The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-29
A. ID. M A r N,
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE AND E.
ESTATE AGENT.

ES7.AIE 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 lmmigra
ns~ Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
tiers of inquiry. ao
.arpent-acre-An arpent is 4oss square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jefer.
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) II mil east of vermilion Ba
you, 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevile, containing
466 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 %cribstable 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
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
d %na a of this climate in ts''' For s' stock k" raising hps i It i is :, Of 9" the :" very b BEST nv The
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 43 arpeuts 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
penis are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple'
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
vile, containing 22C superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
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 or 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, %blacksmithls shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou s miles below Perry's Bridge.
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 8 miles northwest of the Aourishing town of Vermilionville, /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei Will the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also : of mile north
Of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1856 acres, all Of the most fertile land in the State and we'll adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, ETC.
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring IS acres, situated on
vermlion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
1;nprovod with a lorun I'M wn1 fnihnd dueinu house corn crjh
stable, carriage house, kitchen, S 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 agricnltnrist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling: Iii s
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 ~navgable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbevlle,
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture Of lumber besides
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es.
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
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
3 miles west of Abbeville, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
east and on Coulee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
soutu of Abbeville, and 6 arpen:s east from the bayou, has an area
24O arpents of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room l8xl2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 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
Vermiion Bayou and measures a surface Of l4O acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, I miles.
No. 10 This largo and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvlle Junction. 1t
contains 1900 arpentso of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
A large portion Of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy S
bor WIN ORC nnop1nva nnlivafinr CAR farm hi land 10 wIJ
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. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation Of Abbevlle contains ten acres of good land.
There is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
pears, English walnut, almondx grape vines, &c. This place is loca.
ted in the h~eahiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-.