The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-19
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GENERAL Dealer IN .MERCHANDIsE AND REAL
LS7.RTE AGENT.

LST.ATE 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 1n1orma-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra'
Me- Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let.
.Apm-.aue-An arpent is 4os8 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated i mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur) Il mil east of Vermihon Ba-
YOU, 4 miles from Royvile 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 blacksmiths
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
we'll adapted for cotton, sugcr cane, ccrn, potatoes and all either pro-
duce of this climate. For stock raising i tt 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 Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which % ar
nents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, 1Sxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple
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
vile, containing 220 superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than onehalf 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 at a bargain.
No. This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion IS covered With TIMBER, q cOm1OrtaDle QWelllng, gOOd sugar
house, blacksmith's shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden. new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermil'on 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 Lah-
yette 3 miles northwest Of the aourishing town of Vermillonville, /
Of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral-
lei with the opelousas & Red River Railroad, also I of mile north
of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1855 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
Vermilion 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, 5 out buildings, a great number OF
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person, whether agrcultnrist, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling. It'll
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 bayou
being navigable 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
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit; It is an excellent place for the culture Of bees. fruit Mt 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 two or three sides by swamps, bayous and lakes
Price, very cheap.
No. I This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated
3 miles west of Abbevile, bordering on Vermiiion 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
south of AbbeyiTe, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
24o arpents of which so arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There S a good dwelling 1920, store room 1Sxl2, kitchen,
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About $50 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees, ten work horses, carts plows, DC. 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 Vermiion Bayou are covered with good timber
Distance from Abbevile, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvllle Cunction). 1t
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
are s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cultvating said farm. This land is well
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 o
Abbeville, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on bargain.
No. - This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
,l:aAc aaa.an a4inno % LLouilIn nontainc tnn ncrpS of rQnd land