The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-12-31
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GENERAL DEALER W MERCHANDISE AND RE1aL
ECT9TE AGENT
ESTATE AGENT.

Es7ATE 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 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 Immigra.
asg= Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry.
.Apent-Acre-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated /! mile from JeHer
sons Orange Grove, lake Peigneur) ] mil east of yermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevlle, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
tern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crlbstable and blacksmiths
shop. 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 In the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatipg, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugcr cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro
duce 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. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 25 ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple.
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
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 in this parish 3 miles from Able.
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than onehalf of the area
of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold ata bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion IS COVeTcu Win umUeT Il COWlOrtaDle OWelHng, gOO0 sugar
house, blacksmth's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A 6ne
orchard and garden, new dwelling. Allt the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perrys 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 Tah-
yette 8 miles northwest of the fourishing town of Vermihonville, j
of mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral-
Of Morga ms Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. It sr measures a u e ann an area "a of of
1855 acres, all Of The most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring au IS acres situated on
VermiEon bayou b miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
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
most desirable position for any person. whether agricuItufst, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician OR other calling. It is
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 Abbeville
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
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 REQ .red
for any other tract Of that area on account of its natural advantages
Of being bounded on two OR three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiiion Bayou on the
east as tai and &c i on Coulee Kinney on the re- west, and contains 90 acres Of
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of mile
south of Abbeyille, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has a n area
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is al very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lSx72. ktrhc6.
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S 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, &c. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Vcrmilion Bayou and measures a surface Of 14o acres of which 10
bordering on Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeyile, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
Of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile Junction.. 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 s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed culhvating said farm. This land is we'll +
adapted for sugar cane, cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbeville, containing an area of lots can be bought on a bargain. i
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line Of the cooperation of Abbeville 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,
English walnut, almond grape vines, &c. This place is ioea- IS