The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-09-10
A. D. Nj A RTlN
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

GEVERHL DEALER Nv IMEHCHdJVDl SE AvD nC0L
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 informa'
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des,
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish 1mmigra'
sa- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let:
tiers of inquiry.
.fpent-HcTe-An arpent IS 4Uoo square yards. An acre Is 1851
No: A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeasr'
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, Gig
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and b~lacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Ut the vast
tract traf +, Of fl !a and 20: 200 a fsrt;1t "a are e. en nsr;sh , wa'i ;s go so1f cypress %;n 1en1 s1;oh h1e
undulatipg, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton rs sugar enr cane 1s:! scrG, potatoes PC les and 1sls all IL, ether pro- pro-,
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view Of 4a aEpents Of a variety of useful trees
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank Of vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, CONTAINS 200 arpents of which Is ar.
penis are covered with timber and Il arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsx15 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple
ments, etc. The surface Of this land ie slightly billy and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
Vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on vermiion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than one-half of the area
! 4 double is 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 lUU acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A line
S f%fn :; s ina sdro oe v esw dcsi ba9cu 5 a mi tse b taon f Psrry's Br sa,o
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Laa,
yette 8 miles northwest of the aourishing town of Vermilionvine, !
Of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly parai
lei with the Opeousas & Red River Railroad, also 7 of a 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 IS acres, situated on
vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number Of
shade trees, besides a hne grove of pecan trees; IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agriculturist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling; tits
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 ouet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being n~avigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevine
land would accommodate a 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. It 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. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west of Abbevile, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east sst. and i on coulee Kinney on the hse west eS,,s and d, 6 contains aims. 60 acres of
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] If a mile
south of Abbevine, and arpents east from the bayou, has an area
2O arpentS OF Wnlcn gu arpents are WOOQlanO. III sll MS all very
fertile There IS a good dwelling 1890, store room 1sxl2, kitchen,
corn crib and s 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
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvlle Junction). It
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 cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
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 imnroxed nrnnertz stuated north of the town of