The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-11-24
PREMONITIONS.
An Ohio Lad Who Knew He was 70 Do
Killed ut Kenesaw Mountain.

An Ohio Lad who Knew He was to be
Killed at Kenesaw Mountain.
~ URE it is that fate often speaks In nm
49, mistakable terms to her victims. That
death comes without previous warn
ing is not always true; and the great
beyond is oft revealed to mortal eyes ln-
stances like that which, l am about TO relate
could. doubtless, in innumerable numbers, DC
recouuted by mrades of the battlefield.
Around the base Of "OId Kenesaw Mount
ain We had been manurer:ng for many days
Constantly under fire, with death staring us IN
the face both by day aud night, We had become
habitusted to danger. Our regiment had
been on the front line The day before, and, fol-
lowing the established rule, we were having
rest in the third line from tho front. A short
distance to the right Of our brigade the john
nics had kicked up small row, and threaten
ing an onslaught on our lines. we were hur-
riedly sent over there to strengthen the re.
serve. Arriving on the ground we took
position in the rear of all. As the firing lulied
VIC quietly sat ourselves down to await further
developm ents Robert J. Rice. private OF our
company. came and sat down by my side, and
remarked, 1--WE are going to have battle"
saw no uunsual indications of such an event,
and replied to him accordingly. Without any
appearance of concern or alarm he replied,
Yes. We are and some Of US will be Killed,
among the number; and, Lieutenant, L want
you to notice that do my duty, and go rs Tar
rs any man." Hardly had he finished this re.
mark when we were called to attention and
on the double quick" We were rushed TO the
'front.' not stopping until We reached the reserve
of the picket.line entirely out OF our place, &C
cordng to the regular order Of things. On
reaching the reserve there was consid cradle
confusion apparent in front, and without wait
ing to catch breath, "The three left COM
panios depIoy as skirm:shers," was the ringing
command of our commanding officer. On the
run We obeyed the order, and changing front
we rushed down into the woods. Reaching the
picket line, VIC halted, aud without waiting an
introduction We took part in rspeling sortie
OF the enemy. Glarcing around to SEQ how 1t
was with those under my command, l saw
Robert in our immediate front. with a small
tree for shelter, firing his rife with great
delberation. Then it was that his admoni-
tions-his premontions of death-came back
to me so suddenly. Yes, and while l looked
he staggered aud fcll-shot dead, with bullet
through the head.
One may say that such dangers as We were
accustomed to had caused him to think this;
that he had become Respondent, etc. This was
not the case, because he had just joined Us from
long siege in the hospital. This was his first
battle. We held that line, but our loss was
very considerable. l think it was an Illinois
regiment that we assisted. One poor fellow in
tho pit occupied by US was shot through both
eyes. He lay on the ground there awhile, and
only complained that the strctcher bearers
were slow in coming after him. He grew i'm
patient and, getting Oh his feet, made his way
back unaded. If this man is yet living l
should like to hear from him through the sol
diers' paper-TnE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.-R. c.
RICE. Captain, Co. B. 125th Ohio, Warren, o.