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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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New Orleans, recently struck by a hurricane, is described as particularly unfortunate due to past fires in 1788 and 1794 that destroyed most houses; portrayed as a sinful city mainly inhabited by Frenchmen, yet a valuable annexation to U.S. territory.
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This city which has suffered so much from the late hurricane at that place, is peculiarly an unfortunate. On the 21st March 1788, seven-eighths of its houses were destroyed by fire. On the 8th of December 1794 a second fire took place which consumed four hundred houses. It is represented as a second Sodom by those who have visited it—peopled principally by Frenchmen of the new school; and exhibiting, particularly on the Sabbath day, scenes of the most heinous wickedness.
How fortunate have we been, in annexing so valuable an acquisition to our little territory!
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Primary Location
New Orleans
Event Date
Late Hurricane; 21st March 1788; 8th Of December 1794
Outcome
seven-eighths of houses destroyed in 1788 fire; four hundred houses consumed in 1794 fire; damage from late hurricane
Event Details
The city suffered from a late hurricane and is noted for past fires destroying most houses; described as a second Sodom with heinous wickedness, especially on Sabbath, peopled by Frenchmen of the new school; annexation viewed as fortunate acquisition.