Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-02
Claims and Pensions.

( ClalmS ana PENSIONS.
The Delaware State Association Tor the relic
Of eck aud 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:
|. 10 la9Giids disabled since March 4, 1861.
IN tho military service Of the United Hlntes, in
the line OF duty.
z. 20 Widoos, Of non commissioned ofcers
and privates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in tho military service as
above.
D. 70 CAadrea, under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
vlvlng or from tho time OF the Widows re-mar-
riage.
4. 10 Mothers (who have no husband living
OF officers aud solliara deceased as aforesaid
provided the latter have left neilner widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age and nro.
ylded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support
b. 10 Sisters under sixteen years Of are Of
such deceased persons, dependent On the latter,
wholly or in part, for support, provided there
are no rghifu claimants Of either Of the three
ast preceding classes
g. 70 Hidow, EltAsr or 4iptlss, whichever
entitled) for arrears Of pay nnd bounty;
No appropriation has vet been made under
the Act Of March 8, 1868, to pay bounty of sol
diers discharged for "wounds received 10 battle
1t IS probable that such au appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress- The
claims Of such persons will be filed, if desired,
but no action can be taken at plesent by the De.
partments at Washington.
IasTnuoTIoRs.
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or allrma.
tion their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents hinsef or herself to he.
In cases Of claims for pensions made by widow
OF deceased officer or soldier, the legality Of the
marriage, the death fthe husband, and the fact
that the claimant is still widow. must be
proved. Proof of marriage may he made by
record evidence, or in default Of that by the
clergymans certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the I'd, Sd, 4th and 9th olasser
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 Pqpslon Act.
Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence Of their authority as
such under the Seal of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained aud such ey..
dence must accompany the claimants appica
tion.
Persons intending to make application will
all, with their witnesses and testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel NJ liar.
rington, jr-s ESQ, 602 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.
1t is desirable that all persons should distinctly
understand that the association meets The expenses
of those claimants only 0ho are unable 10 employ
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, nOn-commissioned officers, privates
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 af-
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. 49, 1sG3.-gtf