Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-08

The Delaware State Association for the relief
Of sick and wounded soldiers, have secured the
services Of counsel for tue 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.
/. 10 Iavdiids, disabled suce March 4, 1861,
ia the military service of the United States, in
the line of duty.
. 70 Widows, Of non commissioned officers
and pryates dying of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service az
above.
8. 70 CLiidrea, under sixteen years Of age, of
such deceased persons, ii there is IN widow sur
vyng or from the time Of the widows rc-nar-
riage.
4 10 Mothers, (who have no husband ving)
Of officers aud soldiers deceased ns aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow, nor
children under sixteen years OF age; and pro-
ylded nlso that the mother was dependent wholly
or III part upon the deceased FOR support.
D. 10 SISTERS under sixteen years of age of
such deceased persons, dependent on the latter,
wholly or in part, for support provided there
are no righiiul claimants OF either of the three
asst preceding classes.
e. TO Widow, Father or Mother, whichever
entitled,) for arrears of pay aud bounty;
No appropriation has yet been made unde
the Act Of March 3, 1868, TO pay bounty of sol
dlers 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 he filed, it desired,
but DO action can be taken nt present by the De-
parlments at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Claimants identity must be proved by two
witnesses, who must state upon oath or nliirma-
ZION their belief that the claimant is the person
he or she represents himself or herself to be.
II nf al IA b,.., sal..,
OF deceased officer or soldier, the legality of the
marriage, the death Of the husband, aud the fact
that the claimant Is still widow, must he
proved. Proof Of marriage may bo made by
record evidence, or in default OF that by the
clergymaa's certificate or testimony of respect
able persons.
Applicants of the ID, Sd, lih and 9th classes
above given, who have in any manner aided or
abeitel the rebellion against the United Stntes
Government are not entitled to the benefits OF
the Pension Act
| Guardians of minor claimants must, in al
cases, produce evidence Of their authority MS
such under the Seal Of the Court from which
their appointment is obtained aud such eyi.
dence must accompany the claimants appca
| ton.
Persons intending TO make application will
call, with their witnesses and Testimony upon
the Counsel of the Association, Samuel NJ liar.
ringtOn, jr., Esq, COZ Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. Parties living at distance
should give at least two days notice of the time
whea they intend TO make application.
1t is desirable that all persons shoull distinctly
understand that the Association meets he expenses
Of those claimants only who are unable 10 emptoy
persons to secure their claims.
Officers, non-cOmmissiOned officers, priyates
or other parties who may be able to laeet 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 IL, ls6S.-gtr