The National tribune., 1892-06-23
Rich Mountain.

j. D. Lytle, Co. e, 9Th Ind. Union City Estate
not given), writes: 1.-THE battle was fought the
11th of July, 1861, the regiments engaged being
9th, 10th aud 18th Ind, and 9th Ohio. The
Ohio troops attacked the rebel works in front
on the afternoon of the 10th, but the rebs being
Zoo we'll fortified they fell back having lost a
few men. This ended the attack in front.
The next day the four regiments named were
piloted around the mountain by small boy by
tho name of Hart the Sth Ind. being in adj
vance until within mile or two OF the rebel
lines when the 10th came up, took the advance,
marching by the flank without having any
skirmishers thrown out. The regiment was
fred into by the enemy's ontposts when near
their works. In short time the four reg-
ments we're engaged. and in less than half an
hour were in full possession Of the mountain,
with some 800 prisoners, artillery and all
stores"
A Correction.
James johnson, 50 cambridge street, Brook
Iyn, N. Y, did not state that Gen. Burns did
not command the Second Brigade, Second Divis-
ion, Second Corps. He did state, however, that
Gen. Burns did net command the brigade at
the Balls Bluff fight as was stated in an obft-
uary notice of Gen. Burns's death. but assumed
command of Bakers Brigade some days after
that battle.
Information Asked and Given.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has received hun
dreds Of accounts of how Memorial Day was OBJ
served in different parts of the country. We
regret that these cannot be published, but lack
of space forbids, for they would alone gil the
paper. Many thanks, however, to the send
ers.
George II. Lynds, 90 Main street, Holyoke,
Mass. writes that q comrads of his Post WAS
in Florida the past Winter for his health. On
his way home he visited the old battIeields
around Kenesaw Mountain, and while there
was informed that an old resident while plow-
ing In one of the fields had uncovered the grave
of supposed Union officer. The comrade went
to the place designated and found it TO be such.
He found buttons worn only by officers, and
also star Of General. The comrade gathered
all that could be found ofthe remains, aud took
them to the National Cemetery at Marietta and
had them inferred. Can any one tell who this
General was that was killed In this battle and
buried in the field without mark or record
Perhaps the relatives or friends have been wait
ing all these years for some tidings of the site
OF this lost grave.
The Wilderness.
]. b. Evans, Co. NJ, 1920 Pa, 1924 Riley ave-
nue., st. Louis, Mo-. writes: Much has been
written by comrades as to the troops first in or
to be engaged at the battle of the Wilderness
In the issue Of May 81, 1891, Comrade Geo. Il.
Uhler, 93d Pa, claims the honor for the First
Brigade (Wheaton's) Second Division. Sixth
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best Of my ability, supported Comrade Uhler,
and felt as sure of being correct in what wrote
as was of my existence. The publication In
the paper dated April %, 1892, by Comrsde w.
George, Co. L, 10th Pa, OF the report of Gen.
Geo. w. Getty, commanding Second Division,
Sixth Corps, at that time, does Comrade Uhler
and myself proud, as it confirms all we claimed,
and think that it settles beyond dispute what
troops were first in at that point"
For the Cincinnati Comrade.
r. Lewis McCnne, Brasher Iron Works, n.
Y, for the benefit of the Cincinnati comrade
who was suffering from diarrhea, offers this
prescription: Take two-thirds of teacupfnl
of pure cider vinegar, as much table salt as the
vinegar will dissolve aud one teaspoonful of
laudanum. Mix well. Dose: For an adult,
two large teaspoonfuls, and if not relieved of
the pain and gripping in half I'm hour, take q
second dose; if still not relieved ia one hour
after the second dose, take third. One dose
is generally sufficient to stop diarrhea.
H. C. Kinster, sos Seventh street, Oakland,
Cal, says in severe cases to take handful of
raspberry leaves (if green so much the better,
as they are more juicy, boil in one-half pint of
water until decreased oue-half, and drink like
any other tea. From one to three cups will
cure.
H. L. Robinson, Pittsfeld, N. H., says: Take
white oak bark, willow bark, and poplar bark
in equal quantities; steep and drink the tea.
If after time the disease again appears, use
the same remedy. A persistent use of this
will cure the worst case of diarrhea, dysentery,
or bloody fux that ever existed"
A Necessary Ingredient.
A. p Jones, 18th PA. Cav, Sandy Point Pa,
having read the exploits of the hero of the
11Sth Ohio, says that there were several of
them in his regiment. The regiment being
cavalry, it was necessary to have thoughtful
men to protect the rear from sudden attack,
moae than it was for infantry, but with all
their vigilance they sometimes made mistakes.
The hero of the 11Sth was more fortunate than
the writer for he never got eomplimented for
anything that he did from his officers. If his
horse got lame when about to go into fight,
and he took him back to keep the enemy from
taking him. tho officers failed to compliment
him for 10. If he happened to get lost from his
company. or go back to see how tho wounded
werc getting along during the battle, the officers
would call him bad names, and say something
about him being coward, and even the pri.
Yates would use insulting language. To get rid
of their abuse he tried to get sent back to the
Invalid Corps at Washington, to guard the
capital, but was pronounced physically and
mentally unfit for that duty. He served out
his enlistment without getting hurt, only in his
feelings, and does not believe that he hurt any
one, or wasted any of Uncle Sans ammunition.
He can now attend G. A. r. meetings and wear
as many and large badges as any Of them,