PENSIONS OF SOLDIERS OF 1812.
Hazelhurst, Miss.
Are the soldiers of 1812 entitled to pensions or land warrants? If so, how may they obtain them?
H. J. Brainard.
Answer.—By the act of Congress, approved March 9, 1878, any soldier of the war of 1812, or his widow, is entitled to a pension of $8 a month, provided he is not already receiving that amount, or more, as a pension; or, if receiving a pension of less amount, he is entitled to enough more to raise it to $8 per month. In addition he may claim 160 acres as a land warrant, granted to all soldiers who fought in the American army before 1855. For further information write to the Commissioner of Pensions, W. W. Dudley, Washington, D. C.
COUNTY LICENSES FOR DRAM-SHOPS.
Hamilton, Iowa.
Can whisky be sold in Illinois outside of the corporate limits of a city by the drink? Are they not limited, under government license, to quantities of one gallon or more?
Reader.