The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-10-11
A. D. M A Il N,


GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE III REAL
ESTATE AGENT.
lHas. for sale q 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
criptive Circular just published ny the Vermihon Parish 1mm'gfa
~ Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry. 1ooo
.4rpent-dcre-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. ! A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) II mile east of Vernilion Ba
You, 4 miles from RoyviIe and 8 miles from Abbeyi1le' containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract OF woodland 2 , m,1ey from ON
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house: Kitchen, cs
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and Dlacksmlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast vas
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 l 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: 49,
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank OF rermil,on nayou
IL miles below Perrys Bridge. contains 200 arpents OF which 20 ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm impie.
ments, etc. The surface Of this land Is slightly h aa ana ne u u ~ ~,aoe
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents ADJOINING
this place could be bought on reasonable terms: 49,.
~. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Aooe'
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlllon bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed: More 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 be an
EXCELLENT sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold att bargain
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling. good sugar
house. blacksnaiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A hne
farm is situated on Vermillon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
| No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish Of Lafa-
yette 8 miles northwest Of the aourishing town of Vermihonville, /
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly para,-
1ll with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { of mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
1876 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
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There is a tract of fine timber land measuring 45 acres, situated on
Vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 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 agriculturist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling; 1t is
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 outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being ~navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town OF Abbey,i'e,
contains 1918 acres Of which ESQ are woodland and swamp ms
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, e-
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep 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 its natural advantages
of being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Abbev1le, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres Of
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] Of mile
soutu Of Abbeville, and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
24O arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. 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 hcurs. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 900
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
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of l4O acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, I miles.
No. 10 This large aud valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvile Qunction). 1t
contains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land e"cloeed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cnltivatng said farm. This land is well
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
Abbevile, containing an area of lots can be bough, on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the corporation of AbbeviIe contains ten acres OF good land.