True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-13
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4 RRANGEMENTS Enr the Sc

A RRANGEMENTS for the Second
IA Annual Collection of this new and popu
lar 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 CRucIFIx," which originally
cost $4,000.
In forming the new collection, the diffusion
of works of American Art, and the encourage
ment of American genius, have not been over
looked Commissions have been issued to
many Of the most distinguished American Ar.
fists, who will contribute some Of their finest
productions. Among them are three Marble
Busis executed by the greatest living Sculptor,
Hiram Powers:
George Washington, the Father of his Coun.
try
Benjamin franklin, the Philosopher.
Daniel Webster, the Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and iudicious selections of foreign
works of Art, both in Bronze and Marble !;
Statuary and choice paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable col
lection of Paintings and Satuary to be dis.
tribnted FREE among the members of the asso
cia ion for the second year.
TEhmb Ot
The payment of three dollars constitute any
one a member Of this association, and entities
him to either one'of the following Magazines
OF one year. and also, a ticket in the distribu
ton of the Statuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers consists
of the following Monthly Magazines Har-
per's, Putnam's, Knickerbocker, Blackwood's,
Graham's, Godeys Lady's Book, and House
hold Words.
Persons taking FIVE memberships are entitled
to any FIVE of the Magazines for one year, and
to six tickets in the distribution.
The net proceeds derived from the sale Of
memberships, are devoled to the purchase oi
works of art for the ensuing year.
The advantages secured by becoming mem
Der of this association, are
lst All persons receive the full value Of their
subscriptions at the start, in the shape Of sterl-
ing Magazine Literature.
3D. 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 thro
its agency. ..
Persons in remitting funds for membership
will please give their post-office address in iul
stating the month tney Wish the magazine te
commence. and have the letter registered al
the Post office to prevent 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 Bookstore
VIII observe that by joining this association
they receive the Magazine and free ticket il
the annual distribution, all at the same price
thew now nav for the magazine alone.
Beautifully illustrated catalogues giving ful
descriptions, sent free on application
For membership, address =.
C.L. DERRY, Actuary G. A. A.
At either of the principal Offices
"Knckerbocker Mahazlne' Office, 34S Broad
way, New York, or Western Office, l66 Waite
street, Sandusky, o. =.
Subscriptions received by A. ]. MDowell
Hon. Sec. for Steubenville, Ohio. nov. l4-3m