Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-23
Q LAND SALES.
DUBLIC SALE OF
ssSHADWEL
THE BIRTHPLACE OF JEFFERSON,

41E DlhIn-ELACE Or
y IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA.
By virtue of deed of trust from Thomas ].
randolph, Jr and Charlotte N his Wiie, ndoe
the 18th day of March, 1869, to TaZeWell 1ayioI
and William w. Minor, trustees, and recorded
in the Clerks Office of Albemarle County Court,
CURED to do by be Of William
and Mary College, the creditor therein secureuJ
will sell at public auction, at Shadwell. the late
residence OF Mrs. Charlotte N. Randolph, de-
ceased, about three miles East of Charlottes-
ville the county-seat Of Albemarle, and about
four miles East Of the University of Virginia, at
Tuesday, It'll day of Nay, 1878,
f fair, if not, on the next suitable day thereaf-
ter the TRACT OF LAND on which Thomas
"sHADWELL,o which is conveyed and de-
scribed in said deed, and containing, by recent
This is one Of the most valuable farms in the
county, and before the late war, under the man
agement of the late Major Thomas j. Randolph,
1 ated IN the midst of cultivated and refined
society, and near to Charlottesville and the
Hill snd tbe 0l
| oolpn. winch Is one of the best and most pros
porous In the State. The Chesapeakeand Ohio
and the Rivanna river is navigable for horse
boats up to the farm. The soil is of the best
quality of the RED LANDS, so celebrated
throughout the Piedmont District of Virginia
| for It's capacity for improvement and for the
growth OF heavy crops of the various grasses, of
the land is now.in fine heart, and although
some fields are partially run down by the ex-
restored to fertility by clover and plaster. The
buildings and enclosures are good and ample
for the farm, much of the fencing being of stone
and chestnut. The dwell1ng-hOuse, of brick,
eight rooms above basement, is beautifully sit
uated in grove of forest trees on an elevation,
giving a picturesque view OF the Monticello
Mountain and adjacent country. The other
buildings are good of their kind and convent
emily situated. and wood and water abundant.
TERMS: For s., 800 cash; and as to the residue
of the purchase money in five equal and annu-
al instruments from the day of sale, with six
per cent. interest thereon from day of sale till
ments to be secured by the bonds of the pur-
chaser with good personal security, further Sc
cured by a retention of the title to the.land;C
purchaser pay one-third cash. Title believed
to be good, but, acting as trustee, only such IT,
sp w se w. yesffs II trustee
NOMMISSIONERS'S SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE CITY PROPERTY.-Under authori-
ty of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta
in the cause of N. G. Kinney's Trustees vs.. N
G. Kinney's Creditors. the undersigned Com
''S Saturday, the 18Th day of May, 1878,
offer sale at public auction, in front of the prem
ises, SO much of the Nicholas G. Kinney proper
ty as was not sold on the 9Th of March, 1878:
This property is situated ON the West side of
Augusta street. in the city of Staunton, and Is
near the centre of business.
4, on plot of the property made by M. A. Mill
Ter. to be seen among The papers in the above
named caseIl and having been sold by unoer-
Lot ct No. has 81 'front.' on Augusta Street of
about A feet, and extends back 1872 feet. On
this lot there Is situated large and com. "a
modiOus Dweillng-house, now occupied HysM
by Alexander F. Kinney, Esq. The pur-kak
chaser of this lot will have the benefit of an al
ley at the North end of the house common to it
and No. 8.
Lots Nos. and 4. will each have front Of
foot on rorr ocfr ayfn Or
about 1872 feet; each will have the benefit of an
alley anordtng access to the rear.
1t Is not often that such valuable property SO
eligibly located is offered for sale in Staunton.
The terms of sale will be enough to pay the
costs of suit and sale in hand, and the residue
in three equal annual instruments, bearing in
interest from the day of sale. Bonds with good
pesronal security will be required of the pur-
chasers, and the title will be withheld as ulfi-
mate security for the purchase money.
ALEX. H. H. STUART,
THOS. C. ELDER,
aprl6-tds Commissioners.
A BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE
IA Finding myself encountered with too
dating terms, that beautiful farm, "OAK
HILL, " miles South of Staunton, containing
la acres.
The improvements consist of two LARGE
BRICK DWELLINGS,, Brick Dairy. Ice IA
house, Tenant House, large twO-story EssH
Barn. and other out buildings. A largeu&sksh
Garden containing acres, 500 to 600 bearing
trees of improved fruit. Handsome grounds,
with large grove Of mattye oaks i've never
water carried through the barn, dairy, and
dwellings by finch iron pipes.
The land is of best quality of yellow lime
stone, with most of it well set in grass. Has
80 acres in timber
This place is susceptible of the very highest
style OF improvement at very small expense,
and its proximity to Staunton and adaptation
to fruit, dairy and truck purposes, make it one
OF the most votudbte and desirable places in the
ss- have also 100 acres adjoining, of the
same ane, kind OF land well set J in grass,
NOMMlSSIONER'SS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
rendered in the cause of Lands VS.. Landis's
widow and others, will proceed on the prem
ises. on
to sell at public auction that most desirable and
highly cultivated farm, containing 1885, acres,
situated ON the Valley Turnpike. about one
tian Lands resided in his lifetime The inn
provements upon this farm consist of an ex-
buildings, and a good orchard. This property
is specially desirable by reason of its vicinity
to schools, churches, depot, &c.
of suit and sale. and the remainder upon a
credit Of one, two and three years from date of
purchaser giving bond. with approved personal
security, and the title retained as ultimate Sc
cur1ty.
apl6-tds Commissioner.
NEW HOPE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
~ Under decree in ii. McClure's Ex'or VS..
L. Waddell, &C., and with consent of the owner
will offer at auction sale in front of the Court
House in StauntOn, on
Saturday. Nay 11th, 1878,
the lot of DR.. ]. A. Waddell in the village of
New Hope, adjoining Stout and others, -
containing ~ acres. with comfortable GsssA
two-story Dwelling, good Stable, Smoke sRsasEl.
house, Dairy, &C., and fine Spring on the
premises.
Also ten acres of timber land on Little Round
Hill. about mile from New Hope.
TERMS-Cash for costs Of suit and sale ex-
penseS, and balance in equal instalments at
one, two and three years, with interest, upon
bond and security, and title retained till pay
ment
In case of my absence Mr.. Jos. A. Waddell
will conduct the sale for me.
aprl6-tds THOMAS D. RANSOM, Com'r