Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-26
SOME Uniform

Inc Norfolk folks are pOking deliberate fur
at the new army uniform, pide the following
which we clip from the Norfolk Argas:
Editors Southern Argus:
having received from Washington throug Oh
the kindness OF my friend, Mr. Psalmsinger a
copy OF the recent order establishing a new
uniform for the L. S. Army, beg leave to pre-
sent you copy for the wonder and edifcation
OF your numerous military readers. The good
taste displayed in its selection is eminently
Characteristic of the inventor. and it is to be
hoped the new companies forming in this Sec
ton OF Virginia. will show their appreciation
OF the uniform by adopting it mem con-, and
with the utmost promptitude
l. HGt.-TO be made of soft felt, butternut
coiored, > feet inches high, and tapering to a
point. The front to be Ornamented with a GILT
wooden spread eagle, 10 inches in diameter.
holding III his beak a scroll containing the
name of the soldier, his age and a small and
Concise history of his parentage and relations
The rim tn extend in front in a horizontal posi-
ton feet q INCHES, supported by two pieces Of
2x3 scantling, firmly braced against the shoul-
ders- The rim in the rear forms a sack hang
ing against the back, which is to contain a
grldiron, bottle, frying pan, pipes, tobacco, and
other necessaries
2 POmpOnS.-It being well to unite utility
with ornament, the pOmpOns will be as follows
For cavalry and dragons, ripe oranges; tor
",
The Generals and staff will wear pichlef man
goes. The weary soldier will thus be able to
find little grateful refreshment on the march
by sucking or nlbbling at his pompon Pom
pons will be supplied every morning in a fresh
condition by the Commissary Of Subsistence
s. Shoulder Straps.-To be hair and clothes
brushes as per pattern. When not on duty the
soldier can employ his ornaments to great ad-
vantage on his own person or the clothing of
his officers
T. J0ckets.-To be made of three ply carpet
ing, of liz ght and pleasing pattern, the bodies
to be red for artillery, blue for infantry and
deep green for recruits and brevet ID lieuten-
ants To be fastened up the back with hooks
and eyes, which arrangement is calculated to
exercise the soldiers patience and make him a
better and worthier man.
D bHttoHs--Io be tin plates and cups, four
OF each, Ornamented with a bust of General
Washington holding n handkerchief to his eyes
These buttons are to be attached to a hook so
as readily to be removed for the soldiers re-
past.
8. PantaioOns-Of duck or drilling. with
flannel stripe down the side, going clear around
the leg. The stripe to be red for artillery bird
gray for the infantry, and sky blue pink for the
dragons.
On the seat is to be firmly affixed brazen
star, with strong brass hook protruding from
Its centre, on which may be hung the camp
gage.
The advantage that this hook possesses, in
doing away with the Objectionable practice of
. bucking, must he evident to ALL By hitch
ing 1t to strong staple in wall the soldier is
eHectuaily secured without doing that violence
TO his feelings that the passage of a stick be-
tween his legs is calculated to occasion The
dragons can have their hooks attached to a
aple IN the cantle of the saddle which will give
thelcI secure seat, and make them the most
fearless hOrsemen in the world
Three ostrich plumes, red, white and blue.
will su rmOunt the star, thus securing to the
soldier a brilliant end, under any and every
Shoss.-Of the ankle or Jefferson kind, with
q likeness OF Jefferson worked in worsted on
each foot, and red heels
This includes the main portions of the uni
form, which L believe to be entirely correct
but should there be found some difference be-
tween this and the original order doubt not
this will prove the more sensible and acceptable
of the two.
with great respect, your ob't serv't,
pssyie 4 PonRtGaacc,
Late Surgeon Old PoIat Light Alulo Battery