The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-07-26
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GEyNERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND REAz

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ESTATE AGENT.
Has for sale . number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. of any required size and Of every variety Of site, which ca
be had On the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any infofma
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptive Circular just published by the vermilion Parish lmmigr'
lion Association.
o6- Notice the number at head ofsdvertisement in writing let
~.Arpemt--Aev-An a,pent is 4oss square yards An acre is 1885,
No.. / A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeaer
you, 4 miles from Royviie and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
46G al penis, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles iron
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmith
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vas
sol, IS Of the most fertile 10 the parish and its surface being slight,
undussting, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t ii
well .sa 2ts tor cotton; sugar e'a.e cane .";,; ecr? Z, potatoes 20 e. and all h ether PRO PRO
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view Of 43 arpents Of b variety Of useful trees
No. 2 This plantation situated OF. west bank Of Vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple
ments', etc. The surface Of this land 'c slightly billy and the xhole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could he bought on reasonable terms.
NJ A valuable plantation in this parish miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion bayou
lon the east, Is acres are enclosed. wore than one half Of the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
1 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, backsmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A hne
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil lie one of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa.
yette 8 miles northwest Of the %aourishiug town of Vermihonville, /
of a ule west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral'
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also : Of a mile north
Of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1875 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cana corn, cotton, potatoes. fruit trees, vegetables ETC.
Vsrnil;on bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a largo and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib.
shade trees, besides hne grove OF pecan trees 80 acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
man. fruit or vegetable, grower, physician or other. calling; It's
with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will 40 doubt triple the amount when the rail
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion
this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigabie and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbeyil'e
contains 1915 acres of which ESQ are woodland and swamp. This
would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides
The cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
pccially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be ENCLOSED with ! the amount Of fence required
or any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
i being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
miles west Of Abbev,lle, bordering on vermilion Bayou Gu the
ast and OH Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 6O acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated j Of mile
ousu Oh ADOeVHie, aQ 3 drpen.S eSS rom the DayOn, a q area
40 arpents of which 80 arpenls are woodland. This soil is all very
ertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1892 kitchen,
orn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
nil, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 1850 arpents are enclosed
With good fence, . fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
earring fruit trrea, ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode
ate and long credit.
No. 3 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
Iermilion Bayou and measures a surface Of l4C acres Of which 10
cres bordering on Vermilon Bayou are covered with good timber.
distance from Abbeviie, 7 miles. j
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
ank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnsudvile Cunction). It
0ntains 1900 arpents Of The richest and most fertile land in the State
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
re 8 buildings on the place aud enough land encoeed to occupy S
lborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
dspted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees Of all
and also q vegetable garden. It can be bought at an extremely
" price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north Of the town Of
.bbavile, containing an area Of lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, sitdatne on the east