Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-12-18
Important 80 EVa.id Discharg ed
Soldiers ANA seaman.
PENs1oNs-To WHOM AND UNDER WHAT
CIRCUMSTANCES.

For the benefit of the now very large
and increasing number of invalid (sick or
wounded) discharged soldier, or seamen,
we publish a synopsis, of the law relating
to pensions, as contained in the act of
congress of July l4th, 1862:
BY this act it is provided that the fol-
lowing persons shall be entitled to receive
pensions, under the prescribed regulations
governing them.
|. Invalids disabled since March 4,
1861, in the military or naval service of
the United States in the line OF duty.
IL. Widows of officers, soldiers or sea-
men dying Of wounds received, or of dis
ease contracted, in the military or naval
service, as above.
Ill. Children, under sixteen years of
age, Of such deceased persons, if there is
no widow surviving, or from the time Of
the widows re-marriage.
". Mothers (who have no husbands
living) of officers, soldiers or seamen, de-
ceased as aforesaid, provided the latter
have left neither widow or children under
sixteen years of age; and provided, also,
that the mother was dependent wholly or
in part upon the deceased for support.
V. Sisters, under sixteen years Of age
of each deceased persons dependent on the
latter wholly or in part for support, pro-
vded there are no rightful claimants of
either of the three last preceding classes.
The rates of pension are distinctly set
forth in the act, and are according to the
classes or grades ranging from eight (S)
to thirty (30) dollars per month.
Only one pension in any case is allow
ed to one person or the relative thereof.
When more than one minor child or
orphan sister becomes entitled to pension
it must be divided equally between them.
The pension, under this law, will com
mence from date of the pensioners dis
charge, if applied for within one year
thereafter. Otherwise the pension will
commence from the date OF the applica-
tion-pensionS to widows and minors
from the date of the death of the person
upon whose service the claim is based.
The identity of the claimants must be
established in accordance with the rrovi9
ions of the act.
If possible, the certificate of the Cap
tain or some other commissioned officer
under whom he served, should be pro-
duced, stating time and place of the an
plicant's having been wounded or disa-
bled, etc.
If for any reason it be impracticable
to obtain such certificate, it must be sta
ted by applicant under oath, and the fact
substantiated by other witnesses of
known resi- pcctabIity, ETC..
A surgeons certificate must show the
character and degree of the claimants S
disability.
The habits of the applicant, and his
occupation since he left the service, must
be shown by two credible witnesses.
II the apI licant be a widow, she must
prove the legality of her marriage, the
death of her husband, and that she is still
widow.
She must also furnish the names and
ages Of her children under sixteen years
Of age, and the place of her residence.
II married again, her pension will cease
and her minor children, il any be living,
will receive the pension in her stead.
from the date of such marriage.
If the applicants be minors. the proof
OF the marriage of parents will still be re-
quired.
If the applicant be mother of the de-
ceased soldier, similar proof will be re-
quired of the marriage of tt G claimant
and OF her widowhood.
The same proof of marriage and of re-
lationship will be required it the claimant
be sister
The above comprises the main fea-
lures of the law, which we have abstract
ed from printed copy of the Act.
Surgeons to make the proper examine
ations have been appointed at various
places, by the commissioner,