The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-04-03
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION.
81 COND YEAR.

gE SECOND YEAR.
4 RRANGEMENTS for the second Annual
a Collection of this new and popular Tnsli-
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
SG E OA RUClFlX,1
which originally cost Ter Thousand Dollars.
In forming The new Collection, the diffu-
sion OF works Of American Art, and the en-
couragemenl Of American genius, have not
been overlooked. Commissions have been
issued 10 many of the most distine uished
American Artists, who will contribute some
OF their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Busis, executed by The
greatest living Sculpior,-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 ;
Staiuary and Choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable
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 10 either one of the following
Magazines for one year, and also ticket in
the distribution ofibs Statuary and Paintings
ha icop a,h
sists of the following Monthly Magazines -
Harper's, Puinam's, Knickerbocker, Black.
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Book
and Household Words.
Persons taking five em5erships are en-.
titled 10 any five of the Magazines for one
year, and 10 S,r tickets in the distribution.
The nett proceeds derived from The sale oil
memberships, are devoted TO the purchase
OF works OF Art for the ensuing year,
The Advantages Secured
by becoming a member Of this Association
are
list. All persons receive full value of thei
subscription al the start, in The shape of ster.
ling Magazine Literature.
I'd. Each member is contributing towards
purchasing choice Works of Art, which are
to be distributed among themselves, and are
al Inc same tlme encouraging The Artists oil
the country, disbursing thousands of dollars
through its agency.
Persons in remiling funds for member.
ship, will please give their post office address
in full, stating The month they wish the Mag
azines 10 commence, and have The letter re-.
gislered at the Post Office 10 prevent loss; on
the receipt Of which, a certificate of member.
ship, together with The Magazine desired
will be forwarded 10 any part of the conn.
try.
Those who purchrse Magazines at Book.
stores, will observe that BY joining this Asso
citation, they receive'lhe Magazine and free
Ticket in The annual distribution, all a, the
same price they now pay Tor the Magazine
alone.
Beautifully illustrated catalogues, giving
full descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership. address.
c. L. DERBY. Actuary, C. n. Il.
At either Of The principal offices
"Knickerbocker Magazine" office, 34s
Broauuay, New York or, Western Office
l66 Water street, Sandusky, Ohio.
Nv Subscriptions received by Robert F
Clark. Esq, Honorary Secretary, Blooms
burg, Pa.
Nov Il, '55-if.