‘"Suggestions for Soldiers."’
--A correspondent who has been in actual service in other countries adds the following to sundry ‘"suggestions to soldiers"’ which have lately appeared in this paper.
He says that from many causes, but in particular, change of water when on the march, soldiers are often subject to diarrhŒa — For this they should mix one tablespoonful of wheat flour with two or more of water, and drink.
In most cases, one dose stops it instantly.
The reserve shoes should be strapped on the outside of the knapsack--one on each side; if these they have on get torn or lost, it is much easier for the soldier to ask the comer's out his side to unbuckle them, than to have to take down the knapsack and open it.
It would be a great advantage for the soldiers to know how to drill by the bugle or drum, at least; also, how to display the drill, fire, advancing or retreating, in column of attack, form in groups against cavalry, and also how to form the square.
The officers have bad plenty of time, since they have been in camp, to instruct their men. The advice is good for them to commence at once.
They will find it of the greatest advantage in a conflict with the enemy.
The cavalry will find that must of the horses will be so much frightened as to become unmanageable.
Each horse should have a piece or band of iron, with teeth, to fitches over the nose.
When they will not obey the bridle, just bring the iron in close contact with the nose of the horse, and he will obey.
In
European countries the cavalry always use them in time of war.
Our correspondent adds: ‘"I noticed, in a recent issue, something a chemist says about a composition for making shells, that be says was used in the Crimean war. I think he meant the congreve rockets.
They are sure to pierce a wall of any thickness, or destroy any ships, but I do not think the round shell can do near as much damage, for the rocket, being pointed, has all the advantage."’
