The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-31
A. ID. M \ !,
DE.aLER M JMERCHANDLsE X RE.aL
ESTATE AGENT

Has for sale q 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-
crp'ive Circular just published by the Ecrmilion Parish lmmgra-
Eag> Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tes of inquiry.
.arpet-.dre-An arpent is 4osS square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jefer-
sor's Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur9 J mile east of Vermiion Ba-
you, 4 miles from, Royyile and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
46 arpeuts, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib, stable and blacksmitks
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine 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
nnduatng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
dnce of this climate. For stock raising it is Of tire very best. The
dwelling and other Improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 40 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 yernilion bayou
2 miles below PeIrys Bridge, contains 200 arpen1s of which % ar
fence. One dwelling house, 1sxI5 with gallery. kitchen. farm imple.
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly hily and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
Vile. Containing "a Iarea aao s maerdsiop arp smt P"'nIi . on r'7 ysrnn tic BAYOU ave
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. blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fne
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
Aui" 70 cicuotoA vi OiuhiNu ~ " h'o hSAo" AS'yo D'iuSo
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette 3 miles northwest Of the fourisIing town of Vermi1onville, /
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. It measures an area of
1885 acres, all of he most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Verm'ion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib.
stat lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees SIS acres are at pres
desirable position for any person. whether agricu'tn,ist, dairy
fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. 1t is
low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
which is due to reach Lafayette this fal! be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract Of land situated in the western portion
Of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Toftue Bayou, said bayou
navigabe and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbeville.
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides
paoat l. is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain.
for any other tract o. that area on account of It's natural advantages
d being bounded on Two or three sides by swaAps, oayous and lakes.
No. This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
miles west Of Abbevllle, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on The I
as a and on coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
No. 8 This magnificent and Picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
of Abbeyilie, and arpen:s east from the bayou, has an area |
40 arpents OF which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very n
critic. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen, q
crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane d
capacity 5 hbds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed j.
good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500 A
earring fruit trees: ten work horses, carts. plows, DC. Terns, mode
ate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of lard is Situated on the east bank of {
Fermilion Bayon and measures a surface of 40 acres Of which 10
cres bordering on Vermifon Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbeviIe, 7 miles. p
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is estimated on the east q
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvitle CunctloD). 1t "
obtains 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 a
re s buildings on the place and enough land encloeed to occupy 5 !.
who are employed cnltiyating said farm. This land is we'll Il
dapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes. &c. Fruit trees Of all 81
and also a vegetable garden. 1t cm be bought at an extremely
ow price for cash. :
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
lhbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on bargain.
No. y This excellent improved property, situatne on the east !,
ne Of the cooperation of Ahbeville contains len acres Of good land. 8
here IS a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about :
90 grated fruit trees Of different varieties. such as. orange, peach.
q gHsh walnut, almond. grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
d in the healthicst part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- II
1t would offer a good position for a gardener. DC. D.
No. ID This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated In l
le parish of Iberia. near Free Town colored church, 8 miles from p