The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-08-27
A. ID. NJ A r N,
GENERAL DEALER ~ MERCAaNDlSE AND Ell
ESZ.ayE 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 ca"
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest ia this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Les
|cripti,e Circular just published BY the Verni'on Parish 'mmigra
~ Notice the number a, head Of advertisement in writing let
.Aypent- Aere-An arpent is 4oss square yards. Al acre is 1880
MOI A plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jefer
eors Orange Grove, LAKE Peigneur) II mil east Of vermlion Ba
yu, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevine, containing
466 ar,ents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling ho"se: kitchen, els
sern. cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstabie and blacksmiths
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
unduating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro-
dnce 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
No. 2 This plantation situated on west hank of vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpens enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1875 with gallery: kitchen, farm nipple
ments, etc. The surface Of this land is slightly billy and the whole
lis we'll suited for cultivation. There j" on each side Of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could he bought on reasonable terms.
N. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able.
vile. containing 900 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
No. 4 hi excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling; good sugar
n noSse, Us and anrden. s usw d y"'p e'''' All iIa the l eaSl's enclosed 1e a s aiS
farm is situated on vermihonb bayou 8 miles below Perry;s Bridge
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Iafa
yet,e 8 miles northwest Of the aourishing town of Vermil'onvile. !
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opeonsas & Red River Railroad, also { Of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 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
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
staole, carriage house, kitchen, out buildings, a great number of
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person: whether aericulturist. dairy
man. frnit or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling. tits
surrounded with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will no donbt triple the amount when the rail
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 8 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
Of this parish, above the Quiet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
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 Oh with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees. e.
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 'wo Or three sides by swamps, bayons and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west OF Abbevihe, bordering on Vermil'on 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. This MAGNIFICENT aud picturesque farm situated ! ofa mile
24o arpents Of which 80 arpenls are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile: There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen,
mill, capacity S hhds per "a hours. About 1850 arpents are enclosed
with good fence. a fire orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows. &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of lar is sinoted on the east bank of
vermilon Bayou and measures a surface of l4O acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbevilNe, I miles.
No 10 This large and valuable piantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche. 8 miles above Arnandvile Du"ct,on). 1t
contains 1900 arpents Of The richest and most fertile land IN the 'tate.
A large portion Of the farm ls covered with the finest timber. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are emnloved cultivatng said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar care cotton, corn. potatoes. &c. Frnit trees of all
cortea nd also a yeoptahle Garden. II can he bOUpht at m extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
AbbeviNe. containing an area Of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property. snuatne on The east
line of the coronation of Abbevine contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house, kitchen. vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated truit trees of different varieties. such s.. 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-
deuce. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No. IS This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in