in wood and timber.
The DWELLING HOUSE, built of brick, k:F4
is large and substantial, though somewhat. aE0
out Of repair and is situated on the first range OF
hills, about one mile from the Potomac, COM
handing a most extensive and beautiful view.
About 4lU acres arc low grounds and meadow
land the residue rolling, well adapted to the
growth of corn, wheat, tobacco and fruits. The
tract is easily susceptible Of division into two or
three farms, and is one of the most valuable and
beautiful estates on the Potomac liver Persons
wishing to purchase are invited to inspect the
property. ,
and the residue in one two, three. four and five
wears, with interest Personal security and title
retained. u. w. LIZ w lS,
j. j. MASON,
VIM. A. LITTLE,
r. B. LEWIS
&c. S. HUNTER,
King George co., jy 5-eots Commissioners.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
i ESTATE IN THE COUNTY OF RAP
PAHANNOCk-By virtue Of decree Of the
Circuit Court of Rappshannock county, entered
in the suit of Leavi, guardian, &c, VS.. Caroline
d. Thornton and others, the undersigned, who
nre appointed special commissioners for thstpur-
pose, WILL on SAT- RDAY, the 9th day of Au-
gust, 1873, upon the premises, SELL at public
auction, to the highest bidder the tract Of land
known Ms the "MUNTPELIER ESTATE"
now owned by the said Caroline H. Thornton,
formerly owned by DR.. Philip Thornton.
This tract Of land contains about 800 acres, and
is considered one Of the most valuable tracts OF
land in the Piedmont region OF Virginia.
There are some six seven hundred acres Of
open land upon subtract; has upon it fine fY.sa
DWELLING HOUSE and outbuildings, .RsSR.
chopping mill and saw mill, and altogether Is
considered the best farm in the county of Rap
pahannock. 1t will be sold altogether, or diy-
ded into parcels to suit purchasers, IS may be
deemed best by the commissioners and parties
interested in said land
Persons DESTROYS OF investing in valuable real
estate are requested to examine said tract Of land
before the day OF sale.
The terms Of sale will be: Enough of the pur-
chase money in cash rs will pay the costs OF said
suit and the expenses attending said sale, and
the residue to be paid in six annual payments,
bearing interest from the day of sale; the pur-
chaser to execute bonds, with approved security,
for the deferred payments, and the legal title to
be retained until the whole amount of purchase
money Is paid /; or If the purchaser should prefer
to do SO, he pay one-thlrl OF the purchase
money in cash and personal security Will be dis.
penScd With Tor the residue. POSSESSION Oh salu
land will be given for seeding purposes this COM
ing fall, and Iull possession will be given upon
the lst day Of January, 1874
j. Y. MENEFEE,
H. q. MOFFETr,
R4ppannock co., jy 3-eo5w Comm'rs.
TRUSTEES SALE-As substituted trustee
4 in deed from Ashton and wife to Wash
ington, benefit OF Mason, &c. l shall proceed to
soil, at public auction, in front of the Court House
of King George county, on TIL RSDAY, the
seventh day OF August next, that being Court
day, that valuable and desirable TRACT OF
LAND, situated in Machodoc creek, in King
George county, known as "PONE HILL"
Pone Hill contains about FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES OF LAND; is finely timbercd, well
watered, and has on it necessary buildings for
small family. Grain, fruit and vegetables can
be shipped TO Baltimore, Alexsndria and Wash
ington from the door. The land is fertile and
finely adapted to the cultivation of vegetables,
fruits, &c.
For further information address the under
signed, at Comorn z. o., King George co., Va.
JULIEN }. MASON,
Substituted Trustee.
King George county, je 3O-eolm