The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-02-26
A. d. M A II Il | n
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND Il
ESTATE AGENT

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
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-
ton they nav desire by forwarding stamp for our rev SPACE Des'
criptive Circular just published ny the 'ernlnoh faflsh lMm'9la.
ton Association.
rsg- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let.
tes of inquiry. 1000
.apent-.Are-An a1pent is 40SS square yards. An acre is 1850
square yards. To-.
sons Orange Grove, Nake Peigneur) Il mil east of vermlion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvil1e and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract OF woodland z m he from ON
plantation. A large and commodious dweln g house; kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and blacksmlths
thop. Two driven wells. moving machine and press. Vi Tue 1 vas
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
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ecrn, potatoes and all 'ther pro 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, DC:
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of aerm!i,on bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which rs ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house. lsxl5 with gallery; kitchen, farm imple
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll 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 8 miles from Able
vile, containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on sermlllon bayou
Of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. ms place "ouid oe an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta 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. \ tine
UICNdlu All alueh ~" u"ohths' 81 wv
farm is situated on Vermi,on bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge
The soil is one Of The most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
Tor the sugar cane.
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Iafa:
yette 8 miles northwest of the fourishing town of Vermllonvi'!e,
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1856 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 45 acres, situated on
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings. a great number OF
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one OF .he
most desirable position for any person. whether Agricultural, dairy
surrounded with a good industrious population. A is offered at a
very low figure and will no doubt triple The am0Gnt when the rail-
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the weSteen portion
of this parish, above the onlet Of thu Queue Tortue Bayou, s}i bay
being navigable and about 80 miles west OF the town OF A"oevilie
contains lOl5 acres of which $50 are woodland and swami. lhr
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 on with
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es-
pccially 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 on account of its natural advantages
Of being bounded on .wo or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes.
No. Z This small desirable tract Of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbeyille, bordering on Verm'ion Bayou on the
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ! Of mile
s san ar Of Aoe be .s;o an" a. 9 . aroen:s -. east md from the T p1yoa soil mas as an area r.
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lsz12, %kitchen.l
corn er, crib and s out bulldogs, Also a large e sugar s.r.l house saa and cane
with good fence. a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, dc. Terms, mode
rate and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract Of land is situated on the east bank Of
Ve1nilion Bayou and measures a surface of lao acres OF which 10
acres bordering on TermiliGn Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbevilIe, 7 miles,
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvile JUncton). II
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 bindings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
lahorers who are employed cnlhvating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane, cotton. corn. potatoes. &c. frult. trees of all
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
Ahbevilc, containing an area of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain.
No. - This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation of Abbevile contain. 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.
pears, E gHsh walnut. almond grape vines. DC. This place is loca-
ted in the heathiest part of town. and besides a comfortable resi-
lence. 1t would offer a good position for q gardener. DC.
No. ID This excellent tract containing 70 arpents sis situated IN