SCHOFIELD, GEN. JOHN McALLISTER, born in Chautauqua county, N.Y., September 29, 1831. Graduated at West Point in 1853, and remained for five years as instructor. Professor of natural philosophy at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., 1858 - 61. At outbreak of Civil war made brigadier-general and served in Kansas and Missouri. In 1864 joined Sherman's army and shared its fortunes till the close of the war. Made brigadier-general in regular army in 1864, and major-general in 1869. In command of military district of Virginia in 1867. In May, 1868, made Secretary of War, but resigned in March, 1869, and assigned to Department of Missouri. In 1870 assigned to Department of Pacific. Superintendent of Military Academy 1876 - 81. In 1882 again placed in command of Department of Pacific. Transferred to Department of Atlantic 1886. Succeeded to command of United States army August 5, 1888. Retired September 29, 1895. SCHENCK, GEN. ROBERT CUMMING, born in Franklin, Ohio, October 4, 1809. Graduated at Miami University 1827. Studied law, and practiced in Dayton. Served three terms in Congress. Sent to Brazil 1857, on diplomatic mission. Devoted to railroad business till outbreak of Civil war. Commissioned brigadier May 17, 1861. Wounded at second battle of Bull run. Promoted to rank of major-general 1862. Sent to Congress in 1866. In 1870 appointed Minister to Great Britain. Resumed law practice in Washington, which he continued till his death on March 23, 1890. ROWAN, VICE-ADMIRAL STEPHEN C., born in Ireland December 25, 1808. Came to America in early life. Appointed midshipman from Ohio 1826. Commissioned lieutenant in 1837, and served in coast survey. In command of the "Pawnee" on breaking out of Civil war. Transferred to the "Delaware", and commanded the attack on Roanoke Island. Promoted to captain and commodore on the same day. Received the thanks of Congress and made rear-admiral in 1866. Commanded at Norfolk. While chief of Asiatic squadron 1870, made vice-admiral, Governor of Philadelphia Naval Asylum after 1882. Died in 1890. ROUSSEAU, GEN. LOVELL H., born in Kentucky August 4, 1818. Admitted to bar 1841. Served in Indiana Legislature. Served through the Mexican war. Served two terms in Indiana State Senate. Moved to Kentucky in 1849. Made colonel of a regiment in Union army 1861. Promoted to brigadier-general October, 1861. Took part at Shiloh and Corinth, and promoted to major-general. Commanded 5th corps of Army of the Cumberland, and participated in Grant's and Sherman's campaigns. Commanded in Southern military districts till 1865. Elected to Congress from Kentucky. Made brigadier in regular army. First Governor of Alaska. Assigned to Department of the Gulf. Died in New Orleans January 7, 1869. ROSECRANS, GEN. wILLIAM S., born at Kingston, Ohio, September 6, 1819. Graduated at West Point 1842. Entered engineer corps as brevet second lieutenant. In 1847 employed on repairs at Fort Adams, R.I. In 1854 resigned his commission and became civil engineer in Cincinnati. At beginning of Civil war made colonel of 23d Ohio volunteers. Promoted to brigadier in regular army June 10, 1861. Joined Buell's army, and at siege of Corinth, commanded a division. Defeated Price at Iuka September 19, 1862. In October, 1862, commanded Army of Cumberland at Murfreesboro. Fought the unsuccessful battle of Chickamauga. On October 16, 1862, was relieved of his command and transferred to Missouri to meet Price's invasion. At close of war was brevetted major-general. Resigned from army March 28, 1867. Minister to Mexico in 1868. In 1881 chosen to Congress from California, serving two terms. In June, 1885, made registrar of U.S. Treasury. REYNOLDS, GEN. JOHN FULTON, born in Lancaster, Pa., in 1820. Graduated at West Point 1841. Commissioned first lieutenant 1846. Served through the Mexican war, against the Rogue River Indians, in the Utah expedition, and in 1859 made commandant at West Point. At outbreak of the Civil war made lieutenant-colonel, and soon promoted to brigadier-general of volunteers. Took active part in the Potomac campaigns, and saved the Union army from disastrous rout at second battle of Bull Run. Made major-general of volunteers in 1862, and succeeded Hooker in command of 1st army corps. Commanded Meade's left on first day of battle of Gettysburg, and was killed in action July 1, 1863.