. A history of Louisiana . with their custom. The miniature-painters whom we saw in New Orleansin 1802 and 1803 must have been ruined in 1805 by theirformidable rival, the artist in physionomitrace. CHAPTER II The Territory of Orleans Memorial of the inhabitants of Louisiana presented to Congress—A newform of government for the Territory of Orleans—Claiborne again ap-pointed governor—The first representatives elected by the people-Patriotism of the new Americans—Dissolution of the Legislative Council—Motives of discontent of the members—Claibornes judicious reply—Insurrection in New Feliciana
. A history of Louisiana . with their custom. The miniature-painters whom we saw in New Orleansin 1802 and 1803 must have been ruined in 1805 by theirformidable rival, the artist in physionomitrace. CHAPTER II The Territory of Orleans Memorial of the inhabitants of Louisiana presented to Congress—A newform of government for the Territory of Orleans—Claiborne again ap-pointed governor—The first representatives elected by the people-Patriotism of the new Americans—Dissolution of the Legislative Council—Motives of discontent of the members—Claibornes judicious reply—Insurrection in New Feliciana against Spain—Dispute about the frontierline—Conciliatory policy of Jefferson—Wilkinson goes to Sabine River—Aaron Burrs plot—Wilkinsons arbitrary measures in New Orleans—Latercareer of the conspirators—Foundation of Donaldsonville—Acts of theLegislature—About education—Apprentices and indentured servants—Slaves—Free people of color—the Black Code—The Civil Code— N his fourth annual message to Con-gress, November 8, 1804, PresidentJefferson referred to the Territoryof Orleans and said: The form ofgovernment thus provided havingbeen considered but as temporary,and open to such future improve-ments as further information of the circumstances of ourbrethren there might suggest, it will of course be subjectto your consideration. On November 12, in the Houseof Representatives, it was resolved that this part of thePresidents message be referred to a select committee,and on December 3 Joseph H. Nicholson of Mary-land presented to the House a memorial from the inhabi- 33 34 A HISTORY OF LOUISIANA [isw tants of Louisiana, said to have been signed by two thou-sand heads of families. They labored under an ideathat their morals, manners, and customs had been misun-derstood, and consequently complained of, and that thelaw of last session was passed by Congress under thosemistaken impressions. They prayed to be allowed tobe their o
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