The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-03-20
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r A. DE.aLER IN JM~ERCHaNDLSE " REdL
LyI.HIE AGENT.

Has for sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms. town proper.
ties, etc. of any required size and Of every variety OF site, winch can
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any lnlorna-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp Tor our new e-page Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Eefmiion rarisn l"mgra'
nsg- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
- 9r N arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No A plantation in this parish situated i mile from Jeaer.
COWS ORANGE Grove. Gake Peigneur) i mile east Of Vermilions Ba-
yo Won 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
l466 arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland z mlIes from
plantation. A large and commodlous dwelling nousc: hn ,'oae", ~ :.
sern. cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable ana lacksHlth 5
tlop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. u III n Ma
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress ;n enc aI:ah u
undulatine. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t IS
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, Germ, potatoes a NJ ma an l1 tne Fo,
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: y,
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents OF which 20 ar.
fence. One dwelling house, 1915 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly, hi!iy and the the w s'la
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 boughtsen reasonable terms. -.
n. 3 a valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from aooe-
vile, containing 22o superficial arpeats fronting on Nermslon bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed: eore than one half OF the area
of the farm il covered with best timber. Dwelling house, Kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. lhs place would De an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house. blacksmilhs shop, corn crib, stable, caolls, e'c. \ me
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the lana enclosed salu
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge:
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette miles northwest Of the nourishing town of Vern1ionvi}le, /
of a mile west o. the Opelonsas pntlic road which runs nearly parai-
lei with the Opeiousas & Red River Railroad, also { OF a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
1856 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and wen adapted
for sugar cane. corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring - acres, situated on
vermilion bayou s. miles from plantation. Said plantation Is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib,
sta lie. carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings. a great numher OF
shade trees, besides a fne grove of pecan trees 80 acres are at pres
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one OF the
most desirable position for any person, whether agricultnrist. dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other ca.lhs; It's
very low figure and will no doubt triple the AMOUNT when the rail
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fall, be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
of this parish. above the oulet of the Queue Torme Bayon, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west OF the town OF AohevlIe
contains 1918 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
the cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried e on with
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given INTO the bargain;
The whole tract can be enclosed with the amount OF fence required
for any other tract Of that area on account OF IT. natural advantages
of being bounded on ,wo OR three sides by sWamps, hayous ana lakes.
Price, very cheap.
3 miles west of Abbevle, bordering on Vermilon Bayou Oh the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 90 acres of,
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J Off mile
soutu of Abbeyilie, and 6 arpents east from the nayon, mas an area area
240 arpents of which so arpents are woodland. ms SOIL IS all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lexl2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity D hhds per "a hours. ABOUT loV fpeh' arr hciose
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, ploWs. DC. Terms, mode
rate aud long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface Of l4o acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaady,lle g5unctionl It
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 5 buildings on the place and enough land enclose ed to occupy .
laborers who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash. .
No. II An improved property, situated north OF the town OF
Abbeyile, containing an area OF 4 lots can be bought o. a bargain.
No. 70 This excellent improved property. sitnatne on the east
line Of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees Of different varieties, such as, orange, peach,
pears, L ghsh walnut. almond grape vines. &C. This place is ioca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comioftaoie resi-
dence. It would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. 10 This excellent tract containing 70 arpen's IS situated IN