Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-25

HAILs suggestions been carefully observed we |
doubt not the health of our soldiers would have |
been greatly promoted, and many brave mans !
life saved Il Is matter the officers should impress
upon their men, and We reprint the suggestions with
the view Of urgngt the Importance Of an observance
Of them by beth officers and men.
From Halls Journal of Health.
/. In any ordinary campaign, sickness disables
OF destroys three times as many as the sword
2. On march, from April TO November the
entire clothing should be q colored flannel shirt.
with l0osely,buttoned collar, cotton drawers
weoen pantaloons, shoes and stockings, and light
colored felt hat, with broad brim to protect the
neck eyes, snd face from the glare of the sun and
from the rain, and substantial but heavy coat
when off duty.
g. Sunstroke may be prevented by wearing a
silk handkerchief in the hat, or a white linen hood
hatcover, extending like a cape over the neck and
shoulders.
f. COlored blankets are best and if lined with
brown drilling the warmth and durability are dou-
bled, while the protection against dampness from
lying on the ground, IS almost complete.
s. Never lie orsit down on the grass or bear earth
for moment; rather use your hat-a handkerchief
events great protection. The warmer you are
the greater need for this precaution, as damp va
por IS Immediately generated, to be absorbed by the
clothing, and 10 cool you of too rapidly.
6,aWhile marching, on other active duty, the
more thirsty you are, the more essential it ID to
safety of life ITSELF to rinse out the mouth two
three times and then take & swallow of water at a
time with shor' intervals. brave French Gener-
al on forced march, fell dead on the instant, BY
drinking largely Of cold water, when snow was on
the ground.
4 Abundant sleep is essential to bodily efficiency
and to that asrtness of mind which is all important
in an engagement, and few things more certainly
and more efeetualy prevent sound sleep than est
ing heartily after sun down. especially after heavy
march or desperate battle
8. Nothing is more certain to secure endurance
and eapRbility Of long continued effort, than the
avoidance Of everything drink except cold
water, not excluding coffee at breakfast Drink
even cold water very slowly,
8. After any sort Of exhausting effort a cup of
coffee hot or eod is an admirable sustaiHer OF the
strength, until nature begins to recover herself.
TO- Unless after q long abstinence or greatfatigue
do not eat very heartily just before great under
taking; because the nervous power is irresistibiy
drawn TO the stomach to manage the food eaten,
thus drawing of that supply which the brain snd
muscles so much need.
IL. If persons viii drink brandy it is incompara-
bly, safer TO do so after effort than before for it
can give only transient strength, lasting but afew
minutes but as it can never be known how long any
given effort Is to be kept 10 continuance, and if
longer than the few minutes the body becomes more
feeble than it would have been without the stimulus
it is clear that its use before effort is always
hazardous, and is always anwise,
FL. NeVe go TO sleep, especially after great
cfeli IL uUt NAbAOAt SUING
over you.
Is. Under all circumstances, rather than lie
down on the bare ground, lie in the hollow Of two
logs placed together, or across several smaller
pieces of wood laid side by side; or sit on your hat
leaning against tree. nap Of ten or fifteen
minutes in that position will refresh you more than
an hour on the bare earth, with the additional ad-
vantage Of perfect safety.
L. A cut is less dangerous than bullet wound,
and heals more rapidly.
fror xuouud tho HIND anirta out in
jets, instead of steady stream, you viii die in
few minutes unless is remedied because artery
has been divided, and that takes the blood direct
from the fountain of life. To stop this instantly,
tie a handkerchief or other cloth very loosely BE-
TWEEN! the wound and the heart put stick, bayo-
net or rsmrod between the skin and the handkeF
chief and twist it around until the bleeding ceases,
and keep it thus until the surgeon arrives.
l6 If the blood flows IN a slow, regular stream, a
vein hiss been pierced and the handkerchief must be
on the other side Of the wound from the heart that
is below the wound.
IL A bullet through the abdomen belly OF atom
acb) is more certainly fatal than il aimed at the
head or heart: fer ia the latter eases the ball is
often glanced of by the bone, or follows round it
under the skin, but when it enters the stomach or
bowels, from any direction, death is inevitable IN
der almost all circumstances. but Is scarcely ever
instantaneous. Generally the person lives day
or two with perfect elearnesS of intellect often not
suffering greatly. The practical bearing of this
statement in reference to the great future is clear
Is Let the whole beard grow but not longer than
some three inches. This strengthens AID thlckens
its growth; and thus makes more perfect protec
ton for the lungs against the dust and of the throat
against winds and cold in winter, while in the sum-
mer greater perspiFstion of the skin is induced,
with an Increase of evaporation hence, greater
GOODNESS of the parts on the outside, while the
threat is less feyerish, thirsty and dry.
10. Avoid fats and fat meats in summer and in
all warm days.
90 Whenever possible, take plunge into any
lake or running streSm every morning, as sooq as
you get up if none at hand, endeaVoF to wash the
body all over you leave your bed for
personal cleanliness acts like charm agsinst all
diseases always either warding them off altogether,
or greatly mitigating their severity ana shortening
their duration.
q. Keep the hair of the head closely cut, say
within inch and half of the scalp IN every part
repeated on the first Of esch month, and wash the
whole scalp plentifully in cold water every morn
ing
p. Wear wOollen stockings and easy fitting shoes-
keeping the toe and finger nails always cut moder-
ately Close
23 1t is more important to wash the feet well
every night. than to wash the face and hands of
mornings because it aids to keep The skin and nails
soft and to prevent chatting, bisters and coIn7, all
of which greatly interfere with soldiers duty.
o. The most universally safe position, aztec all
stunniDgs hurts and wounds is that of being placed
on the back, the head being elevated three four
inches only aiding more than any one thing else
can 90 t9 eQuallZe ana restore me proper clrcuaon
of the blood.
rs. The more weary you are, after march or
other work, the more easily will you take cold, il
you remain still after it is over unless, the moment
you cease motion, you throw coat or blanket over
your shoulders. This PreeeVtion should be taken
in the warmest weather. especially if there is even
5 slight air stirring.
IS The greatest physical kindness you can show
9 severely wounded cearade is first to place him
on his neck, and then run with eli your might for
scme water TO drink; not second ought to be lest
If vessel is st hand take your hat; if no hat of
with your shirt, wiring it out once, tie the arm in
knot as also the lever end, thus making bag. open
st the ne2k only. q fleet person convey buck
etfGl kalf mile in this way. have seen a dying
man clutch 81 8 single drop Of water from the
fingers end, with the voraciOuaness Of famished
tiger.
u, If wet to the skin by rain or by swimming
rivers keep in motion until the cloths are dried,
and no harm viii result.
%. Whenever it is possible, o,by all means when
you have to water for cooking or drinking, from
ponds or sluggish streams boil it well, and when
cool, shake it. stir IT, so that the oxygen Of the
air shall get to it. which greatly improves it for
drinking This boiling arrests the prograss OF fer
mentation which arises from the presence of organ
c apd inorganic impurities, thus tending to prevent
cholera and all bowel diseases. If theI is no time
for boiling st least strain it through cloth, even
if you have to use q shirt, or trowser leg.
20. Twelve men are hit in battle, dressed in red
where there are only fve dressed in blEish grey,
difference of more than two to one; green, seven;
brow, six
so. Water can be made almost ice cool in the hot
test weather. by closely epyeloping filed canteen,
or other vessel with Yoo,len cloth kept plentifuny