The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-10

f. Mason A. j. Stacey,
r. j. Wright, John ". Wheaton,
+ 7. G. Thurmond.
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! THE New ORLEANS MAEoRALTY-The New Orlea1
Crescent, of the 29th ut gives the following accour
of the exit of Mayor Monroe and the installing of b
successor appointed by General Sheridan:
At - o'clock yesterd Y Mayor Heath was receive
by Mr.. Monroe in tue mayors paror of the Cit
Hall, and the latter formally turned over the book
and papers Of the Office his successor The re
marks of both gentlemen were brief Mr.. Monro
said that in accordance with the act of Congress
and general order No >, he now turned over to Mr
Heath the Mayoraty of New Orleans. H expressed
the hope that the term of Office Of bis successor nigh
be more pacific than lis own had been and expressed
himself gratiied at the selection made by the com
handing general Mayor Heath replied in few
words, thanking Mr. Monroe for the kind persona
feeling eVnced in his remarks, and hoping that hi
actions as Mayor mig ht meet the satisfaction of ALL
Most of the members Of the City Council were pres
ent for the purpose Of paying their respects to the
new incumbent. Champagne punch flowed freely
and the utmost cordially OF feeling marked the occa
sion We learn that Mayor Heath has appointed Mr.
George T. Childs his private secretary and that thus
Tar, no other appointments have been made.
handsome oil painting Of the late President Lin
coin brought into the Mayors parlor this morning
to be hereafter of the decorations of the apart
ment.
- The oath of Office administered by Justice
Braushan, after some little delay had ensued owing
the absence of copy of the official document which
was sent for to the First District Court
We learn that Mayor Heath will defer all further
appointments and removals until the form of turning
over the papers and business of his office has been
! fully transacted.
! AT quarter past o'clock yesterday, the oath of
office had been taken by Mayor Heath, and about 2
o'clock the present and past incumbents left the City
Hall with most of the guests that had witnessed the
no of
thrown open to the public, both white and black
Among the visitors who had been present the cere
mony, were eight members of the City Council incu-
ding Messrs Moore, Whitney, Sturcken Montamat
Cunningham, Golden and others; also Recorders Gas
tlnel and Lctte1l; the new attorney general, Mr.
Lynch; one or two members of the July convention,
and several representatives Of colored population
At O'Clock, by request Of Mayor Heath, the men,
bers of the original flag committee who hung the FLAG
that is now in Washington the City Hall on the
7th of June 1862, hung out flag over this building
IN honor OF the Inauguration of the present Mayor
The members of this committee were: Dr. James
Ready, E. II. Chadwick, II. Barnett, J. P Murphy
and Capt. VIM George
At halfpast o'clock in the afternoon the MAYORS
office was definitely closed for the day.
INAUGURATION OF New APpo1NrMESTs.-The
Crescent of the 29th ult, has the following in refer
ence to the Inauguration of the officers of the
First District Court Of New Orleans:
AS might have been expected large crowd was
this morning in attendance the First District Court
to witness the exit of the old and the Inauguration of
the new Officers in this court. The recent changes
were everywhere eagerly discussed among counseors
officers OF the court and spectators, and specuations
made as to what would be the next changes /
= At a quarter past ten his honor Judge W. w Howe
was escorted by exJudge Abel through the court
room into the judges private reception room and
half hours private conversation followed between the
two judges and the old and new attorney generals
Judge Howe then escorted to his seat by exJudce
Abel, and the former commenced his duties by Or
dering the reading Of the minutes.
After this was done Mr.. Trepagnier, the clerk read
the recent military order and the written oath of the
new incumbent. Attorney General Lynch was then
sworn in by Judge Howe and the jures were then
dismissed. A member Of the bar now asked if
motion would be entertained and the court answered
none, unless of special Importance.
The event was characterised by no exhibition of
feeling or anything like scene the Judge politely
sdorning his successor with the judicial ermne (gu-
'ativey speaking)
Judge Abel ushered him to his chair with an air
which seemed to doubt whether he was doing much
IT a kindness; and the manners of Judge Howe
seemed, by their reserve and reticence, to doubt
Sheth the new dignity would not prove of more
rouble than it worth.
Attorney General Lynch modestly contented himself
With seat among the jurors, and exAttorney General
HERON occupied his time in quietly sorting his papers
md chewing tobacco, with speculative musing air
Until the arrival of Judge Howe. He had received no
notification of tue change until Wednesday between
me and two o'clock, at which time he was requested
0 sigma receipt for the order. He had recepted at
he same time for Judge Abel. He had not been in
ormed of any cause for removal, having recently
ccurred, and seemed to suppose that some indict-
1ents about the time of the July convention might
ave had something to do with his removal The
curt adjourned until Saturday. +
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STEyENss CoNFIsCAToN BILL-Stevens's "mon-
rous" scheme of confscaton, as the Springfield
Aass.) Republican styles it, has at his own request
cen laid over till next session; and we very much
oubt It's ever being even called up again. Yet, as it
lay interest of our readers to know how this e
adca leader of the House would deal with the South il
ad he bis way, summarize the various provisions I