The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-11-21
The Object of the National Banner.

uc ODJcCt Vi the NattOHdi bdHutf.
lst-To create PATRIOTIC FUND for the re-
lief of the sick, wounded and disabled soldiers
and their families.
3u.-To ditfliSc Il higil-toncd moral literature
throughout the land, intoxicating in the object
the universal desire to do good to aid III the
overthrow OF the Rebellion, and the establish
meut OF permanent peace.
2l.-To aid i'll supplying the army and navy
with ltcraturepromotyc of the moral and Spi-
ritual welfare Of the soldier; which will enkin-
die anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and twina more closely around his heart the Sa-
cred influences Of 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 form, ultimately, q National Literary
Association, which shall become one of the no.
best institutions of our land, and to be pcrpetu-
ated through al time. And 10 create Il fund to
be devoted to the liberal education of women,
when the Grave defenders OF our country shall
no longer need our assistance.
This being the object for which We are labor
ing we cordially invite patriots, philanthropiSts
and all who hGre,thc preservation of our country
and the well hrug of the nation at heart, 10
uqtc heart and hand. in cooperating with rs
.in the aceo @plishuent of this great and bent-
cent purpose
The Plan.
Ito give fifty per cent of all the subScrip-
tons received at the office of publication for the
NATIONAL 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 flmiiics.-
The Governor will acknowledge in the BANNER
the amount received. The Fund for the District
of Columbia will lie payable to The Mayor OF
Washington D. c.
1.-The Christian Commission, Sanitary Com
mission, Soldiers Aid Societies, and Soldiers
Relief Associations are authorized to receive
OF which. they will appropriate to their own fund
for the immediate use Of the sick and wounded
soldiers and their families: the remainder may
DC sent TO the Office Of publication, with the
names OF the subscribers. and receipt of the
amount retained, signed by the president, secre-
tary, treasurer, or committee OF said Commits
sion, Society, or Association. The same will be
acknowledged through the BANNER.
Our purposes are approved by the leading
men Of the country, and we are confident that
the patriotic and friends of philanthropy every
where viii 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?
Clab Rates-Terms Cash in Advance.
One copy one year. so
Five copies one year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Seven copies one year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Ter copies one year Is 90
Fifteen copies one year, and an extra copy
to the person sending the club............. 10 90
Twenty copies one year. and an extra
copy to the person sending the club. IS 90
Twetv-hye copies one year, and an extra
copy 70 the person sending the club. % 90
Thirty copies one year, and an extra copy
to thesierson sendiu" the cluh............ 80 CO
Address NATIONAL BANNER.
NAsa!SSToE, D c.