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Show In LouiNiaua. New Orleans, 10. Tho southern Baptist convention met to-day and elected offieers, of whom Jos. H. Boyce, D. D., of Kentucky, ia president. pres-ident. lu response to tho proclamation by Nicholld, to-d:iy is colcbraltd as thanksgiving. There is service in all tho churches, and a general holHay ia observed. Flags were displayed throughout the city, ' and to-night many buildings are illuminated. Visiting companies Irom Mobile are entertaiued at the St, Charles and city luvlh. A grand reception ball, given them at Patrick's hall to night, is largely attended. Ex-Governor Packard, to-night, sent the following dispatch, to Senator Bluine : The overthrow of tbo lawful state government was anumnriatelv cele orated to day. Detachments of the army and navy of tne Uuited titateb participated with the White League-of League-of Alabama aud Louisiana in tuis ; celebration of democratic success. Did poelio justice require Unit thu honors of this achievement should be thus equally divided ? In the absence of a commission, the gray were accorded ac-corded the post of honor to the blue, and asked no ap dogy. Tho custom house and postoffice were closed in admiration of the event. It ia prob able that United States interference will not be required bereaiter. (Sigued) Packard, |