The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-04-09
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GENERA DEALER IN .MERCHANDLSE AND REAL
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Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Ds-
cripive Circular just published by the Nermihon Parish lmm'gra-
ton Association.
Rg5@ Notice the number at head OF advertisement III Writing let
ters of inquiry.
.4ryem-.Aue-An arpent is 4Oss square yards. An acre is 1880
No. l A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer-
sons Orange Grove, Q4ake Peigneur) i mil east of Vermilion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. VI tue vast
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress 1ence:. The
soil is of the most fertile N the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t Is
well adapted for cotton, sugar 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 aud enriched
with a surrounding view OF - arpents OF a variety OF useful trees
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank of Verm1ion bayon
? miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which IS ar
penis are covered with timber and IA arpentts enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house. lsxl5 with gallery. kitchen, farm impe
nents, 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. 3 A valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on Vermlion bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. Nore 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 lie an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at a bargain
No. This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmth's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. said
farm is situated on Velmilon 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 Iafa
yet1e 3 miles northwest of the Aourishing town of Vermihonyille,
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which rms nearly paral
lei will the Opelonsas & Red River Railroad, also : of a nile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area Of
ls5 acres, all Of he 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
Vermiion bayou % miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and well finished dwelling house, corn crib
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, 5 cut buildings. a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
nnct 6ociralia po-:ion fr any ,orcnn ,vhnhnr yicuiturjct Jiuy l.
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. 1t is
with a good Industrious population. 1t is offered at a
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
being navigabie and about 80 miles west of the town of Ahbevile
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
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The Whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
Of being bounded on Two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes. .
Price, very cheap. I
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
) miles west ofAbbevlle, bordering on Vermiion Bayon Oh The :
east and on Couee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres Of /
which 90 acres are woodland. The whole for a mode ate price.
No. s This magnificent and picturesque farm situated Of a mile
of Abbevile, and arpen.s east from the hayon, has IN area
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1890, store room lsx12, kitchen. :,
corn crib aud 6 ont buildings. Also a large sugar house ard cane "
capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed is
good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 5a A
hearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, DC. Teras, mode
and long credit.
No 2 This desirable tract Of laud is situated on the east bank of
Nr'n. loo Bayou and measures a surface Of 40 acres Of which 10
bordering on Vermilion Bayou m covered will good timber Z
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles. =
No 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvije (JnnctIon) It 8
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 i
Ire s buildings on the place and enough land cnctoaed to occupy 5
aborers WHO are employed cnltivating said farm. This land is well
'dant"d for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes &c: Fruit trees of all :
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can lac bought At an ext enely
oN pace for cash. Y
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbey lille, containing an area of 4 lots can he bought on a bargain. :,
No. Y This excellent improved property. stnatne on the east =
inc Of the corporation of Abbevile contains ten acres Of good land. :.
is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden. about a.
200 er3fted fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange. peach, a.
+ glish walnut almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca-
ed in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi- f.
It would offer a good position for a gardener. &c. :.
No. Is This excellent tract confirming 70 arpents is situated IN
he parish of iberia, near Free Town coored church, 3 miles from
AXE Peigneur and I miles from New Ihria. 1t is separated from