The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-12-10
A. ID. NJ A r I'll j.,
GENERA DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND RE.aL
ESTATE AGENT.

Has sOr sale q NUMBER OF ValuaOe Plantations, farms tOWu 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 intorna-
ton thew may desire by forwarding stamp for our lew SPACE Des
crptive Circular just published BY the Vermlion Parish lmmigra.
ton Association.
par Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry. o
.~arpent-;Ars-An arpsnt is 4oss square yards An acre is 1880
MOI A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur? II mil east of Vermilion b.
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
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, Germ, potatoes and all ether pro-
d uuI,in 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 Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8x15 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. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. More than one half of the area
of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No. This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
house, blacksmihs shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A de
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 3 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa
yette 8 miles northwest Of the fourishing town of Vermihonvlle, /
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 Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1855 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes. fruit trees, vegetables, etc.
VermiIon bayou 81 miles from ~pla6ation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib,
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
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agricuhnrist, 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 Of Abbeville.
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
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 ] 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 Vermihon Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 80 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
south of Abbevile, and 6 arpen:s east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 18xl2, 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 ant. 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 Abbeville, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville Cunctlon). 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 S
laborers who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. IL can De OOugnt a l a II extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbeville, 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 Abbeville 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'
dence. It would offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in