The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-03-12
A. ID. M A !,
GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND II
ESYATE AGENT.

ES7.a1E AGENT.
IT.. Cor 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 lntorma-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des'
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmlgra'
ton Association.
o. Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry. .ooo
.4spent-.Hre-An arpent Is 4Ooo square YARDS. An acfe IS 4o0o
square yards.
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwell ng house. kitchen, CTS
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn %cribstable and blacksmlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. Ii is
duce of this climate. For stock raising it is 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
pents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple
ments. etc. The surface OF this land !? slightly MY ana ,h nc who're
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 term~
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on VermlIon bayou
on the east, Is acres are encIosed ore than one hai OF the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house: kitchen
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would he an
excellent sugar, cotton OF stock farm and would be sod at a bargain
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres aud the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling good sugar
house, blacksmilhs shop. aorn crib, stable, cabins, 9te, A line
orchard and garde. new dwelling. All the iand enclosed SAID
farm is situated on Ver"ilon bayou 8 miles below perys Bridge
The soil is one OF the most fertile IN the parish and is wei adapted
No. 5 This valuable plan alton is located ii The parish Of Lfa
yet,e 3 miles northwest Of h f"ndshi"g town Of 'er"'iienvite, /
lei viii the Opelousa- & Red Rive Ralroad also ! of mile Horth
of MorganS Louisiana & Texas Ril Road 1t measures an area "
1876 acres. all of the mo~t fertile land in the State and well adapte.
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes. fruit trees. vegetables, etc
There is a tract If fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is wei
EimprOyed with q large and we'll finished dwelling house. corn CRIB
stale. carriage house. kitchen, 5 out buildings. a great number q
shade trees. besides a fine grove of pecan trees So acres are ut pres |
cnt enclosed aud under cultivation. This property offers one of The
most desirable position for any person, whether aericutorst, dairy
man, fruit O + veg, table grower. physician or other calling. 1t is
very low figure and will 70 doubt tr'pt'e hi aooout Whep the fa]
road, which is due to reach Lafayette tms fl be consisted.
No. & This immense tract OF aBd situated IL the western portion
of this Parish, above the oolet Of tn Quene foctoe Bayou, said hayoe
being navganie and a'out 30 miles vest Of the town OF A"eevnl e
contains 1918 ac es of which $50 are woodland and swamp. 1hl
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken will, sure profit. The manufacture OF lumber besides
The cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried Gu with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
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 its natural advantages
of being bounded on :o 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 Abbcv1lle, bordering Oh VermiGon BAYOU on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 90 acres of
which 30 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of mile
sontn of Abbevile. and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents OF which 50 arpen,s are woodland. ms OF IS an very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lsx12, kitchen,
corn crib aud q ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "A hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence: a ie orchard containing a variety OF about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten woIk horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. . This Desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank of
vermilion Bavon and measures a surface Of l4o acres OF which 10
acre. hot toripg ga Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from t1bevnte, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 5 miles above ArnnudgiNe tlooetlonl III
contains 1900 arpents Of he richest and most fertile land in tue State.
A large portion of the farm is covered with The finest timber. There
are 8 bindings on the place and enough land epclosed to occupy s.
lahorers who are employed cnlhvating 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. II An improved property, situated north Of the town Of
AhheviIle, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought Qua bargain.
No. ~ This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the corporation of Ahbevile contains ten acres of good land.
There is dwelling house kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
4n0 grated truit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach,
,elrS, 2 ehSh walnut almond. grape vines, &c. This place IS loca-
ted in the healthiet part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-