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rule is applicable to disorders unquestionably contagions only; bute when a distemper becomes -malignant, although not curentially contagions, as is the case with emneentratech endemical
distance extends to several
diseases, the yard.
infections
I must confess
that this exact exposition
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of a most subtle quection does not strike schief, yet it roucens enfficient authority to impose upon the duty of practical attention
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to it, for no precautions can be superfluous which are directed to the saving of
human life.. In extensions of accommodation, therefore, for the soldiers seems peremptority required, both in the
Hospital and the Barracks.
The nigilance which is exercised in " The inspection of the rations
!!, the infereuse
that
AIL
of Soldiers,
leads
average quality is
soused. We are tought that the rusimilation of nutriment, and respiration are functions most intimately connected, and that their perfect integrity is peculiarly required in a
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tropical climate. There be no doubt that vital energy,- like a brilliant light, - is very dependent- upon a large conenneption of oxygen, but, to effect this consumption, the body must contain a good supply of carbon, as a
lamp must be will supplied with oil. This is a peculiar requisite in a hot climate. The great reservoir
carbon is the fatty matter of the boty, which is derived most abundantly, from a carbonaceous regetable dict. Requicite as this is, however, the persistence for a long time in the same food promotes disease; it producers loathing, love of appetite, tenuity, and debility. Military. regulations interfere most unwarrantably with many physiological laws, and with there of digection and assimilation suore than any others.
The Rama,
may
be
legs, and
eyes of a soldier usefully drilled, but the liver and Spleen will
er yield
to the word of Command! There great differences in the digestive powers of different individuals, a preponderance of