The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-01-05
COSMOPOLITAN "A RT ASSoCIA-

~ T1ON--SECONDs YEAR. Vi1El4 ,ia$s
Arrangements for the Second Annual Collection
of this and popular Institution for the diffusion
of Literature and Art have been nude on the most
extensive scale Among the works already engaged
: - GENOA cRUCIFIx, Ji9e
which originally cost ton Thousand dollars. al 98t
In forming the new Collection, the diffusion Of
works OF American art, and the encouragement OF
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 ars
three marble busts executed by the greatest living
sculptor, Hiram Powers:
George Washington, - S+''|
the Father OF his countrys
Benjamin FranlSlln,
-8 20 p DS the Philosopher; %A
r. Daniel Webster, 4s '5',sY-s -5ls s 'g,.e. ..
the Statesman.
4 A special agent hAs visited Europe and made caro-
full and jucios selections Of foreign works Of Art,
both in Bronze and Marble Statuary aud Choice
Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable collection
Of Paintings and statnary. to be distributed FREn
among the members Of the Association for the Second
Year. l i'iIa.-.s =. .f,li 10 $780, Altl .QUt'
Terms Of Nemherslllp. s.r
The payment Of three dollars constitutes any one
member of this Association, and entities him to
either one of the following Magazines for one year.
and also ticket in the distribution Of the Statuary
and Paintings, e' ne .fts i So tTs
Tho Literature issued 10 subscribers consists Of tho
lOllONlHts MOHtHIy MNHuEueSs l1uFppT y, IuUHHWRe
Knickerbocker, Blackwooda, Gr,ham's Godeys
lIady's Book, and Household Words. S'' ftn
Persons taking five memberships arc entitled to
any five of tho Magazines for one year, and to air
tickets in the distribution. " as-} 'sI
The net proceeds derived from the sale of member
ships nrc devoted to the purchase OF works Of Art
Tilc Advantages Secured " 3
by becoming member Of this Association, nrc---r
1st All persons receive the full value Of their sub
scriptiOns at the start, in the shape Of sterling
Magazine Literature.
I'd. Each member Is contributing towards pnr-
chasing choice Works of Art, which are to be dis
trbuted among themselves, md are ut the same time
encouraging the Artists Of the country, disbursing
| thousands of dollars through its agency.
Persons in rentting funds for membership, will
please give their pOst0ice address In full stating
the month they wish the Magazine to commence, and
have the letter registered ut the Post Office to pre-
vent loss on the receipt Of which, certificate Of
membership, together with the Magazine desired.
will be forwarded to any part of the country.
Those who purchase Magazinesat bookstores, will
observe that by joining this Association they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual dlstrbu-
ton, all at the same price they now pay for tho
Magazine alone. - -.l.--.--- ,-
beautifully illustrated Catalogues. giving full
descriptions, sent free on application.
- q. /. DERBY, Actuary C.A.A.
l At either Of the principal Offices lF
Knickerbocker magazine" office, 34s Broadway,
| NewYork..
Or, western Office, 1as Water street, sandusky, o.
DOLCE JURY, Parish Of ST. Landry
4 Meeting of December 4, 1855. ,,,
Resolved that the resolution Of the 4th OF 6eptem.
her 1856 be rescnded and that the Collector Of tho
Railroad Tax of 1854 be and isauthorzod to proceed
and collect, according to law, the said tax; md in
of seizure of property to pay tho same and that
terc should he no bid at the sale Of such property.
or in case the amount bid should not be equal to ts
amount of the tax and costs duo thereon, then, in
either case the Collector is hereby authorized and
required to bid in such property for and in behalf Of
this Parish to the full amount OF such tax and costa
i only.
A true copy: GUY II. BELL, Clerk.
! Bs- In conformity with the above resolution, Do
linquent Taxpayers are hereby informed that nc
further indulgence he granted to them, and that
shall proceed against them forthwith, according b
! law. Opelousas, December 10. 1858.
hilbert CAN'T, Collector.