The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-24
A. ID. Nj A N.
DEALER Nv ~MERCHANDLsE AND REiL
ESTATE AGENT.

49, N.' v "y IC9"iiou oAo az" - o'Ci sdIleLy y St, WHCHC Al
- be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any inf6rma
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our. new SPACE Des
cr'ptive Circularjust Published by the Fermilion Parish lmmigra
ton Association.
sgy Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry.
.~4rmat-Acre-An arpent is 1858 square yards. An acre is 1880
No:l a plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, lake Peigneur) ] mile east of Vernilion Ba
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and comnnodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern' cotton house. carriage house, corn crib, stable and b1aeksmlths
[thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents 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, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro.
duce of this climate. For stock raising til 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 Mo as . the , china, peach, apple apple 6g: plum, orange, Sc
2 miles below Pery's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and ID arpents enclosed with cypress
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly hily and the whole
lis we'll suited fer 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.
~. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. Wore than one half of the area
OF the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, Kitchen
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a bargain.
NO: 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling. good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perry's Bridge.
NV Sh 70 o"o - CC HiOot lSltTol III tc parish anu is auapteu
for the sugar CANE.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in The parish of 1ah-
yette 8 miles northwest Of fhe aourishing town Of Vermihonvile, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paraI-
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also ! of mile north
1855 acres, all of The most fertile land in the State and well adapted
l 1n sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
Vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well.
improved with asiarge and well finished dwelling house, corn crib,
shade trees besides a fne grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres,
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agricultnrist, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. 1t is
with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very 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 bullet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navlgabe and about 80 miles west Of the town of AhbeviIte,
contains lO15 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate small colony and various industries could
oe undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides :
the cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture of bees fruit trees, est
the orange. "A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain. II
The whole tract can becnclosed with the amount of fence required
or any other tract Of that area on account Of its natural advantages
being bounded on woo three sides by swamps, bayons and lakes
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
miles west of Abbev,ne, bordering on Vernilion BAYOU m tTa :
asst and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains so acres of 4
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price. n
NO.. : ms magnificent and picturesque farm situated Of a mile a
40 arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lsx12, kitchen. o
orn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and camel %
III, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
good fence, a fine orchard containing 4 variety Of about 500 :
ate and long cred t. Il
No.. 3 This desirable tract otland is situated on the east bank IF ,
'ermiion Bayou and measures a surface of $40 acres of which 10 81
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. .
distance from AbbevilIe, Z miles.
no. ~ This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east .
ank OF the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvile Junction). It in
'ntalns 1917 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. nnts
large portion OF the farm is covered with the finest timber. There l
e 8 buildings on the place and enough land encloeed to occupy 5 p.
borers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is we'll ri
lapted Tor sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all 81
rts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
W price for cash. II
NO. IL An improved property. situated north of the town Of
b6evllle, containing an area of lots can be bongh, on a bargain.
NO. ~ This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
re OF the cooperation OF Abbevile contains ten acres of good land.
,ere is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about no
. grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach. nr
English walnut almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca.l io
n the healthlest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi- hr
nee. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. m;
10. Is his excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in no
i D. " Ae0ia "Ca. 'Iee = ulofeo cnufch, . mics from be
Ike pelgneur and I miles from New Iberia. 1t is separated from