Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-08-15
Bill to Equalize Bounties.

The following is the bill to equalize boun-
ties. as it passed both Houses, and was ap-
proved by the President
SECTION |. Be it enacted, &c, that to
each and every soldier who enlisted into the
army Of the United States after the l5th day
of April, 1861, for period of not less than
three years, and having served his term OF
enlistment, has been honorably discharged
and who has received or is entitled to receive
from the United States, under existing laws,
bounty of one hundred dollars, and no
more, and any such soldier, enlisted for not
less than three years, who has been honora-
bly, discharged on account Of woundsreceived
in the line Of duty, and the widow, minor
children or parents, in the order named, OF
of any such soldier who died in 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 one hundred dollars hereby author
lied
"SEC. ., That each and every soldier who
enlisted in the army of the United States af-
ter the 10Th day Of April, 1861, during the
rebellion, for period Of not less than two
years, and who is not included in the forego-
ing section, and has been honorably dis
charged therefrom after serving two years,
and has received, or is entitled to receive
from the United States, under existing laws,
bounty of fifty dollars. and no more, and
any soldier enlisted for less than two years,
who has been. honorably discharged on ac-
count of wounds received in the line of duty,
and the widow, minor children or parents,
in the order named, Of any such soldier who
Gied in the service Of the United States, OF
of disease or wounds contracted while in the
service of the United States, and in the line
of duty, shall be paid the additional bounty
of ffty dollars, here authorized provided
that any soldier who has bartered, sold, as
signed, transferred, loaned, exchanged OF
given away his final discharge papers, or any
interest in the bounty provided by this ol
any other act of Congress, shall not be entl-
tied to receive any additional bounty. what
ever and when application Is made by any
soldier for said bounty, he shall be required
| under the pains and penalties of perjury, tc
| make oath or affirmation Of his identity, anc
! that he has not so bartered, sold, assigned
| transferred, exchanged, loaned or given ava!
either his discharge papers, or any lntereS
! in any bounty as aforesaid and no claim 10
| such bounty shall be entertained by the Pay
er-gcneral, or other accounting or dis
| bursting officer, except upon receipt OF tn
| claimants discharge papers, accompanied b,
the statement, under oath, as by this section
| PROVIDED.
SEC. g. And be it further enacted, TIA
in the payment of the additional bount.
herein provided for, it shall be the duty o
4 the Pay-master- general, under such rule
and regulations as may be prescribed by tn
Secretary of War, to cause to be examine
the accounts of each and every soldier VIII
makes application therefore, and, if entitlec
thereto, pay said bountles.
'SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, tha
in the reception, examination, settlemen
and payment Of claims for said additions
! bounty due the widows or heirs OF deceased
soldiers, the accounting officers Of the Treas
scribed for the Paymaster-general by tn
Secretary Of War, and the payment shall b.
made in ike manner, under the direction o
the Secretary of the Treasury.