The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-07-19
A. ID. Nj A
GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND RE3L
ES7ATE AGENT.

ES7ATE AGENT.
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.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa:
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptiye Circular just published by the Nermiion Parish lmm'gra
ton Association: ,.
s<g- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
.arpent-yire-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) i mile east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvine and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
seru, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. vi the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
soil is of the most fertile In the parish and It's surface being slightly
undn'atiog, drains almost without trouble and will not WASH. 1t IS
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro- pre-
duce of this climate. For stock raising 1t is OF the very best me
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enr1cheo
with a surrounding view of 43 arpents Of a variety OF useful trees
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum orange &C.; o.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of verm!llon bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 20 ar
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. 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. 8 A valuable plantation. in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting ON Verm,lon bayou
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. Ihls place would De an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmhhs shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A me
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge:
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. S This valuable plantation is located iu the parish of Lafa:
yette 8 miles northwest of the furnishing town OF Verm'honv'lle' !
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also ! of mile north
Of Morgan's Louisiana 4 Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract of 6ne timber land measuring 45 acres, situated on
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 q hne grove OF pecan n; trees 90 acres s@s,s are re, y e F, 'hs
most desirable position for any person. whether agrlcuitur'st. 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 rail
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in tho western portion
Of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being %navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbeyile
contains 1915 acres Of which $50 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
the 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.
pecially the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed viii !. the amount Of fence required
for any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
of being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayoos and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] 0 a mile
soutu of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24O arpents Of which so arpents are woodland. This soil IS all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lSxl2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house aud cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About l6o arpents are enclosed
with good fence, q fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 3 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 VermiIion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvile Junction.. It
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 5
laborers who are employed cutivating 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. II An improved property, situated north of the town Of
Abbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation of Abbevile contains ten acres Of good land.