The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-01-07
A. D. M A RTlN
DEALER IN MERCHANDISE 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 lnlorma'
ton thew NAV desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des'
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmigra
u aag- Notice the numbers at head Of advertisement in writing let
.arnent4Eacre-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. / A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer
sons Orange Grove, (ake Peigneur) II mil east of Vermiion Ba-
YOU. 4 miles from Royville 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
shop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press VI the vsl
tract Of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: The
soil is Of the most fertile I'm the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatipg, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
duce 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 3 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 vermilon bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents Of which Is ar
pents are covered with timber and IA arpents enclosed with cypress
fence. One dwelling house, lsxl5 with gallery; kitchen, farm nipple.
ments. etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll vel suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place,
north and south a good sugar house. About 2oo arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N. 8 A valuable plantation in this parish 8 miles from Able
Vile, containing 22O superficial arpents fronting on 'ermilion bayou
on the east, IS acres are enclosed. E ore than one hall 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 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A hne
orchard and garden, new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou s miles below Perrys 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 Laf9
yette 8 miles northwest of the hourishipg town OF EermIllonFIIe, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly para!
lei with the opelousas & Red River Railroad, also { of a mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area o.
1856 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees vegetables, etc
There S a tract Of fine timber land measuring 45 acres situated on
vermilon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation IS well
improved with a large and well finished ln dwelling house. on@t corn nmmte crib b.
shade trees, besides q fine grove Of pecan trees 50 acres are at pres
most desirable position for any person. whether agricuIturst, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician Or other calling; It's
surrounded sas"' nd ss with a a g1 wll ' mo deubt tr Ropr'i the amount ut IS w Ges' the at rail- I
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fh! be completed.
of this II parish, above the outlet Of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
, being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town OF Abbevii'e
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
profit 1"o it'' It is > an U 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
y 8 miles west of Abbevine, bordering on Vermiion Bayou on the
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of a mile
24o arpents Of which 80 arpents are woodland. This soil is all very
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 1872, kitchen,
u miIl' ea,u q it 5 5 bhd per a hours. About 1850 arpents are enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten wo1K horses, carts p'o"s, u. A0'mS' "oue'
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 40 acres of which 10
acres bordering on Vermilion 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, 8 miles above Arnaudville Ounctlon). 1t
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
4 large norton of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
. laborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well
sorts and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
Abbevine, containing an area Of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No.. - This excellent improved property, situatne. on the east
line of the conoraticn of Abbevnle contains ten acres of good land.
: There is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach
nears English walnut, Almond grape vines, DC. This place IS loa'
ted in the healthiest part Of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener &c. .
NJ - This evcellent tract containing 70 arpents is situated In