The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-05
A. D. M A II N,
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

ties, etc. of any required size and Of every variety Of site, which can
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they NAV desire by for warding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish lmmigra.
ton Association.
HI@ Notice the NUMBER II mead OF advertisement IN WTltlhg let
ters of inquiry.
.4rpent-.Are-An arpent is 40o8 square yards. An acre IS 1881
square yards.
No. i A plantation in this parish situated il mile from Jefer,
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) } mil east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
soil il of the most fertile in the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t 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
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 70 ar.
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple
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. A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22O superficial arpents fronting on Vermllonb bayou
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 alta bargain.
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
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yete 8 miles northwest Of he fourishing town Of Vermilonvile, /
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
1856 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
vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great number of
shade trees besides a fine grove of pecan trees: IS acres are at pres.
n enclosed and unler cultivation. This prOperty offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agrlcultnr1st, dairy
s man. Il tr"'s Or r; vsg e aood fSS"str;op PHYSICAL noon1ati on 0l It is c oasped at t s
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 navigable and about 30 miles west Of the town of Abbevile
land would accommodate a small. colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
profit. 1t s an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
pecial1y the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
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. I This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Ab0eylhe, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated of a mile
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1872, kitchen,
mill, capacity 5 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, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank Of
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface Of l40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, 7 miles.
No 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Cunction). 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 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cnltvating 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
Abbevillc, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation of = bbeville contains ten acres OF good land.
There is dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties. such as. orange, peach,
pears, English walnut. almond grape vines. DC. This place IS loca-
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents1 s situated IN
the parish of Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from
IL Da:.ao.a cd Z .lac fnn NOW ILia 1t Is senarated from