New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-26
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THE CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES
THE PROCESSION OF REN

The threatening SKY OF early ircrning
made many anxious hearts among The many
maskeTe of the King Of the Carniva.s Do
nlinions, bu: as even the elements ackuow.-
edged the sway of bis sceptre. the ged ~
day soon sh0ne forth n al his brightness
10 greet his brother Q: the realm Of nirth.
Only few clouds occasionally hid his !ace,
and ny their shade cooled tLe Eea: Lis
fierce raye Rad generated.
New Orleans and "a many thousand
guests gathered along :he streets IN tie
line Of the procession OF Rex, noticing :he
many banners. tsgs. decorations and
legends. which gave welcome 20 :he
monarch OF the day.
Al! trades and professions. .he public OFF,
cials and private .!tizeDs teDdered their a..
iegiance, and were proaG 90 acknowledge
fealty.
The Crescent City was a conquered :owr.
bu: 1he wore The gaia dress OF the con
queIor. On Canal street. around the Clay
statue. the devotees OF Saturn gathered ~
march under the banner 81 his legitimate
successor.
A. NJ, and disembarIed with his guard of
honor. detailed from those regiments which
have most Gistin nguished themselves in che
conquest and proceeded at once 10 :de
City Hall.
On the arrival of the forces OF his majesty
at the steps his holog The Mayor was ready
to receive him.
The Lord High Chamberlain riding 30 :Le
steps, his honor handed him. printed OF a
wide silk ribbon. his address, which the
Chamberlain read. as :ollow.:
August and Gracious Soyeceign-3n the
name Of the people Of your new empire,
and N tho capital city Of your choice. I
give you welc0iue. You come 20 lis from
classic lands where your reign j. glorious
with the stirring memories o; thousand
years, unvexed by revolt. undimIrsd by the
shadow OF Gisloyalty. Eou enter here upon
freeh fields of peaceful congues: over the
hearts OF loving and Obedier: subjects.
May the triumlhs Of your future be equal
to the history Of your past. and your
benign sway be extended over States Los
unknown and nations get unborn.
BY virtue of my office, freely tender 20
you the loyal obedience OF yo2r Heges, ana
place at your d!sposa! :ae Keys of yo.:r
capital city.
The Mayor ,Een caused 20 te presented 20
his majesty. on d velvet cushion. two ,lver
keys, sym oolicai Of the delivery OF the free
dom OF the CITY. who was graciou.!y pleased
10 receive them. and 20 reply through lie
Lord Chamberlain who read as follows:
Honorable Mayor, and most noble gentle
men and !iege-, ;he exercise OF :he powers
Of absoluJe sovereignty during so many
centuries, amid the Joyous acclaim Of loving !
subjects. has not Iulled the generous en- |
thusasM of my heart. II is therefore with !
IL. deep emotion OF intense pleasure thar !
accept the homage OF the western world in |
NV capital ci'y. hail the glad Opportun!- |
~ 10 establish ny reign over regions VET |
unknown, hNt which III the hgh' OF your |
past progress reveal 30 my prophetic vision /,
new and glorious parts 9: my extending |
Bgdom.
Even a. 20 !he eye Of :he nigh. watcher, |
who turns his telescope upon the SKY, the |
t!eecy nebUla resolve into myriads Of gilt !
tering stars. and new cOnstellauUns shake ,
their flaming hair. accept the keys Of my
capital. and will rule but for day, grant !
ing to the city the whole OF the coming year
70 prepare tos IDy next coming. have
said
Al the conclusion Of :htse cerem onies, his !
mos: gracious majesty was pleased to ac-
cept from the hands of q page a glass or
sparkling champagne, and 20 JOIN she
Mayer IN pagtakinS. With cLarac .erstic
observance Of ;ha chivairous ceremonies II
the olGen time. Rex then threw the glass
upon the paveme nj shiyering i: 20 atoms.
After being thus refreshed. Rex Ge-
scended from lis charger and entered the
", ,,f u. |
where he gave audience ~ :.e mobility OF
his realm.
Blu: short time WIS tlus spent. when
his majesty arose and departed TO lis
train.
Upon rerroun;ing il was the pleasure Of
his royal Lighness TO order the Earl Mar
sha! of the Empire TO arrest the Mayor ard
General J. 3. Walton, and hold them as
State prisoners. They were accordingly
placed IN all open barOuche. ,ha: while
they graced the triamph Of Rex IN being
seen OF all men. they might themselves
Of the inhabitants.
When it pleased his royal higLness that
be should proceed and view the exten: OF
his newly acquired dominons. and observe
the preparations his faithful subjects had
made 70 deserve his most august approha-
lion. the 81 quail was given. The Uhian. then
advanced, clearing the way. and the eager
and delighted :hrong gazed upon she :oi-
owing
Order of Procession.
Squadron Of mounted police under com
nand OF Colonel A. 5. Badger. K. G. c. 0.
). R.. commanding the household brigade. |
'harged by special edict with the preserva-
ion of the peace in the royal capital: her.
Ids.
The Earl Marshal of the empire: State
prisoners; music.
The royal army. consisting of picked de-
achments of the Three Hundred and Sixty
fifth Ara bian Artillery. One Hundred and
TuTcOs and Nineteenth Egvp.
ianr: pursuivants; crown and royal regaiia
His most pussant majesty the King Of
he Carnival: the court OF st. Rex.
Dukes OF the realm. escorted by guard
# honor detailed from the ''king's Own."
Ninety second Regiment II. Ms Larcers. !
The Lord High Admiral: music: he royal
avy 'At!antic squadroni.
The Lord High Constable "f the IeO.
aanry: music: the hpuf gras: first division.
Ihc master Cf the horse; MUSIC: SECOND
iivision.
The ior! Of the carriages: music: shire! :
.ivislon.
The lord Of tie vans: music: fourth div
ion. I
The lord high sheriff of the guilds: music: ;
itth 'advertising) division.
The Lord Of :he unattached: music: s:x:h
ivision.
Platoon Of police. {
The first place IN the procession vas as {
lgned 70 the genius OF the arts renresented | s