The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-07-12
A. D. M


GENERaL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND RE.zL
ESTATE AGENT.
Has for sale o 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
crip,ivf Circular just published BY the Vermiion Parish lmm'gra
ton Association. -,
"a Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry. ,ooo
.67pent-.Acfe-An 'aTpent IS 4OSS square yards. An acre IS 1851
MOI a plantation in this parish situated II mile from 'Jefer
you, 4 miles from Royvine and miles from Abbevlle, containing
466 arpehts, besides an Undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles from
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and %blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. " the vast
soil is Of thernost fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
nndulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
s ssa. , ID 1T, sl iSs ss''o go so s'e;f f' 1si,i ss;i t ? ?s a. 9ss ' 1sls az 5e stns' R1s,
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 4s arpents Of variety Of useful trees
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum orange, &C.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Ver1ilion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar,
fence. One dwelling house, lsx15 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple
mepts, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly billy and the whole
IS well . suited sont for , e sna5 .asa, b nas,s : A Gn sa; zoo '' aipe %, ' adjo 9,aas;
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Abbe'
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. ore than one half of the area
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A line
orchard and garden: new dwelling. All the land enclosed sald
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
for the sugar cane.
yete 8 miles northwest Of The ~aourishing town of Vermnionville, /
Of a mile west Of the Ope!ousas public road which runs nearly parai'
Of Morgan's Louisiana 4 Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1875 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
1Pi ses Is a 's slsct ' 81 6n e" ,imbe rg lana mes sae %e Is a sngs@ situated don on
Vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation Is well
improved with a large and well finished Dwelling house, corn CRIB;
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings a great nuhssr 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 agricultarist, dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower, physician or other caIing;s It is
surrounded with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fail 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 AbbeviEe
contains 1918 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate 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
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.
Price. very cheap.
No. Z This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west Of Abhevrle, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 80 acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. & This magnificent and picturesque farm situated j o a mile
south of Abbevile, and 6 arpeh:s east from the bayon, has an area
24O arpents Of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S hhds 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, pfows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
!. No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of l4o acres of which 10
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbesine, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvile Cunction). 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 8 buildings On the place and enough land enc|osed to occupy 5
who are employed cn!tivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted For sugar cane. cotton, corn. potatoes, &c. Fruit trees Of all
and also vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash. i
M II An improved property, situated north Of the town of
Auieyille, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, shuatne on the east
line of the conoration Of Abbevile contains ten acres of good land.