SEDGWICK, GEN. JOHN, born in Cornwall, Conn., September 13, 1813. Graduated at West Point 1837. Served in Seminole war as second lieutenant of artillery. Fought through the Mexican war, and at outbreak of Civil war was lieutenant-colonel of 2d Cavalry. Commissioned brigadier-general of volunteers August 1861, and assigned to duty in Army of Potomac. Participated in its campaigns and battles with distinction, and wounded at Antietam, but remained on the field. Killed in the battle of Spottsylvania Court House. SCOTT, GEN. WINFIELD, born near Petersburg, Va., June 13, 1786. Studied at William and Mary College, 1805, and admitted to Richmond bar 1807. Obtained captain's commission in United States army and served through the war of 1812, rising to rank of major-general. Senior major-general in 1841. In 1855 the exceptional grade of lieutenant-general was created for him. Conducted the campaign from Vera Cruz 1847, which resulted in the capture of Mexico. Prominent during the South Carolina outbreak in 1832, the Black Hawk Indian troubles of 1832 - 33, the Canadian "Patriot war" of 1837 - 38, the boundary dispute of 1838, and the San Juan difficulty in 1859. Nominated by the Whig party for the presidency in 1852, and defeated. Remained at head of the army till November 1861, when he resigned on account of old age. Traveled in Europe. Published his auto-biography. Died May 29, 1866, at West Point. SCHURZ, GEN. CARL, born in Germany March 2, 1829. Came to United States in 1852. Defeated for lieutenant-governor of Wisconsin in 1855. Appointed Minister to Spain 1861. Returned in December and entered the Union army as brigadier of volunteers. Fought in second battle of Bull Run and promoted to major-general. Commanded a division at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Participated in several battles in Tennessee. Resigned in 1865. Elected to U.S. Senate from Missouri 1869. Appointed Secretary of Interior 1877. Moved to New York 1881, and edited "Evening Post" till 1883. At present (1898) editor of "Harper's Weekly".