The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-08-14
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E.NER.A DEALER IN MERCHAADLsE AND RE4L
ESTATE AGENT, i.

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms. town proper,
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any inforna-
ton they may desi e by forwarding stamp for our rev SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish lmmigra'
swy= Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
.arpm-.due-An aipent is 4Oss square yards. An acre is 1880
No.: A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from JeGsr
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) l. mil east of Vermlllon Ba-
you, 4 miles from RoyvilIe and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwell ng house; kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib stable and b'acksmlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI 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
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether npr
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;
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which % ar
fence. One dwelling house. 1Sxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple
ments; etc. The surface Of this land il sIighhy billy and the whole
is well shifted for cultivation. There is on each side Of this place,
north and soath a good sugar house About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
NJ. B A valuable pantation.in this parish ; miles IRON Abbe-
vile, containing 22o superficial! arpents fronting oa Vermilion bayou
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 at bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, backsmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. a hne
orch i. . and garden de v new d~en hason ! All nu the ns l1"d f ps1,ys Rr; said
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest of the fourishing town of VermiIonville, !
of a mile west of the Orelousas public road which runs nearly paral-
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { OF a mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 acres, all of The most fertile land in the State aud well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring 45 acres, situated on
VermiHon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
staole, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees SIS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agriculnrist, dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling: It's
surrounded with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fl! be completed.
Of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Totue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevil'e.
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
the cultivation of the soil aud stock raising could be carried on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es
peclally 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 its natural advantages
OF being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. Z This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbevlle, bordering on VermiHon Bayou on the
and on coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated of a mile
Of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen, :
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane y
mill, capacity D hhds per "a hours. About l60 arpents are enclosed ii
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees, ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Vcrmlion Bayou and measures a surface of 140~acres of which 10
bordering on Vermlion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbcviIe, 7 miles. |,
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvine Cunction). 1t
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 S buildings on the place and enough land encOsed to occupy 5
lahorers who are employed culivating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can lie bought at an extremely
low price for cash. 7
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
Ahhevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, snuatne on the east
line Of the cooperation Of Ahbeville contains ten acres OF good land. u
There is a dwelling house. xii, hen, vegetable and fruit garden, about y
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach. a
pears, L ghsh walnut. almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca- =
ted in the healthie>t part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- 6 6
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener. &c. g