Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-08-05
FOREIGN ITEMS.

CHAscs or DRESS IN THE ARMY.-A reform in the dress
Of the British army is to take place The uniform Of the
line has been decided upon and that of the cavalry is
under consideration. The Guards to remain they
arebear SKINS epaulets coates, duck trousers white
crossbes and ppeolay The soldier Of the line is to
double red rock coat with pockets, and
and sleeves shaped in the waist like The
Albert shapeau is be replaced by felt helmet adorned
with German silver. The rifle regiments are to wear
bronze ornaments The trousers Of the line to be
darkbue the ghtgray having been found to soil readi
y and to necessitate in consequence an abundant
Of blue ball. quite detrimental to the health and
fort of the men as pipeclay.
WEsrM1NsrER BRIDGE-The Commissioners Of Public
Works had officially notified the Parliament that they
had contracted for the rebuilding of Westminster Bridge
for the sum Of $206, 438. 1t will contain only seven
arches instead Of thirteen, The length of the
bridge will be 1927 feet and its waterway 755 feet. The
waterway of London bridge is 692 feet Of Southwark
eco, Of Waterloo 1880 Some dispute with the
City Navigation Committee to the necessary height
Roadway above the Trinity highwater datum The head
way at the centre arch Of London bridge 29A feet
Backrars Waterloo and Hungerford suspension bridge
it is q feet but after observation Of the river traffic.
considering the saving Of horsepower by easing the
dients and the effect upon the appearance Of the Houses
of Parliament it has been determined to allow only twenty
! feet Roadway ct the new bridge.
Recent explorations at Pompe have brought to light
new thhouse larger than that discovered in 1924
valuable discovery is that Of piece Of glass shaped
| like magnifying glass.
L
for time past remarked that frequently enter
ed and left with small cart full Of chldrens toys chiefly
wooden horses of the latter being of large sze One
day they concluded examine this mans cargo and he
immediately took to fight leaving the cart and its con-
tents in their possession The bodies of the horses were
/ found to be hollow and filed with brandy.
During violent storm which burst over Paris few
days since the electric fluid entered room in which was
seated man who had long been suffering from paralysis
which deprived him completely Of the power of speech
It set FIRE the bed curtains and did other damage in
the room but instead Of inurng the inrm man. it re-
stored to him his speech and health.
Coffee is now regularly served to the French soldiers
when in active service in camp and hay and oats
longer prohibited to the horses of the army re-
cent scientific examination having exploded the idea Of
their being injurious
ABD-EL-KADER has written the following letter te
OxER PAsHA. 1t is dated from Broussa, June 18th:
MY Very Dear Brother The gates of Paradise opened
themselves for when spoke with the only Prophet
dream the of the first Ramadan heard all the
great end holy souls who rpose in Abrahams bosom pro
claim your with shouts Of joy and saw halo o.
glory spread around the ranks Of the holy souls when
they uttered your God is with you, my brother
Wherever you go glory and victory will attend you
envy you. Garry off the camps Of your enemies Bless
ings accompany you! May the enemy fly before yo'
like jackals, and childrens children glorfy your
name Forward, and draw not back! The Prophet
Wills It The day Of expiration is arrived for the gaour
Of Moscow My blessings on you, my brother
ABD-RL-KADER.