The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-10
A. ID. M A r n,
DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND RERL
ESTATE AGENT.

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 by the Vermlion Parish lmm'gra'
60 Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tiers Of inquiry.
.~arpn.-A,e-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer'
sons Orange Grove, Qake Pegneur II mile east of Verm'lion Bs'
Won, 4 miles from Royvine and 6 miles from AbbeNlle, containing
1855 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house; kitchen, CTS Is
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
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
updnlating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all cther pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view OF AZ arpents OF a variety OF uselul uees'
such as The china, peach, apple, fig, plum. orange d. &c vo.;unn w.
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and n arpents enclosed with cypress
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly hilly and the whole
is well suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place.
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N.3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able,
lille containing 22O superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion 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 aud would be sold ata bargain.
No. 4 THIS excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmith's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A line
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed, Said
farm is situated on vermihon bayou 8 miles below Perrys Bridge;
ihe SOIL Is Oh e WoS SFllen te Pa1lon " 10 "NA """Ptoo
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 8 miles northwest of The fourishing town Of Vermllonvlle, /
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly para!.
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { OF a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1885 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
v ae1e is a bavao : 81 = miles from 6r,, Ipa { Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
stanlc, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number 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 agricu1turist, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling; It's
surrounded with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
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 pavigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevile
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
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-
5pecially the orange. A dock OF sheep would gwen INTO e 1ne bargain
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 Abbevlle, bordering on Vermiion Bayou Oh the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] o # a mile
24o arpents of which 80 arpenls are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lSxl2' Kitchen,
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpnts are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
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
Vermlion BAYOU and measures a surface of $40 acres of which 10
bordering on VerniIion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbeviNe, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville 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 enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees OF all
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
containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east
line Of the cooperation Of Abbeville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach
pears, English walnut, almond grape vines, &C. Ihls place is i s;
ted in the heahhiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for q gardener, &C..
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in
the parish of Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 8 miles from
Lake Peigneor and I miles from New iberia. 1t is separated from