The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-01-22
A. ID. NJ A r N,
ENERA Dealer IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ESTxATE AGENT.

ESTATE GEN
Has for sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms, town rrope
e ties, etc" OF any required size and OF every variety of site, which ca
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any inform,
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE De
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish Inmigrs
s9- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing le
r ters of inquiry.
.Arpnt-.are-An arpent is 1858 square yards. An acre is 4S8
MOI A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) ] mil east of Vermilion Bs
} you, 4 miles from Royvine and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles fon
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and blacksmith
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vas
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. Th
soil is of the most fertile in the parish and its surface being slightly
unduating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t ii
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
Once of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best. The
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 en- west bank of Vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and ID arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 with gallery, kitchen. farm imple-
me"ts, 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 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 Vermilon bayou
on the east, rs acres are enclosed. More 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
No. 1 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house = blaeSsmilhss shop corn crib stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermillon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
Tor the sugar cane.
No. S This valuable plantation is located in The parish of Lafa-
yette 8 miles northwest Of The %hourishng town of Vermilonvlle, !
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also ! Of mile north
of MorgAns Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.
There is a tract of 6ue timber land measuring As acres, situated on
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
desirable position for any person. whether agrcultnrist, dairy
frnit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling: 1t is
with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail,
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. + This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
this parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou +
navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of AbbevilIe.
contains lOl5 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
and would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
,e undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
he cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es.
,eclaliy the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ! the amount of fence required
or any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
being bounded on TWO or three sides by swamps, bayoos and lakes.
No. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated :
miles west Of Abbevine, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the I
asst and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains SO acres OIL
Inch ~ acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] Oft 1aile ?
OF Abbeviie and 6 arpeh.s east from the bayou, has an area |
~ PO' " "uCn O dTpentS are WOODLAND. Mss SOLE all very n
There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1872, kitchen, d
on crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane W
capaciy S hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed is
nth good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500 A
fruit trees. ten work horses, carts ploNs, &c. Terms, mode
ae and long credit.
No 3 This desirable tract o. land is situated on the east bank of
ermlion Bayou and measures a surface of l4O acres of which 10 ,
bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. Y
istance from Abbeville, I miles. :"
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east y
'"k of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Aruaudvile Gunction). 1t G
'ntains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State. n
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There 10
e 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclored to occupy 5 "
horers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well
'apted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees Of all =
rts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
price for cash. u
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
bbeville, containing an area of lots can be bought on a bargain. :,
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east +;
Il of the cooperation Of Abbeville contains ten acres of good land. :"
'ere is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about az
0 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach, 49,
airs, 3 'glish walnut, almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca. T