The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-09-18

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. Of any required size and OF every variety of site, which can
be had Oh 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 les
critive Circular just published by the Eefmllon Parish lmu1sra
ton Association.
e. Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tes of inquiry.
.qrpent-.are-A arpent is 4o5s square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeher-
sons Orange Grove. lake Pcigueur) j mil east of Vermilion Ba
Won, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 mics from Ahheville. containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large end connections d"ei ne house. kttehen, ELS
sern, cotton loAso, carriage house, corn crib stable ana bachsni It'll 5
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press VI me vast
tract Of land, 200 arpenls are enclosed with good cypress tence. The
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish ana Its surface oelny s''ghtYy
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t 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 The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view OF AZ 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 EerniFon bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 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 arpents adjoining
Ibis place could be bought on reasonable terms.
~. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. ore than one half of the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain,
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling good sugar
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orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perry's Bridge.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest of he Furnishing town Of Vermillonvile, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad, also I of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t 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.
VermiHon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
staole, carriage house, kitchen, s out buildings, a great number Of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees 50 acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one OF the
most desirable position for any person: whether asricn'tnrist, dairy
man. frnit Or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling. It's
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.
Nc. 6 This immense tract Of land situated III the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortne Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of AbbevilIe.
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
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 conId be carried IN with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, esl
pecially 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, bayous and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west of AbbcvIlle, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a modes ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated off mile
south Of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24O arpents Of which so arpen,s are woodland. This sol! IS all very
fertile. There is a good dweling 1920, store room iSX'2 kitchen,
corn CRIB and q out buildings. Also a large sugar mousse and cane
mill, capacity S hhds per q honrs. About I63 arpents are enclosed
with good fence. a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts pIows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
Vermiion Bayou aud measures a surface of l4o acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermjiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbheylAe, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above ArnaudviHe Jnnctlon). 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 encIosed to occupy 5
lahorers who are employed cultivatng 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 be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
. No. IL An improved property, situated north Of the town Of
Abbevile, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. ~ This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line Of the cooperation Of Abbeville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. then, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach.
pears, E glish wafnnt. almond grape vines. DC. This place IS loca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dcnce. 1t would offer a good position for . gardener, &c.
q IL Mis- nxcnu1nt tract obtaining 10 apen1S Is Situated In