The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-10-23
A. ID. MI A RTlN i,
ENER. DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AVID REAL
ESI.HTE AGENT.

ties. ETC.. of auy required size and Of every variety of site, wlieA .an
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 our new SPACE Ds
c,iptiye Circular just published by the Vetni'ion Parish immigra
ton Association.
re- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tes of inquiry.
.Arwat-.Aye-An arpent is 4U6S square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
No. i a plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer
sons Orarge Grove. Qake Peigneur) ] mil east Of Nermilion Ba-
you, 4 mites from hoyville and 6 miles from Ahbeyi'le. containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib stable and bIacksaiths
chop. Two driven wells. moving machine and press. Of the vast
soil is Of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
unduahng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn. potatoes and all other pro.
ince of this cInote. For stock raising it is of the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud cnriched
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 Vermilion bayou
pents are covered with timber and "A arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly hiny apd 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 he bought ON reasonable terms.
N. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile. containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
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 alta bargain
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house. blacksmiils shop, corn crib, stable, cafias, etc. 4 fine
orchard aud garden: new dwelling. Al! tle iapd enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermllon bayou . miles below Perrys Bridge
The soil is one OF the most fertile IL the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane,
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located IN the parish Of [aa-
yete 8 miles northwest of the fourishing town Of yermIionviie, !
of a mile west of the Opeousas public road which rms nearly paraI
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also Of a mile north
of Norgans Louisiana q Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1856 acres, all Of the mos fertile land in the Stale and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn. cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract Of fue timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Vernilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and well flushed dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 ont buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person: whether agrica}turist, dairy
man, frnit Or vegetable grower. physician Or other calling, 1t isl
surrounded with a g cd industrious population. II 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 fall be completed. Is
No. e This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion 4
of this parish, above the onet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevife
contains loi5 acres of which $50 are woodland aud swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with spre profit. The manufacture of ianher 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-
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the targain
The whole tract can he enclosed with J the amount of fence required
for any other tract Of that area on account If its natural advantages
of being bounded on 'wo or three sides by swamps, bayoas and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated (
8 miles west of Abbcvlle, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the {
and on Con'ee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! of a mile
sontu of AbbeviIIe. aud s arpents east from the bayou, has an area
240 arpents # which SO arients are woodland. This soil is all very /
corn co., ,c crib and and 6 10 out !" 5 lniyain @so"' s1 20 ! -h hr sse' .yu'' bap q - and i, ne d
mill, capacity 5 hhds per a hours. About 1876 arpents are enclosed is
with good fence a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500! A
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses. carts piows, DC. Terms, mode
and long credit.
No. 8 This desirable tract of lard is situated on the east bank of
Nermilion Bayou and measures a surface of l40 acres of which 10
bordering on Vermiiion Bayou are covered with good timber :
Distance from AlIovIlc, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and ~aluabe plantation is situated on the east !,
of the Bayou Ieche, 3 miles above Arnaudville gpnction). 1t =
contains 1900 arpent> Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. :
\ large portion of Tie farm is covered with the finest timber. There ::
are s bindings on the place and enough land enclo9ed to occupy S p"
who arc emuloyei cnltivating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cave. cotton, corn potatoes. &c. Fruit trees Of all :
and alsoa vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
lew price for cash. "
No. II An improved property. situated north Of the town of '
AhbeviHe, contaiulng an area Of 4 lots can be bought ona bargain.
No. l2 This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east P
Inc of the coporation of Abhevile contains ten acres Of good land. q
There ia dwelling huuse. kit.hen, vegetable and fruit garden, about e
go grated freit treas IF q ftrent varieties, such az. orange, peach, al
fears, q gish wanet aAnoHd. grave vines &c. This place is loca- .
I'D in te heaitbosi aart af a~H, end besides a comfortable resi- l
Il would tGer good aoSGon for a gardener. &c. n
No. Is This ex5eIleut tract containing 70 arpents is situated in Sc
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