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vol. xxrii. , .N. C, MAY 17, 1861. NO. 1,141. fensbarougl; patriot PUBLI81IED SEMI-WEEKLY, BY SHERWOOD & LONO, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. TERMS: $2.00 A YEAR, IN ADTANCE. RATES OF ADVERTISING L THE PATRIOT. 0i dollar per square for the first week, and twenty fife cents for erery week thereafter. Twelve lihis oe Lisa making a square. Deductions made in favor of landing matter as follows : 8 MONTHS. 6 MOUTHS. 1 YKA One square, - ....$3 50 $5 60. . . .. .$8 00 Two squares, 7 00 10 00 14 00 Three 10 00... ... 15 00....;. 20 00 From the New York Express. Soldiers Health, 1. In any ordinary campaign, sickness dis ables or destroys three times as many as the sword. 2. On a march, from April to November, the cnliro clothing should be a colored flan nel shirt, with a loosely-buttoned collar, cot ton drawers, woolen, pantaloon, shoes and stockings, and a light-colored felt bat, with broad brim to protect the neck, ees, and face from the glare of the sun and from the rain, and a substantial but not heavy coat when oflfduty. 3. Sun-stroke may be prevented by wear ing ft silk handkerchief in tho hat, or a white linen hood hat-cover, extonding like a cape over tho neck and shoulders. 4. Colored blunkots aro best, and if lined with brown drilling the warmth and dura bility are doubled, while tho protection against dampness from lying on the ground, U almost completo. 6. Never lie or sit down on the grass or baro oarth for a moment; rather use your hat a handkorehief oven, is a great protec tion. The warmer you are, the greeter need for this precaution, as a camp vapor is im mediately generated, to be absorbed by the clothing, and to cool you off too rapidly. C. While marching, or on other active du ty, tho moro thirsty you aro, the moro assen tial it in to safety of life itself, to rinse out the mouth two or three times, and then take a swallow of water at a time, with short in tervals. A brave French goneral, on a for ced march, full dead on tho instant, by drin king largely of cold water, when snow was on tho ground, 7. Abundant sleep is essential to bodily efficiency, and to that alertness of mind which is all-important in an engagement ; and lew things moro certainly and moro ef fectually prevent sound sleep than eating heartily after sun-down, especially after a heavy march or desperate buttle. 8. Nothing is more certain to sccuro en durance and capability of long continued ef- fort, than the avoidance of everything as a drink except cold water, not excluding cof fco at hroaufast. Drink even cold water ve ry slowly. 0. After any sort of exhausting effort, a cup ot cuU'ee, hot or cold, is an admirablo sastuiner tf tho strength, until nature begins to roM er herself. 10. Unless after a long abstinence or great fatigue, do not eat very heartily just before a great undertaking ; becauso tho nervous power is irresistibly drawn to the stomach to manage tho food eaten, thus drawing off that supply which tho brain and muscles so much need. 11. It persons will drink brandy, it is in comparably safer to do so after an effort than before; fur it can givo only a transient trench, lasting but a few minutes; but as it can nover bo known how long any given effort ij to bo kept in continuance, and if lon ger than it would havo been without the sti mnlus, it is clear that its uso before an effort u always hazardous, and is always unwise. 12. Never go to sleep, especially after a great effort, oven in hot weather, without somo covering over you. 13. Under all circumstances, rather than lie down on tho baro ground, lio in tho hol low of two logs placed together, or across several smaller pieces of wood, laid side by side ; or sit on your hat, loaning against a tree. A nap often or fifteen minutes in that position will refresh you more than an hour on the baro earth, with the additional advan tage of perfect safety. 14. A cut is less dangerous than a bullot wound, and heals moro rapidly. 16. If from any wound tho blood spirts out in jets, inseadofa steady stream, you will dio in a few minutes unless it is reme 4ed ; because an artery has been divided and that takes tho blood direct from the fountain of life. To stop this instantly, tio a hsnkcrchief or other cloth very loosely BE TWEEN ! 