The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-06-19
A. y. M A ,
ENERA DEALER IN MERCHANDISE. AND Rel
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.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa'
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptive Circular just published by the Nermiion Parish lmmlgra'
ton Association.
ne Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
arent-.Afe-An arpent is 1858 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) II mile east of Vermilien Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvine and6 miles from Abbeyille, containing
46e arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. 4 large aud commodious dwelling house; kitchen, els.
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksnlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI te 1 as
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: me
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 cther pro-
duce of this climate. For stock raising it is OF the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud enriched
with a surrounding view OF 43 arpents OF a variety OF useful trees,
such as the chine, peach, apple, Gg plum, orange, &c
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank Of vermiion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpens Of which 25 ar.
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1sxl5 with gallery; Kitchen farm imple.
is we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side Of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
tbs place could he bought on reasonable terms.
Ma A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able,
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlhon bayou
on on , the least east :; Is o acres are we 9bG hest 1;mb more f nmsi Hne man house, ., 'h ki,c hfsa
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. 1hls place would he 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, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins etc. A line
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farm is situated on Vermillon bayou 6 miles below Perry > Bridge:
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. S This valuable plantation is located i'll the parish of Lafa
yette miles northwest of the fouishing town of Vermil.onvlle, !
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad, also I of mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables etc
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
i ns1r,ndn v 6,g9 a I 81 r' aed f TJi Sn"sed dwe Sa'e P ha"ss' eorn rs e ~So'
starle, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person: whether argricnltnrit' dairy
man, frMt or vegetable grower: physician or other calling; 1t isl
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 fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion
of this parish, above the Quiet Of The Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of AhbevilIe
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp This
would accommodate a small colony and various Industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture OF lumber besides
profit. 1t isa an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
pecialy the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain
for any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
Of being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous aud lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west Of Abbeylle, bordering on Vermilion. Bayou on the
and % on a.r uoa zee n m,"aey on ' Te s rho,e a sr q "oderat ~ pr acres 0
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! OF a mile
of Abbeyiie, and arpen.s east from the bayou, has an area
240 arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode
and long credit.
No. 3 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Bayou and measures a surface of l40 acres OF which 10
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbeviIle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile Junction.. 1t
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
are 5 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy S
aborers who are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
ow price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
AbbeviNe, containing an area of lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatue on the east
line Of the cooperation Of AbbeviHe contains ten acres of good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
100 grated fruit trees Of different varieties, such as. orange, peach,
e gIsh walnut, almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
1ence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. 10 This excellent tract containing 20 arpents is situated in