The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-05-20
New Advertisements.
PROSPECTUS OF THE NATIONAL
BANNER
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

II VIE publisher commenced the year with Il
4 determination TO make the NATIONAL BAN
NEH one OF the best literary monthlicS on the
continent; and us an earnest Of her intentions,
she is pcrrcting arrangements, us speedily us
possible. with celebrated writers 10 furnish arti-
cles for her journal, and securing the influence oi
the good and great in aid Of her object.
Who is there so cold or Indifferent to the cause
of humanity, us not 10 feel II desire to aid us in
our laborS for the disabled soldiers and their sut-
ierng families! We hope no such person exists
upon Freedoms soil.
Tie Object OF the National Banner.
lst.-TO Create Il PATRIOTIC FIND for The re-
lief OF the sick, wounded and disabled soldiers
anu their families.
9d.-To diiiusc Il higi-toncl moral literature
throughout the land intoxicating in the object
the universal desire to do good. TO aid in the
overthrow OF the Rebellion, and the establish
mcnt ot permanent peace.
3d.-TO aid IN supplying the army and navy
with 4 literature pvomotivc OF the moral and Sl-
ritual welfare of the soldier; which will cnkin-
die anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and Irvine more closely around his heart the Sa-
cred influences Of ''home.'
th.-Io 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 :
welfare prosperity, and happiness.
jth.-Toform, ultimately: National Literary
Association. which shall become one Of the no
best institutions of our land and to he pcrpctu-
atcd through all time" And to create Il .lut 10
I've devoted 10 the liberal education OF women.
Wien the brave defenders Of our COUNT" shall
no longer need OH assistance.
This being the object for which we are labor
-
and all who have the preservation of our country
and the we'll being Of the nation at heart, TO
unite. heart and hand. in cooperating with Us
in the accomplishment OF this great AMI bent-
cent purpose.
The Plan.
Ito give fifty per cent of ali the sul'scrip-
tiunS 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. 70 be disburScd unon his
order to disabled soldiers and their flmil!es-
The Governor will acknowledge in the BANNER
the amount received The Fund Tor the District
OF Columbia will he payable to the Mayor Of
Washington. u. c.
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 aud wounded
soldiers and their families: the remainder may
lie sent 10 the Office Of publication. with the
names Of the subscribers. and receipt Of the
amount retained. signed by the president. score
tary. treasurer, or committee Of said Commits
sion, Society, or Association. The same will be
acknowledged through the BANNER
Our purposes are approved bv the leading
men OF the country, and we are confident that
The patriotic and friends o: phlanthropv every
where will aid Us in our efforts.
We wish TO create q 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.
l'ne copy on" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 50
Seven copies one Observation-Disclosures. 90
Ten copies one year. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 70 90
Fifteen copies one year. and an extra copy
to the person sending the club............. - 90
Twenty copies one year. and an extra
copy 10 the person sending the club...... 25 90
Twenty-Five copies one year and an extra
copy TO the person sending the cluh...... IS 90
Thirty copeS one year, and extra copy
TO the person sending the club............ 80 90
Address NATIONAL BANNER
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