1.2 How did we get here? (36,37)

1869 An act to protect the health of the city of New Orleans, to locate the stock-landings and slaughter-houses, and to incorporate the Crescent

POLICE POWERS

The said Act mentioned granted the Crescent City Livestock Landing Co, exclusive right or privilege (a monopoly) in the City of New Orleans.

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