The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-05
Special Notices.


CosxoPoIIrAS Arr AssocrArIoE--We hav,
been favored by Mr.. 0. F. Thompson, the Sec
retary of the above Association for this city
!. with the illustrated catalogue of works of Ar
u to be distributed on 3Oth of January next
After a careful examination OF the plan Of tbs
Association, and the benefit. accruing to the
patrons We have no hesitation in expressing the
opinion, that it is the most liberal enterprize
that has ever been started in this country fol-
the promotion Of Literature and Art. We re
gard it as far ahead Of the defunct American
Ar, Union. which so literally patronizsd
II gives to each subscriber the full worth Of bis
money at once, in the presentation Of any one
Of our standard three dollar magazines for the
curren. year, and at the time gives him a
share in the distribution of prizes without ad-
di,ional charge. and when it is remem bered that
the catalogue contains the celebrated Greek
.Slape of Powers, Of itself worth $4,000, and
severa! hundred large oil paintings. with statues
and statusttes. this additional return will show
the liberal scale Of this enterprise.
We heartily commend il to the lovers of Art
and Literature, and would urge them to call on
Mr.. Thompson. at the Office of the Bellefon,aine
Railroad Company, and secure a share before
the day of distribution.
The Little Pilgrim. Edited by Grace lre.:-
" God. has entered upon its second volume
We commend it to our juvenile frien3s Price
only so cts per year.
Genius of the West.-The first number Of
new volume of this western Magazine, is upon
our table. 1t is deserving Of and should re-
ceive the support Of every one who has any
desire to support western literature. 1t is pub
ished at the low price Of 81 90 per year. W.
T. Coggshell and Coates Kinney. editors. and
list Of correspondents embracing the mos, brill
Genius.
Oxford Female Collegs.-In another column
our readers will find the bill of prices &c. in
this new Institution. Although on new basis
We ARE informed it is virtually expansion of
the popular Female Institute conducted by Or.
Scott for some years past. The DR.. is now
President of the Colleke. and intends to trans
fer his efficient corpse Of teachers. and large
portion of his pupils 10 the same. The design
is to make it an institution of the very highe st
grade-to provide there, all the facilities affor-
ded by our best male colleges for full and
thorough course Of intellectual training. Also
by means of an endowment. to cheaper the
rates Of education very much. DR.. Scott is
teacher Of much experience. having filled for
near twenty years, one of the principal chairs
in Miami University. and also taught with great
acceptance in several other Institutions. Hun I
dreds of hi, pupils. both male and female men !
occupying the highest stations in society, can
vouch for his character both as q teacher and a
gentleman. He will be assisted by |
teachers of the highest qualifications in all the
branches required, both ornamental and solid. |
Oxford has many attractions for those who |
desire to explore the fields of science and litera-
ture. ono of which is the numerous lectures
delivered by the able Professors in tie Unvsr-
sity. free for all who choose TO attend.
WESTERN DEMocRArIc REVIEW. by Buell.
and Tanner, indianapolis. The Decembern num-
Der of this masa zine ha. been received. The
con tie nts are follows: -
The Universal Fogy Nation. the Dominent
P arty in indiana. Popular Education. Macro-
podilia, Ole Bull and Norway, Anacreontic. |
Sketch Of Gov. Matteson, Lenore,
Presidents Message, Africa and the America an
Flag, Henry w worth Longfellow. Editors
Table.
D1sxIssEp-Miller. Stillman and Williams,
who were arrested on charge made by Estep,
of having participated in the Express Company
were. after y thorough examination, dis
missed They then preferred charge of PERU
ry against Estep, who was re-arrested, and will
probably have hearing day before his honor.
Judge Spooner.-Cin Times.