Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-31


ence of discipIise. as illustrated IN the following
statement copied from the London Times
If similar spirit Of standardization had prevail
, ed on board the French fIisate LIN Ned":e' wreck
ed some. years ago on the coast OF Africa tear
full degree of human suffering would have been
sparel-and--a noble picture OF which Cooke mas
painte,l so good copy--woud have been spoiled.
| Mara. Ucr.5.-About the middle of August
the MADAGASCAR was cruizins of Hydra. Cap
tain LYONS. anxious to get hold of one OF our
smaller cruizes. to carry forward some despatch
es of Importance, despatched rugged boat under
command of Messrs. Otto and Elliott, with twelve
men. to cruise on the outside of Hydra whilst
the Madagascar went between that island and
the ySEn land. At sunset the frlga!e was pulled
down 10 the boat; about nine o'clock blue light
wa ysburned by the frigate to know the boats po-
sition. A man was sent up the mast 10 answer
the signal The sparks from the blue light fall
ing on the men below, they all pressed to one
side, and the boat upset. Mr. Otto asked it they
could swim, saying at the same time, that if they
maintained their discipline and followed his or
ders, he would save them all. One man who
could not SWIM Mr.. Otto took under his arm,
and swan with him till he could support himself
by taking hold of the boat, which "as-now keel
up. Mr.. Otto now Owed under the boat. unhasP-
ed the mdsts, and unlocked the chains OF the rig
eing; the boat thus freed was soon uprIghted. -
| The man who could not swim. and another who
was not good at it. were lifted into the stern OF
the boat. They were now about four miles from
the shore, and the men acting implicitly under
the command Of their officers, laid hold Of the
painter. and manfulIy lowed towards the shore,
whichtnev reached, after being SIX hours and
aIg ~, ua In cfn f of pI
tered ruin which they found near the beach and
waited daylight. They then baed the boat dry,
and found, that of all that was on board of her.
onlv one solitary oar remained. Invention sell
dom fails the brave in distress; they pulled up
| some of the lining of the boat, which they broke
into paddles and again embarkng on their native
element, they padded off in search Of their ships
After some hours, they were picked up, andkind-
" treated by Greek schooner, which flowed
he,nsto Spezzia, where they luckily found the
frigate.
Captain Lyons was 50 pleased with the con-
duct of the two young gentlemen. and partlcu-
larly with the daring courage OF MIR. Otto, that
he called up all hands, and in the most Animal
ed language thanked them for their brave and gal
/ liant conduct-saying at the same time, mat
! none but British tars could have done this
| The discipline of our tars is proverbial. but
|
mand, their perseverance, and that manly courage
which never fOrsakes them.
! On Mr.. Otto being asked what he and his com
panion did during the night. in the true tar style
replied. 'we rUwed guard round the whole, to
see that none lost his hold
Cholera Morbus. Advice to families for the
prevention and cure OF this dreadful maiady, as
! A. tka I nf fha
Oct. 1851.
sit is important to point out the instant mra-
sures which may safely and benehcially be en-
played where medical aid cannot Immediately be-
procured All means tending to restore the cir
! culati0n and maintain the warmth ct the body
should be had recourse to without delay. The
patient should always Immediately be put TO bed
:. wrapped up in hot blankets, and warmth should
be sustained by other external applications, such
! as repeated frictions witt hannels and camphor
a,cd spirits; poultices of mustard and linseed
(equaI parts to the stomach, particularly where
pain and vomiting exist; similar poultces to the
! feet and legs, to restore their warmth. The re-
turning heat Of the body may be promoted by
bags containing hot salt or bran applied 10 differ
ent parts OF it. For the same purpose OF rest0r-
Ing and sustaining the circulation. white wine
whey. with spice, hot brandy and water, OF Sal
Volatile in dose of a tea-spoonful in hot water,
frequently repeated or from five to drops of
some of the essential oils, as peppermint, cloves,
or cajeput. in wine glass of water may be ad-
ministercd; with the same view, where the stom-
ach will bear it. warm broth with spice may be
employed. 10 very severe cases, or where medI-
cal aid is difficult to be obtained from twenty to
| forty drops of laudanum may be given, in any of
the warm drinks previously recommended.
(Signed} HENRY HALFORD,
President of the Board"
This treatment is within the means of every
family;alI that is required being that they should
provide themselves with the following SIMPLE
iaedicnes:-Pint spirits OF wine and camphor;
or lbs. mustard and linseed powder; 9 OF. sal
volatile; OF. essential oil OF peppermint, cloves,
or cajcput-al of which may be procured for
few shiilings. 1t is seriously recommended
that every person should be prepared with the
prescribed remedies, so that nobody shall have
to attribute to his want of caution the spread of
maady so terrible and overwhelming.