New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-21
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


foods of wishy.washy literary productions with
which long ng.suhering public has been deluged
nearly to the point of strangulaton. The place
pf ,thoss nuisances has been well supplied By q
sultiplicity Of treatises the art of war, mill
kary hygiene, and the various branches OF science
connected with the discipline and management oil
armies. One of the latest, but not the least
meritorious, Of these publications is the present
essay by distinguished scientific and practical
surgeon of this city. 1t is intended Us com
plete manual on those points of professional
knowledge which are especially adapted to MIL
tary and naval practice, but which usually re-
COVE slight degree of attention in general
works on the subject. Among the topics wncn
Dr. Hamilton considers in detail are the e1ani''
nation Of recruits, she general hygiene oi troops
bfvouac tents, barracks, billets, huts, ana o'nei
accommodations for lodging sOidiery' hoSP4'1-s'
pteparatiOns for the field, AID the various 'a'
alties and diseases to which SOLDIERS III "O'N"'
service are especially liable
A few passages taken almost at ranoo'n ir0ni
different portions Of the volume VIII not only
serve TO show the practical common-sense man
per in which the author handles his topics, but
may be read to advantage far beyond the lm-
its Of the profession; 8
DRESS.
This Is matter having intimate relations to general
hygiene Yet we regret 70 say that in the selection
of the nsterds, and IN the construction OF eoioers
dress there is too ofen more regard pald TO the gem
sral effect. than TO the comfort and health OF the
Syeerer No doubt something must be con-
coded 10 the exterssr appearance OF troops;
shere needs to be proportion ana hn,- ,
Inonv and perhaps, certain amount OF "milh-
pery in order the preservation Of proper military
effect; bu. we think that this never need to interfere
with the qualify, form, or abundant and suitable sup
ply of clothing. ,,- 49,.
and 70 the character or nature Of the expedition in
which the TROOPS are TO be employed In this climate
during most Of the season. the general object of dress
5s TO protect the surface oi the eody IRON Goioi sa
freedom Of motion, i needs to be warm, light, and
trssi ,sh, uua. ona With sr,rls ,na,e within
fhe crown for ventilation. We have seen recently
some reaimens Of Zouayes furnished with tight hthog
ekn-oape which afford neither protection against the
cold nor the direct rays Of the sun and when we con-
slider that these regiments composed OF raw recrns
snen mostly accustomed TO wear hsts or high-topped
oeos-srd that they have been submitted lnmedlateiy
nner enlistment 10 cropping" by winGh iney aie
deprived Of the ordinary protection OF ne nsl' We
must see that they viii suffer greatly IN warm CT Sii-
mate and dnrinpethe intense heats Of summer ine
can ought 10 be at Ihe same time protection against
the extreme yicssudes OF heat ard eod, against ram
aud spow; and, moreover It may De hTm enough 10
hcome martial defense against the stroke Of an enc
Ey's eaber In no ese ought the front-pece or visor
20 be omitted Soldiers without this important protec-
ron Are yery subject 10 ophthalmlA. For warm
iaata ,hers il not.ing equal to the white gray,
b~oad. bthnned OF slonehed felt hat nor Is par
tcularly unsuitable for cold weather we have lately
seen 9 whole regiment--the Ulster GaaToS-Tlln this
ToIn of heod cover and with one ide loored up and
embeIIshed with cockade, the appearance was not
unlike that of the old revolutionary or continental
cooked hat; and the entire cup d Ga, even IN hL
sarv poipt of view, very fine. The sloGcbed hat
eIsc protects the neck e6eerualy than any other
fouu 81 bat from rain The beard should be worn
long and there will be then no positive necessity Tor
<raVat TO protect the neck. IL, however, q cravat
pust be won, we must at least enter our protest
cgainst the high leather frm military stock, winch
las 90 long been regarded rs essential to the compile
III onter waisteoai, OF vest, o1ght to be light and
free For this parpos plain twilled gray, or brown
flannel. aaswefs tire purpose exceedingly well
The coat needs to be lnsde of fTmer material; yet
while is compact, il ought not to be heavy. Sub
sssntia Light blue bIOzdcioth, or, IN warm weather,
tie heht navy hannel mae serve as proper examples
OF the kind Of material which is mos suitable for an
undeIeoa Ia order to protect The front Of The chest
well ia cold weather II shonh be doubIe-breasted
Lining the frSnt with thick ayers of cotton batting
orowdDg The arms into tight sleeves, and maidng tho
whole ht enoothly and snsgly at the expelse of the
langs, may add to the appearance Of soldier upon
parade, but they measures Of doubtful utility upon
a march, or in Inc heat OF action.
military surgeon Iris Is not 70 be constantly,
nut it il inlsnded protection against the cold the
rain and chilling daups OF the night air. IL properly
constructed it may also serve In an emergency instead
Of q blanket
Tho military cloak after the pattern of the Portugal
cloak long enough protect the koees, made Of
pact duiel firm and impepetrabe to water, may
IS sample OF what might be found most useful The
United States naval military overcoat has nearly all
ais Qualities required IN tb article cf soldier dress.
It is sesmless compact, firm, almost impenerable 10
water, and remarkably light.
In addition 10 tho movable cape, capote or hoed,
20 be drawn over the bead in stOrrl and TO
"A uiehtcap in a bi Fouae, Will often prove source of
comfort. According TO Dr. DUmbrech, "every Turk
igh soldier carries this abopt With him. II Is of strong
woolen CLOTH two broad straps yard long each' are
attached TO IL these WREN the hood is Pulled on,
brought round the jaws covering the mouth and FORM
ing an exceisnt protection aganft inclaIneBt weather
and nn.laria." We have seen some lately which are
made 10 Ct snugly TO the cap aud 70 ias'en upon the
yizor but they are better where open and loose, and
when 40 constructed that they be worn with any
form Of head cover .f-.I r.B..
The pantaloons ia the Summer may be iuen or cot
ton but ia tie Winter, in rainy seasons, woolen.
They should be large and free peci8lly about the
knees, IN measure to impede progression. II
made somewhat smaller al the bottom, they be
silly tueked Into hafboots and thus the ankles may DC
secured gaiust ;he wet.
The question whether soldiers, a. least In warm eli
mates ought to wear flannel cotton next 20 the skin
"a an under Waiscoat, has been much discussed by
many medical writers, and the conclusion which
they have generally arrived hes been, that haDpel il
preferable. Ii is claimed Tor lannei that while If
Spade of come thin material it does not add much TO
the actaal warmth Of the body, being bad conductor
OF heat it protects the surface against the influence Of
sadden changes m Temperature, u ab5oTbs the perir
son and by sonie it s regarded protection OF
siderable yalne against paIarlai Posops especially