Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-09

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Freight taken at the usual low rates Shippers arc re-
quested to send receipts with each load Of goods have
their freight the wharf Philadelphia before p IL
CLAIMS AND PENSIONS.
| The Delaware State Association for the relief
| Of sick and wounded soldiers, have secured the
services Of counsel for the purpose of assisting
those who are unable to meet the expenses Of
such applications in the prosecution of Claims
and the obtaining Of Pensions, as follows:
l. 10 LnValids, disabled since March q, 1861,
| in the military service Of the United Statcs, in
the line of duty.
2. TO HidoWs, of non-oommissoned officers
and privstes dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service rs
above
3. To Children, under sixteen years Of age. Of
such deceased persons, If there is no widow sur
viving or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
4. TO Mothers, (who have no husband living
OF ofioera 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.
8. rs 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 WidoE, Father or Mother, (whichOver
entitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty:
No appropriation has vet been made under
the ACT Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty Of SOL
diers discharged for ''wounds received in battle
it is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. Tho
claims Of such persons will be filed, il desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
psrtments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or Rffinna-
tion their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
In cases Of claims for pensions made by widow
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 by the
clsrgymsn's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants Of the I'd, Sd, 4th aud 9th elasser
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abetted the rebellion against the United States
Government are not entitled to the benefits Of
the Pension Act
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence of their authority ae
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained; and such ey
denoe must accompany the claimants applca
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
all, with their witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel Of the Association. Samuel NJ. Har-
rington, jr., ESQ, 6O2 Market street. Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at a distance
hould give at least two days notice of the time
when they intend to make application.
II is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the Association meets the erpeasss
of those claimants only ipho are unable 10 emolov
persons to secure their cloias.
Officers, non-commissioned officers, priyates
or other parties who may be able to meet such
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves Of the facilities which this channel
Of communication with the Pension Bureau sf-
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at their
expense, by the Counsel of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington. Sept l2, 1e63.-gtf
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PAYMENT OF TAxEs.-The undersigned, Re-
ceiyer Of Taxes, will be at the City Hall on aud
\ after the first day of July, 1864, between the
hours Of 8 O'Clock and II, in tho morning, and
from to in tho afternoon for the purpose OF
| receiving taxes. A deduction Of five Der cent
| is made on oil taxes paid in July. Ali paid in
August and up to the day of election the face Of
| the bill must be paid, and after that date 1--WE
Der cent will be added to the bill. BankabIe
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