Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-06-17
NEW ARMY UNIFORM.

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called forth considerable comment. At
Norfolk writer is poking fun at it in the
following strain:
Editors Southern Argus
Having received from Washington,
through the kindness of my friend, Mr..
Psalmsinger, copy of the recent order es-
| tablishing new uniform for the Z. S. Ar
my, | beg leave to present you copy for
the wonder and edifcation of your numer
Gus military readers. The good taste dis
played in its selection, is eminently char
acteristic of the inventor, and it is to be
hoped that new companies forming in this
section of Virginia, will show their appre-
citation Of the uniform by adopting it mem
! con-, and with the utmost promptitude.
l. Hat.-To be made of soft felt, but
ternut colored, 3 feet inches high, and
tapering to point. The front to be orna-
mented with gilt wooden spread eagle, 10
inches in diameter, holding in his beak
scroll containing the name Of the soldier,
his age, and a small and concise history Of
his parentage and relations The rim to
extend in front in horizontal position 4
feet 6 inches, supported by two pieces of
2x3 scantling firmly braced against the
! shoulders. The rim in the rear forms
sack hanging against the back, which is to
contain a gridiron, bottle, frying pan, pipes,
| tobacco, and other necessaries.
?. Pompoas-It being well to unite util
ity with ornaments, the pompons will be as
follows: For cavalry and dragons, ripe
oranges; for artillery, apples; and for in
fantry, fish balls The Generals and staff
will wear pickyed mangoes. The weary
soldier will thus be able to find little
grateful refreshment on the march by suck
ing or nibbling at his pompon. Pompons
will be supplied every morning in fresh
condition by the Commissioners of Subsis-
tcnce.
3. Shoulder .Sfrops.-To be hair and
clothes brushes as per pattern. When not
on duty the soldier can employ his orna
ment to great advantage on his person or
the clothing of his officers.
1. Jachets.-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 SOL
diers patience and make him better and
worthier man.
5. Buttons.-To be tin plates and cups,
four of each, ornamented with bust of
General Washington holding a handker-
chief to his eyes. These buttons are to
be attached to hook, so as readily to be
removed for the soldiers repast.
g. Pantaloons-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 be firmly affixed brazer
star, with a strong brass hook protrudins
from its centre, ON which may be hung th'
{ camp-kettle and lighter articles of the sol
: diers baggage.
E The advantage that this hook possesses
in doing away with the Objectionable prac
, tice of " bucking" must be evident to all
By hitching it to strong staple in wal
. the soldier is efectually secured withou
doing that violence to his feelings that the
passage of a stick between his legs is cal
cuIated to occasion. The dragons car
have their hooks attached to staple in tht
: cantle of the saddle which will give them
a secure seat, and make them the most fear
r less horsemen in the world.
5 Three ostrich plumes, red, white anc
e blue. will surmount the star, thus securing
! TO the soldier a brilliant end, under any
r and every circumstance.
7. .Shoes-Of the ankle or jefferson
t kind, with a likeness of Jefferson worked
in worsted on each foot, and red heels.
This includes the main portions of th'
uniform, which believe to be entirely cor
rect but should there be found some dif
. ference between this and the original order
| doubt not this would prove the more sen
-, sible and acceptable of the two.
With great respect, your oh't servn't.
DENNIS O. PODELDOC
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