The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-11-20
A. y. M A
Dealer IN MERCHANDISE IND REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

Has for sale a 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 for our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Verm1ion Parish lmm1gra'
ton Association.
1a~ Notice the number at head OF advertisement in writing let
.A1pent-.ace-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeher-
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) II mil east OF verm'llon ba'
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland Q miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house; kitchen, els
thop. Two driven wells, moving machinean and press. Of 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
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether 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 3 arpents OF a variety OF useful trees
such'as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum, orange, &c;
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and "a arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery: kitchen, farm imple'
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About zoo arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N.3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
vile. containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermiiion bayou
on the east. Is acres are enc,osed. ere than one half Of the area
of the farm is covered with hest timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. This place would lie an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold ata bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, 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 we'll adapted
No. This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa.
yette 3 miles northwest of the fourishing town of Vermilonville, !
of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral.
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { Of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1885 acres, all Of The most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
vermlion ~bayou.sa miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
shade trees, Besides a 6ne grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres.
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling: 1t is
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 Lafay ette this fall be completed. /
No. 6 This immense tract Of land situated 10 the western portion
this parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, sal bayou
navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Anle.le,
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swami. This
would accommodates small colony and various industries could
the cultivation Of the soil and stock raising couldtbe carried on with
profit: 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given i to the bargain.
whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
for any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
Of being bounded on two or three sides by swans, bayous and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good ara. lie land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on YER iion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, AMI contains so acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole f. a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! Of a mile
of Abbev1le, and 6 arp pnr ge east H. r. the bayou, has a "a an area ara |
24o arpents of which 80 arpents are W 1lan'. This soil is all very n
. sn,'e cr;h l ,nd 3 is oa a g H";ia; aws''O g,. !ss = ,s, store so ro0m ho ,Sx'S sn x3'' asns q
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About $50 arpents are enclosed j
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about SOC 4
gearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, DC. Terms, mode.
rate and long credit.
No. 8 This desirable tract OF land is situated on the east bank of
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface 0fl4O acres of which 10
bordering on VermiIion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, Z miles. T.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east :
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Junction.. It :
contains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. !,
4 large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There +;
ire s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 -"
aborers VITO are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is we'll
dapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees Of all :
and also a vegetable garden. It can bebought atan extremely
ow price for cash. :
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought ona bargain.
No. y This ev a#er 1e1.aH'd property, sitnatne on the east =
me OF the catOrat Un - 1tstsit =, Jams zen acres OF goOu land. -
is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about F."
90 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach, a
Esglish walnut, almond. grape vines, &c. This place is loca' :
ed in the. healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- =
ence. It would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. -