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An Historical Document.

--The following is a copy of a ticket to a Yankee 4th of July fete in New Orleans:


Liberty! Equality! Fraternity!

Saturday, July 4th, 1863.
Grand Union Pastoral Festival,
On Congo Square, Second District.

No Distinction of Race! No Distinction of Color!

Admittance. Ladies, 25 cents.

Admittance. Gentlemen, 50 cents.

Admit one gentleman.

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