Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-01-05

Olhlmh anu ICuoiOnps
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:
/. TO InVdlids, disabled since March 4, 1861,
in the military service Of the United States, in
the line of duty.
9. 10 WidOps, of non commissioned officers
and privates dying Of wounds received or Of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
8. TO Children, under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, if there is no widow sur
viying or from the time of the widows re-mar-
riage.
a. TO Mothers, (who have no husband liying)
of officers and soldiers deceased us aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years of age and pro-
yided also that the mother was dependent wholly
or in part upon the deceased for support.
8. 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.
q. TO WidOp, Father or Mother, (Whicheyer
entitled,) for arrears Of pay and bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made und e
the Act Of March 3, 1858, to pay bounty of sol
diers discharged for wounds received in battle"
1t is probable that such an appropriation will be
made at the next session Of Congress. The
claims Of such persons will be fled If desired,
but no action can be taken at present by the De-
pariments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath OF aiiirma-
ton 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 soldier, the legality of the
marriage, the death OF the husband and the fact
that the claimant is still a widow. must be
proved Proof of marriage may be made by
record evidence, or In default Of that by the
clergyman's certificate or testimony Of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the I'd, 3D. 4ih and 9th classes
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 oil
cases, produce evidence of their authority as
such under the Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such eyi.
dence must accompany the claimants applica
ton.
Persons intending to make application will
call, with their Witnesses aud testimony upon
tue Ouuheel pl the hthoulhtlOns samuel Nj, Hnr-
rington, jr,, Esq, GO2 Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
should 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 Associahon meets the erpense,
Of those claimants only rho are unable 10 employ
persons to secure their claims
Officers, uon-oommissioned officers, private,
or other parties who may be able to meet sucl
expenses may, however, at their own cost, avail
themselves Of the facilities which this channe
of communication with the Pension Bureau.af
fords. Their claims will be prosecuted, at theil
expense, by the Counsel Of the Association.
ALFRED LEE,
President Of the Del. State Relief Association.
/ Wilmington, Sept ~, lSG3.-gtf