We have surrounded with fictitious glory the carnage of the battlefields; we have shouted of wading through our enemies' blood, as if bloody fields were beautiful; we have been contemptuous of peace, as if every war were exhilarating; but, "War is hell," said a famous general in the field.

This, of course, is exaggeration, but there is a grim element of truth in the warning that must be kept in mind at all times.

If one among us still would resent being asked to forego what he thinks a rightful need of vengeance, let him look into himself.

Let him consider his feelings on the death of some notorious traitor or criminal; not satisfaction, but awe, is the uppermost feeling in his heart.

Death sobers us all.