The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-12-13
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ENERA Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND RE.aL
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 cal
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa
tin they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
cGptive Circular just published by the VermiIion Parish lmnngra
tin Association.
Bsy@ Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry.
~.4rpent-Ace-An arpcnt is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1886
Square yards.
No.. A plantation in this parish situated i mile from Jeaer
sons Orange Grove, flake Peigneur) mile east of Vermiion Ba
you, 4 miles from Royvlle and 6 miles frcm Abbevile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. Kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmiths
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
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, &C..
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and "A arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple,
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll 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.
NJ A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able,
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion 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 ata bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, DIacksmlthS shop, corn CRIB, stable, cabins, etc. A He
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yene 8 miles northwest Of the aourishing town Of VermillonviHe, /
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1856 acres, all of the 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 As acres, situated on
Vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib.
sta"le, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
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
surrounded with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at al
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
road, which i. due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
of this parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevile,
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. ThisI
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
for any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. I This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west Of Abbeylle, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
24o arpents of which so arpenls are woodland. This soil is all very
There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1872, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
fearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode
and long credit.
No. . This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of l4O acres of which 10
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Junction). 1t
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
4 large portion Of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
ire s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy S
aborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
ldapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
ow price for cash.
No. II An improved property. situated north Of the town Of
Abbeville, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, stnatne on the east
inc of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land.
is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
LOO grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach. T.
English walnut, almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca- /
ed in the healhiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
lence IT wonld offer a rood pnstinnf for a gardener RI ID