Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-05-09

The Rutland Herald Of Nay j.h, cont.irs
the following, which e-peoiA lY concerns the
families and friends Of soldiers making aily.
ments Of their pay;
In order to avoid the great inconvenience and
labor Of answering specially the numerous en-
quiries addressed TO the State Treasurer IN rela-
ton 10 the pay meut Of the soldiers allotments,
We are requested by him TO say, that on the 5Oth
dsy Of April be received from Major Halsey Pay
master Of the United States Army, returns for the
allotted pay Of the Cavalry Regiment for the
months Of January and February last, and that he
thereupon Immediately issued notices 10 all as
s'euees together with full directions as u the
manner Of drawing money, accompanied with
proper blanks for that purpose. The money can
be drawn by calling at the nearest Bank. These
notices to the assgnees have been in readiness to
be transmitted since the 18th day Of March last,
Ut their transmission was necessarily delayed
until the returns above named were received from
the psvmaster. Of course the delay has been oe-
casi0ned by causes over VII CD the state Treasurer
has no control. In addition 70 the allotted pay
Msior Halsey transmits to the Treasurer si,5tZ,-
81 from different members Of the OaFalry hegl-
meut, flr which his receipts were issued 10 the
soldiers and Will be by them sent TO their friends.
These receipts will be paid presentation 70 the
nearest Bank By the holders thereof. This sum,
added 10 the previous allotment, makes the whole
amount allotted by this regiment Sls,S,- ..
The returns for the Second, TLirt, f1u--- ,fitih
ana SiAth Regiments, and for the Completes Of
Sharp-shooteEs, have not yet cone 10 hand, out
the Treasurer Is advised that they val te paid
during the month e May f-r January t.br1a-y
March and April. When returns are -ece-7 Cd lle
notice will be given.
The Seventh and Eighth Regiments (Witl tie
exception Of Sayles Battery were paid % the lst
Of March by the United States before hey LETT
the State. Their next pay day occurred on the
lst day Of MAY Under ordinary circumstlncss,
and when the soldiers Stationed where they
can be readily reached, /. expected that tn re-
turns Of the allotted pay viii come 70 the state
Treasurer from twenty TO thirty days after the
eud Of each two months. his Is required by the
Paymastsrs FOR making up the rolls and making
payment.
Many seem to suppose that the State Ireasur er
is authorized 20 pay the allotments to the assign
ees on the arrival Of each pay day. Bu, tais is
not the case lie cannot DO so u1til he receives
returns from the paymas;er accompanied by me
money. Only the assignees Of those who are &C
tualIy members OF the regiments at the time pay
meut becomes due, are entitled 10 the al
lotment. If any have been discharged, or have
died or been killed in battle, then the allotment
ceases Of course the State Treasurer can knoW
who are entitled to Payment only from the returni
sent 10 him BY the Paymaster, IN no ether way
can he tell who may have been discharged o. diedi
and might make payment 20 those not entitled to
receive II.
In no case, therefore, will allOtments be paid
before the receipt Of the returns, sforesa d.
/ When a special assignee has been appointed BY
the soldiers such person OILY is entitled 10 draw
the allotted pay. Most OF the Vermont soldiers
have appointed assignees. These assignees vii
be promptly notified by the State Treasurer Of th'
amount they are entitled 10 draw, and instructs'
as to the manner Of drawing the same, at the ear
lest moment after the returns Of the various reg
ments are received respectively.
Il is hoped that If the Above notice Is general
copied by the papers in this State, it will furnish
ali needed information, and fully explain TO the
families and friend. 4 the soldiers why the pay
ment Of allotmcuts Is necessarily delayed beyon'
/ the regular lag dag.