Washington sentinel., 1853-10-19
FIRST INSTRUCTION. :

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FIRST INSTRUCTION..
Guard against Looseness Of the Boacels and Pnrging.
Before person is attacked by the cholera, he is
almost sure to have for day or two, or for seve-
raj days, or only for few hours, some looseness
Of the bowels or purgng; there is often no pain,
but this must not put any of his guard as to the
importance of this warning The captain or mate
ought, therefore, without alarming the men, to in
quire Of the crew daily whether any one OF them
have looseness purging, as this might by chance
become worse. II man is purged let him so to
bed, be kept quite warm, and if he is cold apply
bottles Of hot water, or bags filled with hot SALT or
bran, TO the stomach and feet. Give him immedi.
ately-- .3". .".. ....@ .
Eight drops oflaudanum in wine glass Of hot
and weak brandy and water; give the man this
every two hours as long as he is purged. The
same dose should be given night and morning for
one or two days after the purging has stopped.
SECOND INSTRUCTION.
HAat is to be done If IS seized Q, taken aDitA
VII. Cholera.
This comes on with cold, giddiness, sickness,
vomiting and purging of what looks like dirty
water, or rice and water Let the man get into a
hot bed; cover him we'll with blankets apply bot
ties of hot water bags filed with hot salt, sand,
bran, 10 the stomach, spine and feet be sure he
is not exposed TO draught cold, the object be-
ing to get him into sweat. Put large poutice
of mustard and vinegar over the stomach, and
keep it on fifteen or twenty minutes. Give the
man fifteen drops Of laudanum, with teaspoonful
of brandy Tor whiskey or other spirits in the alb.
sence Of brandy in little hot water little gin.
ger or cloves may be added. This medicine may
be given every hour for six hours bit not longer;
il must then be left of. When the man begins TO
sweat, give him some hot tea, with teaspoonfui
OF brandy in it, and keep him warm in bed.
THIRD INSTRUCTION.
When the ship is in port medical advice should
be got as soon possible, in any case OF seizure,
the delay OF even one hour may cause death
"..@ FOURTH INSTRUCTION.
On food.
All kinds Of fruit, Salads cucumbers, celery, and
pickles had better be ayoded also oysters, lob
sters crabs mussels or other shell-fish.
The most wholesome articles Of food are we'll
baked bread good biscuits, rice, oatmeal, peas,
and good potatoes: solid food is better than fluid,
and, therefore, at this time il would be good
thing to give the crew beef and mutton instead Of
soup. #@
FIFTH INSTRUCTION.
On The Danger Of Spirits, Corn Brandy, Wine,
Beer &c.
1t is very common notion among sailors and
other people that brandy, whiskey, rum, wine, and
the like, good as protection against tho
cholera. This is total and fatal mistake. In
every country and town where the cholera has
broken out, drunkards and those who drink freely
disease; temperate men usually escape; drunk
ards usually die. 1t is therefore, earnestly hoped
and requested that captains will warn their crews
against all excess in drinking; more especially
warn them from taking corn brandy or gin, which
which often acts poison they should also not
drink any ofthe white and brown beer sold at Ham.
burg and other ports, especially if il is sour. The
Ebe water is bad and likely to purge; therefore,
il would be better 10 use water brought from Eng.
land and captains are recommended TO take in q
supply accordingly.
SIXTH INSTRUCTION.
Agai,st Exposure to TTt and Cold.
Wet and cold should as much possible BE-
guarded against, by warm, dry clothing, and stout
shoes. A thick flannel belt or bandage around tho
stomach and loins is good defence for sailors
when they go to bed, if the shirt is damp or wet,
they should change it, and put on dry one. They
sailors who have been drinking at Hambro' Bar,
and lying about on Sunday night, have been seized
on Monday with cholera, and died in few hours.
SEVENTH INSTRUCTION.
Concerning CLEANLINESS and Ventilation.
Nothing is of greater importance protection
against cholera, than cleanliness and good sup
ply Of fresh pure air. 1t is therefore, the duty Of
captains TO take all the means in their power to
improve and keep up the health and strength OF
their crews who are placed under their care and
protection. The owners are particularly requested
on the return of their ships to English ports, to
see these instructions complied with. The FORE
castle should be frequently cleansed, and the
matches be opened in fine weather, so as freely
TO admit the fresh air. The forcastle should
be whitewashed. To sweeten the ship, bleach
ing salt or powder, (caed also chloride Of limeJ
which is very cheap and may be got at any drug.
gists should be mixed with water and poured
down the pumps; it should also be sprinked
about the forecastle and the cabin. Keep the
ship as free as possible from bilge water, using
the pumps daily for this purpose, because it pre-
walls most when ships very tight, and open the
hatches TO purify the hold All the bedding should
be kept well dried, and brough, on deck in hne
weather and well aired.
MARK THIS wELL!-THE CHOLERA IS NOT CON-
TAGIoUs! so no one need be afraid Of catching II.
There is no danger in waiting on and nursing any
one Of the crew who may unfortunately DC at
tackled
The captains Of all vessels trading to the port Of
Hamburg are hereby informed that proper medi-
cine ready made up for use, and with PLAIN direc-
tons can be procured at prime cost at all the ship
brokers and agents for English ships in Hamburg;
and they are hereby requested to provide them.
selves with the same, order to afford all the pro-
tection 10 their crews which the circumstances Of
the case admit. ."s t.E.
Signed by order ofthe General Board of Health
If England: HENRY AUSTIN,
Secretary,
OCTOBER Is, ls4s,