The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-03-20
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION.

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SECOND YEAR.
A ARRANGEMENTS for the second Annual
- Collection of this new and popular Ins,i-
tuition for The diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale
Among the works already engaged is
the far-famed
ENOA RUCIFIx,D
which originally cost Ter Thousand Dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the diffu-
sion OF works OF American Art, and the en-
couragemenl of Am erican genius, have not
been overlooked. Commissions have been
issued 10 many of the most distineu uished
American Artists, who will contribute some
oil their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Busts, executed by the
greatest living Sculplor,-Hiram Powers:
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father of his Country
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and judicious selections of foreign
WORKS OF Art, both in Bronze and Marble !;
Stauary and Choice Paintings.
The whole forming 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 member of this Association. and
entities him 10 either one of the following
Magazines for one year, and also ticket in
The distribution ofths Statuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers con.
sists of the following Monthly Magazines !.
Harper's, Putnam's, Knicksrbocker, Black
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Book,
and Household Words.
Persons taking five memberships are en-.
titled TO any five of the Magazines for one
year, and 10 s,r tickets in the distribution.
The nett proceeds derived from the sale of
memberships, are devoted 10 the purchase
of works of Art for the ensuing year,
The Advantages Secured
by becoming member of this Association,
are
list. All persons receive full value of their
subscription al the start, in The shape of ste r.
ling Magazine Literature.
I'd. Each member is contributing towards
purchasing choice Works of Art, which are
TO be distributed among themselves, and are
at the same time encouraging the Artists of
the country, disbursing thousands of dollars
through its agency.
,,Sersons in remiting funds for member
ship, will please give their post office address
in full, stating the month they wish the Mag
azines TO commence, and have the letter re-
gislered at The Post Office 10 preven, loss: on
the receipt of which, a certificate of member
ship, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded 10 any part of the coun-
try.
Those who purchrse Ma gaines at Book.
stores, will observe that by joining this Asso- :
citation, they receive the Magazine and free
Ticket in the annual distribution, 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.
c. L. DERBY, Actuary, C. 4. A.
AT either of the principal Offices
"knickerbocker Magazine" office, 34s
Broadway, New York or, Western Office,
l66 Water street, Sandusky, Ohio.
W. Subscriptions received by Robert F.
Clark, Esq, Honorary Secretary, Blooms.
burg, Pa.
Nov IA, '55-tf.