The National tribune., 1884-02-07
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G. X Bro6k9tile, Pa.-The proposed bill TO equal
ize hountcz provides for the payment Of So per
month 10 every honorsbiy discharged soldier Of
late war fr the time actually served by him. from
which sum IS to be deducted all United States
bounty lie max have received Some wiz be bene-
fitted anc! some vii not. Each one easily
certain FOR himself by multiplying the whole num-
Der OF months he actually served by So Z ana from
the amount thus obtained tcdact the Whole amount
os United States bounty he may have received 1T
any time: the remainder viii be The sum that viii
be due hinl slionld the bill become q law.
=. n c.. Ifeeto,en Ind; J. Fl. e. I7ioHpsoprile,
CD1J1t,; J. o. z. East GTGRite Fails 1hea. ~. T. a.
Areadia IH--SYe have received numerous letters
nqurins, as to the prospects of certain bills es-
peci=iy whether the proposed bill TO increase the
pensions OF soldiers wae have lost leg viii
include those now pensioued for equivalent disa-
hlties. Ne do not before that Congress viii f.ii
provide for the latter class the former are
increased. such action would be glaringy unjust.
The mere fntrotuetloH 81 a bull IN congress slesrsl-
fieS nothing It may iot even represent the views
OF the member who introduces Is as his action may
be based on tire ttest some of his constituents or
some friend. When bill has been introduced It is
referred 70 the proper committee and that may DC
the last ever heard OF it The majority OF bills in
trodueed in Congress die q natural death. Ii the
committee in charge of the bin report It back to the
Congress with their views, it IS placed upon the
calendar whence II comes up Tor action IN IL turn,
and it is then subject To debate and amendment
In fact il may be Sc, amended chat the original bill
would not be recognized and this applies al bills
introduced in Congress. 1t is impossible to say
what is the temper of Congress on any subject or
what action X will take in regard 10 any particular
bill. TIE TRIBUNE VIII keep you fully advised OF
any and all important legislation upon these pro-
posed measures for the benefit of readers. and
all we say Is raj and see. We hope for the best.
r. II " Belt f0niGiiie Ghi0--A person who rem
dered military service bat VINO not rlustsrss;
into the United States service has title 70 elairl
against the Government for pension pay, bounty
or communication of ratcns \ claim for pension
for such person might have been considered if fled
and prosecuted To a successful Issue prior 20 uiy
4, 1874 since which time such Claims are barred by
statute.
s. D., Estg Pkilqasfosfa oiio.-you are not eaG-
tied 70 anything additional by reason OF your hay
ing been Il corporal.
r. B. Lodp. IH.--you are not entitled to land
warrant because You we're not in actual service 1T
seat Of war. Ifyou we've tot engaged in u you
not omitted. Soldiers OF the late war OF the re-
belion are moi entitled to land warrants.
Ssgo, Oaic-You shonld in opinion, DE elits-
lied 10 arrears for heart disease unless that dseh
;ty was By error omitted from your first certificate
Il IS an interesting point and worth following up.
F. g. Busl.4eiHs Basin, y. F.--Your transfer 20
there was none due for cli tacnts or re-eT.ist-
incnfs in the v. T.. c. Fcte-ar volunteers were
not enlisted ta5 such alter April |, ss6l- You ere
not entitled tG veteran bounty.
JEP. Topeka Eau-Ths ray 81 private 4ol-
dies during; tue late Increased from SIS 90
SD per month, May l, 1861
4. J. c.. GrsnoIa hfa.--Ycu etI apply for M
creiSc other disabilities than ;Ia for cl you
arc pensioned and such increase ii allowed viii
commence f.oui date of ns your claini therefor.
Ii wild not entitse you 10 ulc-S VOC fled
=; peatioT therefor prior Ia July /. 1850. Yoa viii
s.,lt isc In go back your great s,rantl-
parents ar.l prove That they Nsere nor afflicted"
YoE lsaay have 10 prove thas ..sa free from
the aic..e, diseases at eRlf-sert fhe rt.ie istlst