The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-07-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE NATIONAL
BANNER.

, TNlE publisher commenced the year with n
J. determination to make the NATIONAL BAN
NER one Of the best literary monthlics the
continent; and rs an earnest Of her Intentions
she is pcrccting arrangements, us speedily rs
possible. with celebrated writers 10 furnish art-
clcs for her journal and securing the influence Of
the good and great in aid Of her object.
Who is there so cold or indifferent 10 the cause
of humanity, us not to feel Il desire to aid US in
our abors for the disabled soldiers and their suf
! fering families? We hope no such person exists
! upon Freedoms soil.
The object of the National Banner.
lst.-To create a PATRloric FUND for the re-
lief of tho sick, wounded and disabled soldiers
and their families.
2d.--To lilusc hgI-toncd 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 of permanent peace.
3d.-To aid in supplying the army and navy
with literature promotive Of the moral and spi-
ritual welfare of the soldier: which will enkin-
die anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and twinc more closely around his heart the So
cred influences Of home
.ith.-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 he this great Empire :
welfare, prosperity, and happiness.
5th.-To form, ultimately. a National Literary
Association. which shall become one Of the no.
blcs institutions of our land. and to be pcrpeiU-
ated through all time And to create fund TO
, he 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 arc labor
ing. we cordially Invite patriots, philanthropiSts
. and all who have the preservation our country
ard the wcll-being Of the nation nj heart. 10
. unite, heart and hand. in cooperating with Us
in the accomplishment Of! this great and hcnif-
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. 10 be dishurScd upon his
order to disabled soldiers ana their families -
The Governor will acknowledge in the BANNER
the amount received. The Fund for the District
Of Columbia will he payable 10 the Mayor Of
Washington. d. c.
1.-The Christian Commission, Sanitary Com
mission. Soldiers Aid Societies, and Soldiers
Relief Associations, are authorized 10 receive
subscriptions for the NATIONAL BANKER one half
of which they will appropriate to their own fund
for the immediate Use Of tho sick and wounded
soldiers and their families: the remainder may
be sent to the Office Of publication. with the
names OF the subscribers. and a receipt of the
amount retained. signed by the president sccre-
,ary treasurer, or committee OF said Commits
sion, S0cie;;T, or 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 patriotic and friends Of philanthropy evcry-
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 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 Eea---. / 50
rive copies one ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Seven copies one year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Ten copies one year Is 90
Fifteen copies one year, and IN extra copy
10 the person sending the ciuo............ - 90
Twenty copies one year. and extra
COPY to the person sending the club..... % 90
twenty-five copies one year. and al extra
COPY TO the person sending the cluh...... IS 90
Thirty copies one year. and an extra copy
to the person sending the cluh............ 80 90
Address NATIONAL. BANNER.
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