Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-07-08
Claims and PASSIONS.


The Delaware State Association Tor the relic
OF sick and wounded soldiers, have secured the
services Of counsel for tho purpose OF assisting
those who are unable to meet the expenses Of
such applications in the prosecution Of CLAIMS
mud the obtaining OF Pensions, as follows:
l. 10 NUdlils, disabled since March 4, 1861.
in the military sarvicO of the United States, 10
the line Of duty.
. 10 HidOgJ, Of non Commissioned officers
aud prvates dying Of wounds received or of
disease contracted in the military service as
above.
y. 10 CAadfsa, under sixteen years of age, of
such deceased persons, ii there is no widow sur =.
Sving or from the time OF tue widows re-mar-
tiage.
A. 10 Mothers, (who have no husband Using
of officers aud soldiers deocnsed as aforesaid
provided the latter have lett neither widow, uor
children under sixteen years Of age; aud pfo.
vded also that the mother was dependent wholly
or IN pat upon the deceased far support
.. 70 Sisters under sixteen yrara of age OF
such deceased persOhs, dependent on the latter,
wholly or IN part, for support, provided there
are no righttul claimanis Ot either Of tho three
asst preceding classes.
Il. TO Waioc Fimsr Or liosher twhiohg ,sr
enlitled,) for ur,ears Of pay aud bounty:
No appropriation has vet been made under
tho Act Of March 8, 1868, 10 pay bounty OF sol
1t ia ptobablO TINT such au appropriation will be
made nj the uext session Of Congress. The
clams OF such perSony will bu filed, il desired,
but uo action eau he taken AZ present by the De-
parimeuts at Washington.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Claimauls identity must bo proved by two
Witnesses who must state apon oath or atiirlna.
tlon lheir bthGt that tfo claimant is the per son
he or she represents Li.nsef or herself to bo.
a fnrt st. a.
OF deceased olhder OF soldier tue legality Of The
inarrlHee the death Of the husband, and the fast
that The claimant is still widow, must be
proved Proof oil marriage may be made by
record evidence, ar in default Of that by the
nitrgJ mans certificate or testimony of respect
Applicants OF tho "a, 81, 4th aud 9th slasser
ao've B'ven, who haze in auy lnanner aided or
noellei the rebellion against tho Uuitpd States
Government are not entitled to the benefits Of
the Pension Act.
Guardians Ol minor claimants must, ia al
oasee, produce evidence of their authority az
such under tue Seal OF the Court from which
their appointment is obtained and such ey
denee must accompany the claimant's appHeo
tiOn.
Persons Intending to make application will
ah' win ther Witnesses and testimony upon
tho Counsel Of the Association Samuel N Iinr
rng'on, jri Esq, 602 Market street, Whining
ton, Delaware. PARTIES living at a distance
hould give at least two days notice Of the tine
"bea they intend to make application.
IL Is desirable that hi persons should distinctly
understand that the Association isets he eroelse,
OF Mo'e etaiaiahs only tOho are unable 10 emokoy
persons 10 sscUTe MsF claims
ollioeTs, non'commssionel officers, privates
OF other parties who may be ahlo to meet such
expenses may, however, at their owu cost, n,ail
hem9elses Uf tbs facilities Which this channel
OF communication with tho Pension Bureau af.
lords Their claims will be prosecuted, AT tber
expense, by the Counsel of the Association
ALFRED LEE,
Pres lent of the Del. State Relief Association.
Wilmington Sept II, lSG3.--glf