The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-10-09
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GENER.AL DE.ALER ~ MERCHANDISE y fE7L
ES7.ATE AGENT.

ties, etc. OF any required SIZE ant VI ese! 'aiN'y VI sle, "ho""
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 l's-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermlion Parish l""agra'
ton Association. 49, *
Ey@ Notice the number at head OF advertisement IN writing let
tiers of inquiry. ,ooo
No.. A plantation in this parish situated i mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigueur) J mil east of vermilion b-
You, i miles from Royviile and 6 miles from Abbevllie' containing
466 arpepts. besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
p'antation. a large and commodious dwell ng house; Kitchen 81. els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn CRIB stable and bacKs"lhs
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI II a. se|
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: me
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and Its surface being slightly
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. II is
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
duce Of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best. inc
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enrlcheo
with a surrounding view OF 43 arpents OF a variety OF useful trees
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum na.t orange r.rF q &C. vo,n;,;oo n,voD
2 miles below Perrys Bridge. contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar
pents are covered with timber and "A arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsx15 with gallery. kitchen, farm inple,
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is well suited for cultivation. There is on each side OF this place
north and south a good sugar house About No arpenss ADJOINING
his place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
Vile containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermiion bayou
on the east. IS acres are enclosed. wore than one half of the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
d t1onhle cabins corn hoose. cotton house. This place would be all
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a bargain.
No, / THIS excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered will timber, a comfortable dwelling good sugar
house. blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A hne
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermi,on bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge;
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish Of Lafa
vette 3 miles northwest of he hourshing town of Nermillonvlle, /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly para
lei with the Opelousas & Rec River Railroad. also I of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
lS5 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees vegetables, ETC.
vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
Improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a Gne grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers enc of the
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling; 1t
surrounded with a g cd 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, SAD bayou
being navigabe and about 80 miles west of the town OF Aboeynl'e
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
be undertaken with sure profit. Tie manufacture Of lumber besides
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried 0 n with
pccially 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, oayoHs ana lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abhevale,' bordering on Vermlion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 6o acres OF
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! OF a mile
south CT Abbevile. and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
$40 arpents of which so arpenls are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is q good dwelling 1890, store room 1872, Kitchen
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "A hours. About 1850 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten wolk horses, carts plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 8 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
,Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermiiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Ieche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile CunctIon. IT.
contains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land IN the State.
A large portion of tie farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash. i
No II An imuroved nroperty. situated north Of the town Of
Abbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. - This excellent improved property, sltuatne on the east
line of the coronation of Ahbeville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling hoase. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated .ruit frees Of different varieties, such as, orange peach
pears, z gNh walnut. almond grape vines. &C. This place is loca-
ted 10 the heaIihiest part Of town. and besides a comfortable resi-
dencc. 1t would offer a coed position for a gardener, &c.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents IS situated 10
the parish of Iberia, near Free Town coored church, ) miles from
Lake Pegneur and 7 miles from New IbIia. II is separated from