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

The following particulars concerning the
removal l,,i Of fscivil officers and re-appoint-
m1arssnts, BY General SHERIDAN in New Or
leans, VI, we take from our New Orleans. .ex-
changes ST 29th:
.:3, 3- INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MAYOR. Y
AT II 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 Hal, many
Of them personal friends of Mr.. Monroe,
many others attracted by curiosity, and not
few seekers after ofce-a fact, by the
way, which did not surprise any one.
Undue 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
persons whom the new Mayor did not signi-
va wish to have admission. More than a
hundred persons had gathered in the par
Tor, (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-
tion. on his right, the crowd forminga 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
ton 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
ful. 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, ,sand had striven to carry
outtheir provisions faithfully; he should at
alltimes 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.
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 the affairs of the Mayoralty in a
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 opinion adversely, and Mr.. G. a..
Braughn, Justice Of the Peace, was sent for
toSconduct this ceremony.
Now followed a 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 pledged
by ALL It was one of the most good
humored and social gatherings we have
witnessed for many a day.
Mr.. Overall, private secretary, goes out
of Office with Mr.. 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 secretaiy 1or mayor
Heath
Assistant Secretary Marks, at least for
the present, will 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 laudable anxiety concerning the con-
dition of the levees above the city, and ex-
presses an intention Of loing all in his
power to prevent disaster.-2anaes.
INAUGURATION OF TIE NEW OFFICERS AT THE
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.
As might have been expected, large
crowd was this morning in attendance at
the First District Court to witness the exit
Of the old and the Inauguration Of the new
officers in this court. The recent changes