1 tho wounds and tho heart- put a stick, bayonet,' or ramrod between the skin and the handkerchief, and twist it around until the bleeding ceases, and' keep it thus until the surgeon arrives. 10. If the blood flows in a slow, regular fttrcara a vein has been pierced, and the handkerchief must be on the other side of the wound from tho heart ; that is, below the wound. 17. A bullet through the abdomen (belly or stomach) is more certainly fatal than it aimed at the bead or heart; for in the lat ter cases the ball is often glanced of by the bene, or follows round it under the skin ; but when it enters the stomach or howl - W IT J ,,uui wiicvjiiuii, ueaiu is ineviiame unaer almost all circumstances, but is scarcely ever instantaneous. Geneially tho person lives a day or two with perfect clearness of intel lellecl, often not suffering greatly. The prac tical bearing of this statement in reference to the great future is clear. 18. Let the whole beard grow, but not lon ger than sorad three inches. This strength ens and thickens its growth, and thus makes a more perfect protection for the lungs against dust, and of tho throat against winds and cold in winter, while in the Bummer a greater perspiration of the skin is induced, nihu murease 01 evaporation ; hence grea ter QOolneSS of the DartS on the nntsJoV vohWa the throat is less feverish, thirsty and dry. 19. Avoid fats and fat meats in fuimmr and in all warm days. -su. w nenever possible, take a plungo in to any lake or running stream every morn ing, as soon as you get up; if nono at hand, endoavor to wash the bodv all Over jir snnrv as you leave your bed, for personal cleanli ness acts like a charm against all diseases, always either warding them off altogether, or ercatlv mitifiratinfi" thair xrritrr onri shortening their duration. ti. rveop the hair of the head closely cut, say within an inch and a half of the scaln in every part, repeated on the first of each - a a a monm, ana wash the whole scalp plentifully in Cold water every morning. near woollen stockings and easy fit ting 8hoe keenincr tho tOO and firmer nnHa always cut moderately close. oo r. . . . xi is moro important to wash the feet well every nlirht. than to wnsh tho foA nH hands of mornings; because it adds to keep the skin and nails soft, and to urnvAnt. rhn. fings, blisters and corns, all of which greatly interfere with a soldior's duty. 24. Ihe most universally bafo nosit.ion af ter all stuning, hurts and wounds, is that of ueing piacea on the back, tho head being el- . m v. w iwui iin.-uu3 uuiy ; aiaing moro than any one thing olso can do, to equalize and restore the proper circulation of tho blood. 25. Tho more weary you are after a march or other work, the moro easily will you tako cold, if you remain still after it is over, ua less, the momont you ceaso motion, you throw a coat or blanket over you shoulders. This precaution should bo taken in the war mest weather, especially if even a slight stir 20. Tho greatest physical kindness you shew a severely wounded comrad is first to place him on his back, and then run with all your might for some water to drink ; not a second ought to be lost. If no vessel is at hand, take your hat; if no hat, off with your shirt, wring it out once, tie the arms in a knot, as also the lower end, thus making a bag, open at the neck only. A fleet person can convey a bucketful half a mile in this way. I've seen a dying man clutch at a single drop of water from the fingers' end, with the voraciousness of a famished tiger. 27. If wet to the skin by rain or by swim ming a river, keep in motion until the clothes are dried, and no harm will result. 28. Whenever it is possible, do, by all means, when you havo to uso water for cook ing or drinking from ponds, or sluggish streams, boil it well, and when cool, shake it, or stir it so that tho oxygen ot the air shall get to it, which greatly improves, it for drinking. This boiling arrests the pro ems of fermentation which arises from the presence of organic and inorganic impurities, thus tending to prevent cholera and all bow el diseases. If there is no timo for boiling, at least straiu it through a cloth, oven if you have to use a shirt, or trowser-lcg. 29. Twelve men aro hit in battle, dressed in red, wnere there aro only five, dressed in a bluish grey, a diflcrenco of more than two to one ; green, seven ; brown, six. 30. Water can bo made almost ice-cool in the hotftt weather, by closely enveloping a filled canteen, or other vessel, with woolen oh HSP1 P,entifuI1y netted and exposed. 