417. Julien Vernet, part 2

417. Part 2 of our interview with Julien Vernet about his work, Strangers on Their Native Soil: Opposition to United States' Governance in Louisiana's Orleans Territory, 1803-1809. "After the United States purchased Louisiana, many inhabitants of the new American territory believed that Louisiana would quickly be incorporated into the Union and that they would soon enjoy rights as citizens. In March of 1804, however, Congress passed the Act for the Organization of Orleans Territory, which divided Louisiana into two sections: Orleans Territory, which lay southwest of the Mississippi Territory; and the Louisiana District. Under this act, President Jefferson possessed the power to appoint the government of Orleans Territory and its thirteen-man legislative council. The act also prohibited importation of most slaves. Anxieties about their livelihoods and an unrepresentative government drove some Louisiana merchants and planters to organize protests." 

1. This week in Louisiana history. May 15, 1915. Huey Long admitted to the Louisiana Bar as "a full fledged lawyer."
2. This week in New Orleans history. At the May 9, 1832 Conseil de Ville session, the body "RESOLVED, that the Mayor is and remains authorized to use the stores necessary to complete the sidewalks "City Carre' Banquettes" already begun at some intersections. The paving material left over and that which shall hereafter be had from this should be exclusively used to pave Royal Street".  This was approved on May 15, 1832 by Mayor Prieur.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Atchafalaya National Heritage Area.
   Alligators and Bears and Eagles, oh my!
   Visitors come to Louisiana to experience the state’s unique culture and way of life. They are also fascinated by the unusual flora and fauna that thrive here. The 14-parish Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (pronounced uh-CHA-fuh-LIE-uh) in the south central portion of the state is particularly rich in both wildlife and mystical swampy landscapes. Spring is the peak time to view nature in this outdoor haven. Alligators emerge from winter dormancy, colonial birds such as great blue herons, great egrets and roseate spoonbills (sometimes referred to as “Cajun flamingos”) fight for spots to lay their eggs, and even the elusive Louisiana black bear becomes, well, a little less elusive.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. 2nd line in the French Quarter.

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