The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-09-11

| @Nhi'A'e Iaihhge, ana not IN the Vlclnty o!
sTamps or stagnant water.
trench, At least ten inches deep, should be
dug around each tent, 10 secure drynesS, and
these should lead into other and deeper main
drains or cutters, by which the water will be
conducted away rom the tents.
10. S'eeping upon damp grousa causes dys-
en'ery and levers. A Nrpaslin or India rub
her cloth Is a geod protection, straw or hay is
desirable, when fresh and frequently renewed
fresh hemleck, pine, or ce lar boughs make q
healthy bed. When occupied for any time, a
flooring 'oi -plaaks shozli be secured Tor the
tents ifiposS'ble but this mast be taken up, and
the easti eEpnsed to the sun, at least every
week.
7 az. The tents for the men should be placed as
! lar from each her as the "Regulations' and
the dim n i ns,l the camp permit, (neIer less,
than i've paces,) ciowding is always injurious.
10 health (Resulations, par. 5oS.) No refuse
SloPs. or cxcremeHt should he allowed TO be de-
posted in the trenches tor drainage sroun1 the
tents. Each tsnt should be thoroughly swept
out daily, and the materials used for bedding
aired and sunnesi, il possible; the canvas should
be raised freely at its base, and it should be kept
/ open as much VS. possible during the daytime,
/ in dry weather, IA order TO secure ventilation,
/ Tor tents are aatle to become very unhealthy il
not constantly and thoroughly aired.
Free ventilation should also lie secured at
night, by NTening and raisins the base Of the
tent 10 As great an extent as the weather will
permit.
/ Is. TAe'c7owGing of men in tents for sleep
ing is highly injurious to health, aud will al
ways be prevented by a commanding officer who
is anxious for the welfare Of his men. Expert
ence has, s,preved that sleeping beneath simple
sheds OF canvass, or even in the open air. is less
dangerous TO health than over crowding H
tents.
No more than five men should ever be allow.
ed to sleep IN common army tent OF the kind
most 'conxnonly in use.
a9. The men should sleep in their shirts and
drawers, removing ttershoes, Stockings, and GU
ter clothing, except when absolutely impratica-
bic. Sleeping in the clo hes is never so refresh
ing, and absolutely unhealthy.
20. The men should never be allowed to sleep
in wet clothing, or under wet blanket, il it
can be possibly avoided; and after being wetted
articles of clothing and blankets should be
thoroughly dried and summed before being used.
After thorough wetting there is no serious
danger as long as the body is kept in notion
but the wet clothes should be replaced by dry
and drawers before sleeping, otherwise there is
danger OF taking cold, and Of other grave forms
of disease. II the men ale deficient in the ne
cessary supply OF clothing for change, the sur
geon should report the fact to the commanding
officer.
81 Camp fires should he allowed whenever
admissible; they are useful for purifying the air
for preventing annoyance from insects, for dry
ing clothing, and for security against chilhnes
dnring the night.
Tha 10th cbo,,l1 I,a vyochpd nd
thoroughly dr. ed once week.
The men should bathe, or wash the whole
body with water, at least once week, and Of.
tener when practicable, but the Ieet should be
bathed daily and the stockings washed when.
ever soiled. ....-
23 The hair and beard should be closely
cropped. II vermin make their appearance,
apply promptly 10 the surgeon ior means to des-
troy them. Extra soap may be procured on re-
commentator OF the surgeon.
1t is the immediate duty OF non commission
ed officers in command OF squads to see that
these, and all other precautions required for the
health OF the men, are strictly carried out un-
der the orders Of the company and medical Off
GERS.
"a. When bowel complaints are prevalent be
especially observant of the rules for preserving
health and apply to the surgeon foa a flannel
tandage to he worn constantly around the bel
ly.
25. II is wise and prudent, when ague and fe-
vers are prevalent, that every man should take
dose OF quiuine bitters at least once IN TWEEN
ty- four holrs. This will surely serve as a
sa asguard against an attack of disease; it has
been practced in Florida and elsewhere with
undoubted benefit 5
26. The men should not be over; drilled. It
is likely to beget disgust for drill, and to defeat
it's object. Three drills day, OF one hour each,
| for squads, and proportonate length Of time
when sufficiently advanced, ior battalion drill
/ is more profitable than double the time SINH.
larly occupied.
e ~, When practicable, amusements, sports,
and gymnastic exercises should be favored a.
mongst the men, such as running, ltaping, wrest
ling fencing bayonet exercise, cricket, base ball
foot ball, quoits, &c, &c.
%. On a march take especial care of the feet.
Dathe them every night before sleeping, not in
the morning. Select shoe OF stout, soft leath.
er with broad sole, and low heel.
Prefer wooden sock If the feet begin to chafe,
rub the socks with common soap where they
come in contack with the sore places.
29 An old soldier drinks and eats as little
as possible whilst marching. The recruit, on
the contrary is continually munching the con-
tents O his haversack, and using his canteen;
! it is bad habit and causes more suffering in
the end.
80 The commencement Of the days march
should be prompt. Nothing tires The men so
much as hanging around camp, waiting for
the word to start.
81. 1t is great comfort to the men TO halt
| for ten or fifteen minutes at the end Of the
first half hour; many, about this time require
to attend to the calls Of nature. After this
there should be a halt of ten or fifteen min,
utes at the end Of evry hour, with rest of
twenty minutes in the middle OF the day for
| lunch. longer halt than this siffens the men
and renders subsequent marching difficult
The best rule is to get through the days
march, aud rest in camp, If possible, by two
o'clock ?. Nj.
80. The best pace to adopt, in marching,
is from 80 10 100 s.els (of % inches.cach) t)
the minute; this will give rate Of from ~
to 223 miles 10 the hour.
In continuous marches the leading compa.
MES should be alternated each day, as II is al
ways less iatigung 10 be in advance
33. At the close ofa days march evry man
should bathe his feet, ard wash his stockings
and get his meal before lying down to rest,
removing and changing the under. clothing if
wet. ~
81. Whenever, on march, facilities Of trans
portation are available, i, is wise TO allow The
men to put their knapsacks into the wagons,
this is an Immense saving Of strength espec.
tally to troops unarcustomed to marching.
When there is liabaty to attack, and when
the troops are going into battle, this measure
IL particularly recommended, az the men, un.t
der these circumstances, are liable to loose
their knapsacks, oyercoats. and blankets
OK II, prn Y,ncytinr, ", b;oh 10