National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
INAUGURArIoN WORK.

Mr.. Dorsey Clagett secretary.
Col. l.. p. Wright, chairman of tho pub
lie comfort committee, reported that up
to date there had been registered ga
rooms, with sleeping accommodations for
l,i4l PERSONS; halls, with aOcommoda-
tions Tor l,5s2 persons; 3 hotels, with ac-
commodations for 100, and 2 stables, with
accommodations for 40 horses. The band
of the Albany Phalanx. 25 men; 18th
Pennsylvania regiment, 800 men, and Star
Club Of Philadelphia 90 men, have ap-
piled for quarturs.
Mr. Thomas Robinson, who had volun-
teered his services, was directed TO report
to tho civic committee as clerk.
Mr. JAMES l.. Norris, from the commit
tee on public decoration, fireworks, and
illumination. stated that most extensive
manufacturers Of and dealers in fireworks
in the country had put in bids, and he
thought the others would be in to-day.
The committee would ask for quite largo
sum of money for the fireworks. They
intended to eclipse all previous displays,
and at the same time they would ask for
less money than had heretofore been al
lowed for this purpose.
In regard to public decorations there
had been only Il few propositions made,
and touching illuminations 1t had
beon suggested to run o wiro from
Seventeenth street down each side of
tho avenue to tho capitol and up
Four-and-a-half street TO tho city hall,
then divide and pass up Fourth and
Fifth streets to q, meeting at the pension
building; on this wire will be suspended
handsome variegated lights.
The music committee made printed
report in regard to All orchestra of 100
pieces for dancing music at the ball. The
committee was given authority to Invite
Mr.. Horny Faohline, leader of the Ger
mania Orchestra of Philadelphia, to this
city for the purpose Of conference.
Mr.. Gait stated that he had received q
communication from the contractor for
heating the pension building, stating that
it would cost Sl,S32 to put tho building in
proper condition for heating In res-rd
TO the request of the RocheHDeau Grena-
diors for permission TO carry the French
flag in lire .Ie committee referred tho
matt. to the military committee.
| The offer of Register " sons, Of Balti-
more, Md, to furnish large bell to pre-
| cede the procession was accepted. The
| proposition of Henry McShane & Co., of
| Baltimore, Md, to provide chime of
| bells and performer was also accepted.
Mr.. James L. Bell, who Will have
charge of the cloak and hat rjoms, was
authorized to select the BARRIERS and boot
/ blacks he might require from the force Of
| Messrs. Burgess & Shepherd.
Tho committee opened the bids for the
privilege of furnishing the official pro.
gramme. There were six in all, the high
est being that OF j. 4. Cowdery, of Brook
lyn, n. Y, who offered to pay $500 for
tho privilege, and would issue three
editions, in paper, cloth, and a cheap one
at 90, 75, and 10 cents. This proposition
wns accepted, on condition that the bid
der deposit check for the $500 with the
treasurer of the committee as guarantee
OF good faith, and that he submit tho
proof sheets, If required, to the committee
for such alteration and arrangement rs
they might deem advisable, and that he
agree to publish cheap or 10 cent edit ton.
Mr.. Hutchns, from the committNoon
tickets, reported that he visited the bu-
reau of engraving and printing yesterday
aud the invitations would probably be
completed In advance of tho time prom
ised. The ticket, he said, had been
changed so rs to include the names of the
members Of the general committee. 1t
was further stated that Mr.. Fischer pro-
posed to get up 100 tickets on parchment
ut his own expense and present one each
to the different members Of the general
and executive committees and officers
thereof. He would also get up one more
OH parchment with tho coat-of. arms oil
ench state when cast its vote for Glove.
land and Hendricks, frame it in silver
and present IL to the president. The
meeting then adjourned.
THE MILITARY COMMITTEE.
The military committee met in the
rooms Of the National Jockey Club, in
Vernon Row, last night. Col. w. q. Moore
occupied the chair. and Lieut.. j. q.
Cowie was elected permanent secretary.
The chair appointed Col. Myron NJ
Parker and Gen. Peter Bacon first vice
chairman and second vice chairman re'
spectively The following report was
submitted by Col. Moore concerning the
reception and quartering of visiting mili-
tary organizations First regiment Penn
syivania troops on | street, near Second;
I'd regim eut at No. All Seventh street; Sd
regiment, at Abners Hall; 9th regiment
at Carroll Hall; 9th regiment, at the
navy yard; 18th regiment at the
Rifles aTmory; l4th regiment at the
Masonic Temple; 18th regiment ut the
corner Of Twenty street and Penn.
sylvania avenue, and the State Feuciblei
in Pullman cars. Continental Guards o
Schenectady, N. Y, at Seventh and L
, streets, guests OF Col. Timms and the
Continental Guards of this city; the com
pany from Augusta, Ga, have been pro-
} vided with quarters; Bond Guards o.
Catonsville, Md, will be here for the day
! only; tho Montgomery Ala.) Grays have
applied for quarters, also the Hornet s
/ Nest Rifles OF Charlotte, n. C., and thC
, Columbus Ohio Guards; Albany Jackson
corps will be at the Riggs House.
Gen. FItZhugh Lee had applied for
quarters for the First Virginia Brigade
! OF l,5O0 men. Inquiry had been made /
a Continental Legion of 100 men lfrom cacl
of the original thirteen states, 400 IL
/. all, can he quartered and entertained.
Two coloIod military c0mmands-thC
} Monumental Guards, Of Baltimore anG
the Elliott Grays, OF NorfOlk-would b.
present, aud have places in the line. Tn,
/. state, war, navy, postoiiice and interio
l departments have agreed through thei
r respective heads to do all in their powe
, to make suitable arrangements for tn
reception and entertainment Of the visit
ing military.
The chairman was empowered to cal
+ the committee together whenever he as
y ccrtained VI tho rooms in Vernon ROY
. could be obtained for the purpose Of hold
=. ing meetings.
. INAUGURAL NOTES.
Q John A. Auketell, NJ. D., presbyter o
: the diocese Of New YORK, sends to tn
, committee an inaugural hymn, and sug
\ gests that il bo sung on the capitol steps
: Quartermaster Cooper of the Sd Vii
# GINA regiment, has made arrangement
for the accommodation Of that regimen
in Alexandria on March 3. The compa
mics will arrive there separately, and tn
= regiment will then be formed, with Col
d WartenbakeT in command.
r. The democratic general committee o
n Kings county, N. Y, have complete
u their arrangements for visiting her,
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