Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07

Ihe Semi i~Weekiy STANDARD.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 1861.
THE ADVISER.
GOOD SUGGESTIONS TO VOLUNTEERS

l. In any ordinary campaign, sickness disables or
destroys three times many as the sword
O. On march, from April to November, the en-
tire clothing should be coored flannel shirt with
a loosely buttoned collar, cotton drawers, woolen
pantaloons shoes and stockings, and lightcolored
felt hat, with broad brim to protect the eyes and
face from the glare of the sun and from the rain
and substantial but not heavy coat when of Duty
0. Sun-stroke is most effectuaIly prevented by
wearing silk handkerchief in the crown of the hat
A. Colorcd blankets are best and if lined with
brown drilling the warmth and durability are dou-
lied, while the protection against dampness from
lying on the ground is almost complete.
o. Never lie or sit Own the grass or bare earth
for moment; rather use your hat-a handkerchief
even Is a great protection. The warmer you are,
the greater need for this preccauion, as damp va
por is Immediately generated, to be absorbed, by
the clothing, and to cool you off too rapidly.
4. While marching or on other active duty, the
more thirsty you are, the more essential is it to
safety Of life ITSELF to rinse out the mouth two or
three times, and then take swallow Of water at
time, with short intervals. A brave French general
on forced march, fell dead on the instant by
drinking largely of cold water when snow was on
the ground.
So T. Abundant sleep is essential to bodily efficiency,
and to that alertness of mind which is almportant
in an engagement and few things more certainly
ing heartily after sun-down, especially after heavy
march or desperate battle.
:. Nothing is more certain to secure endurance
and capabty of long continued effort than the
avoidance of everything drink except cold wa
ter not excluding coffee at breakfast Drink as lit
tie as possible of even cold water.
Q. After any sort of exhausting effort cup of
coffee hot or cold, is admirable sustainer of the
strength until Nature begins to recover herself
10. Never eat heartily just before any great un-
dertakng, because the nervous power is rresstibly
drawn to the Stomach to manage The food eaten,
thus drawing off that supply which the brain and
muscles so much need.
IL. If persons Will drink brandy, it is incompara-
bly, safer to do after an effort than before for it
give only transient strength, lasting but few
minutes; but as it can never be known how long
any given effort is to be kept in 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 the use before an effort is
always hazardous, and is always unwise. ...
l2. Never go to sleep, especially after great ef-
fort, even in hot weather, without some covering
over you. s--
Ii. Under all circumstances, rather than lie down
on the bare ground, lie in the hollow of two logs
placed together or across several small 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 hour on
the bare earth with the additional advantage of per-
feet safety. - .-
IA. A cat is less dangerous than bullet wound,
and heals more rapidly. .....-
Is. II from any wound the blood spirits out in
jets, instead of steady stream, you will die in
few minutes unless it is remedied because artery
has been divided, and that takes the blood direct
from the fountain of life. To stop this instantly,
tie handkerchief or other cloth very closely be-
tween the wound and the heart put stick, baybnet,
or ramrod 6etween the skin and the handkerchief,
and twist il around until the bleeding ceases, and
keep it tightly until the surgeon arrives. b.
16. If the blood flows in n slow, regular stream, q
vein has been pierced, and the handkerchief must
be on abe other side of the wound from the heart
that is, beloto the wound. -. De- Ia .
IT, A bullet through the abdomen (belly or stom-
ach) is more certainly fatal than if aimed at the
head or heart for in the latter cases the ball is Of
ten glanced off by the bone, follows round it un
der the skin; but when it enters the stomach OF
bowels from any direction death is inevitable under
all conceivable circumstances, but is scarcely ever
instantaneous. Generally person lives day OF
two with perfect cearness of intellect, often not
suffering greatly The p actical bearing of this
statement in reference to the great future is clear
49, Let the whole beard grow, but not longer than
some three inches. This strengthens and thickens
its growth, and thus makes more perfect protec
ton for the lungs against DUST and of the throat
against winds and cold in winter, while in the sIm
fner greater perspraton of the skin, is induced
with an increase Of evaporation hence, creates
cooness Of the parts on the outside while the throat
is less feverish, thirsty, and dry. ........,-T.i
10. Avoid fats and fat meats in summer and in al
| warm days. t sz.4s -
90. Whenever possible, take plunge into an
lake or running stream every morning, ss soon a
you get up; if none at hand, endeayor to wash tn
body all as soon you leave your bed, for per
sonaI cleanliness acts like charm against al dis
eases always either warding them off altogether, o
greatly mitigating their severity and shortenipj
their duration. = p =. -. ~, :. s.,.
q 81. Keep the hair Of the head closely cut sa,
within an inch and half Of the scalp in ever
part repeated on the first Of each month, and was
1.-The whole scalp plentifully in cold water ever
morning rS- -, -. -.
y p. Wear SoOlsn stockings and moderately loos
shoes, keeping the toe and finger nails always Gu
1l9s' It Is more important to wash the ieet. we
every right than to wash the face and hands
morning; because it aids TO keep Che skin an
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