The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-12-25
A. D. M A RT!
GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE ~ REAL
ES7aTE AGENT.

Has for sale q number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. Of any required size and of every variety of site, which can
be had on the most favorable terms.
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp Tor our new SPACE Des
Fcriptive Circular just published by the Vermilien Parish itnmigra
ton Association.
1T- Notice the number at head ct advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry.
.arpent-.Are-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated l ] mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, lake Peigneurl ! mil east of vermilion ba'
4s6 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large end comnodious dwelp g house. kitchen, els
sern' cotton house, carriage house corn cr' hstaole and oil Dac aa
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Ut the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: The
soil is of the most fertile In the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane, corn, 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 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 Vermiion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which 25 ar
penis are covered with timber and IA srpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm imple-
ments, etc. The surface Of this land lie slightly billy and the 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 A valuable plantation in this parish. 8 miles from Able
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. Aore 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 att bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermil,on bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa,
yete 8 miles northwest Of the Aourishing town Of Vermihonvle, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opetousas & Red River Railroad, also : ola mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. It measures an area oil
1885 acres, all Of he most fertile land in the State and well adapted
or sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.
vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
emit enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling: til
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 2and situated in the western portion
Of this parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being .pavgabe and about 30 miles west Of the town Of Abbevil'e
1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
and 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-
pecialIy the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain.
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
being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
miles west Of Abbeyllle. bordering on Verm]ion Bavou on tho {
EAST and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 80 acres of
20 acres are woodland. The whole for a modet ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated of a mile
ontu OF Abbeviile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
40 arpents If which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is al very n
There is a good dwelling 1890, store rsom 1872, kitchen, !
W. vi ~ hWu y o' oululhSS. dso d taiRe sugar uouee aI cane / "
capacity S hhls per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed il
good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500 A
fearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode.
ate and long credit.
No; 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank Of
G imIiion Bayou and measures a surface Of $40 acres Of which 10
rfcs bordering on Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber. :
distance from Abbevile, 7 miles. '
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east = =
ank of the Bayou Teche, miles above Arnaudville Gunction). 1t r
ontains 1900 arpents Of The richest and most fertile land in the State. \
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There :.
re 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 !"
aborers who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is well
dapted for sugar cane. cotton. corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all =
and also Z vegetable garden. It can be bought at an extremely
w price for cash. .
,bbevine, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought On a bargain. =
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east 2
ne of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. a.
here is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about u
DO grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach, a. a.
f gKsh walnut, almond. grape vines, &c. This place is loca. a.
d in the healthiest part of town, and besides b comfortable resi- g,
1t would offer a good position for . gardener, DC. ~
No. l3 This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is eitnated in 90