Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-27

Il IS the duty Of every goOd soldier who
is conscious of any such disease or defect
which may have been overlooked on inspec-
ton, to report himself to the surgeon for
advice. ..
In case of his discharge, means are provi-
ded for his prompt payment and conveyance
to his home.
2. Every officer and soldier should be care
fully vRccinated with fresh vaccine matter,
unless already marked by smsll-pox and in
all cases where there is any doubt as to the
success Of the operation it should be repeated
at Onrs. #
Good vaccine matter will be kept on
hand BY timely requisition on the Surgeon
ieneral." General Regulations, par. IlO5,
II3A)
.. Medical officers are earnestly advised 70
make themselves familiar with the Revised
Regulations for the Medical Department. of the
Army" copy Of which should be obtained
by application to the Surgeon General
They will thus learn the proper modes of Sc
curing supplies Of medicines, instruments,
and hospital stores, and rules for official CON
duct under all circumstances.
4. The articles Of food composing the ra-
tions issued by the United States Commis.
sary Department have been proved, By sound
experience, To be those best calculated forthe
food of the soldier.
The amount allowed for each man is great
er in quantity than the similar allowances
Tor any European soldier. If he understands
his duties and manages well, any commits
sary Of subsistence can save from Is to 80
per cent out Of the rations furnished BY
Government and with the money thus saved,
fresh vegetables, butter, milk, &C., may be
procured.
5. When the surgeon considers it Gneess-
sary for the health of the troops, the com.
manding officer, on his recommends.
ton, may order issues OF fresh vegeta-
bles, picked onions, sour kraut, or molas-
ses, with an extra quantity OF rice and
siuegar." (Army Regulations, paragraph
1OTs,) - il'
Dessicated vegetables and dried apples
may be obtained on similar authority.
8. When the rations furnished for the
troomps are damaged, or in any way unft
Tor use, the Army Regulations require the
commanding officer to appoint "Board ol
Survey" composed Of competent officers by
Shich they may be condemned, in which
;a-e, good provisions are issued in their
stead. (Par. s26
z Soldiers should always eat at regular
iOurs, as far as the exigencies of service
permit. Neglect of regular hours for meal
tenosfo disorder the digestion, and to invite
lLs-s -e;. vUmpsuy should have its regularly
detailed cook and assistant, who shonld al
gays, on q march, be allowel to ride in one
# the wagons, wien practicable, inasmuch
) their services are more necessary for the
ea th Of the men than in the ranks, and
1ey are often required to cook at night the
ne rations for the next day, whilst the men
.re sleeping. The men should always viii
lngly procure wood and water for the cooks.
-hether detailed for such service or other
Wiss.
8. "Bread and soup ara the great items Of
4 soldiers diet in every situation: to make
hem well is therefore an essential part of his
instruction. Those great scourges of camp
lie, the scurVy and siarrhea, more freduent-
u result from want of skill in cooking
han from the badness of the ration, or from
any other cause whatever. Officers in COM
nand, and more Immediately, regimental
Jffcer' will therefore give q strict at
tention to this vital branch Of interior econ
0my. kWlnnetQ OcOtL
10. The best mode Of cooking fresh meat
is to make q stew of it with the addition of
such vegetables as can be obtained. 1t may
also be boiled; bat roasting, broiling, or fry
ing in camp, are Wasteful and unhealthy
modes Of cooking.
IL. aIn camp or barracks the company Of
fcers must visit the kitchen daily, and in
spect the kettles. The command
ing officer of the post or regiment viii make
.freqCent inspections Of the kitchens and
messes. . The greatest care will be
observed in washing and securing the cook
ing utensils: those made Of brass or copper
should be lined with tin. The
Dread musi be thoroughly baked, and not
,aten until it is cold. The soup must be
boiled at least i've hours, and the vegetables
always cooked sufficiently to be perfectly
soft and digestible.N (Regulations, pan. Ill.
l12, Il3.) Medical officers should frequent
u examine the articles of food issued to the
men, inspect and taste It when cooked, and
scrutinizs the goodness of the cosking, and
the condition, as to safety and cleanliness, of
cooking utensils
IL. Spirits should only be issued to the
men after unusual exertion, fatigue or expo
sure, and on the discretion Of the surgeon.
Those men who drink spirits habitualIy,
or who commit excess in its use, are the first
70 fail when strength and endurance are re-
quired, and they are less likely to recover
from wounds and injuries.
l3 Water should be always drank in mod
Grafton, especially when the body is heated.
The excessive thirst which follows violent
exertion, or loss of blood, is unnatural, and
is not quenehed by large and repeated
draughts; on the contrary, these are liable
to do harm by causing bowel complaints
Experienee teaches the old soldier that the
less be drinks when on march the better
and that he suffers less in the end by con-
trolling the desire 70 drink, however urgent.
IA. There isno more frequent source Of dis
ease, in camp life than inattention to the |
calls of nature. HsbituAl neglect Of natures |
wants VIII certainly lead to disease and suf- |
fering. A trench should always be dug, and
provided with pole, supported BY uprights,
at properly selected spot ct q moderate dis
tance from camp, ss soon as the locality Of /
the latter hRs been determined upon one
should be provided, for the officers and an
other for the men. The strictest discipline /
in regard 10 the performance of these duties,
is absolutely essential 70 health, as well as /
to deesncy. Men should never be allowed to
to void their sxcrement elsewhere than
in the regularly established sinks
In q well regulated camp the sinks
are visited daily by p police party.
and layer Of earth thrown in, and lime
and other disinfecting agents employed to
prevent them from becoming offensive and
unhealthy. Il is the duty of the surgeon to
call the attention Of the commanding officer
o any neglect of this importantitem Of camp
police. and also to see that the shambles,
where the cattle are slaughtered, sre not al
owed to become offensive, and that all ohal
s promptly buried at o Sufficient distance
rom camp, and covered by st least four feet
4 earth. Regulations, par. 5OB, 6l3.