31. While on a march, lio down the mo ment you halt for a rest; every minute spent in that position, refreshes more than five min utes standing or loitering about , 32. A daily evacuation of the bowels is in dispensable to bodily health, vigor and en durance ; this is promoted in many oases, by stirring, a: table-spoonfhl of corn (Indian) meal in a glass of water, and drinking it on rising in the morning. 33. Loose bowels, acting more than once a day, with a feeling of debility afterward, is tho first step toward cholera, the best re medy is instant and perfect quietude of body eating nothing but boiled rice with or -without boiled milk ; in more decided cases, a woolen flannel, with two thickness in front, L - 1 1 1 ... Bnouia oe oouna tightly around the abdomen especially if marching is a necessity. 34. To have "been to the war's," is a life long b on or, increasing with advancing years while to have died in defense of your country will be the boast and the glory of your chil dren's children. The legislature adjourned at ten o'clock yesterday; after having fully completed the woijf for which .they were called together. The total amount of appropriations for war purposes is $3,500,000. Of this on i nnn n '5 t6 FSanJze Qd equip ten regiments vaucuuuiuy we Diate; $500,000, was ap propnated to purchase arms for the State and to build a powder magazine, and $2,000,000 for general purposes of State defence and national aid. Ten regiments of infantry, to consist of ten compaies each, .which may bemade one hundred strong ; one regiment of cavalry, 1,000 strong; and four companies of artillery have been called into the active service of the State, and will be fully or-ganized and equipped in less than a week. The entire militia of the State, consisting of all the ableboxlied men between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, are to be immediately organized. A bill defining and punishing treason to the State has been pas sed. The telegraph has been put under res traint, and measures taken to prevent ren dering aid to rebels against the Government. In short, every thing has been done that was deemed necessary to place our noble State in a condition to suppress insurrection, repel in vasion, and render prompt assistance to the United States Government. Springfield Illi nois) Journal. Marshal Saxe, a high authority in such things, was in tho habit of saying that'to kill a man in battle, tho mans weight in lead must be expended. A French medical and surgical gazette, published at Lyons, says this fact was verified at Splferino, oven with the recent great improvement in fire-arm9. Tho Austrians fired eight million -four hun dred rounds. The loss of tho French and Italians was two thousand, and ten thousand wounded. Each man hit cost seven hundred rounds, and every man killed, cost four thou sand two hundred rounds. The main weight of balls is one ounco; thus, we find that it is required, on an average, two hundred and soventy-two pounds of lead to kill a man. If any of our friends should get into a military fight, they should feel great comfort in tho fact that seven hundred shots may be fired at them before they are hit, and four thousnd two hundred before they shuffle offtho mortal coil". It must be borne in mind by tho reader that the above estimato is made from facts furnished by a battle in which tho most skill ful of the world were engaged. Tho con flicts in which our soldiers are about to en gage, are entirely different. They will bo brought in contoct with a lot of inexperien ced, half-famished hirelings, not one in twen ty of whom, the now York Tribune says, has ever seen a gun, except through a shop win dow. The chances of being wounded will be about one in twenty five hundred and of being killed, ono in five thousand. Mr. Scbott, of Kaehville, Tenn., is now busily engaged in the manufacture of percus sion caps. The Gazette" learns that ar rangements have been perfected by which they can be turnod out at tho rate of 60,000 per day. This will keep the Southern army supplied for somo time to come. John JM.This gentleman, in a public speech, last week, avowed his readiness to take his place in the ranks and march in de fence of tho South. Among other news from the North, we find the announcement that two balloons have been sent to' Washington