The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-06-11
A. ID. NJ A r I'll n,
DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ES7.ATE AGENT.

H. COR sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc" Of any required size and of every variety Of site, which can
he 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 Vermilion Parish lmmigra'
pa- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
ters of inquiry.
.arpent-.Acne-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) II mil east of Vermiion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from AbbeviIle, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
;uautauon. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crihstable and blacksmiths
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
nndolatt'ng' drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t IS
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro-
duce of this climate. For stock raising tt of the very best. The
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:
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 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 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermiion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. ore 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 a"
excellent sugar, cotton Or stock farm and would be sold ata bargain
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house. blacksmilhs shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou s miles below Perry's Bridge
The soil is one OF the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa
yette 3 miles northwest of the hourlshing town of Vermil'"nvine. /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opeousas & Red River Railroad. also I of a mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures a n area of
1885 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings. a great number of
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person: whether agricu'tnrist. dairy
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 fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
contains 1915 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit Tits an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es.
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. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains so acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated j # a mile
soutu of Abbevile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou. has all area
2O arpents Of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1872 kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house ard cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About l6U arpents are enclosed
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
Vermilon Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbevlIe, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank OF the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Cuucton). II
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 cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. It can be bought at an ex tremelv
low price for cash. =.
No. II An improved property, situated north Of the town of
Ahbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bough, on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, sitnatne on the east
line of the corporation of Abbevlle contains ten acres of good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach.
pears, r 'glish walnut. almond grape vines, DC. This place is loca.
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-.
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in 5