The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1864-01-23

continent: and rs al carnesl Of her intentions,
she is perrcting arrangements, as speedily rs
possible with celebrated writers to furnish arti
r!cS fox her journal, and securing the influence Of
the good and great in aid Of her object.
Who is there 50 cold or Indifferent to the cause
Of humanity, rs not to feel II desire to aid lis in
our thors for the disabled soldiers and their snf-
ftrug families? We nope no such person exists
upon Freedoms soil.
The object Of the National Banner.
lst.-To create PATRIOTIC FUND for the re-
lief Of the sick, wounded ana disabled soldiers
aud their families
2d--ro 1iHusc high-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
mcut Of permanent peace.
2d.--To aid in supplying the army and navy
with literature promotive Of the moral and spi-
ritual welfare Of the soldier: which will cnkin
die anew the fire Of patriotism within his breast,
and twnc more closely around his heart the s;l-
cred influences Of home"
.lth.-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 be this great Empire
welfare, prosperity, and happiness.
5th.-ro form, ultimately, Il National Literary
Association, which shall become one of the no
best institutions Of our land, and to be pcrpctu-
atcd through all time. And to create 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, philanthropists
and all who have the preservation of our country
and the wcllbcing of the nation ut heart to
unite heart and hand in cooperating with lis
in the accomplishment Of this great and bcnii-
cent purpose.
The Plan.
Ito give fifty per cent. of all the suhscrip-
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 be disburscd 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 10 the Mayor Of
Washington, d. C.
1.-The Christian Commission, Sanitary Com
mission, Soldiers Aid Societies. and Soldiers
Relief Associations, arc 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
soldiers and their families; the remainder may
he sent to the Office of publication, with the
names Of the subscribers and receipt of the
amount retained, signed by the president, secre-
tary, treasurer or committee CT said Commits
sion, Society, or Association. The same will he
acknowledged through the BANNER.
Gu: purposes are approved by the leading
men Of the country, and we are confident that
the patriotic aud 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
thei. country, by creating the largest Patriotic
Fund?
Club Rates-Ter,ns Cash in Advance.
One copy on" year. 30
Five copies one 90
Seven ccr:eS one year. ...................... 90
Ten copies one l. 90
Fifteen copies one year. and IN extra copy
to the person sending the cluh........... 10 90
Twenty copies one year, and an extra
copy to he person sending the cuh..... - 90
twenty-five copies one year. and an extra
copy 10 the person sending the club. IS 90
Thirty copi=S one year. and an extra conv
70 the person sending The cluh........... 80 On
Address NATIONAL BANNER
WASIrS,;-oY - T.