The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-26
A. ID. M A r TlN ,
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REAL
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 for our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilon Parish lmmigra'
ton Association.
no. Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
.ters Of inquiry.
.arpsnt-.are-An arpent is 4os8 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneurl j mil east of Vermlion Ba'
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house: kitchen, els
thop. Two driven weHs, moving machine and press. Of the vast
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
undulatpg, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. it is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugcr cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view Of 3 arpents OF a variety of useful trees
such Ao as . the r china e., peach peach, apple Is+d fig o Plum ma,t 0r range e. &C. v,um;,;on h,u,,
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and "A 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.
NJ A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than onehalf 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. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
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 Y ermllOn bayou b 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 8 miles northwest Of the hourishing town of Vermillonvile, !
of a mile west of the Opeloasas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { Of a mile north
of Morgan's 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 As acres, situated on
Vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 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
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling: tits
surrounded with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
r reas ' ~Sio d Sis due e to r reach i . Lafayette aet this fall be Completed eon Sosi '' '''
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 AbbeviNe,
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
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 ] the amount of fence required
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 Abbevile, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains go acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] IF mile
2o arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room l8x]2, 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 line orchard containing a variety OF ABOUT 5o
bearing fruit trees, ten work horses, carts plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and 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 vermlion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvine Cunction). It
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 cnlivating said farm. This land is well
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
Abbeyille, 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, almondx grape vines, &c. This place is loca.
ted in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &C..
No. 10 This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in