The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-11-06
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GENERAL DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND RE.aL
LS7.aTE AGENT.

las U sac u hCiIIcf ii FdludDlc pautdlOHS, farms, OWH IIolO
e 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 informa
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
c.riptive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish lmmigra
ton Association.
sgg= Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
.8rmnt-.lye-An arpcnt is 1893 square yards. An acre is 1885,
square yards.
No. / a plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer
sons ulangeG Grove. cake peigneur) mil east of VermiHon Ba
yon, 4 miles from RoyyiiIe aud 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A IT,. e and conmodious dwell ne house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, { 1.iage house, corn crib stable and blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving mrchine and press. OF the vast
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosod with good cypress fence. The
soil is of the most fertile IN the p1ri,h and its surface being slightly
undulatiog, drains almost W. out t. uble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton 81 ar c ne, ccrn, potatoes and all ether pro
dwelling erd other Improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view OF 43 arpents. Q a variety of useful trees,
such No as ; the mi china aia pe'e H. apple, 6 6g' o plum mnst Gr range q &c ver.;,on n,ron
= miles below Petrys L dge' contains 200 arpents of which % ar,
rents are covered with timber and IA arpenn,7 enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling hou e, lSxl5 wi gallery, kitchen, farm imple-
mems, &C. The surface Of this. land is slightly billy and the whole
is. we'll snhed for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and South a good So ar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
n. 8 A valuable plantations in this parish 8 miles from Able
on the east. Is acres are enclosed. lore 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 al.
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold att bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermllion bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
Tor the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Laf.
yette 3 miles northwest of the furnishing town of Vermilonville, !
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opeousas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Molgdns Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1856 acres, all Of The most fertile land in the State 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
Vermihon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings a great number Of
trees, DeSl0eS q hue grove OF pecan trees : 80 acres are at pres /
mt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agmculturist, dairy
fruit or vegetable grover. physician or OTHER calling, It is
with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion I
this parish. above the onlet of The Queue Tortue Bayou. said bayon
navigabie and about 80 miles west Of The town of Abbevile
contains l0l5 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
and would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
re undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
he cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
"o6t. tits an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es-
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
being bounded on two Or three SIDES by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated Z
miles west of Abbevile, bordering On Vermilion Bayou on The {
asst and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 90 acres Of
which 90 acres are woodland The whole for a moderate price.
onn of AbbeyiIle, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area |
40 arpehls4 Of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very n
There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lsxl2, kitchen. q
orn crit aud 6 ont buildings. Also a large Sugar house and cane a
capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed is
With good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500 A
caring fruit res. ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode
ate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of lard is situated on the east bank of
TermiIion Bayou and measures a SUI face of 40 acres of which 10
ores bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. ],
distance f ON Abbeville, I miles. '
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east c
ank Of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnau1viIe Junction.. 1t =
onta'ns 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State. \
large 30 lion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There \
re s buildings on the place and enough land enchosed to occupy 5 Il
'borers who are employed culhvating said farm. This land is we'll
dapted Tor sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all :
orts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
w price for cash. y
No. III An improved property, situated north of the town of
,bbeyilc, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, situatne on the east ?
ne Of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. q
here is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about &c
90 grated iruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach. .a
E ghsh walnut, almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca- q a.
ID in the heaithicst part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- I
1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. n
No. l3 This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in 90
he parish of IBERIA. near Free Town coloreu church, 3 miles from