The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-03
The New Regime In Lou1s1a na.

. The following particulars concerning the
removal Of civil officers and re-appoint-
ments, by General SHERIDAN in New Or
leans, we take from our New Orleans ex-
changes Of 29th5:
INAUGURATION OF TIE NEW MAYOR. Z
Z AT IL o'clock yesterday, in accordance
with the announcement previously sent to
Mr.. Monroe, the newly appointed Mayor,
Hon. Edward Heath, was duly installed as
Chief Magistrate Of the city Of New Or
leans. Previous to the appointed hour,
there was quite numerous assemblage in
the lobbies and around the City Hall, MANY
Of them personal friends Of Mr.. Monroe.
many Others attracted by curiosity, and not
a few seekers after Office a fact, BY the
way, which did not surprise any one.
In due time Mr.. Heath made his appear
ance, numerously escorted, and passed into
the Mayors parlor, the police >(by Mr..
Monroe's directions) keeping outside all
personswhom the new Mayor did not sieni-
fy wish to have admission More than a
hundred persons had gathered in the par
lor, (Which had been prepared with more
than usual care for their reception when
the doors were closed. Mr.. Monroe took
the principal seat, and Mr. Heath posi-
ton on his right, the crowd forming circle
around them. The late Mayor then arose,
and said that in accordance with the laws Of
. Congress, and military order from the
Commanding General, he transferred the
duties and responsibilities, and archives Of
the Office Of Mayor, to. his appointed sue
cessor. He had held the position by cleo
tion Of the people for several years, and
had found it by no means an easy one; he
hoped Mr.. Heath, whom he had always
known as quiet and law-abiding citizen,
would find it more pleasant and less event
tnl, In his ministrations Of affairs he had
always been governed by the constitution
and laws Of the State and charter and ordi-
nances Of the city, and had striven to carry
outtheir provisions faithfully; he should at
all times be ready and willing to give the
benefits Of his experience to Mr.. Heath, or
aid him In any possible way.
Mr.. Monroe then handed his successor
to the Chair of State. \. ,r3 l 81
Mr. Heath responded, thanking Mr..
Monroe for his kindly wishes; he intended
to make no speech on the occasion. but
would say that he should endeavor to
administer che affairs Of the Mayoralty in
manner: that would prove satisfactory to ALL
The question arising as to whether Mr..
Monroe had the authority to administer the
oath Of Office, Attorney General LYNCH
gave his .opinipn adversely, and Mr.. @. H.
Braughn, Justice Of the Peace, was sent for
toScondnct this ceremony. ,.j .,..
Now followed general hand-shaking, in
the midst of which an immense bowl Of
champagne punch made its appearance. and
the health of the new Mayor was pledoed
by all. It was one Of the most good
humored end social gatherings we have
witnessed for many day.
Mr.. Overall, private secretary, goes out
of Office With seMr. Monroe, and we under
stand designs again engaging. in newspaper
life, having received an excellent offer. Mr..
George T. Childs "a very courteous gentle
man, acts as private secretary for Mayor
Heath 5 V y -f; .ir ,.;.3 5i-s1 1: Ne. s .s
Assistant Secretary Marks, at least for
the present, viii continue in Office, in order
to initiate the incoming authorities into the
routine duties Of the city business.
Mr.. Heath, We may remark, displays a
most laudabie anxiety concerning thescon-
dition Of the leyees above the city, and ex-
presses an intention Of doing all in his
power to prevent disaster Times E:a 3sssz .sE III
INAUGURATION or THE REV OFFICERS A. THE
S43,gs Al FIRST DBTRICT COURT NJ q
:SA Asnaght have been expected, q large
crowd was this morning in attendance at
the First District Court to witness the exit
81 the old and the inauguration of thosnew.
officers in this court. 9 = recent changes