Thousands who have been in Libby will rehearse the story of their misery, want and woe to others; so that the echo will scarcely die out at the remotest period of the present generation.

Households in coming time will gather about the fireside and talk of their friends and ancestors who ended their days in so much wretchedness because of their attachment to the Union.

As their bravery, heroism and constancy are admired, so will it be with condemnation of malice and fury their persecutors

It may be, and probably is, one of the essentials of war.