The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1864-01-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE N.TIONAL
BllSNER.


contncnt and us an earnest Of her intentions,
she is rcritctng arrangements, ms speedily as
possible. with celebrated writers to furnish arti-
Giles for her journal, and securing the influence of
the good and great in aid of her object.
Who is there so cold or indifferent TO the cause
of humanity, rs not to feel desire 10 aid us in
our laborS for the disabled soldiers and their sut
fcring families? We hope no such person exists
upon Freedom soil.
The object of the National Banner.
lst-To create i PATRIOTIC FUND for the re-
lief of the sick wounded and disabled soldiers
and their families.
2d.--To ditluse high-tonel moral literature
throughout the land, inculcating in the object
the universal desire to do good. to aid in the
overthrow OF the Rebellion. and the establish
ment Of permanent peace.
3d.-To aid in supplying the army and navy
with literature promotvc Of the moral and $pi-
ritual welfare of the soldier; which will enkin-
die anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and twine more closely around his heart the sa-
cred influences OF home.
lth.-To bad 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.
Association. which shall! become one OF the no.
blcSt institutions OF our land. and to be perpctu-
ated through all time. And to create Il fund to
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, philanthropSts
and all who have the preservation OF our country
and the well-hcing OF The nation ii heart, TO
unite, heart and hand, in cooperating with us
in the accomplishment Of this great and benli-
cent purpose.
The Plan.
Ito give fifty per cent. of all the suhscrip-
tons received at 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 be diShursed upon his
order to disabled soldiers and 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 D. c.
1.-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
fer 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
amount retained, signed by the president, score
tary treasurer, or committee of said Commits
sion, Society, or Association. The same will he
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 will 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?
Club RateS-Terms Cash in Advance.
One copy one 80
Five copies one year. 90
Seven copies one year. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Ten COPIES one Is 90
Fifteen copies one year, and an extra copy
TO the person sending the club..,......... 10 90
Twcnty copies one year, and an extra
COPY to the person sending the club...... IS 90
Twenty-Five copies one year. and an extra
cory 10 the person sending the club. % 90
Thirty copies one year, and an extra copy
TO the person sending the cluh............ 80 90
Address NATIONAL. BANNER