| From the Southern Watchman (Athens,
Ga.) |
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| August 13, 1862 |
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| Exhumation of Corpses |
| Our attention has been called
to the fact, that, in a number of instances, the remains of deceased
soldiers killed in the recent battles, or the victims of disease, have
been disinterred for transportation to their late homes, at remote
distances from Richmond. When a metallic burial case can be obtained,
this transportation may be effected; but, otherwise, the expenditure
for a wooden coffin, with sawdust or other packing, is just so much
money thrown away, if we are correctly informed. We learn that it is
rarely the case a corpse forwarded in this way reaches its
destination. The rapidity of decomposition impels the railroad
authorities to remove the corpse from the train, for re-interment, and
thus the anxiety of relatives and friends to secure the remains for
burial is defeated, and the heavy expense incurred in providing the
coffin, &c., rendered unavailing. The removal of corpses should be
deferred until the return of cold weather. |
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Richmond Whig
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