The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
A. ID. M A II II !,
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
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 Vermilion Parish lmln'sra'
~ Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
.Arpen-ydee-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1880
Mol "A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jed f
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigsneur(, u mile east aht o. v;n ! '@ ean'sin; "a,
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract OF woodland Z ounes from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling mousse: k nnnn a as,
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and b!acksmths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. OF the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence e. Inc M
is of the most fertile in the parish and its surface being slightly
undulahng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t Is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and an eher RHs
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view Of 43 arpents OF a variety OF useful trees
No. = ? ~ This in plantation situated on west bank Of vermlion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpen's OF whch 20 ar
fence. One dwelling house, 1915 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly hlHy ana tue 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
this place could be bought on reasonable terms:
N.3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from ABIDE
Vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Verm,ion bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. More than one hall OF the area
Of the farm is covered with hest timber: p sxnn house aeia ki he 81
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and 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, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, CABINS, etc. "A nne
orchard and garden; new dwelling: All the , lana enclosed psa o p, sasa
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
for the sugar cane: r.c
yeue 3 miles northwest of The fourshing town OF Vermlllonvlhe, /
ST a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also I Of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
1876 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 45 acres, situated on
vermilion bayou 81 miks from plantation. sa'd pisntation IS wei
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn CRIB
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a 6ne grove of pecan trees 80 acres are at pres.
ent enclosed aud under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable nOStiOn for anV person, whether agr1cHlturlSt, GARY
man, frnit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling; It's
serv 1ow 6a wreD and n " will no doubt Triple the amount when the rail
road Ca which is is due to reach Lafayette this fall! be completed.
Of this rarish. above the outlet of the Queue Tortae Bayou, said bayou
being navigabe and about 30 miles west Of the town OF Abbeylie
contains 1915 acres of which ESQ 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 could be carried on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es-
pecialy the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain:
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
of being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayons and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
8 miles ives: Ct Ahbevile, bordering on Vermllion Bayou Gu the
east and on Cou'ee Kinney on the he west, and contains eo acres OF
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J of a mile
south of Abbeyile: and arpen.s east from the bayou, has an an area
fertile There is a good dwelling 1890. store room 18x)2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill milk e cac% iftsynss. h ! Is, per are "a hours conta ao%at , q ys arPt2's Of Are st sna1G see
hearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, p'ows' &C. 1efms' MODE
rate aud long credit. .
No. 3 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
|Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface Of 14O acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermihon Bayou are covered with good timber
Distance from Abbevile, Z miles. 4
No. 10 This largo and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvllle Cunctlon). 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
lahnrers who ire employed cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees oil all
carts and also a vegetable garden. It can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town Of
Ahbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought ona bargain.
No. 70 This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation of Abbevile contains ten acre.. OF good land.
There is dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
pears. e ,glish walnut almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca.
ted in the hea'thiest part of town: . and f besides s,d = eo" no. resi-
dence. It would offer a good position Tor a gardener. &c. .u.., ;.
No. 10 This excellent tract containing 10 arpents IS situated IN
the parish Of 1beria, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles lies from
Lake Peigneur and Z miles from New iberia. Ii is separated from
land If Ear3;nand Romero nv the parish public road that leads to