APPENDIX E. RESOLUTIONS. When the Battalion reached Hammond, Louisiana, a stopping place about fifty miles from New Orleans, it was met by a detachment of the Washington Artillery, and a representation of the Army of the Tennessee. The latter presented the following resolutions elegantly printed on white satin : HEADQUARTERS ASSOCIATION OF THE ARMY OF) New Orleans, La., February, 1881.) With cordial Welcome and Greeting: Considering the auspicious circumstances under which such a numerous and prominent portion of our military brethren of a Northern State of the Union have favored New Orleans with their presence, and with the view of giving formal expression of our appreciation of the wisdom and patriotism of such fraternization between the citizens of this great republic: Resolved, That the veterans of the army of Tennessee of the late Confederate States, do extend to you the hand of fellowship. Individually as fellow citizens, and collectively as soldiers, pledged to honor and defend the flag of our country. Resolved, That this association, entertaining neither bitterness for the past, nor animosity for the futnre, cherish only recollections of the prow ess, devotion and valor of the American soldier wherever exhibited, and hold it in high esteem the glorious record won by your command. Resolved, That this testimonial is intended that you may bear it with you to your homes as a memento of the high regard and good fellowship in which you are held by the veterans of the Confederacy. J. A. CHALARON, President. JOHN AGUSTIN, First Vice-President. H. N. JENKINS, Second Vice-President. HEADQUARTERS BATTALION WASHINGTON ARTILLERY, Colonel: I have the pleasure to advise you, that, by direction of the Battalion Washington Artillery, I shall send to your address by express to-morrow, a copy of the preamble and resolutions unanimously adopted by the Battalion, giving expression of their gratification and satisfaction, resulting from the visit of the representatives of your regiment to this city during the festival season, just passed. The distinct expression of the sentments of the Battalion, as conveyed in the resolutions, I beg to assure you are sincere as they are pronounced. COL. RICH'D VOSE, I have the honor to be Seventy-first N. Y. S. N. G. New York. N. Y. Most Respectfully. J. B. WALTON, Honorary Colonel B W. A. Chairman. The resolutions referred to in the above letter close as follows: "We cannot omit to give expression to the admiration of ourselves and our fellow citizens upon the courteous bearing of our honored guests during their short stay with us. They were found as genial and submissive to all demands in peace as they have been found to be valiant, patriotic and devoted in war; they have endeared themselves now in peace as companions and friends. Their stay with our people has afforded abundant satisfaction, and we have the hope that on their return to their distant homes they will carry with them only pleasant memories. The past is no more! We invoke for the bright and promising future, peace and kind good will.” APPENDIX F. HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL IN NEW ORLEANS. THE celebration of "Mardi Gras " was no doubt introduced into New Orleans by Bienville and his followers, at all events the memory of the oldest inhabitant does not extend back to a time when the day was not one of frolic and fun in the Crescent City. It has always been marked by processions of more or less magnitude, and the night by parties and balls and other gay assemblages. The first regularly organized "mystic" society, the now famous "Mystick Krewe of Comus," made their first appearance, Mardi Gras night, February 24th, 1857, illustrating by their gorgeous pageants "Milton's Paradise Lost." It was not until 1872 that His Majesty, the King of the Carnival, the merriest monarch of all the world. assumed sway in New Orleans. About two months before Mardi Gras his first proclamation was issued, and this was followed by numerous orders, which were obeyed with alacrity. The courts were closed, legislature adjourned, the public schools were given a holiday, the Mayor surrendered the city and all public business was suspended in obedience to orders from this august monarch. Strolling bands of maskers had always paraded the streets on Mardi Gras and the first object of His Majesty was to gather these into one grand body and thus make a spectacle worthy of the day. The success of the first year led to greater efforts for the next, and in 1873 the Rex procession was the wonder and admiration of thousands of spectators. In 1874 His Majesty announced that he would arrive in his chosen Capital on Monday, the day previous to Mardi Gras, and a grand reception worthy of his exalted rank was arranged. Thus, an additional day was added to the season of fun and proved such a thorough success that every year since the King has arrived on Monday, and his reception and |