The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-08
A. ID. M A Il | n
GENERAL Dealer IN .MERCHRNDISE AND REAL
EST.4TE AGENT.


ESTATE AGENT.
Has 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 iniorma'
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptive Circular Just published by the Vermiion Parish Immigra
sag- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
.4rpent-.Aue-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) i mil east of Vermlion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvlle and 6 miles from Abbeyine, containing
AGO arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelng house; kitchen, chs
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and blacksmlths
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
undulahng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
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 vermijon bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
pents arc covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress.
fence. One dwelling house, 1915 with gallery. kitchen, farm impe.
ments. etc. The surface Of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place.
north and south a good sugar house. About 300 arpents adjoining.
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N. A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on ' erm!lon bayou
on the the east i; 10 c acfss a v fhG h@t t;n5 nor' ' pne1 Die "a house, %, 'l kitc i'ga
4 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. This place would be an
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmith's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish Of Iafa
yette 9 miles northwest of the 0ourishing town of Verml'onviIe, /
lei viii the Opelousas & Red River Railroad. also { Of a mile north
of Morganis Louisiana C Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an 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 45 acres, situated on
improved with a large and we'll 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 Tor any person. whether agrlculfurst' GARY
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
being n%avigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevil'e,
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es-
pecially 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 two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract OF good arabic Ian. is situated
8 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] OF a mile
$40 arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lSxl2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S hhds per "a hours. About 100 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
vermiHon Bayou and measures a surface of l4o acres OF which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
hank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvile (Junctlon). 1t
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 s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cutivatng said farm. This land IS well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, DC. Fruit trees OF all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can he bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town Of
AbbeyiNe, containing an area of lots can be bought on bargain.
No. u This excellent improved property, situatnc On the east
line of the cooperation of Abbevile contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
a0a-s EaaEsh walnnt almond arapc vines. &c. Ihls place is loca.