The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-09
A. ID. NJ AKTlN
GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND RE~7L
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LS7ATE AGENT.

1 SiSoHS "EHbS " hN,'I II" '0 f"'h S' "o"'H o.!
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE DOS
crip'ive Circular just published by the Vermdion Parish in"'s'a'
ton Association.
azs- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry.
.frpent-Acre-An arpent is 4UeS square yards. An acfe Is 4ooo
No. i a plantation in this parish situated u nile from Jeaer-
sons Orange Grove. ULake Peigneur) ] mile easi of Vernlilon fa-
yon, 4 miles from Royvine and & miles from Ahhevlle' containing
4G6 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland : mics IRON
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blaeksnith 5
|thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. 9 ny q
soil is of the most fertile III the parish and its surface heinS slghHHy
undnlating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. II is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane Germ, potatoes and all c.hef Pro- lm
duce of this climate. For stock raising 1t 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 as the china, peach, apple, hg plum. orange &c:
2 miles below Perry's 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 inple-
ments. etc. The surface of this land is slightly h'ly and The Whole
lis we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjolulng
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
Nd A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpepts fronting on VermiHon bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. nore 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 he an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a bargain.
portion nD, is covered amn e1c wish TIMBER nabn a a" Comfortable tai "t dwelling ims good 10 sugar
house, backsmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins etc. A hne
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the land enclosed rad
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
NO. y HIS SdudUlC p"utdtO 10 USatou 4" uC t"'"' " A'
yette 8 miles northwest of The Aounshing town Of Nermil,onvlle, /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1885 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 6ne timber land measuring 45 acres, situated on
vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is wei
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib.
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres.
most desirable position for any person. whether agricrhnrist, dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling; tSI
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 the western portion
of this parish, above the onlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou said b"you
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town OF Abbevilte
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 isa 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 trac, can be enclosed with 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, bayous and lakes
No. ! This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbcvlle, bordering on Vernilion Bayou Oh ihe
and on Conlee Kinney on the west, and contains 50 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of mile
of AbbeviNe, and 6 arpen.s east from the hayon, has a area
24O arnents Of which so arpen,s woodland. This soil is all vervI
fertile There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1882, kitchen,
crib aud 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About l6o arpen's are enclosed
fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plo"s, DC. terms mode
ant. long credit. i
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
bordering on Vermnion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbevilIe, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the cast
Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Atnaudville junctlon). 1t
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 s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed TO occupy 5
who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees Of all
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
Abbeville, containing an area OF 4 lots can lie bought o. a bafga'n.
No. IL This excellent improved property, sitnatqe on the east
line of the corporation Of Abbevile contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees Of different varieties, such as: orange peach.
pears. English walnut. almond. grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ted in the heaIhiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. 13 This excellent tract containing 70 arpen1s IS situated IN
the parish Of Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from
Lake Peigneur and I miles from New Iberia. 1t is separated from
land of Ferdinand Romero by the parish public road that leads to-
New Iberia.