The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-08-28
A. d. MA r l n
General DEALER IN M~ERCHaNDLsE n REdL
ESTATE AGENT.

be had on The most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any inf01 ma.
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des.
cripdve Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmm'gra'
ntE- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let.
tes CT inquiry. .ooo
.arpent-Are-An arpent is 4oSs square yards. An acre is 1850
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeder'
sons Orange Grove, flake Peigneur( mil east OF Ver'n'Eon pa.
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles irom
plantation. A large and commodious dwell ns house; Kitchen c S
sern. cotton house, carriage house, corn crib stable and blackslnlths
thop, Two driven wells, moving machine and press. vi the vast
tract of land, 200 arpenrs are enclosed with good cypress fence: me
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatipg. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t 's
we'll adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and IL elhef pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud enriched
will a surrounding view OF 43 arpents of a variety Of useful trees,
such as : the oh china a. peach, apple 3ns, fig, p ma :G, nang a. %c vermi,ioD p,vou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 70 ar,
penis are covered with timber and IA a,rpen1ts 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 well suited for cultivation. There is on each side OF this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 2OO arpents aoJoihlhs
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N. A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, rs acres are enclosed. wore 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 tie greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmihs shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed Sald
farm is situated on Vermillon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and Is well adapted
- No 70 5 5'e This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Laa-
yer,e 8 miles northwest Of the hourishing town of Vermihonville, I
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly para.
lei viii the opelonsas 4 Red River Railroad, also ! of mile north
Of Morgan's 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
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring Is acres, situated on
Vermlion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crit:
stale, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
man. fruit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling; It's
surrounded with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
r reaS ' SIic ag is da e to % reach i Lafayette Hsy a,t this fall be- completed.
| No. 6 This immense tract Of land situated in the western portion
being navigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbeyi'e.
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries coald
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, e-
pecialiy tie orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can he 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. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of "A bbevllle, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
sontu of Abbeville. and 6 arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
$40 arpents Of which so arpents are woodland. This SOIL Is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About l60 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about ao
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank OF
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou 1eche, 3 miles above Arnaudyille Ounction. 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 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
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. IL An improved property, situated north of the town OF
Abbevillc, containing an area of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain.
No. 70 This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 10 arpents IS situated IL
the parish of Iberia. near Free Town colored church, 8 miles frou
Lake Peigneur and Z miles from New Ibria. 1t is separated IRON