The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
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GENERAL DEALER IN .N~ERCHAyWDLsE AND REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

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ties, etc Of any required size aud 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 de8ire 10y forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
.cripise Circular Just published BY the Yermiion Parish Immigra
lg- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry.
No. / \ plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
soHhs Orange Grove, I-ake tejgneur) mil east of Vermlion Ba
son, 4 mites from. Roygille and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
45 arpentS, besides an undivided tract OF woodland 2 miles from
plantation. a large and com"odious dve,ng house; kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn critstahle and backsmlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast
tract Of land, 200 arpenus are enclosed with good cypress fence: The
soil is Of the most fertile III the parish and Its surface being slightly
undnIating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton: sugar cane, Germ, potatoes and all ether pro
duce o. 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 arIents of a variety OF useful trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, liz. plum. orange, &c.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank Of Vermilon bayou
. 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
north and south a good sugar house About 200 arpents adjoining
this place eoaldbe bous1a on reasonable terms.
vile. containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on ermilion bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. Sore 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 att bargain
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, bIacksm'th's shop, corn crib stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
1dIh 10 tIutIu VI 'tiuiii'H 'd9c y hhCo boo" lNi1 . btiuSC.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
yete 3 miles northwest of The fouHshing town Of Nermillonvile, !
of u mile west of the OpeIonsas public road which runs nearly paraI
lei with the Opeonsas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Morg,ns Louisiana G. Texas Rail foad. 1t measures an area of
1S5 acres, all Of the mos. fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract OF he timber land measuring - acres, situated on
Vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation: Said plantation is well
improved with q large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib,
sta0le, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
most desirable position for any person. whether agMcuIturist, dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower. physician Or other calling. 1t is
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. E This immense tract OF land situated in the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being naygab1e and about 80 miles west of the town Of Abbeville
contains 1918 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries conld
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
the cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. It's an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees. e%|
pecany the orange. A flock Of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with the amount Of fence required
for any Other tract Of that area on account Of lis natural advantages
of being bounded On TWO Or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the,
east and on ConIee 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 # a mile
south Of Abbevjle, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
$40 arpents of which so arpen,s are woodland. This soil is all verv
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar honse and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "A hours. About $50 arpents are enclosed
with good fence. a fine orchard containing a variety # about 500
bearing fruit trees, ten work horses. carts plows, g.. Terms mode.
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of lard is situated on the east bank of
Vernihon Bayou and measures a surface Of l40 acres of which 10
acres bordering Oh. Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large aud valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Aruaudvile tJupeuon). 1t
contains 1900 arpents 0. the richest and most fertile land la the State
4 large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timtef@. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land encloed to occhEy 5
lahoreTs who are employed cnltyating said farm. This land is wei
adapted for sugar cane, cotton. corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also & vegetable garden. II can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town off
AbbevIie, containing an area OF I lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. y This excellent improved property, sitnatne on the east
line Of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land.
There is q dwelling house kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees Of different varieties. such as. orange. peach.
pears. + gish walnut, almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ted III the heaithiest part OF town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener. &c.
No. 13 This excellent tract containing 70 arpents il situated in
the parish of Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 8 miles from