Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1893 — A War Incident. [ARTICLE]

A War Incident.

The cry of “Ou to Richmond” awakened no enthusiasm in the hearts of the “:ld Ohio” when they found themselves en route, as prisoners of war, for that famous capital; nor were they enthusiastic when they halted for the night and prepared to sink supperless into dreamland. The 54th Virginia Regiment had the Ohio boys iu charge. The Virginia boys soon begad*to prepare supper, and in the preparation the Ohio boys were not forgotten. Old Virginia hospitality showed itself even in war. The men soon made their appearance with coffee-kettles, cornbreail,’ and bacon, the best that they had. In a few minutes the coffee was steaming, the bacon cooked, and prisoners and captors sat down together around the camp-fire, “like kinsmen true and brothers tried.” The hungry, grateful Ohio boys ate with a relish such as no one can appreciate unless he has been in like situation. No wonder there was a warm spot in every heart of the fid Ohio, ever after, for the generous 54tli Virginia. A fresh slide in the magic lantern gives another of these shifting war pictures. In the distance is Mission Ridge, which has just becu stormed. That long line of prisoners passing over the pontoon bridge and up the stony mountain road is the 54th Virginia. A soldier on duty at Kelly’s Ferry asked indifferently of one of the prisoners, as the regiment passed, “What regiment is that ?” “The ssth Virginia,” was the reply. In an instant the loungers sprang to their feet, and rushed to where the 54th had been put in camp. “The 54th Virginia is in camp at the Ferry,” was heard on all sides, and the boys of the fid Ohio rushed into the camp of the prisoners. The Ohio boys brought out the boxes they had just received from home. Coffee and sugar, beef and canned goods, and in fact, the best they had, was freely lavished upon their former friends. They remembered gratefully their debt of honor, and paid it nobly. It was the same old scene over, with the shading reversed. For one night, at least, both “Confeds” and “Feds” enjoyed again the sweet grace of hospitality that could bring a smile even to the grim visage of war.—[Blue and Gray.

Op ALP.the various legal measures that have been adopted in order to discourage suicide none has worked very well. Since the New York law was passed but a single conviction has been had. under it. This was twelve years ago, when a man undertook to drown himself. He was rescued and was sentenced to Sing Sing, and he is there yet. Individual banana dishes are now placed upon well-appointed luncheon tables. You can buy Sarah Bernhardt’s autograph for $4.