The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-01-31
C0sMOPOLITAN ARR AsS0CIATI0N :
OND YEAR.

SECOND YEAR. a
4 RRANGEMENTS for the second Annual
IA Collection of this new and popular Insti-
tuition for the diffusion of Literature and Art.
have been made on the nos, extensive scale
Among the works already engaged is
the far-famed
HG EN- GA CRUCI -
which originally cost Ter Thousand Dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the diffu-
sion of works of American Art, and the en-
couragemen Of American genius, have not
been overlooked. Commissions have been
issued 10 many of the most distinguished
American Artists, who will contribute soma
of their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Busts, executed by the
greatest living Sculpor,-Hirath Powers;
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father of his Country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
+ The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman
A special agent has visited Europe and msde
careful and judicious selections Of foreign
WORKS of Art, both in Bronze and Marble
Statuary and Choice Paintings
! The whole forming large and valuable
collection Of Paintings and Statuary, to be
| distributed free among the members of tho
Association for 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 tho following
Magazines Tor one year, and also a ticket iu
the distribution oflhe Statuary and Paintngs
Tho Literature issued 10 subscribers con-
siss OF the following Monthly Magazines -
Harpet's, Puinam's, Kuickerhocker, Black
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Book.
and Household Words.
Persons taking five memberships afs an.
titled 10 any five of the Magazines for one
year, and 10 Slr tickets in the distribution.
The nett proceeds derived from the sale OF
memberships, are devoted TO the purchase
oil works OF Art for the ensuing yeary
The Advantages Secured
by becoming a member Of this Association,
are
'st' All petsons receive ftR value of THAR
subscription al the start, in The shape of s,er.
ling Magazine Literature.
"a. Each member is contributing towards
purchasing choice Works OF Art, which uro
TO be distributed among themselves, and ars
at the same time encouraging the Artists OF
the country, discussing thousands of dollar.
through lis agency.
Persons in remilling funds for membs,.
ship, Will please give their post cffce address
IN full, stating the month they wish the Mag.
azlnes to commence, aud have the letter ro.
sistered at the Post Office 10 prevent loss; on
the receipt of which, certificate of member.
ship, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded 10 any pati OF the oouu.
try.
Those who purchase Magazines at Book.
stores, will observe that by joining this A.so.
oiatlon, they receive the Magazine and free
Ticket in the annual distribution, all a. the
same price they now pay for the Magazine
alone.
Heaniilully illustrated catalogues, giving
tal descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership, address
C. L. DERBY. Actuary, C.A.d.
At eiIhsI Of the principal Offices
"Knickerbocker Magazine" office, 34s
Broaaway, Now York or, Western Office,
l6o Water street, Sandusky, Ohio
~ Subscriptions received by Robert Y
Clark Esq, Honorary Secretary, Blooms.
burg, Pa.
Nov Il, '55-tf.