The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-06
GENERAL ORDERS.

His Majesty has heard with sincere pleasure
Of the grand preparations for the celebration Of
his fete day and deslres that his thanks DO cons
veyed to his true and faithful followers who
have so generously manifested their loyalty to
bis dynasty. He tenders to bis loving subjects
Of the royal capital his congratulations upon
tho splendid condition OF their commerce, tho
great throng Of vIsItors from NIL quarters OF tho
globe who now fiji their streets and The many
evidences that their beautiful city Is rapidly rs~
gaining that prominence and Importance whioh
marked her history In the past.
He views with unfeigned pleasure the early
completion of those Iron bonds which shall
bring the wealth of nm empire to her mart. and
unite yet more firmly in common Interests and
aims the people Of the vast State OF Texas and
the country beyond. with our city of New Or
leans. which shall become nj once tho Paris and
the Liverpool of America.
IL.
As alrsndy announced. no Advertising vans.
improper or Indecent displays will be allowed
In tho Pageant The Chief OF our Household
Troops. Brig. Con. Thos. BoyIan Ia especially
charged with tho execution Of this provision.
III.
All maskors not yet assigned will immedls
ately report to the War Department.
Those not reported on tho morning OF Tues
day will assemble Mt Leo Square formerly
Tivoli Oircle). whore nm officer will be stationed
to assign them positions In tho line BuOh
maskers or parties Of maskere are ordered to
report Mt tho Square promptly Mt 10 Il. m.
Nv.
All places Of business. both public and pris
vnte. are hereby ordered to be closed, and all
traff'e suspended throughout tho entire oity on
TUESDAY. the tenth OF February
All houses and galleries along the route Of
procession are ordered to be decorated or oth~
erwise display some sign Of allegiance to tho
King.
Owners and drivers Of public and private vo-
hieles are requested to keep out OF tho high
ways In which tho Pageant will form and
through which It will pass.
VII.
Owners and masters OF vessels and steana~
boats In port. the proprletors OF public bullds
ings. and the consuls Of all foreign nations Ut
peace with his Majesty arc directed to display
their colors during tho entire day.
VIII.
The city authorities are hereby ordered to r0s
move all INSTRUCTIONS from the highways on
which the Pageant will form or pass.
TX
All malicious mischief upon the part OF sub
jeets-a throwing Hour-ls interdioto0
and forbidden under the severest penalty.
x.
Each and every line OF the city railroads will
run their cars Mt intervals OF fifteen minutes
during tho entre night. and no cars will b0
allowed to obstruct tho line OF Pageant.
XII
At 6 .. m. on TUESDAY q sunset salute Will
be fired by II. M. 8 Artillery. when all loyal sub
jects will unmask and dispense
And now enjotnlng strict obedience on the
part Of al submissive and beloved subjects. his
Maiesty's unswervlng determination ID an
nouneed to enforce all and every provision OF
this Edict In order that his brief reign mar
leave only smiles and pleasant memories b.
hind.
Ard So In the fullness Of royal trust and
confidence the interest Of his Most Blessed
Maiestys real n. the honor and the glory Of
his house ls entrusted to their loyal keeping.
CON SAVE TIE KING!
Done at Carnival Palace. and with the royal
| seal thereunto attached this fifth day OF Feb
ruary. In tho year Of our Lord eighteen hum
dred and eighty. and the ono thousand and
ninth ri bis Majssty's reign.
By the King himself: 0EY
Attest: N-Hs
WAR
f+ss1t Earl Marshal Of the Empire.
EMIIISION Of