The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-09-24
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GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE ~ REAL
AGENT.

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 may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des-
.criptive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish mmlgra'
ton Association.
neg= Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
.Arpent-.Are-An arpent is 4o8S square yards. An acre is 1880
No. A plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur Il mil east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbeyile' e containing ming
4ee arpents, besides an undivided , tract a o. woodland hando 2 ri m.tes IRON en
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and blacksmlths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. vi the vast vas
soil is Of the most fertile in the parish and Its surface beng slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
duee of this climate. For stock raising it is of the very best. The
will 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 vermi1ion bayou
9 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 70 ar
penis are covered with timber and Ia arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1sx15 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.
vile, containing 22o 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 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
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermihon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is welt adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa
yette 3 miles northwest Of the %fourishing town of Vermillonvile, /
of a mile west Of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly parall
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also I Of a mile north
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 t im ta land measuring As IS acres ieat,t situated ts on on
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
most desirable position for any person. whether a,griculturist, dairy
man, fruit Or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. It's
surrounded with a good Industrious population. It 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 Abbevile
contains 1913 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. 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 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 AbbeviIle, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 3 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated j of a mile
soutu of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
eorn crib l and 8 IS oa a f Suiidi a%sn'D &na soa a large yse's sugar house 11a'1 and nIe eane
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, DC. 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 l4O acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber
Distance from AbbevilIe, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Cunchon). 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 5
laborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees Of all
sorts and also a Y vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north Of the town of
Abbeyile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. 70 This excellent improved property, stuatne on the east
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-
ted in the healthiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. It would offer a good position for a gardener, DC.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents IS situated IN
the parish Of Iberia, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from