The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-07-02
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GENERAL DLALER IN yMERCH.4JNDlSE AID REL
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ESTATE AGENT.

Has e,r sale Q number Of valuable plantations, farms town GROCER
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 eny 1nforma-
ton they may desire by forwar4itg sfaml for our nev Space Des'
criptive Circular just publnhep i, the Ne,nnlo" Perish Ammlgra'
ton Association.
"a Notice the numter at head .; advertisement ic writing let"
tiers of inquiry.
.AJpent-Hre-An a. pent Is 4tss quar- yards. An acre If 4ooo
No. A plantation IN this parish situated = mile from Jeaer
sons Orange Grove. Nake Peig,eu i mil east of vermlion Ba.
you, 4 mites from Royvile and 6 mics t,on Abbeviile, containing
46 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelng house. ktche", els
sern. cotton house, carriage house, corn c.lLsfabIe and bIactsmiths
thop. Two driven wells. moving machine and press. VI the vast
sol. is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undnlating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton sugar cane, ecrn, potatoes t and all other pro- pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view OF 4s arpents of a variety Of useful trees,
such as the china. peach, apple, fig. plum, orange, &C.
No 2 This plantation situated on west hank of Vermiion bayou
. miles below Pe'ry's Bridge. contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar.
fence. One dwelling house, lsxI5 wish gallery, kitchen. firm imple.
men.s; etc: The sa ,fays Of this and i nightly 'I} and III, The Whole
north and south a good sugar house About 2MN aspenta adjoining
this place could lie bough, on reasonable terms.
n. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 mile- from Ahhe
vile, containing 900 superficial arpe"ts fronting on ve'mllio" bayou
on the east. IS acres are euctosed ore than one half of the area
cf the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house; kitchen.
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would he an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a 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, stahe, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the 'a"d enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Ve,millon bayou s miles below Perrys Bridge
The soil is one Of the most fertile III the parish and IS well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. S This valuable plan alton is located in the parish of Lafa,
yette 8 miles northwest IF b Furnishing town Of Vermilronville, /
Of a mile west of the OpeIousas puh'c road winch runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad. ao z Of a mile north
Of Mo, gAns Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
ls5 acres, all Of the mos, fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There IS a tract of 6ne timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Vermilion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
imnroyed with a large and we'll Gnished dwelling house; corn crib.
sta 1n arriaD hnuSp Kitchen. s ont bindings a great nuntpr of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS ac'es are at pres.
emf enclosed and nnder cnlivation. THIS prouerty cfers one Of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agncu turist, 6airy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling. 1t is
surrounded with a good industrious population 1t is ofer3 at a
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amornt 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 onet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevi'e
contains 1915 acres of which $50 are woodland and swamp: This
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
pecialIy the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with J the amount Of fence required
Of being bounded on 'wo or three sides by swamps, bas"ns and lakes.
Price. very cheap.
No. 7 This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Abbeylle, bordering on Vermifon Ba,ou On the
east and on Conee Kinney on the west, and contains 50 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated J of mile
south of Abbevile and 6 arr ents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents of which so arpen:s are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a eood dseiing 1920. store room 1912, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 ont buildings Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S hhds per "a hours. About l60 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
hearing fruit trees. ten work horses. carts plows, &c. Terms, mode.
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of lard is situated on the east bank of
Verrnilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermi'ion 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 Tecbe, 8 miles above Arnaudvnfe Cuncton). 1t
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land il. 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 cnltivahng said farm. This land is we'll
adantpd for SDpar cane cotton. corn DOtafOpS. &c. Frult trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can he bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
Ahbevile, containing an area Of 4 lots car he topgh1 on a ,argain.
No. IL This excellent improved pro ertv, >'tnatne on the east
line Of the cOnoration os Ahhnvile contains len anle- OF gooi land
There is a dwelling honse kit hen. vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties. snch a. orange. peach.
pears. E glish walnut. almond grape vines. &c. This place is Ioca-
ted in the healthie~t part of town. and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener. &c.
NJ "a The ovcallert tract containing 10 arnentS ia situated in