The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-01-24
COSMOPOLITAN ART AsSOCIATI0N |,

COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION:
SECOND YEHR. ss
4 RRANGEMENTS for the second Animal
Collection of this new and popular Insti-
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
&c ENOA RUCIFIx,,
which originally cost Ter Thousand Dollars
In forming the new Collection, the diffa.
sion of works of American Art, and the en-
couragemenl of Am merican genius, have no,
been overlooked. Commissions have bee,
issued 10 many of The most 1stina uisbed
American Artists, who will contribute soma
oil their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble BusIs, executed BY lhe
greatest living Sculptor,-Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father OF his Country: -:f
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER.
The Statesman.
special agent has visited Europe and mase
careful and judicious selections OF foreipn
WORKS OF Art, both in Bronze and Marble .
Slauary and Choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and vaIuabl,s
collection OF Paintings and Statuary. TO be
distributed free among the members of The
Association Tor the second year.
Terms Of Membership.
The payment of three dollars CONSTITUTES
any one member OF this Association, and
entities him TO either one of the FOLLOWING
Magazines lor one year, aud also a ticket in
me distribution OF ihs Slaiuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers con-
sists Of the following Monthly Magazines =
Harper's, Puinam's, Knickerbocker Rlack.
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Boos.
and Household Words.
Persons taking five memberships are en-.
titled TO any five of the Magazines for one
year, and 10 sir tickets in The distribution.
The nett proceeds derived from The sale oI
memberships, are devoted 10 the purchase
oil works OF Art for the ensuing Year,
The Advantages Secured
by becoming a member of this Association.
are
lst. All persons receive full value of their
ssnoscriPlion al the start, in The shape of s,er-
ling Magazine Literature.
III. Each member is. contributing Toward,
purchasing choice Works of Art. which ara
10 be distributed among themselves, and are
at 'le same Time encouraging the Artists of
lhe cocnry, dlsbursin3 thousands of dollars
through lis agency.
Persons in remittog funds for member-
ship, VIII please give their post office address
in full, stating the month they wish the Mao.
azines TO commence, and have The letter re-
gslered at the Post Office 10 preven, loss. m
ihe receipt of which, certificate of member.
ship, together with The Magazine desired
will be forwarded 10 any part Of the coun-
Try,
Those who purchrse Magazines at Book.
stores, will observe that by joining this Asso.
ciallon, they receive the Magazine and free
Ticket IN the annual distribution, ali al the
same price they now pay Tor The Magazine
alone.
Beautifully illustrated catalogues, giving
iul, descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership, address.
c. L. DERBY, Actuary. c. A.
Al ei'hsr OF the principal Offices
;, "knickerbocker Magazine" office, s4s
Broaoway, New York or, Western Office
l66 Water street, Sandusky. Ohio.
~ Subscriptions received BY Robert +
Clark Esq, Honorary Secretary, Blooms.
Nov II, '55-tf .e