New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-26
PREPARING FOR THE INAUGURATION.

DRFACIEG TIE CITY TO ACCOMMODATE VISITORS
lBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.i
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Visitors to Washington
on Inauguration day will not the city at It's pes
The grand triumphal arch between the Treasury
Department and the Corcoran Building. and when
makes such fine appearance as it is represented 10
the illustrated papers, is a cheap affair OF painteu
pine Its situation IS unfortunate. for although OF
large dimensions it is dwarfed by the immense
buildings on either SIDE and presents more the ap
pearance of temporary obstruction than OF
structure designed for ornamentatiOn. Along Penn
sylvania-ave the small parks which form one ofthe
distinctive and charming features of that thorough
fare. have besn rented to spectators, who have
erected in them rows of unsightly. rough board
benches of great heighth. upon which chairs are 10
be placed for the accommodation of those who wish
to see the parade, and who will pay for the accom-
mediation. or course, not one in ten OF the thous-
ands who will pour into Washington can be accom-
modated in this way.
Skeleton arches of iron pipe have been erected
over the cross streets along the avenue and there IL
is understood to be the supports forthe elaborate
system of street ornamentatiOn. The average price
for single window commanding view OF the
avenue is $40 for inauguration day, while entire
rooms in desirable localities command unheard OF
prices. Large numbers of strangers have already
arrived and the galleries of the two houses OF Con-
gress are daily filed with respectable well-dressed
strangers while Others met in crowds in all the
Departments, and wherever anything of interest is
to be seen.
Colonel Corbin, corresponding secretary OF the
Executive Committee Of the Committee on Inangu-
ration. has received letter from General Hancock
which says: " shall be present, accompanied by
General ames B. Fry. General A. J. Perry and Cen
eral w. G. Mitchell, who request that this letter Dc
received by the committee as acceptance OF the
invitation given to them through me-" General
Sherman. Grand Marshal, has invited General Lloyd
Aspinwall of New-York and General l.. ~ Dayton,
of Ohio to act as his aides IN the procession on
March 4.
The Central Campaign Club Chorus. con-
nected with the Manierre wing OF the re
publican Central Club, last evening gave concert at
Chicken9 Hall The object raise money TO ena-
bic the chorus to GO to Washington and attend tho in
auGuration of General Garfield. There fair atten
ance. Among the audience we're many weil-known ke-
publicans The opening piece was the chorus Han 10
Garfield" very we'll rendered by the full chorus The
remainder OF programme consisted OF solos by Mrs
G. W. DeLano Miss Lizzie b. Ross and Charles Frftsch
violin solos by Carlos T. Hassehrnk eOrnet solos By A.
Liberat; and recitation by WV. COnkn, closing with
the chorus, My Country. It's Of Thee" sung by tho
The Executive Committee OF the Dittenhoefer-shook
faction Of the Republican Central Cub mot last evening
for the purpose Organization. A. j. Dtenh0eer was
chosen ehairman In order to aScertan how many per
sons were likely 10 20 10 Washington witness the in
auguraIion ceremonies the roll called and II was an
nouuced that sixty had promised to CO. Ii was reduee
that al Intending should at tho Morton House
Wednesday evening next when tickets at reduced rate
will be furnished bV Sheridan Shook.
the Friedsam wing OF tine German Republicans met
last evening Gerinania Hall aud resolved Ia retain
that their headquarters for another year Rspors
were received from the IXth. XIIIth, X4lild ana
XXIvth Districts that the organization In those DIS
rlcls was IN good condition. and the membership In.
creasng. A committee OF i've was appointed ny Tue
President MOrrt- Fredham. TO 60 10 washington ana
attend the Inauguration ceremonies