The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-08-13
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ESIATE AGENT.

las II san q uuHt'GT vi uIalo diHS. W. hopf
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 may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE les
criptive Circular just published by the Vermi'ion Parish Immgra
ton Association.
re- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tes of inquiry.
.8rpea -.Ame-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1880
No. a plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer-
sons Orange Grove, Q.ake Peigneur) i mil east of Vermllion ba,
you, 4 miles from RoyviIe and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
46 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cr1bstable and blacksmlths
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
mdulating. drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all other 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 4S arpents of a variety of useful trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, fig. plum, orange &c.
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which Is ar
pents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed Will cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm imple-
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could he bought on reasonable terms.
n. 8 A valuable . p plantation !" tins parish 3 m! Tsm from h Anne
on the east. IS 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 o r 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, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the land enclosed said
/ farm IS SlINdCeu on v eFWlIOD bayou . UHeS UGlOW L cry = rug
The soil is enc of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
yette 3 miles northwest Of the fourishing town of Vermil'onvi'le, !
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad. also / of a mile north
of Nj ,gan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
1s5 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well aaaped
There il a tract Of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
Vermilon bayou 3 miles from plantation. Said plantation Is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn CRIB.
sta, lie, carriage house, Kitchen, 5 out buildings, a great nnmEer Of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
cnt enclosed aud under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
most desirable position for any person. whether Agricultural Dairy
surrounded with a good industrious population. It is offered a, 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 bayou
being navigable and about 30 miles west Of the town of Ahbeviie
contains lo15 acres of which 25o 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-
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 area on account of its natural advantages
of being bounded on two 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 Vermifon Bayou on the
east and on Cou1ee 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
soutu Of Abbevile, and 6 arrents east from the bayou, has an area
$40 arpents Of which 80 arpenls are woodland. This sol. is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1872, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity hhds per q hours: About 100 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 land is situated on the east bank of
Vermilion Bayou and measures surface of 14O acres of which 10
acres bordering on VermiIion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from AbbeviNe, 7 miles.
Nc. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudville Cunchon). 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 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cnltivating 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 he bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
Ahbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property. situatne on the cast
line of the cnpOraton of Abbevilp contains ten acres of good land.
There is a dwelling house. kit hen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees Of different varieties, snch a, orange. peach.
pears, Il gFsh walnut. almond grape vines. dc. This place is loca-
ted in the healthiest part Of town. and besides a comfortable resl
dence. It would offer a good position for o gardener. &c.
No. IS This excellent tract containing 10 arpents is situated in
the parish of iberia, near Free Town colored church, 3 miles from