The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-01-12

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III Mr. Alexander d. Devlle's Race Track, near
Vile Platte, on SATURDAY, January 20. 1856, an
American Saddle-horse Race, (catch weightsD
mile and repeat.
dollars allowed the winner. ,t,s-.
Vile Platte, january s, 1886.
.UOsMOPOLITAN ART AssOCIA-
" TION--SECOND YEAR.-- a6., ...a4
Arrangements for the Second Annual Collection
of this new and popular Institution FOR the dlllosion
of Literature and Art have been made on the most
extensive scale. Among tic works already engaged
is the fur famed i' ~ ... ~ III
which originally cost ten Thousand dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the diffusion cf
works of American art, and the encouragement ol
American genius, have not been overlooked. Com
missions have been issued to many of the most dis
tinguished American artists who will contribute
some of. their finest productions. Among them are
three marble busts executed by the greatest living
sculptor, Hiram Powers:
George WashlngtOn,
the Father Of his Country
benjamin Franklin, Al ..r.l.. .5[t l.I}
the Philosopher;
Daniel Webster, s'-.ti.'I
the Statesman. le7s
special agent has visited Europe and mnd0 care.
FIJI and iudicous selections Of foreign works OF Arts
both in Bronze and Marble !; Statuary and Choice
| Paintings. s. .----
of Paintings and Statuary. to be distributed FREn
among the members OF the Association for the SECOND
Terms Of Membership. ~
| The paynent of three dollars constitutes any one
a member Of this Association, aud entities him to
either one OF the following Magazines for one year,
and also ticket in the distribution OF tho Statuary
and Paintings, 4ssss ,
following Monthly Magazines: HarPers, Putnaima,
Knickerbocker, Backwood's, Graham's, Godey's
Lady's Book, and Household Words.
Persons taking five memberships are entitled TO
any five of the Magazines for year, and to ss
The net proceeds derived from the sale Of member.
ships are devoted to the purchase OF works OF Arr
''' ''' ''' The Advantages Secured t,,.tls.
by becoming member OF this Association, arc
1st All persons receive the full value their sub.
scriptions at the start, In the shape Of sterling
I'd. Each member Ia contributing tswnrds pur.
chasing choice Works Of Art, which are to be dis
tributed among themselves and arc at the same time
encouraging the Artists Of the country, disbursng
thousands Of dollars through its agency. ..l !,
Persons in remittng funds for membership, VIII
please give their postofce address in full, stating
the month they wish the Magazine to commence, ant
have the letter registered at the Post Office to pre-
vent loss on the receipt Of which, certificate Q
membership, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded to any part Of the country. ;,
Those who purchase Magazines a. Bookstoges, WI
observe that by joining this Association, they receiy
the Magazine and free Ticketin the annual distrihu
ton aii at the same price they now pay for th
or Magazine alone. ,l6
,s- beautifully illustrated Catalogues, giving ful
"a descriptions, sent free on application.
s. For Membership, address -
e. 6. l.. DERBY, Actuary @. A. A.
At either of the principal Offices -,5.
Knickerbocker Magazine office, 34s Broadwa,
- NewYork.
Or, Western Office, lo6 Water street. sandusky.
DLOWS.-The undersigned has now on han
II and will constantly keep for sale, at his shop
on Wwlipp pton, the celebrated BALL PLOWS.
R.B. HARDEaTY.