The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-10-10
The object of the National Banner.

The object Of the NatiOna! Banner.
lst--To create a PATRIorc FuSp for the re-
lief Of Ii" sick. wounded and disabled soldiers
and their ;,rlilcs.
2d.-To dhusc q heightened moral litcra turc
throughout the land. intoxicating in the object
the universal desire 10 do good. to aid III the
overthrow OF the Rebellion, and II" establish
mcnt OF permanent peace.
3'?.-TO aid IN supplying the army and navy
with a literature prumolve of the moral and spi-
ritual welfare of the soldier: which will cukin-
die anew the fire of patriotism within his breast,
and twinc more closely around bis heart the sal
cred influences OF home"
4th.--To bud 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 he this great Empire 5
welfare, prosperity, and happiness.
5th.-To form. ultimately. a National Literary
Association. which shall become one Of the no.
hcSi institutions Of our land. and to be perpctu-
atcd through all time. And to create fund 10
be devoted to the liberal education of women
when the brave defenders of our country shall
no longer need our assistance.
This being the object for which we are labor
ing, we cordially invite patriots, phanthropiSts
and al who have the preservation of our country
aud the well.hcing Of the nation at heart, TO
unite heart and hand in cooperating with lis
in the accomplishment Of this great and benih-
cent purpose.
The Plan
Ito give fifty PEI 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 he diSburSed upon his
order to disabled soldiers aud 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, u. c.
1.-The Christian Commission, Sanitary Com
mission, Soldiers Aid Societies, and Soldiers
Relief Associations. are authorized to receive
subscriptions for the NATIoSAL Banner. one hall
Of which they will appropriate 10 their own fund
for the immediate use Of the sick and 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
amoant retained, Signed By the president, secre
tarv. treasurer. or committee of said Commits
sion. Society or Association. The same will be
acknowledged through the BANNER.
Our purposes are approved 10y the leading
men of the country, and We are confident that
the patriotic and friends Of philanthropy every
where will aid US in our efforts.
We wish 10 create q fund Of One Thousand
Dollars in every State in the Union before the
beginning Of another Wear.
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 year.. 80
Five copies one year. 90
Seven copies one year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Ten copies one Observation-Disclosures. 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
Twenty-Five copies one year, and an extra
copy to the person sending the club...... % 90
Thirty copies one year, and an extra copy
to the person sending the clab........... 80 90
Address NATIONAL BANNER,
" ARLINGTON, D. 9.