The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-11-01
A. D. M "A n {,
GENERA DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND RE~7Z
ESI.ATE AGENT.

ties, ETC.. of any required size and Of every variety of site, which can
be had on the most favorable terms. ..u
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any lnforma'
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des'
criptive Circular just published BY the Vermilion Parish lmm1gra'
ton Association.
sg- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
trs Of inquiry. 1000
.4rpent-yAcre-An arpnt Is 4Uoo square yards. AN acre ~ 4ooo
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from 'Jeaer'
sons Orange Grove, Uake Peigneur) ! mile east OF verm'llon i5a-
YOU, 4 mites from Royvile aud 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland z miles from
sern. cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmith's
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI 10 nst
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress ie"c 49,, Us
soil is Of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface beng shgh'!y
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. II h IS
welladapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether pro- pms
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud enriched
with a surrounding view OF 43 arpents of a variety of useful trees
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum orange &C.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Verlniion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpen's of which 25 ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxi5 with gallery. kitchen, farm imple'
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side Of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpehts adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms. =.
N. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22O superficial arpents fronting On Vermilion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. ore than one hail OF the area
Of the farm is covered with hest timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This rIace would he an
excellent sugar, cotton n stock farm and would be sod 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 cahlns' etc. a he
orchard ard dane, and ga de v new DWELLING Ling, : All m;, the , la"a g psrrss Bri da'a
d'u 10 oiouutSG VII 'Oi"hf'o" '"yON
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette 3 miles northwest Of the aourshing town of Vermt1onville, /
Of a mile west of the 0pelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei witt. the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also Z of q mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail koad- It measures an area of
1856 acres, all of the most fertile land in the Sale and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes. fruit trees. vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
Vermlion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation Is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn CRIB
staule, 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 agricultnrist. dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower: physician or other eating, It's
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 trac of land situated in the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 30 miles west Of the town OF Abbevlle
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. It is 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 tract can be enclosed with J the amount OF fence required
for any other tract Of that area on account OF its natural advantages
of being bounded on :wo Or three sides BY swamps, oayous and lakes
No. I This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Abbevlle, bordering on Vermiion BAYOU on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west and contains 90 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] 0 d mile
south of Abbevile, and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
.24O arpents Of which so arpenis 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 $40
bearing fruit trees. ten woak horses, carts, piows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
Verinilion Bayou and measures a surface of $40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Ahbevle, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile Ounctlon). It'll
contains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile landin the State.
A large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land encoeed to occupy S
laborers who are employed cnlivating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. It can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town Of
Abbevine, containing an ares of 4 lots can be bongh, on a bargain.
No: IL This excellent improved property, sltuatne on the east
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated truit trees Of different varieties. such as. orange. peach.
pears, E ,gish walnut, almond. grape vines. DC. This place is toca-
ted in the healthiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would ofer a good position for 9 gardener. DC.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents IS situated IN
the narish Of Iberia near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from