WRIGHT, GEN. HORATIO G., born at Clinton, Conn., March 6, 1820. Graduated at West Point 1841. Served in engineer corps till 1861, when he planned the defenses of Washington. Fought at Bull Run, and promoted to brigadier-general. In the campaign which resulted in the capture of Hilton Head, S.C. In command of Department of Ohio 1863. Called to Virginia and promoted to colonel in regular army. On the death of Sedgwick 1864, succeeded to command of 6th corps, and repulsed Early's advance on Washington. Engaged in nearly all the Virginia battles to close of war. Promoted brigadier-general in regular service, and retired March 22, 1884. WORDEN, REAR-ADMIRAL, JOHN LORIMER, was born in Sing Sing, Westchester county, N.Y., March 12, 1818. Appointed midshipman in the American navy January 10, 1834. Promoted to lieutenant November 30, 1846. Deputed to Secretary Welles in 1861 to carry confidential message to Captain Adams of the sloop of war "Sabine" by means of which Fort Pickens was reinforced and saved to the Union. Arrested in Pensacola by order of General Bragg, and the first prisoner of the Civil war. Imprisoned seven months in Montgomery, Ala., and then exchanged. Took command of the "Monitor" built by Ericsson in 1861, and proceeded to Hampjton (I copied as spelled) Roads where he encountered the iron-clad "Merrimac" March 9, 1862, and drove her from an attack on the "Minnesota". Received the thanks of Congress, and promoted to commander February 3, 1863. In charge of iron-clads in New York Harbor until October, 1863, when he took command of the monitor "Montank". Transferred to Pacific Squadron. Made Commodore May 27, 1868. Superintendent of Annapolis Military Academy 1868 - 1872. Made rear-admiral November 20, 1872. Placed on retired list December 23, 1886. Resided at Washington till his death October 18, 1897, at the age of 79 years.