The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-15
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GENERAL DE.ALER IN NERCHANDISE " REAl

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-
criptve Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish lmmlgra'
ton Association. ~
bx5@ Notice the number at head d advertisement IN "rlthg Nt
tiers Of inquiry. oo1
.Apent-.dcre-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer-
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) II mil east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbeville, 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 blacksmith1s
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the vast va
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: The
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t isl
d dna of this climate. For Stock raising it is of the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
Wit a surrounding view OF 43 arpents OF a variety OF useiul trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum, orange, DC.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank OF verm!hon bayou
p miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 70 ar
penis are covered with timber and "A arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 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. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able.
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on VermIlon bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed: More than onehal OF the area
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, %blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable cabins, etc. A me
farm is situated on Vermillon 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-
yette 3 miles northwest Of the dourishing town of Verm1lonvlle,
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also : 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 well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring IS acres situated on
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib,
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number OF
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person. whether angrlcutnrEt' DAIRY
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 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 80 miles west Of the town sa s OF Ao0ey This
land would accommodates small colony and vaHous INDUSTRIES conlo
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 J the amount OF fence required
for any other tract of that area on account OF It's natural advantages
of being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
!, No. I This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west of Abbevine, bordering on Vermiilon Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains so acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] Of a mile
soutu of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
MO arpents Of which 50 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lszl2, 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. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
vermiion Bayou and measures a surface of $40 acres OF winch III
acres bordering on Vermilon Bayou are covered with good timber
:. Distance from Abbevile, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the BAYOU Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Junctlon). 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
laborers who are employed cultivating 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 al an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north OF the town OF
Abbevine, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought o a bargain.
No. 12 This excellent improved property, stuatne, on the east
line of the cooperation of Abbeviue contains ten acres OF good land,
i There s a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden abont
! 40O GRATED fruit trees of different varieties, such as, orange, peach
bears. English walnut, almond. grape vines, &c. This place IS ioa
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
ldence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
NJ u ILis excellentt tract containing 70 arpents is situated IL