by order of Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island ! They are in charge of an experienced serial voyager and will be used, when necessary, under the or ders of Gen. Scott. (?) For The patriot. A Mother's Prayer. BY PACtlNE. Will kindred people rtash to arms, And slaughter spread our plains, And war resound its dread alarms, Where Peace and ; Union reign f Will not our God His, arm display ! The Lord our help prepare? Vain is the strength (that in us lay Without Thy guardian care. Help us to rest upon ,Thy word, We know Thy power to save; Lord, save our children from the sword And an untimely grave ! We ask Thee not for Wealth or gold, On such we haTe no claim ; Nor that our names sliould be enrolled Upon the Hit of Fame. Great God I we ask Thee through Thy son, 0 ! bear our feeble prayer, And send a peaceful annwer down 01 spare our country spare I A country Thou delighVst to bless This favoured land of ours; Lord, hear us now in our distress, And stop the invader's powers I La Orange, N. C. An Act to Raise 10,000 Troops. Section 1. Be it enacted bv the General An. sembly of the State of North-Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Governor shall immediately after luc paoaagc ui mis act, proceed to raise by voluntary enlistment, a division or corps of ten thousand men to serve during tho pres ent war, unless sooner discharged. The troops of this corps shajl be known as the State troops of North, Carolina. C n . - - i &ec. x. jse it further enacted, That this division shall consist of a corps of artillery and engineers, one regiment of cavalry, and eight regiments of infantry, light infantry and riflemen, to be recruited under the gen eral direction of the Governor, and in .con formity with such regulations as ho may prescribe. Sec. 3. Be it fruther enacted, That tho corps of artillery and engineers shall con sist of not exceeding eight companies, or bat teries of light and heavy artillery, with one colonel, chief of artillery and engineer, ono lieutenant-colonel, two majors, (one quarter master and ono commissary with tho rauk of first lieutenant, and ono adjutant, and all to be appointed by the colonel, tho last from the first lieutenants of the corps,) one sergeant major, ono qua.-termaster's sergeant, ten captains, sixteen first lieutenants and sixteen second lieutenants. Each company shall consist of one first sergeant, ono quartermas ter sergeant, three sergeants four corporals, two buglers, two artificers and in addition for each light company, ono farrier and ono blacksmith,) and ninety privates. Each company to have ono captain and four lieu tenants, to bo assigned by tho colonel or oth er commanding officer. The chief of tho corps shall detail 6uch commissioned officeroas may be necessary for the duties of tho engin eer and ordinance departments. Officers so detailed are subject at any time to bo relie ved from such duties by tho chief. All offi cers of this corps shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as to command, which govern tho officors of infantry and ca valry; Provided, That officers especially de tailed on engineer and ordinance duty shall not assumo or bo ordered on any other duty while so detailed, except by order of the commander-in-chief. Sec. 4. Beit further enacted, That tho regi ments of cavalry shall consist of one colonel one lieutenant-eoloncl, two majors, (one com missary and one quarter-master with the rank of first lieutenant, and one adjutant with the rank and command of first-lieutenant, all of whem shall bo appointed by th colonel ; one sergeant mayor; one quarter master sergeant ; one commissary sergeant; and ten troops. Each troop shall consist of ono captain; ono first-lieutenant; two se cond lieutenants; ono first-sergeant ; one quartermaster sergeant ; ; four sergeants ; four corporals ; two buglers; one farrier; one saddler ; and from sixty-four to ninety privates. Each regiment of infantry, light infantry or riflemen shall consist of one col onel ; one lieutenant colonel; ono major (ono commissary and one quartermaster with tho rank of first-lieutenant; and on adjutant with tho rank and command of first lieutenant; all to be appointed by the col onel; one sergeant major; one quartermas ter sergeant ; one commissary sergeant ; and ten companies, each company to consist of
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