The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-28
A. ID. M A N,
GENERAL DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ES7.ATE AGENT.

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-
tontey may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des.
c.ripte Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra
ion Association.
re- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let.
tiers of inquiry.
.4,pent -.4oe-Au arpent is 40S8 square yards. An acre is 1880
square yards.
No. i a plantation in this parish situated u mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove (Lake Peigneur) u mil east of Vermlion Ba-
You. A miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Ahbevile. containing
1865 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
~ern, cotton house. carriage house, corn crihstable and blaeksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. OF the vast
soil is of the most fertile III the parish and its surface being slightly
undnlating.. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton. sugar cane, ccrn. potatoes and all ether 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
such as the china, peach, apple, fig. plum. orange, &c.
No. I This plantation situated on w@st bank OF Vertnilion bayou
: miles below Perrys Bridge. coatains 200 arpents of which 25 ar
pents are covered with timber and "A arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm nipple
is well 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.
N A valuable plantation i'll this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion bayou
on the east. 70 acres are enclosed. ore than one half of the area
OF the farm Is covered with hest 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 att bargain.
no. 4 THIS excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. \ fine
orchard aud garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm IS situated on Vermlllon bayou 3 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Iafa
yeue 3 miles northwest Of he fourbhing town Of VermillonvHIe !
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad. also : of mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1885 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib,
staole, carriage house, Kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great nnmter 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 agicuttnrist, dairy
surrounded with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will 10 doubt triple the amount when tie 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 oalet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said havou
being nayigable and about 80 miles west Of the town Of Ahbevile
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
land would accommodate small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with snre 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, e+
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 are IA account of its natural advantages
Ct being bounded on wo or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
Price, very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic Ian. is situated
3 miles west of Abhcv1ile, bordering on Vermlion Bayou on the
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. This magnificent and picturesque farm situated of a mile
south OF Abbeviile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents Of which so arpen's r. woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1912, kitchen.
mill, capacity 5 hhds per a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
with good fence a fine orchard containing a variety Of about $40
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts p!ows, DC. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. Q This desirable tract Of lard is situated on the east bank Of
Vermiion Bayou and measures Il surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Verniion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevine, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 9 miles above A~rnau1vile Junction.. 1t
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land i'll he State.
A large portion Of the farm Is covered with the finest timber. There
are s bindings on the place and enough land eneIoeed 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
and alsoa vegetable garden. 1t can be bought al an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property. situated north Of the town Of
Abbevile. containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. II This excellent improved pronertv, situatne on the east
line Of the cororaion Of Abbevile contains ten acres of good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen. yegeta bile and fruit garden. about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties. such as. orange. peach.
pears, E glsh walnut. almond. crane vines. &c. This place is ioca.
ted in the healthiest part of town. and besides q comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated in
the parish Of Iberia. near Free Town colored church, 8 miles from
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