The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-02-05
A. D. M A RTlN

GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REA1|
ES1aTE AGENT.
has for sale q 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 con obtain any informa
ton they may desire by Forwarding stamp tor our new .S-page les
cripdve Circular just published by tie Vefniaon Parish lmm'sra'
~ Notice the number at heaabf advertisement in writing let
.afmStTays-An arpent is 40ss square Yards. An acre is 1880
No.. A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jehsr
you, 4 miles from Roy willie and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
4s 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 backsmith's
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI the Vast vas
soil is of Tie most fertile 10 the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t 's
dsce Of this this climate in For Stock raising It is IS Of the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are Beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 43 arpents OF q variety OF useful trees
such a" the china, peach, apple, fig, plum, orange, &c.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of ver%il1oo bayou
penis are covered with timber and l4'arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1875 with gallery, Kitchen, farm l%ple,
is we'll suited Tor cultivation. There is on oaeh side of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 2Oo arpents ADJOINING
this place could be bought. on reasonable terms: -, .un ,,,o
Vile containing 20 superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, Is acres are. enclosed: wore than h one hall OF the he. area
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock 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 hne
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. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa.
yette 8 miles northwest Of the aou:ishing town Of Verm'lonT'lle, i
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also : Of mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area or
1856 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State ard we'll adapted
Tor smear cane. corr. cotton. potatoes. fruit trees, vegetables, etc.
There is a tract of fine timber land measuring 45 acres, situated on
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib.
staole, carriage house, kitchen, 5 out buildings, q great number Of
en t' enclosed lose; and under cultivation This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person: whether asricn'tn!ist' dairy
snr.cn ,r%'e . = w; tIg . aood g ed"str;op psy poon1a,i N o' IT is o offered at IT a 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 oolet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of AbbeyilIe
contains 1915 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
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture Of bees. fruit trees, es
pecialy the orange. A flock of sheep would given into tile bargain;
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 Abbeyille, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
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 Abbevllle, and b aTpents east from the bayou, mas al area
240 arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1872, Kitchen
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S hhds per "a hours. About 1850 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
bearing fruit trees: ten work horses, carts plo%s, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated Oh the east bank of
Vermi|ion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
bordering on Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville Cunction). 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
aborers wEo are employed culivatr G said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn. potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
ow price for cash.
No. il An improved property, situated north of the town of
AbbeviIe, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on d bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east