The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-01-17
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4 R r A N G EME N is FOR
IN the Second Annual Collection of this new
and popular Institution for the diffusion of
Literature and Art, have been made on the
most extensive scale. l shs ft jls
Among the works already engaged, is the far
famed
s'GEN "A CRUC CIFIX,"
which originally cost Ten Thousand Dollars.
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 ma.
ny of the most distinguished American Artists.
who will contribute some Of their finest pre-
ductions. Among them are three Marble Busts.
executed by the greatest living Sculptor--HI-
RAM 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 judi
cious 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 Statuary, to be dis
trbuted FREE among the members Of the Asso-
citation 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 the following Magazines
| for one wear. and also ticket in the distrihu-
| ton of the Statuary and Paintings. .l-. 81.
| The Literature issued to subscribers consists
of the following Monthly Magazines Harper's
| Putnam's, KnIckerbocker, Blaekwood's,1 Gra-
hams, Godey's Lady's Book. and Household
| W ords. ,t.s
Persons taxing five memberships are entitled
10 ary five of the Magazines for one year, and
! to SIX TICKETS in the distribution. Ey
| The net proceeds derived from the sale of
memberships, are. devoted to the purchase of
works Of Art for the ensuing year.
/ THE ADVANTAGES SECURED by be-
! coming member of this Association, are
lst., All persons receive the full value of their
subscription at the start, in the shape of ster-
ling Magazine Literature.
Cd. Each member is contributing towards
purchasing choice Works Of Art which are to
be distributed among themselves. ami are at tbs
same time encouraging the Artists OF the eoun-
try, disbursing thousands of dollars through
its agency. t
Persons in remiting funds for membership.
will please give their post office address in fnIi.
stating the month they wish the Magazine To
commence, and have their letter registered ut
the Post Office to prevent loss; OH the receipt of
: which, certificate of membership, together
with the Magazine desired, will be forwarded
to any part of the country.
Those who pureha.e Magazines at Bookstores.
will observe that by joining this Association,
: they receive the Magazine and free Ticket III
the annual distribution, all at the same price
they pay sor the Magazine alone.
Beautifully Illustrated Catalogues giving full
| descriptions, sent free OH application.
! For Membership, address 80 .g
r e. L. DERBY, AcTrARY, A 4.
At either of the principal Offices 'knicker.
booker Magazine Office. s46 Broadway New
York; or, Western Office, lC6 Water street
:. Sandusky,O. @- '' .'.
, Hon. Secy for Upper Sandusky. -..g
: Nov. Is, 1855.