Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-07-06

THE PUBLlt AXE kESDEt1ftli4i IN
FORMED that we have established in Washington
city a GENERAL AGENCY for the Collection OF
Accounts end Vouchers against the United States,
in all accessible parts Of die Country, where there is
stationed irregular DisnURsfNG OFFICER OF the Gov
,rnnent. Our facilities are such as will enable us
To make returns Claims entrusted to us, in the
shortest possible time; aud the advantages of an
Agency Of this character at the Scat of Government,
will, we trust be fully appreciated by the business
pullic generally.
CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS FURNISHING SUPPLIES, &C.
to officers throughout the country, who may desire
TO negotiate their Vouchers and realize their amount
in advance of payment by the regular Disturbing Off
GER can effect the same through us upon the most
advantageous terms. Claimants will find that pre-
ference will be given by Banks to claims that have
passed through our hands.
We will aso'undertake the prosecution of every
description of Claims before the several Burcaux Of
the War, Navy, aud Treasury Departments of tho
General Government, including those of the follow.
ing descriptions, viz:
cERTIgiED ACCOUNTS FOR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
for services rendered. upon which payment is re-
fused by discussing officers until evidence is pro-
duced that the officer whose duty it is, renders tc
the proper bureau the returns and reports required
by the regulations.
CLAIMS OF 10y Al PERSONS FOR PROPERTY taken fol-
the use and supply OF the Army Navy or for SER
vices rendered; and for which proper vouchers
have been given.
CLAIMS OF ofFIcEus ron THE PAYMENT or /" HORSES
AND EQuIrAGE'' lost in the Military Service of the
United States
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT OF HORSES, MULES, OXEN, &C ,
in the Military Service of the United States, by inn
plcssmcnt or contract, and which shall have been
lost or destroy cd.
CLAIMS ron STEAMBOATS, AND OTHER VESSELS lost or
destroyed while in the service OF the United States
by impresSmcnt or contract.
y speedy settlement Of these Claims depends en-
trcly upon the nature aad sutlicency OF the evidence
adduccd, TO show their business and correctness.
.dany Just claims necessarily suspended, and
others entirely disalowcd at the Departments for
want Of evidence that could have been easily pro-
duccd at the time Of the transaction, but rem
dered almost impossibility, by Of The officer
under whose direction the pro- erty was furnished
or used or the services rendered, being deceased or
having retired from the service, or removed to dis
tgnt stations and neglected to supply the deieien-
ces required.
The difficulties in the way ola settlement Of Claims
such as these, are frequently of such character,
10 require for their proper adjustment a thorough
knowledle of the rulcs aud regulations of the De-
'artments and decisions applicable thereto. The
Importance therefore, Of entrGStH2 them for adj
.Usrmcnt TO those who possess this knowledge and
experience will ut once be seen aad appreciated
Special attention. is also given to the COLLECTION
ald preparation Of evidence, in support of claims
tor property destroyed or damaged by those in the
Military or Naval service, for the payment of which
40 provision has as yet been made by Congress.
CERTIFICATES or INDEBTEDNESS
wll be obtained for officers refining from the SER
vice. causes for the stoppage ofpay removed, and
assistance rendered to officers in the service who de
sire the adjustment and settlement of their official
accounts in the several Departments.
ATTENTION WILL ALSO BIZ GIVEN
% the Collection Of Arrears Of Pay, Bounty, Prize
Money, Peusons &c, Sc, providing the same does
not in auy way conflict with or come within the
province Of the Agents appointed by the States
All That is necessary to ensure prompt action to
the prosecution Of any claim is Chat the claimant