The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-09-28
CROSBY OPERA HOUSE ART
ASSOCIATION. sci


1t has been heretofore announced by tho manage
ment thnt the books Of the wonld
ON September ed; but the time thus limited has been
found too short to complete undertaking Of such
magnitude.
The sales have been very large-sucicnt to insure,
beyond doubt the entire Of the enterprise.
Had y been possible within the short time allowed to
nave furnished the engravings fast they been
required there IL not the least doubt that every cer,i
cate would now have been disposed Of
There has been general desire however, to receive
the engravings Mt the time Of subscription and the
dilhculty heretofore Of fully complying with this de-
sir. ha1 materially retarded tho progress of the sale.
portion Of tho certificates consequently remain
unsohi. Tho committee agree wththe management,
that the books should not DO closed, when short
extension Of the tno, ut the present rapid rate Of
sales would suffice to dispose of the remaining GER
The subscription books will therefore. be continued
open for short tms longer day for tho award Of
premiums VIII soon DO Announced :. $50.
CHICAGO, September "a, 1866.
lishcd in the Chicago dailies Of the Oath
inst.
The success Of this-thc most stupendous
Art enterprise of the nineteenth century-is
already an accomplished fact. The assur-
ance Of Mr.. Crosby to that effect, strength
ened by the concurrent testimony of the
wealthy and influential Committee appointed
to superintend the drawing and the per-
sonal guarantee Of Samuel Il. Nickerson,
Esq, Ia gentleman whose undoubted integ-
rity is backed by unlimited pecuniary
means, has appeared in former issue Of
this paper. The sale Of certiic ates has
been rapid and immense, and fully justified
thus tar the expectations Of the most san
guine. But large number still remain in
the hands Of agents scattered all over the
country, the extreme shortncss Of time (as
originally limited precluding the possibili-
ty Of their sale before the date Of drawing.
These agents moreover, urgently insist up
on the necessity Of o "little more time"
which (they assure the Actuary) will enable
them to secure hundreds Of additional SUBJ
scribers who are eager to become bona ida
shareholders in the greatest Art scheme of
ancient or modern times.
One obstacle which has seriously retarded
sales, has been the absolute imposeibility
Of furnishing engravings as fast as required.
Although the presses of the Association
have been worked night and day, the de-
mand has far exceeded the supply. For
obvious reasons it is desirable that each
applicant should secure the engraving he
selects when he purchases his ticket. In
many instances the management have not
been able to conform to this desire, and the
knowledge Of this fs as no doubt delayed
subscriptions that would otherwise have
been freely offered.
After duly considering these facts Mr..
Crosby has concluded - in justice to the
interests he represents, and in Difference to
the wish Of the public which $50 far as can be
ascertained) is almost universal ~ to delay
for short time the closing of the subscrip-
ton books, so as to extend the area Of mem
bership as widely as possible, and afford to
still larger number share in the final award
Of magnificent prizes.
In adopting this course, the Actuary has
consulted the members of the Committee on
drawing and others, who agree with the
management that a short extension of time
will amply suffice at tn e present rapid rate
of sale to dispose of the remaining certi6-
Gates. The names Of the committee are q
sufficient guarantee Of the soundness and
disinterestedness Of their advice as thor
ough and competent business men:
COMMITTEES ON DRAWING.
W. +. CooLBAUau, Pres't Union National Bank.
AMOS 4. HALL, Hall, Kimbark & 20.
CLINT On BRlGGs, Ewing, Briggs L Co.
&c. DoRE President of the Board Of Trade.
JAMES H. BOWEN Prest Third National Bank.
JAMES Q. FARGO, Sup't American Express.
FRAseIs G. HOFFMAN,, Ex-Lieut. Governor.
/. \. MUM, Mum \ scott Elevator.
j. A. ELLIS. Pres't Second National Bank,
The integrity Of all connected with the
management Of this colossal enterprise is
too firmly established to admit of . mo
ment's doubt or cavil. Like tho virtue Of
Cmsar's wife, it is above suspicion. The
honor and reputation Of some of the
wealthiest capitalists and influential BUSH
ness men in the country, are identified with
its ultimate triumph and complete success.
For reasons above stated, these gentlemen
not only cordially approve but advise this
temporary delay, confident that such q
policy will equally inure to the benefit Of
the public and the interests Of the Associa-
hasten subscriptions SO as to secure draw
ing at the earliest possible moment, rather
than embarrass the sale Of certificates. No
one who can form an approximate idea of
the enormous scope and magnitude of this
truly wond erful terprise-involving as it
has from the moment Of its organization
(barely three months ago, the establishment
Of hundreds Of local agencies in nearly
every city, town and hamlet of the States
and Territories; the employment Of an inn
mense clerical force; the printing Of thous-
ands Of superb engravings, and the immense
details included under the general head Of
correspondence, advertising, telegraphing,
expressing, &c.-will hesitate to admit the
necessity or concur in the propriety Of this
step on the part Of the mana cement.
We can assure our readers that the
affairs Of the Association were never in 50
prosperous . condition as now, and that
every pledge given or promise made, will be
faithfully carried out in strict accordance
with its original spirit and intent.
Atlantic Telegraph.
The Courier du Hare, sets forth a strik.
ing result Of the laying Of the Transatlantic
telegraph. It says: New York is situated
nearly &c degrees CT longitude west Of Paris.
The earth in its daily rotation travels
through 26O degrees in twenty. four hours,
from which it results that every Is degrees