The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-06-25
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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 lnforma-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des'
criptive Circular just published by the Vermiion Parish lmmgra-
ton Association.
sg= Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tiers Of inquiry.
,8rpm-.Ave-An arpent is 1858 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i a plantation in this parish situated u nile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, Q4ake Peigneur) II mil east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
46 arpens, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelng house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crllstable and blacks'nlths
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 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, ccrn, potatoes and all other pro-
drce Of this eIimate. 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 Vermiion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge. contains 200 arpents of which IS ar
nents r covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed viii cypress
fence. One dwelling house, l8xl5 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. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
on the east. IS acres are enclosed. ore than one half of the area
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 o II stock farm and would be sold ata bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
house. blacksmhhs shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. said
farm Is situated on Nermlllon bayou b miles below Perrys Bridge
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
fer the sugar cane.
No. S This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Iafa
yette 3 miles northwest Of the Furnishing town of Nermilonvile. /
of a smile west of the Oreousas pnblic road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad, also of mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area OF
1875 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 IS acres, situated on
Vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corr CRIB.
sta lie. carriage house. kitchen, 5 out buildings. a great number of
shade trees. besides q tine grove OF pecan trees So acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agricultnrist. dairy
man. frait or vegetable grower. physician or other calling. 1t is
surrounded with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
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 bavon
being navigabe and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevlie.
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
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
for any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
Of being bounded on 'wo Or three sides by swamps' bayous and lakes.
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
8 miles west Of Abbevlle, bordering on Vermlion Bayon o n the
east and on Cou'ee Kinney on the west and contains 60 acres Of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of mile
sontu of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24O arpents of which 80 arpents r woodland. This soil is all very
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house ard cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 1870 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 lard is situated on the east bank of
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which To
acres bordering on Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AhbeviIe, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the. Bayou Teche. 3 miles above Arnaudville Dnnchon). 1t
contains 1900 arpents of he 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 encloPed to occupy 5
lahorers who are employed cnltvating said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn. potatoes. &c. Fruit trees of all
sorts 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
Ahbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought On a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property. stuatne on the east
line Of the conoration of Abbeville contains ten acres Of good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden. about
400 grated frnit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach.
pears, E glsh walnut. almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ted in the healthie-t part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener. DC.
No. Is This excellent tract containing 70 arpenfs is situated in
tho norih of Iberio neor Fron Town olorad church 3 miles from