The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-07-03
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GENERAL DEALER IN yMEKCHANDLsE III REAL
SI.4TE AGENT.

be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any Intorma
ion they may desire by forwarding stamp fer our new SPACE 1'es
criptivc' Circular just published by the FcImilion Parish lmmigra
scg~ Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters of inquiry. 900,
.Hrent-.Are-An a'pent IS 4oSo square yards an cfe Is Q
No.. \ plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Iake Peigneur) J mile east Of Vermihon la
Won. 4 miles from Royyile and 6 miles from Abbeviie, containing
400 arpcnts, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles lro"
plantation. \ large and commodious dwelling house: El'cnen, e rs
,ern. cotton house. carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmith
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine aud press. VI le vas'
tract Of land, geo arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: 1he
soil is Of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
nudulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, Germ potatoes and al cIEer pre-
dcce of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best. The
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, fg. plum. orange, &c.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of vermilio" bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which 25 ar
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple
men's; etc. The surface of this n land i: slightly huly and tn the whole 'Inoa
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 3 miles from Able,
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the cast. IS acres are enclosed. Aore 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 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, blacksmith's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc A fine
orchard and garden: new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Sad
farm is situated on Y ermihon bayou 6 miles ielow 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-
yette 3 miles northwest Of The Furnishing town Of Veruh1onville, !
of a mile west of the Opclousas public road which runs nearly paral-
lei with the Onelousas & Red River Railroad, also 2 Of mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. It measures an area of
1855 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 10 acres, situated on
Vermllion bayou g. miles from plantation. Said plantation Is well
improved with a large and well flushed dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings. a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees So acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
man, fruit or vegetable grower. physician Or otter ca.ing; ltSI
surrounded with a good industrious population. II Is oheiei at a
very low figure and viii no doubt triple the amoHnt wLen 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
Ethis parish, above the outlet Of the Qaeue Iortue Bayou, said bayou
being navgable and about 30 miles west Of the town OF AbbeElIe
contains lOl5 acres of which $50 are Woodland and swamp. This
,ana Woulo accomnAooa'e a small co,ons AZ 'af''us ""''' 10 eo,l1
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture OF lumber besides
the cultivation OF the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit; 1t is an excellent place for the culture of1ees. fruit trees, es
pccial|y the orange. A flock Of sheep wonld give" into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount Of fence required
for any other tact Of that area On account Of it, natural advantages
Of being bounded on TWO or three sides by s"anps, iayons and lakes
Price, very cheap.
No. This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbevllc, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on The
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 90 acres Of
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and Picturesque farm situated ola mile
soutu of Abbevile, and 6 arpents east from the Layon, has an area
24O arpents Of which so arpents are woodland. This sol! IS all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house ard caue
mill, capacity 5 hhds per 81 hours. About 100 arpents 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 off
Vcrmiion Bayou and measures q surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion 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 Teche, 3 miles above Arnandville Duncton). 1t
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 s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborcrs who are employed cultivating said farm, This land is well
ADAPTED for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can he bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved propertv, situated north of the town of
Abbeviltc, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. y This excellent improved property, sItnatne en- the east
line of the conoration of Abheville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees Of different varieties, snch as. orange, peach.
pears, Z glsh walnut. almond grape vines, DC. This place is loca-
ted in the hcalniest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. It would offer a good position for a gardener, DE.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated IN
the parish of Iberia, near Free Town colorea church, 3 miles from
Lake Peignenr ard I miles from New iberia. 1t is separated from
land Of Ferdinand Romero hy the parish public road that leads to