The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-06-07
A. ID. M A Il | n j,
GErzR8L Dealer E MERCMaNDLsE y REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms, town proper.
ties, ETC. Of any required size and Of ever! variety OF ste' which a
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new epage Ds-
criptive Cifrnlar just Published by the Nerml1on Parish "n'sra
fcy- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tsrs of inquiry. ,ooo
.9rpem-.&re-An arpent is 4oS8 square yards. An acre is 1880
No \ plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, Q.ake Peigneur? J. mile east OF verm'hon pa.
yon, 4 miles from IsoyviNe and 6 miles from Ahbeville' containing
466 ar,ents, besides an undivided tract of woodland z miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksnnlths
thop. Two driven wells moving maenlne au press. ~ f ue 1na
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: me
soil is Of the most fertile IN the parish and Its surface beng siightly
undulatjng. drains almost without trouble and VIII not wash. II IS
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ethef n nc
duce 81 this climate. For stock raising it is of the very best me
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud enriched
with a surrounding view of 43 arpents OF a variety u nseloi trees
such as the china, peach, apple, hg, plum. orange, &c.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank OF eerm!1o" nayon
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which % ar
pents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm impie-
ments, etc. Tie surface Of his land is slightly hilly and the whoie
is well 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. 3 "A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able.
vile. c6ntaining 22o Superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east. Is acres are enclosed. saore 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 W'nld ne an
Mo- This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling. good sugar
orchard and garden. new awelIing. All the land enclosed. Said
fa,nsis situated on Veraillon bayou miles below perrys Bridge.
1.l4 soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located n the parish of Laf,-
yette 8 miles northwest of the fonrishlng town OF 'erm'1onSi'e. j
of a mile west of the Ope.onsas public road which runs nearly rafal
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad. also { OF a mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
ls5 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well anapfei
FOR sugar cane. corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There i a tract Of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
improved with a large and well flushed dwelling house, corn CRIB.
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number Of
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person: whether agr1cn nlnhe GARY
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 the western portion
of this parish, above the onlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being uayigahle and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbev1le
contains 1918 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate small colony and various Industries could
the cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. Itis an excellent place for the culture of bees fruit trees, 6.
Rrecially the orange. e A hsasa o. sheep w wGa an g,ve1 N @ fsu ,s r pa nairad
for any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
of being bounded on ,o or three sides By swamps, bayons and lakes
No. This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Ah,eville, bordering on YermilIon. Bayou on the
east and on Coalee Kinney on the west, and contains oo acres OF
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s ThissnagniGcent aud picturesque farm situated ] OF a mile
sontu Of Abbevile, and 6 arpents east from the hayou, has an area
$40 arpents Of which so arpen,s are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib aud 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
Mill, capacity hhas per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence. a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
| No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
vermilon Bayou and measures a surface of l40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou arc covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on theeast
hank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile (Juncuon). 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 bindings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
lahorers who are employed cultivatng said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, DC. Fruit trees OF all
.crtc ani also a va1atahta Garden. 1t can be bought al an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north Of the town Of
Abbeyile. containing an area of lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. 12 This excellent improved property, shuatne on the east
line of the cooperation Of Ahbevine 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, Eaghsh walnut. almond. grape vines. DC. This place is loca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
ldence. It wnnAd offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in