The National tribune., 1885-04-16
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Replies to Questions on Variety Of Interesting
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reply to their inquiries.
Il. f.. Sarton, Pei. As the rate for total deaf
ness of both ears is fixed by law at Si3 per mouth
and a. You drawing SO for less than ,otal deaf
ness, II Il not probable that you securc in
crease You are undoubtedly drawing all that you
are entitled TO- under the law. for your degree of
denness. z. Your brother should write to the Adj
utantGenera U. s. A. this city, stating the facts
Ii is possible that his discharge certificate may be
filed in the War Department; if SO. it viii be re-
turned upon his request To- that effect.
| f. X, Gettysburg. O.-Who was Chaplain Of the
first Continental Congress? -Ans,seT. Rev. Jacob
Duche. Rector of Christ church Philadelphia offi-
GATED Chaplain
l.. II. b.. Hurnercille, Mass-l Was there pen
sion act passed Aug s. 1892? 2. What provision If
any. did II contain respecting soldiers wives? B.
Can the wife of soldier WHO IS perisioner draw
his pension without his consent, irrespective of his
condition, provided he is alive and she has full
knowledge of his whereabouts and condition.
AnSuer. 1. Yes. 2. That III cases where the soldier
was drawing pension and was insane. if he had no
legal guardian, his wife would be allowed to draw
his pension. 8. No, only in case he is insane and
has mo- legal guardian.
W. 81. b., Ddrid City, Eeb.-Piesse settle ques-
ton of great interest, viz: Who was appointed
close of the war to go through the Southern States
and look up and report to War Department the
whereabouts. condition. etc, of the ordnance be-
longing to the Government? Your answer will be
anxiously looked for. As,s,rer. Nobody.
u. b., Canaan, o.. Please state the name of the
Surgeon General. 2 BY whom does he receive
his appointment g. Win he be superceded by
any other person, and, if 80, by whom? Ans'oer:
l. BrigHdier-Generai Robert Murray, u. 8. A. 9.
From the President of The United States, said ap-
pointnieut to be confirmed by the Senate. 3. No;
the position IL like all other ranks and positions in
tile Army. 10 be held during good behavior
81, Goicouda, Ill enlisted in Dec 1861, In an
Illinois regiment, and served to Jan. g. 1868, when
WAS discharged TO re-enlist in the Mississippi Ma
re Brigade; enlisted therein for three years same
day aud served faithfully 10 Feb. l. 1865, when
WAS honoribly discharged; am L not entitled to
veteran bounty? AHs,Der. You neglected To state
how much, il any, veteran bounty you received.
You were entitled to q mustered "a veteran and
to the iiisiilmeuts that had accrued up to the date
OF your discharge; you hot entitled to the re-
mining instruments, because you were discharged
prior to April Is 1863 when q. o. IL War Depart
ment, was issued. This the firSt order issued
dischargiug men by Of close of the war, and
which would entitie those discharged for that
son To full bounty, the same ii they had served
their full term.
j. j. L., Lung Prairie Ill. If claim is rejected
aud appealed to the Secretary of the Interior aud
appeal granted, If claim is NOT then allowed will
the claimant be notified by the Department Of the
Interior? 2. When claim is called up for action,
how long before action ID taken? 3. ~ here Con-
federate soldier taken prisoner, and
eyewitness to % Union soldier being wounded will
the department. take his affidavit? Ansscer. |. No;
but by the Commissioner OF Pensions to whom the
Secretary OF the Interior returns the papers with
his action Endorsed thereon. 2. Ordinarily action
IL taken soon. We cannot answer more definitely.
g. Yes. if IT car. be shown that he was there and
was iii Il position to- have personal knowledge OF
the facts to which he tes;iiies.
j. g., BGtiOu, Owe do not claim that the whale
Is an animal because IL eats flesh, but because
the female auekies its young. Az animals suckle
their young; fish do not Animals have warm
blood, the whale has warm blood; fish do not.
Animals including the whale, respre through their
lungs fish do net. The Bible is not an authority
on natural history. Read any book natural
HISTORY. 1t you c:n do no better, consult Webster's
Dictionary aud read the description OF the word
n,antti aud the subdivision of tie order of
tiais designated as megasthenes then hang up
your hat and take Your seat.
". h. Gichdoa, Pa.-Wss rebel Gen. Lee ever in
a battle which look place outside of his State
AntletuNi
and IL, 1852, and several minor battles in that
vicinity; also Get ysburg July 1, and g. 1863.
