The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-10
Line 81 March,
GENERAL ORDERS.


Of the grand preparations for the celebration OF
his fete day. and desires that hs thanks be CON
veyed to his true and faithful followers who
have 40 generously manifested their loyalty to
his dynasty. He tenders to his loving subjects
OF the royal capital his congratulations upon
the splendid condition OF their commerce. the
great thronR OF visitors from oil quarters Of the
globe who now I'LL their streets. and the many
evidences that their beautiful city s rapidly re-
gaining that prominence and Importance which
marked her history In tho pact
He views with unfeigned pleasure the early
completion OF those iron bonds which shall
bring the wealth OF an 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 at once tho Paris and
the Liverpool OF America.
III.
Az already announced. no advertising vans,
improper or indecent displays will be allowed
In the Pageant. The Chief u our Household
Troops. Brig. Gen. Thos. BoylRn liz especially
charged with the execution Of this provision.
Ill.
All maskers not yet assigned. will immedi-
atey report to the War Department.
Those not reported on the morning OF Tues
Tivoli Oirce) where an officer will be stationed
to assign them positions In the line. Such
maskers or parties Of maskers are ordered to
report at the Square promptly at 10 a. m.
~.
All places OF business, both public and pri-
vate. are hereby ordered to be closed. and all
traffic suspended throughout the entire city on
TUESDAY. the tenth Of February.
v.
All houses and galleries along the route OF
procession are ordered to be decorated. or 9TH
erwise display some sign Of allegiance to the
King.
vi.
Owners and drivers OF public and private We
hicles are requested to keep out OF the high
ways In which the Pageant will form and
through which It will pass.
VII.
Owners and masters OF vessels and steam
boats In port. the proprietors Of public build
ings. and the consuls Of ali foreign nations at
peace with his Majesty. are directed to display
their oolors during the entire day.
VIII.
The city authorities are hereby ordered to re-
move all distractions from the highways on
which the Pageant will form or pass.
TX.
All malicious mischief upon the part OF sub
jects-such as throwing four-is interdicted
and forbidden under the severest penalty.
X
Each and every limo OF the city railroads will
run their cars at intervals of fifteen minutes
during the entire night. and no cars will be
allowed to obstruct the line of Pageant
XI
At 8 p. m. on TUESDAY sunset salute will
be fred by Fl. Ms Artillery. when all loyal sub
sects will unmask and dispense.
And now enjoininR strict obedience on the
part Of all submissive and beloved Subjects. his
Aa:esty's answering determination Is an
nounced to enforce all and every provision OF
this Edict. In order that his brief reign may
leave only smiles and pleasant memories be-
hind.
And SO. In the fullness of royal trust and
confidence. the interest of his Most Blessed
Majesty's realn the honor and the glory of
his house is entrusted to their loyal keeping.
GOD SAVE TIE KlNGl
Done at Carnival Palace. and with the royal
seal the,eunto attached. this fifth day of Feb
ruary. In the year OF our Lord eighteen hun
dred and eighty. and the one thousand and
ninth OF bis Majesty's reign.
By the King himself: PEY
Attest: Il-N.
f-6slo Earl MARSHAL OF the Empire.