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July 6, 1849
The Daily Crescent
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Peaceful Fourth of July celebration in the district featured lively scenes at Place d'Armes and overflowing saloons, where revelers toasted the nation's elevated global position without disturbances.
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THE FIRST MUNICIPALITY.—
The celebration of the Fourth passed off, in this district, with but little to mar the pleasures of the day. Each one seemed determined to eat, drink and be merry, without interfering with the rights of a neighbor, or disturbing the public peace. The Place d'Armes presented a lively spectacle throughout the day, and the saloons in the neighborhood were filled to overflowing with a lot of good fellows, drinking bumper after bumper to obtain a proper idea of our elevated position amongst the nations of the globe.
The celebration of the Fourth passed off, in this district, with but little to mar the pleasures of the day. Each one seemed determined to eat, drink and be merry, without interfering with the rights of a neighbor, or disturbing the public peace. The Place d'Armes presented a lively spectacle throughout the day, and the saloons in the neighborhood were filled to overflowing with a lot of good fellows, drinking bumper after bumper to obtain a proper idea of our elevated position amongst the nations of the globe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Fourth Celebration
Peaceful Revelry
Place D Armes
Saloon Toasts
Elevated Position
Where did it happen?
This District, Place D'armes, Neighborhood Saloons
Story Details
Location
This District, Place D'armes, Neighborhood Saloons
Event Date
The Fourth
Story Details
The Fourth celebration passed peacefully with people eating, drinking, and being merry without disturbances; Place d'Armes was lively, and saloons overflowed with good fellows toasting the elevated position amongst nations.