The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-07-05
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GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND E
EFF - C7ATF lCPNT
LS7ATE AGENT.

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Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp Tor our new SPACE les
cip;ivc Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra
ton Association. =.
Ey~ Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tes of inquiry.
~~Are-An arpent is 4osS square yards. An acre is 1886
square yards.
No. i A plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jeher
sons Orange Grove, Qake Pehgneur) Il mile east of Vermlion Ba
you, 4 niles from Royvlle and'6' miles from Abbevine, containing
466 arptnts, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and comtnodous dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stables and blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast
tract of land, 200 arpcnts are enclosed with good cypress fence: The
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, Germ, potatoes and all other pro
duce Of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view Of 43 arpents of a variety of useful trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum orange, DC: ,.
| No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Fermifon bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and ID arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house. lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm ipple,
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is well suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on. Vermilon bayou
of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold ats bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
honse, blacksmith shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden: new dwelling. All the lard enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermillon bayou 6 miles below Perry's Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane. r.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish Of I.afa-
yette 3 miles northwest Of the Furnishing town of Termilonvle, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opeousas 81 Red River Railroad, also + eff mile north
Of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 acres. all Of he most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, CORN cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring Is acres, situated on
Y erml'on bayou b miles from plantation. said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number Of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. +. This propertyapfers ore Of the
desirable position for any person. whether agricuitnrist. dairy
man, frnit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. 1t is
with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail-
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
this parish, above the onlet Of the Queue Tortne Bayeo, said bayou
~navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevh,e.
l0l5 acres of which $50 are woodland, and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
De undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides
he cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
oroft. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
or any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
being bounded on TWO Or three sides by swamps, bayous aud lakes +
Price, very cheap. q
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated !
miles west of Abbeyine, bordering on Vermilion Bayou On the
20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated Of a mile
40 arpents Of which so arpenls are Woodland. This soil is all very
ertHe. There s a good dwelling 1890, store room 1872, kitchen, j
,hl, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed (
Nth good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
caring fruit trees: ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode 8
ate and long credit. ~
No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of n
'ermillon Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres Of which 10 !
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. P
distance from Abbevile, I miles. n
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east 81
OF the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Ar laudvile (Jnhction). 1t
ontains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. :
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There /
re 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy S 7
'borers who are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is well g,
dapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees Of all Fl
and also vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
wv pyice for cash. a - ua -
No il An improved property, situated north Of the town Of m
lbevilc, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain. ~
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east b
ne Of the cooperation Of AbbeviHe contains ten acres of good land.
here is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
% grated fruit trees of different varieties, snch as, orange. peach.
English walnut. almond. grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
d in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
It would offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No.gl3 This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in !,
lie parish OF Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 8 miles from "
axe Pegneur and 7 miles from New Iberia. 1t is separated from q