The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-30
A. .. M A RTlN
GE.vERaL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND RE,7L
ESTATE AGENT.

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Has for sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. of any required size and of every variety Of site, which can
be had On the most favorable terms.
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the vermiion Parish lmmlgra'
ton Association. -
nGg@ Notice the number at head OF advertisement IN writing let-
~aypent-.aoe-An arpent iss4osS square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i 4 plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer-
sous Grange Grove, lake Pegneurl 3 mile east OF nermll'on i@-
you, 4 miles from RcyviHe aud 8 miles hon Abbeylile, containing
466 arpents, besidea an undivided trace. Of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and conmodioas dwelling house. kitchen, els
thop. Tso driven wells, moving machine and press VI the vast
tract ofland, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress lehce: me
sol. IS Of ths1nost fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
nndn!atiDg, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t Is
we'll adapted forrotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether pro,
drce Of this climate. For stock raising it is OF the very best, Inc
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 43 arpents Of a variety OF useful trees,
such asshe china, peach, apple fig plum, orange &c D. vo.,;ron ,onon
Nos This plantation situated on west bank OF vermllon bayou
h miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which % ar,
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple-
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll suited for cultivation. Thereis 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 5 miles rom Ahoe-
vile, containing 22O superficial arpeuts fronting on ' ernshoh bayou
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, Kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. ms place "oolu OF u
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No. This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling good sugar
mouse, blacksmith SuOp, COGH Ciip, oape, oah',M.S
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on VermAlon bayou 6 miles below ferrys Bridge;
The soil is one of the most fertile IN the parish ad Is wen adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in The parish Of Laf1
[yette 3 miles northwest of he aourShing town OF 'ermillonWHG /
of . mile west of the. Opeonsas public road which runs nearly para,
lei with the Opelpusas & Red River Railroad. also { OF nile north
of organsLonhhiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1875 acres, all of The most fertile land in the State and welt adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring s 70 acres Acres. situated t. um en-
improved with a large and we'll 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 80 acres are at pres
emit enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one OF the
most desirable position for any person: whether agrcuitarist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling; It's
surrounded with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the raj.
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navieable and aboutsO miles west of the town of Abbeviile
contains lOl5 acres of which $50 are woodland aud swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be.updertaken 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. 1rult trees, .es-
pecial!y the orange. A flock Of sheer, would given INTO the bargain
The whole tract can be enclosed with the amount OF fence required
for any other tract of that area on account OF It's natural advantages
of being bounded on TWO orsthree sides by swamps, bayoos and lakes
Price, very cheap. i
No This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west Of Abbevlle, bordering on Vermllon Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney On the west, and contains 6o acres OF
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! of a mile
south Of Abbevile, and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
$40 arpents Of which so arpen!s are woodland. lhs sol Is an very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room loxl2' Kitchen
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar mouse ara cane
mil. CAPACITY 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten wolk horses, carts. plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on VermilionsBayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated ON the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile Vunctlon) LII
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
A large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are 5 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 81
laborers who are employed cnltivatng said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north Of the town of
Abbeyine, containing an area Of lots can be bought ona bargain.
No.. 12 This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation Of Abbevine contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
4nn GRATED frnit trees Of different varieties, such as, orange, peach,
pears, English walnut, almond. grape vines. &c. This place is .loca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
l-a y 1.uAulI aHaan od nocitionf Co q Gardener &c. =.