The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-10-31
Pine Il lewis,
PROSPECTUS OF THE N==TEONAL
BENIN Err.

J. determination 10 make the NATIONAL BAN
SER one Of the best literary mouthlics on the
continent; and us an earnest Of her Intentions,
she is periecting arrangements, us speedily rs
possible. with celebrated writers to furnish artl-
cleS for her journal, and securing The influence OF
the good and great in aid of her object.
Who is there so cold or indifferent to the cause
OF humanity, IS not to feel a desire to aid rs in
our labors for the disabled soldiers and their sut-
fering families? We hope no such person exists
upon Freedom soil.
The object Of the National Banner.
lSt.-To create PATRIOTIC Fund for the :c-
lief OF the sick, wounded and disabled soldiers
ard their families.
2d.-To difuse :. heightened moral literature
throughout the land, intoxicating IL the object
the universal desire to do good to aid in the
overthrow OF the Rebellion, and the establish
ment OF permanent peace.
3d.-Tu aid IN supplying the army and navy
with 4 literature promotvc of the moral and spi-
ritual welfare of the soldier: which will enkin-
die anew the Ere of patriotism within his breast,
and twinc more closely around his heart the Sa-
cred intueuCeSof ''home.
4th.-To bid with the golden chain OF love
all hearts together. without reference to sect or
party, in one grand. glorious National Cause,
whose sole purpose shall be this great Empire 5
welfare. prosperity. and happiness.
5th.-To fern, ultimately, i National Literary
Association. which shall become one Of the no
beSt institutions Of our land. and to be perpetu-
ated through all time. And to create fund to
be devoted 10 the liberal education Of women
when tie brave defenders Of our country shall
no longer need ouI assistance.
This being Tie object for which we are labor
ing VIC cordially inv!;c patriots, phian;hropSts
and al wEo have the preservation ot our country
an; the We! being Of the nation 1T heart, 10
unite, heart and hand in cooperating with us
= tie accomplishment! Of this grca; &nd Jcl!;f-
cent purpose.
The Plan
To give fifty per cent. Of all the subscrip-
tons received at the Office of publication, for the
y arloHAL BANNER, to the Patriotic Fund, pay
able quarterly to the Governor Of the State or
territory contributing, TO be diSburSed upon his
order to disabled soldiers and their families
The Governor will acknowledge in the BANNER
the amount received The Fund for the District
Of Columbia will be payable to the Mayor of
Washington, d. {.
1.-The Christian Commission, Sanitary Com
mission, Soldiers Aid Societies. and Soldiers
Relief Associations, are authorized 70 receive
subscriptions for the NATIONAL BANNER cue half
Of which they will appropriate to their own fund
for the immediate use OF the SICK ana wounded
soldiers and their families the remainder may
be sent to the office of publication, with the
names of the subscribers and receipt Of the
amount retained. signed by the president. Secre-
tarv treasurer, or committee Of said Comrlis-
Sion, Society, OF Association. The same will be
acknowledged through The BANNER.
Oar purposes are approved by the leading
men Of the country. and we are confident that
The vtr;or:c and t.;cI,LS Of pailaut hroDy every
where will aid Us in our efforts.
We wish TO create = fund OF One Thousand
Dollars in every State in the Union before the
beginning OF another year. .-.
What State will show her patriotic devotion
for the noble soldiers who stand in defence of
their country, by creating the largest Patriotic
Fund?
Club Rates-Terms Cash In Advance.
Five copies one year. %
Seven copies one year. %
len copies one IL 90
Fifteen copies one year. and an extra copy
to the person sending the club............. 10 90
Twenty copies one year. and al extra
copy % theperson sending the club...... 25 90
Twety- five copies one year. and an extra
copy TO the person sending the CLUB. IS 90
Thirty copies one year, and an extra copy
to the person sending the club............ so 90
Address = NATIONAL BANNER.
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