The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-08-06
A. d. M A RTIN
ENERA DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND REaL
ESTATE

Has COR sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. of any required size and OF every variety of site, which Car
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 Ds
c.rir'ive Circular just published by the VermiIion Parish Immigra
'i"n Association.
14@ Notice the number at head OF advertisement in writing let
ters IF inquiry.
.Arpent -.4re-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1890
No.. l A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, (Lake Peigneur) u mil east Of Verm1ion Ba
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevine, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelng house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crbstable and backsmith'>
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. of the vast
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence. The
soil is of the most fertile 10 the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton: sugar cane, Germ, potatoes and all ether pro-
d"ce OF this climate. For stock raising it i Of the very best. The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded aud 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 z This plantation situated on west tank of Vermilion bayou
Q miles below Perry's Bridge. contains 200 arpents of which Is ar,
rents are covered with timber and "A arrenis enclosed with cypress
ments. etc. The surface Of this land is slightly lilly and the whole
is well sn'ted for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and south a good sugar bonse Ahnnt ono ar,snts od;n;"in
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
~. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
vile. containing 22O superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion 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 ata bargain.
NO. This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
uOusc. dCkSuuil SHOP, COrN cfln, stable, cabins. etc, A line
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perry's 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 Iaf,
yette 3 miles northwest Of the fourisI,ing town Of Vermi!onviIe. /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road winch rnus nearly paraI
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
ls5 acres, all OF the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
Tor sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees. vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring is acres, situated on
Vermhion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn CRIB
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings. a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at D res
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agricutur,st AIRY
with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered =, al
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail.
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated iu the western portionl
this parish, above the onet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
navgable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevile
contains lOl5 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 Lesdes
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
for any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
IF being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, bayous aud lax
Price. very cheap.
No. Z This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situat ed
miles west OF Abh@yl''e, bordering on VermiHon Bayou on The
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
NO. . This magnificent and Picturesque farm situated ] of mile
40 aFpents Of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
critic. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room 1872 kitchen.
orn crib and g out buildings. Also a large sugar house ard cara
capacity S hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed !
With good fence, a fe orchard containing a variety of atont $40
earring fruit trees: ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Terms. mode.
ate and long credit,
No 3 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank Of
,erm,lon bayou and measures a surface of $40 acres Of which 10:
distance from Ahbeville, 7 miles.
NO: ~ This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
aux OF the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnau1ville Junct,on). It,
Dntalns 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State. ~
large portion OF the farm is covered with the finest timber. There e.
8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occune s f
.horers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well -
for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees If all p
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can he bought at an extremely h
W price for cash. e
No. II An improved property. situated north of the town of %
bbeville. containing an area Of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain, c
No. II This excellent improved property. stuatne on the east IS
ne of the conoration of Abbevile contains ten acres of good Land. II
here is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about "a
uraffed fruit troo. of G;Hrort r,;,+n. ,ml a., ,.,..o ,,-l5c c.
r. - -" - ps"'n. IT,
+ glish walnut, almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca- sn
. IN the heaIthlpst part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- Iy
nee. 1t would offer q good position for a gardener. &c.