The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-29
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4 COSMOPOLITAN "A X L ASSQClA-
" TION-SECOND YEAR.
Arrangements for the Second Annual Collection
of this new and popular Institution for the diffusion
of Literature and Art have been made on the most
extensive scale. Among the works already engaged
is the far famed
GENOA CRUCIEIx,
which originally cost ten thousand dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the diffusion of
works of American art, and the encouragement of
American genius, have not been overlooked Com
missions have been issued to many OF the most dis
tinguished American artists, who will contribute
some of their finest productions. Among them are
three marble busts, executed by the greatest living
sculptor, Hiram Powers:
George NVashlngtou,
the Father Of his Country,
Benjamin. Erankliu,
the Philosopher;
Daniel Webster,
the Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made care
full and udicous selections of foreign works of Art
both in Bronze and Marble; Statuary and Choice
Paintings.
The whole forming a large and valuable collection
| of Paintings and Statuary. to be distributed FREE
among the members of the Association for the Second
Year.
Terms of Membership.
| The payment of three dollars constitutes any one
a member of this Association, and entities him to
either one of the following Magazines for one year,
and also ticket in the distribution of the Statuary
and Paintings,
The Literature issued to subscribers consists of the
| following Monthly Magazines Harpers, Putnalns,
| Knickerbockcr, Blackwood's Graham's, Goleys
Lady's Book, and Household Words.
| Persons taking five memberships are entitled to
any five of the Magazines for one year, and to sic
tickets in the distribution
The net proceeds derived from the sale of member
ships are devoted to the purchase of works Of Art
| for the ensuing year.
Tie Advantages Secured
| by becoming member of this Association, are
lst All persons receive the full value of their sub
seriptions at the start, in the shape Of sterling
Magazine Literature.
"a Each member is contributing towards pur-
chasing choice Works of Art, which are to be dis
tributed among themselves and are at the same time
encouraging the Artists of the country, disbhrsng
thousands Of dollars through its agency.
Persons in remitting funds for membership, will
please give their post-oice address in full, stating
the month they wish the Magazine to commence, and
have the letter registered at the Post Office to pre-
vent loss on the receipt of which, certificate Of
membership, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded to any part of the country.
Those who purchase Magazines at bookstores, will
observe that by joining this Association, they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual distribu
ton, all at the same price they now pay for the
Magazine alone.
Beautifully illustrated Catalogues, giving full
descriptions. sent free on application.
For Membership, address
/ G. l.. DERBY, Actury c. A. A.
At either of the principal Offices
Knckerbocker Magazine" office, 34s Broadway
! NewYork.
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