When was it published?

April 30, 1835 in Litchfield Enquirer

Domestic News April 30, 1835

Litchfield Enquirer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement, Economic, Infrastructure

Q: What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Population, Emigrants, Urban Improvements, Trade, Mississippi Valley

Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

A New Orleans paper from March 20 reports population growth from 60,000 in 1830 to about 85,000 currently, projecting 130,000 by 1840, mainly from emigrants drawn by trade. City enhancements include paved streets, running water, gas lighting, and improved regulations, minor compared to Mississippi Valley development.

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A New-Orleans paper of March 20, says:—In 1830 our population was about 60,000, perhaps now 85,000, and no doubt will be in ten years from that time, when the census will again be taken, 130,000; its greatest accession being by emigrants, all super-induced here by our vast trade; our locality is becoming every year more and more calculated for their residence; our streets paved and water running thro' them; our city lighted up with gas; our municipal regulations more harmonized to its wants. This increase of population and improvement of our locality, bears but a small proportion of the gradual increase of population, and improvement of the face of the vast valley of the Mississippi.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement Economic Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Population Emigrants Urban Improvements Trade Mississippi Valley

Where did it happen?

New Orleans

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans

Event Date

March 20

Outcome

population projected to reach 130,000 in ten years from 1830; city improvements in paving, water, gas lighting, and regulations.

Event Details

Population increased from 60,000 in 1830 to about 85,000 now, driven by emigrants attracted by vast trade; locality improving annually for residence with paved streets, running water, gas lighting, and harmonized municipal regulations; this growth small compared to Mississippi Valley's overall increase.