The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-02-07
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION
SECOND YEAR.

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SEC OND YEAR.
4 RRANGEMENTS for the second Annual.
a Collection of this new and popular Ins,i-,,
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 ,...
SO NOA RUCIFIx.D
which originally cost. Ten thousand Dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the diffu--
SION Of works Of American Art, and the en-
couragemenl of American genius, have moi
been overlooked. Commissions have bee,,
issued 10 many of the most distinguished
American Artists, who will contribute some
oi their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Busls, executed BY ihs
greatest living Scuptor,-Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father Of his Country:
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher; -
DANIEL WEBSTER, 2
The Statesman
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and judicious selections OF foreipu
WORKS OF Art, both in Bronze and Marble
Staluary and Choice Paintings ~ u =
The whole forming large and valuabls
collection OF Paintings and Statuary, to be-
dlslrlbued tree among the members of The
Association for the second year. =.
Terms Of Membership. y
The payment Of three dollars constitutes
any one a member Of this Association, and
entities him TO either one of the following
Magazines for one year, and also ticket n
lhe distribution this Staiuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers con.
sists of the following Monthly Magazines -
HarpeFs, Putnam's, KnckerbocEer, Black
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Book,
and Household Words. fl,''
Persons taking five memberships are en-.
titled TO any five OF the Magazines for one
year, and TO sac tickets in The distribution.
The nett proceeds derived from the sale of
memberships are devoted TO the purchase
OF works Of Art for the ensuing yeary
The Advantages Secured
by becoming member Of this Association.
LIST. All persons receive fuR value of ,beir
subscription al the start, in The shape of Ate :.
ling Magazine Literature.
3D. Each member is contributing lowan,s
purchasing choice Works OF Art, which ara
TO be distributed among themselves, and are
at The same time encouraging The Artists of
the cocnlfy, discussing thousands of dollars
through lis agency.
Persons in remiIling funds for member
ship, wtl please give their pos. office address
in foil, stating the month they wish The Mag.
azlnes TO commence, and have the letter te-
slslered 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 par, of the coun.
try.
Those who purchrse Magazines at Book.
stores, will observe that by joining this Asso-
citation, they receive The Magazine and free
Ticket in The annual distribution, all al the
same price they now pay Tor the Magazine
alone.
Beautifully illustrated catalogues, giving
fni, descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership, address.
.,. c. L. DERBY, Aetuary, c. A.A.
At either OF the principal Offices
"Knickerbocker Magazine" office, 34S
Broaaw ay, New York or, Western Office,
l66 Water street, Sandusky, Ohio.
" Subscriptions received by Robert F.
Clark. Esq, Honorary Secretary, Blooms.
burg, Pa. ifl tTls
Nov II, '55-sf.