Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-18

Tie Delaware State Association for the relief
SIX aud wounded soldiers have secured the
su,v ces Of counsel for the purpose of assisting
those who are unable to meet the expenses OF
such applications in the prosecution of Claims
aud the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
/. TO Iaualids disabled since March 4, 1861,
10 the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
2 10 Widows, Of non.commissioned officers
and privates dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above
3. TO Children, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, If there is no widow sur
vying or from the time Of the Widows re-mar-
riage.
A. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband living)
of officers and soldiers deceased as aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age; and pro-
vided also that the mother WAS dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support.
b. TO Sisters under sixteen years Of age Of
such deceased persons, dependent on the latter,
wholly or in part, for support, provided there
are no rightful claimants Of either of the three
asst preceding classes.
6. 10 WidoW, Fathy or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made und Q
the Act Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
diers discharged for "wounds received in battle"
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made ut the next session of Congress-. The
claims Of such persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action eau be taken at present by the De-
partments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or afirma-
ton their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
In paaea nf olaima far npuainnu mazda hv gidow
Of deceased officer or soldier, the legality Of the
marriage, the death Of the husband and the fact
that the claimant is still widow, must be
proved. Proof Of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or in default Of that ny the
clergyman's certificate or testimony OF respect
able persons.
Applicants of the 81, Sd, 4th and 9th Slpsses
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits VI
the Pension Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, IN all
cases, produce evidence Of their authority as
such under the Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such evil
dence must accompany the CLAIMANTS applioa
ton.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their witnesses aud testimony upon
the Counsel Of tho Association. Samuel NJ. lIar-
rington, jr, Esq, COZ Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living ut n distance
should give Mt least two days notice OF the time
wheA they intend to make application.
| 1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets The expense,
Of those claimants only loho are unable 70 employ
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, commissioned officers, privates
or other parties who may be Rblo to meet such
expenses may. however, at their own cost, avail
themselves vf tbs facilities which this channel
Of communication with the Pension Bureau af
forjs. Their claims will be prosecuted, at thcii
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the Del, State Relief Association.
Wilmington, Sept H. ls63.-gtf