The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-07-25
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NATIONAL
BANNER.

l. determination to make tho NATIONAL BAN
yER one Of the best literary monthlics on the
continent: and as all earnest Of her intentions,
she Is pcrCcting arrangements, us speedily rs
possible with celebrated writer's to furnish artl-
clcs Tor her journal and securing the influence OF
the good and great i'll aid of her object.
Who is there so cold or indifferent to the cause
Of humanity, rs moi 20 feel desire to aid liz in
our ahors for the disabled soldiers and their sui-
ern@ families? We hope no such person exists
upon Freedom soil.
The object Of the National Banner.
lst-To create PATRIOTIC Fund Cor the re-
lief Of the sick. wounded and disabled soldiers
and their families.
@d.-l'o diiusc higl-toncd moral literature
throughout the land. intoxicating in the object
the universal desire 10 do good, to aid in the
overthrow OF the Rebellion, and the establish
n!cut Of permanent peace.
2l.-To aid in supplying the army and navy
with Il literature promotiyc Of the moral and spi-
ritual welfare of the soldier: which will caklM-
de anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and twinc more closely around his heart the Sa-
cred influences oil ''homc.
.ith.-To bind with the golden chain IF !oTc
ali hearts together without reference to sect or
party. in one grand. glorious National Cause,
whose sole purpose >ha!! he this great Empire :
welfare: prosperity and happiness.
5.h.--Totorm. ultimately. National Literary
Association, which shall become one OF the no.
bcs; institutions OF our land. ana To he pcrpetu-
atci through all time. And to crcatca fund IL
be devoted to the liberal education of women.
wh"a the brave defenders of our country shall
nc lougcr need on assistance.
This being lie object for whc!, we are labor
ing we cordially Invite patriots. phianthropisiS
and NIL wi}o have the preservation OF or country
and lie wci-hcing OF the nation n heart 10
unite heart and hand. in cooperating with us
in the accomplishment o.: this great and benin
cent purpose.
The Plan.
Ito give fifty ne" cent. Of al the subscrir-
lions received al the Office OF Publication. for the
NATIONAL BANNER. 10 the Patriotic Fund, pay
able quarterly to the Governor Of the State or
territory contributing to he disbUrscd upon his
order to disabled soldiers and their fl;nilies.-
The Governor Will acknowledge IL the BANNER
the amount received. The Fund for the District
Of Columbia will he PAYABLE to the Mayor OF
Washington. y. {.
2.-The Christian Commission. Sanitary Com
mission. Soldiers Aid Societies. and Soldiers
Relief Associations are authorized TO receive
subscriptions for the NATIONAL BANNER. one half
OF which they will appropriate TO their own fund
for the Immediate use Of the sick and wounded
50, Tiers and their families: the remainder NAV
he Sent 10 the Office Of publication. with the
names Of the subscribers. and 4 receipt Of Inc
amount retained. signed " the president. secrc-
larry. treasurer Jr committee OF said Commits
sion, Societv. or Association. The same will he
acknowledged through the BANyER
Oar purposes are approved by the leading
Incn Of the country. and We are confident that
the patriotic and friends Of philanthropy ever
where viii aid us in our efforts.
We wish 10 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.
One copy one ! 20
Five copies one year. ....................... 90
Screen copies one year Observation-Disclosures. 80
len COPIES one year. - 90
Fifteen copies one year. ana an extra copy
to the person sending the c.uh............. 70 60
Twenty copies one year. and an extra
copy 10 the person sending he ciUb....-. - 10
Twety-five copies one year, and an extra
copy to the person sending the cnh...... IS 90
Thirty copies one year, and an extra COPY
% tic person sending tie club........... 50 90
address NATIONAL. BANNER
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