ConyGde kinaston, Il. Ito settle dispute,
please state whether there is any Post of the CA. X.
outside of the United States? Ansteer. Yes; at
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, George w. DE Long
Post No. r. GAR. Ii is under the jurisdiction OF
the Department of California
C. n. H., Norfok.-I enlisted in 1862, and in about
six weeks was sent home OH a sick furiuugh. The
President issued proclamation calling To Itie field
all that were able To return and discharging those
that unable Ia return fell into the last class.
! reported three times, but never received amy di-
rect,on. supposed that | discharged. but
have never received IL. Wha: shall l do in order
t.. secure my discharge? AASi0er. You uuiOubI-
eddy marked ou the rolls Il desert,r. Whether
you eau seearo dschnrse or not viii depend upon
tile decision of the Adjuiant. General. u. ;. A. To-
whom you should apply.
" 81. f., Cobdea, Id-A soldier is drawing pen
SION Lis wife dies he nnarres again. aud dies. Is
the widow emitted TO pension? 1ns,oer. Yes. if the
oil death WAS due to his army servlcc and line
OF duty.
j. H. w. Syracuse r. Y-In case a soldier was
arrested for s,esctiOn, tried 10y Gourt-nartal, paid
the peualty. received honorable discharge bat
WIS found not guilty by his commanding Officers
and restored TO duty and the restored papers have
been sent evidence. l. that not evidence enough
10 receive back bounty? If not, please explain.
Ans,cer. We cannot undertake TO Say what the de-
csIOn of the Atiiutnnt General will be in the case.
bu. inclined To think that the subsequent
action by the soldiers commanding officers Will
not be considered sufficient To set aside the verdict
OF the Court-uiartal. Each is decided upon
own merits; farther we cannot explain.
T., CISCO, keb.-l. Did the Mexican Pension Bill
lazy Slftitlh seA
creased from IS to Sl2? Has the time for back pen
sion been extended? AaSmcr. No TO all Of the
above
T.. ~, Sb' field. En9.-I served three years in the
late war. but am residing abroad Could
another person. provided with power of attorney
FROM me- take up iund in my name and thea reside
on il. required by the Homestead Act or until |!
an prepared to take possession? Ansrer No.
j. r. C., Rose HW, iH.-Was there any act passed
by the last Congress increasing the peusion of SOL
dicrs who were drawing IS per month to SLY In
1877 n soldier was peisiuned a. sc per month and
la 1874 Increased TO clio per month"; hi, disability
had increased during tha. period IL c entitled
OF Increase? DISABILITY .is herniaD IL
entitled, how will lie proceed TO set arrears1 An
No To all Of the above.
l. L. s. EransriWe I,d.-Many of the old soldiers
who were prisoners of war for so days or mere
have not made application for communication of M
tious account OF the small amount of money due.
IL would cost tc total amount, If an agent WAS
poyed, To collect same. l. Can mal<e appiiUss-
ton direct7 2. IL we cam to whom must apply?
A"Smer. l. Yes. q TO the Com;nissary General.
U. -. A.
Of GA X. Post. lie claims that lac enlisted in
"A New York regiment, a,;'i, being under age his
father got him oui. lie then away and re-en-
listed and assumed fictitious name. and when
mustered out says he received hs discharge ia n
fictitious name. L. Is the said A eligible ncu,-
bershp3 z Has the GA Post the right re-
him member? B. Docs the GAR. Post |
violate her BYLAWS and Constitution hy doing?
AaS,cer. |. Yes. il he received an honorable dis
charge. Yes. g. No.
Il Peternn. Iro.dae, Ohio-Wili the law permit !
post office to he kept where liquors are eod? dH-
There IL law on tine subject that are |
Of
j. K. freeianariRe Ind. Suppose applicant |
for pension employs attorney to prosecute his |
claim aud gives him So for his labor and dies: IL |
such attorney pound by the law 10 prosecute his |
widows claim free of charge? q If not. hat is
the legal fee? g. IN applicant Is directed be-
a court of record officer thereof having
custody of it's seal would notary public be elig,-
gible for such duty? 4Hsirer I. No. .. $40 s,j
if contracts filed. See reply to j. j. IL. in
lasi ssue 3. No.
J. H.. Otto, Knn.-l. I employed attorney TO |
prosecute pension claim, he sent me tire blank
articles Of agreement; signed them SEM them |
back TO hin. and have never heard from them.
Now. what want to ask II. IL hi duty Ia sign
them also ai,d send of them to- me7 :. When a |
sdier Is drawing, pensions and applies for increase
aud has another disability for which he ha-
applied. but concludes Ia do should he apply for
increase both disabilities together. should he
make two separate applications? Ansmev. |. No:
btt agreements have to he filed 10y the attorney in
the Pension Office. 2. One application will do for |
beth disabilities.