The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-01-08
A. ID. NJ A RITZ
GENERAL Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ES7.7TE AGENT.

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. of any required size aud OF every variety OF site, when 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-
crip,ive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish 1mmgra.
10 Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let,
ters of inquiry.
~.aYent-Are-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
No. A plantation in this parish situated II mile from JeAer
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) u mil east of Vermilion Ba-
yon, A mites from Royvile and miles from Abbeville, containing
4GG arpents, beside an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dive! ng house. Kitchen, els
sern,. cotton house, carriage house, corn crlbstable and blackshlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. OF the vast
tract of land, 200 arpen,s are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
soil is of the most fertile In the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, 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 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;
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 25 ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
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. 5 a valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
on the east, Is acres are enclosed: ore than one halt OF the area
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house. kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. This place wonld DE an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold att bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres aud the greater
portion is covered with timber a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
honse, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A hne
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou e miles below Perrys Bridge. /
The soil is one of The most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest of the hourishing town Of Veruiionville, /
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { Of mile north
OF Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
1875 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of 6ue timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. said plantation is. well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
stale, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings a great number of
shade trees, besides q line grove or pecan trees 80 acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agricultnrist. dairy
man. fruit Or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. It is
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 ESQ are woodland and swamp. This
would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
pccaly the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
Price, very cheap. Il
No. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 90 acres of
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
of Abbeyile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This sol. is all very ,
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1912, kitchen, 4
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hlds per "a hours. About 1860 arpents are enclosed
good fence, a he orchard containing a variety OF about ou
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts pIows, DC. Terms, mode
and long credit.
No. 8 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
'erm.ion Bayou and measures a surface OF TAO acres Of which 10
lrrc~ bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
from Abbeville, 7 miles. G
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville junction.. It {
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile lard in the State. \
\ large portion CT the farm is covered with the finest timber. There i
ire s buildings Oh the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
aborers who are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is well
'daped for sugar cane. cotton. corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees OF all
orts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
ow price for cash. =
No. ii An improved property, situated north Of the town of
lbbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain. *
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east !
me of the cooperation of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. r
here is dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about q
90 grated fruit trees OF different varieties, such as, orange, peach a
EaglRh walnut almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ed in the healthiest part of town, aud besides a comfortable resi- q
ence. 1t would offer IA good position for a gardener. DC. |a
No. Is This excellent tract containing TO arpentsi is situated IN
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