Wichita eagle., 1886-09-29
THE SOLDIERS IN CONGRESS.
The War Record Of Captain S. r. Peters.

The National Tribune of September 2,
has the following biographical sketch Of
Hon. S. II. Peters. of this congressional
district:
Samuel r. Peters was born in Walnut
township, Pickaway county, Ohio, Au-
gust 16, 1912 He was raised on farm,
attending country school in winter. He
entered Ohio Wesleyan university, at Del
aware, Ohio, in September 1859, and con-
tinued in school until October 20, 1861
when he enlisted as a private in Co. E. 73d
Ohio. In January, 1862 he was appointed
sergeant, and served as such with his regi
mcnt in Virginia, under Rosecrans, Ere
mont and Howard. In March, 1868, he was
promoted to second lieutenant He par
| ticipated in the battles of Fredericksburg,
Charlottesville and Gettysburg, his regi-
ment being in the second brigade, second
division, eleventh corps. His captain, at
Gettysburg, was on staff duty, his first
lieutenant was injured in the second days
fight, and Lient. Peters took command of
his company on the battlefield. He was
mentioned in regimental orders for con-
spicuous gallantry and recommended for
promotion In September he went with
his command under Hooker to the west,
joining the army under Grant at Chatta-
nooga. He was in battle on the night of
October 30, 1868, when his regiment and
the 23d Mass charged and drove from
spur of Raccoon Ridge, under Lookout
mountain, a brigade of rebels. This fight
opened up the ''craeker-line" on the south
side of the Tennessee river from Bridge
port to Chattanooga His regiment for
this charge was especially complimented by
Gen Grant
He took an active part in the battle of
Missionary Ridge, after which he marched
with Sherman to relieve Burnside at
Knoxville. Returning to Chattanooga the
regiment went into winter quarters, veter
anized, went home on a furlough, and re-
turned to its old camp. In March, 1864, he
was promoted to first lieutenant, and was
appointed adjutant of the regiment. The
eleventh and twelfth corps were consoli-
dated and became the twentieth under
Hooker His regiment became a part of
the third brigade, third division of that
corps.
Then came the Atlanta campaign Lieut.
Peters was in all the battles that his corps |
fought in that advance, beginning with
Buzzard Roost and ending with the
CipItlIc VI AtItuld. lie was |
wounded at Resaca. but continued with |
his regiment on duty. He went through
with Sherman to the sea; was promoted to
captain in January, 1865, and mustered at
Savannah. He went up through the Caro-
linas, and was in the battles of Averyboro
and Bentonville. For his gallantry in the
latter he was warmly complimented by
Gen. Coggswell, of Massachusetts, com
his brigade.
Capt Peters went with his regiment to
Richmond and Washington, and took part
in the grand review, commanding company
;, 1865, and went home.
He worked on farm during the rest of
The summer. In September, 1865, he re-
urned to Delaware to school, remained a
month, then went to the University of
Michigan and entered its law school, from
which he graduated March q, 1867. He
IN August, 1868, he bought the Memphis
January, 1878. when, ON account of failing
Marion Center, Marion county, and re-
umed the practice of law
In November, 1874, he was elected to
he state senate. In March, 1875 he re-
igned his position and accepted an ap- ,
continent as judge cf the ninth judicial
district. after which he removed to New
on. In November, 1879, he was elected
o this position for four years, and in 1873
vas reelected, both times without opposi-
ion. In November, 1882, he was elected
ongressman-a large from Kansas In 1884
e was elected to the 49th congress from
he seventh congressional district In MAY.
$50. he was again nominated as the
andldate of his party in that district
Without opposition. His district Is the
outhwestern quarter of the state having
hirty-one counties. In population il is the
irgeSt district in the United States. 1t has
nore ex-soldiers in it than any other dis
net IN the country. 1t has Alb pos,oflices
nd more than oneshUndred newspapers. :
had 1853 children Of school age March
1886, and a Grand Army post in every
own.
Capt. Peters has proved himself a
lost useful member in matters Of gen
raj legislation. and especially SO in guard
IL the interests Of his state and
istrict. The worn and battered veterans
the war have in him jealous and faith
ii friend. The enormous number of ap-
lications from the soldiers of his district \
)r aid in prosecuting their claims against
he govercment, receive patient and careful
Itention. His constituents do well to r
eep him in congress They evidently =
now good thing when they see it.