Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1858-05-26
SOME UNIFORM.

SOME UNIFORM.
The Norfolk folks are poking deliberate
fun at the new army uniform, ride tho fol-
lowing which we clip from the Norfolk
| Arg,s:
| Editors Southern Argps:
Having received from Washington,
through the kindness of my friend, Mr..
Psalmsinger, a copy of the recent order
establishing new uniform for the U. S.
Army, | beg leave to present you a copy
for the wonder and edification of your nu-
merous military readers. The good taste
displayed in its selection is eminently
characteristic Of the inventor, and it Is to
be hoped that new companies forming in
this section of Virginia, will show their
appreciation of the uniform by adopting
it mem con-, and with the utmost prompti-
| tude.
|. Hat.-To be made of soft felt, butter
nut colored, 3 feet 9 inches high, and ia.
pering to point. The front to be orna-
mented with gilt wooden spread eagle
10 inches in diameter, holding in his beak
q scroll containing the name of the sold
ier, his age, and small and concise his
tory of his parentage and relations. The
rim to extend in front in horizontal po-
sition feet inches, supported by two
pieces of 2x3 scantlings firmly baced a
gainst the shoulders. The rim in the
rear forms sack hanging against the
back, which is to contain q giidiron, bot
tie, frying pan, pipes, tobacco, and other
necessaries.
2. PompOHS.-It being well to unite util-
ity with ornaments the pompons will be
rs follows: For cavalry and dragons,
ripe oranges; for artillery, apples and for
infantry, fish balls. The Generals and
staff will wear pickeIed maagoes. The wea-
ry soldier will thus be able to find little
graceful refreshmcnt on the march by
sucking or nibbling at his pompon. Pom
pons will be supplied every morning in a
fresh condition by the Commissioners of
Subs istence.
3. Shoulder SrapS.--To be hair and
clothes brushes as per pattern. When not
on duty the soldier can employ his orna-
ments 10 great advantage on his own per-
son or the clothing of his officers.
JdckeB.-To be made of three-ply
carpeting, of light and pleasing pattern,
the bodies to be red for artillery, blue for
infantry, and deep green for recruits and
brevet I'd lieutenants. To be fastened up
the back with hooks and eyes, which ar
rangement is calculated to exercise the
soldiers patience and make him better
and worther man.
5. ButonS.--To be tin plates and cups,
four of each, ornamented with a bust of
General Washington holding handker-
chief to his eyes. These buttons are to
be attached to hook, so as readily to be
removed for the soldiers reIast.
Pantdloons. OF duck or drilling, with
d 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 bra
zen star, with strong brass hook protru-
ding from its centre, on Which may be
hung the camp kettle and lighter articles
of the soldiers baggage.
The advantage that this hook possesses
in doing away with the Objectionable
practice Of 'bucking," mast be evident to
all. By hitching it to a strong staple in a
wall the soldier is effectually secured with
out doing that violence to his feelings that
the passage ofa stick between his legs is
calculated to occasion. The dragons can
have their hooks attached to staple in
the cantle of the saddle which will give
them a secure seat, and make them the
most fearless horsemen in the world
Three ostrich plumes, red white and
blue, will surmount the star, thus securing
to the soldier brilliant end, under any
and every circumstance.
AoeS-Of the ankle or jefferson kind,
with likeness of jefferson worked in
worsted on each foot, and red heels.
This includes the main portions of the
uniform, which believe to be entirely
correct but should there he found some
difference between this and the original
order, doubtnot this will prove the more
sensible and acceptable of the two.
With great respect, your ob't serv't.
DENNIS o. PODELDOC.
LateSurgeon Old Point Light Mule Battery.
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