The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-07-23
A. D. Nj A RTlN
EyMERA DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ES7.ATE AGENT.

ES7.ATE 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
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa,
ton they NAV desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published By the Vermilion Parish lmmlgra.
a. Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let,
ters of inquiry. aa
.3rent-.Aye-An arpent Is 4Ooo square yards. An acre IS 4ooV
No. i A plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, uQake Peigneur) j mil east Of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
4G6 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwe!lg house. kitchen, CHS
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn ~cribstable and %blacksmith's
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
undnlating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t IS
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all ether pro,
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.
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1sxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple
ments, 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. A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion 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 sppar. cotton orstock farm and would be sold at 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 Vermilon 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 Laa
yette 8 miles northwest of the fourishiug town Of Vermilionvile, !
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { Of a mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area o.
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 or
Vermi1ion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is wei
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
stable, carriage house kitchen, 5 out buildings. a great number e. o
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person: whether agricu'tnrst, dairy
Surrounded "nr with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at
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 of Abbeyil'e
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate a small colony and various Industries coule
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. 1t 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 its natural advantages
of being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes
/, No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west Of Abbeyllle, bordering on Verm1i"n Bayou on the
which 20 acres are Woodland. The whole for a modes ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! o a mnt
south of Abbeville. and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an ares
a co. ar 70 Of which which so arpen,s are Woodland. This soil is all YER,
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1912, kitchen
corn crib aud 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cant
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence. a fine orchard containing a variety Of about SOC
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts pIows, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of lard is situated on the east bank o
vermlion Bayou and measures a surface of l4o acres of which Il
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber
Distance from Abbevile, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the cas-
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Junction.. 1
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and mos. 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 enc'osed to occupy {
laborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is vel
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes. DC. Fruit trees of al
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 o.
AbbevilLe, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on bargain.
No. II This excellent improved property, stnatne on the eas
line of the cooperation Of Abbevile contains ten acres of good land
There is a 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, &c. This place is loca