The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
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ties, etc" of any required size and of every variety Of site, which cal
t be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any inforTa
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
crip,ve Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra
"a Notice the number athead of advertisement in writing let
tiers Of inquiry.
.Arpnt-.4cre-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
MOI A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) mile east of Vermlion Ba
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbevine, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
Plan'aoon. a large ana commodlous dwel'ng mouse; kl'cuen' US
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmIths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast
tract of land, 200 arpenus are enclosed with good cypress fence: Inc
soil is Of the most fertile 10 the parish and its surface being slightly
undnlatiDg, drains almost without trouble and Will not wash. 1t Is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes aud all ether pro
dnce of this climate. For stock raising it is OF the very best: The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud enriched
with a surrounding view Of 43 arpents Of a variety of useful trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, fig plum, orange, &c:
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Vermihon bayou
? miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1Sxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm imple-
ments, etc: The surface Of this land is slight, billy and the whole
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 22O superficial arpents fronting on VermiHon bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. lore than one half of the area
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 ata bargain.
No. 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
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The soil is one Of The most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette 3 miles northwest of the hourishing town of Vernihonville, I
of a mile west Of the Ope!ousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also : Of mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1885 acres, all Of The most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Vermlion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number Of
shade trees, besides a 6ne grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
desirable position for any person, whether agricuttnrist, dairy
man. fruit Or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. itis
with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at 4
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 outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town Of Abbevilte.
contains 1915 acres of which ESQ are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
he cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es-
)ecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain !
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required u
or any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages I
being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps. bayous and lakes. a
Price, very cheap. T
miles west Of Abbevlle, bordering on Vermilon Bayou on the ~
asst and OH Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of 4"
20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J ia mile :
ouu OF Abbevile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen, ?
on crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane s.
ill, capacity 5 hhds per a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
18th good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
fruit trees, ten work horses, carts, phows, &c. Terms, mode r
ate and long credit. II
No. 3 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of d d
ermiion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10 !
bordering on Vermilon Bayou are covered with good timber. P
istance from Abbeville, I miles. II
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east 50
ank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville Junction.. It
ntains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile lard in the State. :
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There C.
Re 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 :.
borers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well n
1aped fer sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
rs and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely Y
W price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north Of the town Of
bbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east -
Of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. q
here is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about e
grated fruit. trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach. =
f ,gHsh walnut, almond. grape vines. &c. This place is loca- II
d in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- :
1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC. a
No. 13 This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in y
g u parish of Iberia, near Free Town coiored church, 3 miles from