Columbia gazette., 1854-10-07
100000 SHARES One Article to
every l6 Shares.
ONE DOLLAR PER SHARE!
&c., &c, &

RAJ For the purpose of disposing Of
these valuable and beautiful Goods, an
ART UNION has been formed, on
the plan of similar Associations in Lon
don and Paris.
The whole divided in Shares, placed
by general wish as low as ONE DOL
LAR EACH, giving to the holder an
INTEREST BY PURCHASE, in the ENTIRE
COLLECTION, and constituting MEM
BERsHIP with all the privileges annexed
thereto, and the right to decide on the
mode Of distribution THE SALE WILL
ALL THE SHARES BY THE BOTH OcTo-
Der, and the Property will await the
order of the Shareholders, though the
fair and impartial decision of a Commit
tee chosen by themselves. The num-
Der of Shares is in the proportion Of
Sixteen to each article in the Catalogue.
The satisfaction heretofore rendered
by our house in all its transactions-its
long standing and reputation are guar
antees of the faithful discharge of tho
trust, and prompt delivery Of every arti-
Gle specified. The same course that
has gained us this position will be strict
ly adhered to, that no dissatisfaction can
possibly occur.
The first 20 articles on the catalogue,
amounting to 100000, are given below.
No l. The Napoleon Drawings, or
Mammoth Ingot Of Gold, $4,000
(From the United States Mint
No. 2. The Magnificent Diamond
known as the "Tcar of Jo-
sephine'' $3.50
$4,000 in cash will be paid should the
winner prefer i,.)
No. 3. Superb Set of Large Diamonds,
consisting of Necklace, Earrings,
Brooch and Ring-value $500
The set contains Is diamonds Of ex-
traordinary brilliancy.)
No. a. Very Rich and Beautifully
Wrought Solid Silver Tea and Break
fast Set, including Ura. This service
is one of the most attractive Prizes in
the Art Union-value, 1000
No. 5. Grand Clock and Candelabras,
Of the design OF Louis XV.-Decera-
tions of Savres Porcelain and or molu.
A prize medal at the London Worlds
Fair was obtained by this set. 500
No. 6. Famous Boudouir Clock Of
Md.le. Rachel, the Tragcdienne, rep
resenting a flight of Birds-thc plu-
mage is true to nature-the whole
most life-like. The mimic warbr,es
fly from bough to bosgh, and fill tho
air with notes Of the Mecking Bird,
Canary, ETC., 800
No. 7. Richly Chased and Heavy Sol
id Silver Tea Set, 5 ps., warranted
equal to coin in quality, $50
No. s. Ladies' Solid Silver Dressing
Case, with bull Cabinet Implements,
and guaranteed, 500
No. 9. Gentleman's Solid Silver Ores
sing Case, with build cabinet-a very
elegant affair, 500
No. 10. Beautiful Diamond Cross,
composed Of twenty-five Diamonds Of
the first quality-new design, $50
No. IL. Clock and Candelabras, in or
moiu. Rich and chaste Ornaments
for the Drawing Room, 375
No. IL. Magic Case Diamond Stem
Heavy Gold Lever Watch, No. 41O5,
Matile, maker, Duplex movement, full
jeweled, 800
No.13. Shawl Of Cashmere, exceeding
ly beautiful design and very rare
goods, $50
No. ii. Massive Solid Silver Pitcher,
richly wrought, 300
No. Is. Watch, from the celebrated
Matile-Magic Case, Diamond Stem
heavy Gold Lever, No, 4l09, Duplex
Movement and full jeweled, 800
No. Is. Diamond Earrings-set SOL
itarie, large diamonds, 325
No.l7. Painting of the Pilgrims, by
Roussel. An original Picture Of
much merritt still bears the num-