The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-22
A. ID. M A r ,
GENERAL DEALER IN MERCHANDISE " REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

GENERAL DEALER Nv ~MERCHANDLSE AND REAL
ESTATE 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
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 Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish Immigra.
Dc Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let.
ters of inquiry.
~.4rent-Are-An arpent is 4OSS square yards. An acre is 1880
No. A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jeaer-
sons Orange Grove, Uake Pegneur) II mil east of Vermiion 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
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and %blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
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 T. sugar cane ecrn, potatoes 2s and all ether pre- pro,
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 Vermilion bayou
2 miles below PerryIs Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which % ar
fence. One dwelling house, lSx15 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple.
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 be bought on reasonable terms.
N. 3 A valuable plantation In this parish 5 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermiion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than onehaf 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 or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No. 4 This excellent farm contains lUU acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on vermihon bayou miles below Perry's Bridge.
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
for the sugar cane:
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest Of the fourishing town of Vermillonvile, j
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also z Of a mile north
Of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 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
vermiion bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
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
emit enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agriculturist, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician OR other calling: tits
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 n~avigable and about 80 miles west Of the town of Abbevile.
contains 1915 acres Of which $50 are woodland and swamp. This
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.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount of fence required
for any other tract of that area on account OF it's 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 Abbeyine, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east and ID on ".s coul lee K Kinney on the he, west sh,,s and d, c contains adss,t 60 acres of
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] If mile
soutu Of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
fertile. There is good dwelling 1890, store room lSx12, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity S 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
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface of $40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermlion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevlle, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank Of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudvine Junction.. I'll
contains 1909 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 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed culivating said farm. This land is well
saap@ and Io a sugar g ne esae Iog garde ao'n' t Pe ean Se bought %os r at an e estye on 51
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.