The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-12-18
A. y. M A I'll n
GENERA Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ES7y4TE AGENT.

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms, town prope,
ties, etc. of any required size and OF every variety Of s'e' which ca
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 on: new SPACE Des
cripsive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmm'gra
ton Association.
pa~ Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters of inquiry. .o
.Arpent-.acrc-An a'pent is 4os8 square yards. An acre is 4SS'
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeder
sons Orange Grove, flake Peigneur) ] mil east of vernilion Ba
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevlile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles fron
plantation. A large and commodious dwel n house. kitchen, CHS
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib stable and blacksmith
thop. Two driven wells moving machine and press. VI the vas
tract Of land, 200 arpen1s are enclosed with good cypress fence. Th'
soil is of the most fertile In the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t il
duce of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best. Thu
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
will, 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 vermlion bayou
2 miles below Pery's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple
menta, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly hHly and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms: 49,,
N. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More 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, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden: new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Per,ys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Iafa.
yette 8 miles northwest Of The %hourishing town of VermihonviIle, /
Of a mile west Of the opelousas pnbic road which runs nearly parail
of Morgs MS Louisiana 4 Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
Tor sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
improved with a fafgc anu wen nhfstein HweffAigg nhi8eattatieABr il lXs5l
sta"le, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agricu:turist, dairy
with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
NO. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western norton
u this Parish, above the Quiet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevile.
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
he 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.
the orange. A aock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ! the amount of fence reonired
or any other tract of that area on account of its natural adyantaoes
being bounded on two Or three sides by swanps, bayous and lakes.
very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
miles west of Abbcville, bordering on Vermilion BAYOU on the
ast and OIL Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains so acres of
70 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated of mile
of Abbeyille, and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
ert'le. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lSxl2, kitchen,
orn crib and ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
nn, capacity D hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
With good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
caring fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Teras, mode.
ate and long credit.
NO: This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
cr",''on Bayou and measures a surface Of l4o acres of which 10
''rd'r'ng on Vermiion Bayou are COVERED with good timber. !
from AbbevilIe, I miles.
NJ. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
aux OF the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville (Juncion). IT.
'ntains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State. ,
large portion Of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There !;
e 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy S :
oorers who are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is we'll
~ " cane. COTTON; corr. potatoes DC, Fruit trpax Of all :
and also d vegetable garden. 1t can he bought at an extremely
" price for cash. -,
NO. IL An improved property, situated north Of the town of
bbeville, containing an area Of 4 lots can he Dough, on a baroain y
No. II This excellent improved property, situaspe on the east ?
OF the corporation of 4bbevnle contains ten acres Of good land. a
grated fruit trees of different varieties, snch as. orange, peach. a
English walnut. almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca- q q
IN the healthlest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- =
nee. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener. &c. &c
NO. ~ This excellent tract containing 10 arpen1s is situated in g