The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
A. ID. M A l n :,
General DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

GENERAL DE.HLER Nv .NEHCHH"D IoE avn MILL
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 tor our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish 1mmigra,
nes- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters of inquiry.
.Arpent-.Hre-An arpent is 4Uoo square yards. An acre is 1881
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) u mil east Of Vermiion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from AbbeviIe, 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 b~lacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence e. The
undulatng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether pro
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of43 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 Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which IS ar
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple.
ments; etc, The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be b bought on reasonable terms.
N. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on vermiion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than one-half Of the area
Of the hn,f farm nai is covered wit, with best "st+t timber her,, p G%;n nHso house. 9uae, kitchen tic c en-
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, backsmith'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 Perry's Bridge.
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette 3 miles northwest Of the Aomishing town of Vermlionvi]h, /
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral-
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad. also Z of nile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1876 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 q tract of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
V ermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
emit enclosed and under cultivation: This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agriculturst, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling: Iii
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 Thsimmense 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 80 miles west of the town Of Abbeyille,
contains 1918 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
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
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with J 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.
Price, very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land 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. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J of a mile
south of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
240 arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1sx12, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
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, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 8 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank Of
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of l40 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
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvlle Ounction). 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 cultivaing 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
Abbevile, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east
line of the cnnoratinn of AhheYi]e contains ten acres OF good land.