Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-08-02
Bounty Equalization Bill.

The following is the bill TO cqalize the
bOuntics OF the soldiers AMI sailors who
served in the late war, as il finally passed
both Houses of Congress:
SEcrIoy |. BE il enacted. &C.. That to
each and every soldier who enlisted into
the army of the United States after the 18th
day of April, 1861. for period of not less
than three years. and having served his
term of enlistment, has been honorably dis
charged and who has received or is cnti-
tied To receive from the Unhed States I'M
der existing laws. "A bounty of Sl0a; anti
any such soldier enlisted for not less than
three Years who has been honorably dis
charged on account of wounds received in
the line of duty. and tile widow, minor
children, or parents in the order named, of
any such soldier who died i'm the service of
the United States. or of disease or wounds
contracted while in the service and in the
line of duty. shall be paid the additional
bounty OF 500 hereby authorized.
SEC ,. That to each and every soldier
who enlisted into the army of tn United
States after the 10Th day of April, 1861.
during the rebellion, for period of not
less than two years, and who Is not inclu-
died. in the foregoing section, and who has
been hOnorably discharged thcrclrOm. aft
or serving two years, and who has received
or is entitled to receive from the United
States. under existing laws. bounty OF
so and no more: and any soldier enlisted
for less than two years who has been hon
orably discharged on account of wounds
received in the line of duty. and the widow,
minor children. or parents. in the order
named. or any such soldier who died in
the service the United States. or of dis
ease or wounds contracted while in the
service of the United States. in the line OF
duty, shall be paid the additional bounty
of so hereby authorized: provided that
any soldier who has barcrcd, sold, ign
ed, transferred. loaned exchanged or Civ
en- away his final discharge papers. or any
interest in the bounty provided by this or
any other act OF Congress shall not be en-
titled To receive any additional bounty
whatever. and when application is made
by any soldier for said bounty. he shall be
required. under the pains and penalties of
perjury, TO make oath Or affirmation of his
lacnny. ast that he has not so bartered.
sold. assigned transferred. cXchan, ,rd.
loaned or given away his Discharge papers.
or any interest in the bounty a. aforesaid:
and no claim for such bvuuIy 7i'eial-e
tertained by the PaymaStcr General. or
orhcr accounting or diSbursing officers. eN-
ccpt upon receipt the claimants discharge
papers, accompnied by the statement un-
der oath, as py this section provided.
SEC. 3. And be il further enacted. That
in the payment of the additional bounty
herein provided for, it shall be the duty of
the Paymaster General, under such rules
and regulations as may be prescribed by
the SECRETARY OF War, to causs. to be exam
incl the accounts of each and every soldier
whc n'akes application therefor, and if
found entitled thereto. paid said bounties.
SIT I. And be ii further enacted. That
in the reception. examination. settlement
and payment of claims for said additional
bounty. due the widows or heirs OF deccas-
ed soldiers. the accounting officers of the
Treasury shall I've governed by the rcstric-
tons prescribed for tie PaymaStcr General
10y the Secretary of War. and the payment
shall he made in like manner under the Iii
rection of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Those entitled to AN additional bounty
under the above act, will find il to their
interest TO employ Messrs. Phillips & John
son, of this place, to attend to the collcc-
lion of their claims; and the sooner they
attend to it the sooner they will get their
money.