The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-08
GENERAL ORDERS.

His Majesty has heard with sincere pleasure
| Of the grand preparations forthe celebration Of
his fete day. and desires that his thanks be con-
| veyed to his true and faithful followers who
have 30 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 fill their streets. and the many
gaining that prominence and Importance which
marked her history In the past.
| He views with unfeigned pleasure the early
| muletlon Of those Iron bonds which&hall
| 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 the Paris and
the Liverpool Of America.
III,
As already announced no advertising vans,
improper or indecent displays will be allowed
in the Pageant The Chief OF our Household
Troops. Brig. Gen. Thos. Boylan. Is especially
charged with the execution of this provision.
Ill.
All mRskers not yet assigned. will immedi-
ately report to the War Department.
Those not reported on the morning of Tues
day will assemble at Lee Square formerly
Tivoll Crclel. whore 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 q. 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.
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.
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 1t will pass.
VII.
Owners and masters OF vessels and steam
boats in port. the propretors OF public build
peace with his Majesty. are directed to display
| their colors 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 hour-is interdicted
| and forbidden under the severest penalty.
| X.
! Each and every line 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.
| At6p. m. on TUESDAY q sunset salute will
be fred by H. Ms Artillery. when all loyal sub
Jects will unmask and disperse.
And now enjoining strict obedience on the
part OF all submissive and beloved subjects. his
Majesty'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.
Al d So in the fulnees OF royal trust and
confidence, the interest Of his Most Blessed
| Majes,ys realm. the honor and the glory OF
his house is entrusted to their loyal keeping
| GOD SAVE THE KING!
Done at Carnival Palace. and with the royal
seal thereunto attached. this fifth day OF Feb
ruary. In the year Of our Lord eighteen hun
dred and eighty. and the one thousand and
ninth I his Mujssty's reign.
Attest: IN-Ns
|
| fe6s1O Earl Marshal Of the Empire.