The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-02-07
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GENERA DE.4LER IN .~NERCHANDIsE AND REdL
ES7.ATE AGENT.

Has for sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms. town proper
ties. etc. of any required size and of every variety of s'te' when can
be lad on the most favorable terms
Iersons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp Tor ouE ne" 6p4se pes
ton Association.
b. Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let.
,4rpem-.Aue-An arpent is 4oSS square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
No. a plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
you, 4 miles from Royvile and s miles from Abbeviue, containing
46 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house; kltchen' c GE
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn CRIB, stable and blacksnl'hs
tEop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress. fence: me
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface beng slightly
undnlat'"g. drains almost without trouble ana VIII na " WA ,ho - .n ~
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn. potatoes and all ether Pr
duce OF this climate. For stock raising it is OF the very best Inc
with a surrounding view OF 43 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 Vermllon bayon
? miles below Perrvs Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which 70 ar
rents are covered with timber and "A arrens enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm imple'
ments, etc. The surface of this land Is slightly hly and tue whole
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. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermjl'on bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. ore han one half of the area
# the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house. kitchen,
4 doets cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would oe 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. blacksmiths shop. corn crib, stable, cabins. etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermil1on bayou 6 miles below Perry Bridge;
The soil is one of he most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish Of Laf:
vette 3 miles northwest Of the furnishing town of Vermlnonvile, !
Of a mile west of The Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad. also of a mile north
of Morean's Louisiana Il Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1875 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 As acres, si'uated on
Aesnaion bayou b miles from aLaptatlon. SAID plantation is web
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house,Tcorn CRIB
"a lie. carriage house. kitchen. 5 out buildings. a great number Of
shade trees. besides q line grove OF pecan trees 30 acres are at pres
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agriculto4ist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling. It is
surrounded with a good industrious population. II is offered at a
road, which is due to reach Lafayette thisfalI be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
being navicahle and about 80 miles west of the town OF HAbbcviie
contains l0l5 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a snail colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides
the cn!tvafon of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fFnittrees, e=
The whole tract can be enclosed with J heamount Of fence required1s
for any other tract Of that area on account Of its natural advantages
OF being bounded on .wo or three sides by swanps,b ayons and lakes.
Price. very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situateas
3 miles west of Abbevl1e, bordering on Vernilon Bayou GU the.
which 20 acres are woodland The Whole for a mode ate price:
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
Of Abbevile, and s arpents east from the bayon, has an area
$40 arpents Of which so arpen,s re woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912 Kitchens
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "A hours. About 16o a'pcnts are enclosed
WIN goou renee. q me OFchafu containing a variety ol ah0UI 0Hl 4
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode
and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of lard is situated on thaeast bank Of
Bayou and measures a surface of l4o acres (which 10 i
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. I
Distance from Abbeville, I miles. u
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the casts
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile (jnnction). It
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land nsthe State
A large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. TheS a
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land encoe ed to occupy u l
who are employed cultivatng said farm. This land is WI !
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of&fl ;
and alsoa vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north Of the town of
AhbeviIe, containing an area of lots can be bought on bargain.
wv ~ This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east
Inc Of the cooperation ohAbbeviNe contains len acres Of good land. 5
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
800 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach,
E gIish walnut. almond. grape vines. &c.s This place is loca-
ed in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-. I
It would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. q
No. Is This excellent tract containing 10 arpents IS situated in
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