The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-09-04
A. D. Nj A. ETIN,
GE.vER.L nz.q1rg IL. .MERcHaNDLsE AND REAL
ES7ATE AGENT.

Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for o: new SPACE Des
cfiptve Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra
tin Association.
sss~ Noico tie number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tes Of inquiry.
.9rpy~t .ars-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1880
50 .are yards.
No.i A plantation in this parish situated l. mile from Jefer-
sous Orange Grove. Nako Peigncur) } mil east of Vermilion Ba
yon, 4 mites from Royvl!e and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
46t arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. y large and commodious dwell ng house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib stable and blacksmiths
tsaet Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
soil ) OF the most fertile IN the parish end its surface being slightly
due Il Ills 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 43 arpents Of a variety of useful trees,
sneh as til, china; peach, apple, zig, plum, orange, &c:
No 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Vermiion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 25 ar
pents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
nents. ETC. The surface Of this land is sI lightly billy and the whole
is well suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place.
dis place oou!. oe bought on reasonable terms.
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
vile, conteining 800 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion bayou
. Tie east, Is acres are enclosed: Aore than one half of the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 doaole ca'ips. corn house. cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sn@ar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold ata bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
por.oa IS covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, b'acEsHi'ths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard ad garden. new dwelling. All the lard enclosed. Said
farm is situated on y ermiilon oayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
HE soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. This valuable plantation is located III the parish of Lafa-
yette miles northwest Of The Aourishing town of VermllonviIle. !
Of a nie west of the OIelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opeousas & Red River Railroad, also : Of a mile north
of Motgap's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
vcrmilon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib.
sta lie, a ,riage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number Of
shade trees, 5esidesa fine grove of pecan trees; IS 5 acres are at pre ). .
ct enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether asricunurist, dairy
nan frIlt q r ypCftaDtn grower nhvSician n r. other calling T ic
with { good industrious population. 1t is offered at al
low 6gue and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail :
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed. 3
No. 6 This Immense tract Of land situated in the western portion d
this parish, above the onlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou fl
naygable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevil'e f.
contains 1918 acres Of Which $50 are woodland aud swamp. This g
and would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
1e undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides r
he cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried On with I
croft: 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es Y
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
or any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
> beng bounded o Two Or three sides BY swamps, bayous and lakes. ,
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated .
miles west of Abbeylle, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the {
asst and on Conlee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of +
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderat price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J IF a mile =
ontu Of Abbeviie, and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area |
40 arpents Of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very ne
orn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house aud cane "a "
capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed lis
caring fruit trees ten wolk horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode
ate t, and long credit.
NO. y This desirable tract of land is situated On the east bauk oil
'ef1h!iion Bayou and measures a surface Of lao acres Of which 10 ,
ores bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. "
from Abbev;le, I miles. "
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east :, 9
ank OF the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvlle Junction). 1t i"
ontains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. y y
large portlon'of tile farm is covered with the finest timber. There s
re s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 Is
llborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well
carted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees OF all :
'rts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
wv price for cash. IT
No. ii An improved property, situated north of the town of "
hhevilfc, containing an area Of /" lots can he bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, situatne on the east pr
ne OF the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. al
here is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about to
DO grated fruit trees Of different varieties, such as, orange, peach, al al
3 9Th wa lnus, almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca- a. =
r IN the heatbiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. 10
No. ID This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in "a
G parish If Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from
AXE ieigneur aud 7 miles from New Ibria. 1t is separated from -
no O ferdinand Romero by the parish public road that leads to ce
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