We have also arranged to secure choice selections from the FRENCH, GERMAN, AND OTHER CONTINENTAL PERIODICALS, translated especially for the ECLECTIC, and it is hoped this new feature will add greatly to the variety and value of the work. Prospectus for 1867. The January Number of THE ECLECTIC for 1867 begins the Fifth Volume of the new series, and its proprietor confidently hopes that it will excel any of the preceding volumes. The field of its selection has already been enlarged by several new publications, just begun; and with the great and increasing resources at his command, the Editor hopes to make THE ECLECTIC a necessity to every intelligent reader. The January Number will contain TWO FINE ENGRAVINGS, 1. The Coronation Scene of the present Emperor of Russia,—a beautiful print. 2. Fine Portrait of Charles Dickens. EMBELLISHMENTS. Each number is embellished with one or more FINE STEEL ENGRAVINGS, — portraits of eminent men, or illustrative of important historical events. Splendid Premium Engraving OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, AS "OUR FIRST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF," Engraved in Line and Stipple from an Original Drawing by FELIX O. C. DARLEY, ESQ. To each new subscriber to THE ECLECTIC for 1867, who will send his name and the pay for one year ($5), we will send a copy of this superb Engraving (price, $3), postage paid. And an Extra Copy gratis for every Fifteen Subscribers; or Sixteen Copies for $60. In all cases where Clubs of new subscribers are formed under the above arrangement the premiums will be sent. Address, 1 W. H. BIDWELL, No. 5 Beekman Street, New York. ESTABLISHED IN 1823. CHICKERING & SONS' Grand, Square, and Upright PIANOS Have been awarded SIXTY-FIVE FIRST PREMIUMS, Gold and Silver Medals, OVER ALL COMPETITORS at the principal fairs in this country, and a PRIZE MEDAL AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, LONDON, in competition with the best makers of this country and Europe. That the great superiority of these Pianos is still universally conceded is abundantly proved by the very flattering letters and testimonials received during the past few months from the MOST CELEBRATED PIANO-FORTË MAKERS AND LEADING ARTISTS OF EUROPE. Among others may be mentioned With Full Agraffe Bridge, THREE UNISONS, and all Modern Improvements. (122) Warerooms: 652 BROADWAY, NEW YORK; 246 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON. AUTHORIZED AGENTS IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNION. MASON & HAMLIN Adapted to Sacred and Secular Music, SCHOOLS, &c. They occupy little space, are very elegant as furniture, not liable to get out of order, ordinary freight routes in perfect condition. Fifty-six Gold or Silver Medals, a larger number, it is be or other highest premiums, have been awarded to MASON & HAMLIN within a few years, More than. Two Hundred and. Fifty of the Most Prominent Artists and Musicians in the country have given their written testimony to the value and attractiveness of the MASON & IIAMLIN Cabinet Organs, their adaptedness to private and public use, and their superiority to everything else of the class. Observe that the MASON & HAMLIN Cabinet Organs are adapted to secular as well as sacred music. The most rapid, lively music can be played upon them, and they are capable of great variety of effect. Some of the styles are very exquisite pieces of furniture. **Descriptive illustrated circulars furnished gratuitously to any P. O. address. (122) Salesrooms: 154 Tremont St., Boston; 596 Broadway, New York. W FOR THE CARE AND SUSTENANCE OF THE ORPHAN SONS OF OUR VOLUNTEER THIS Institution, founded by COLONEL and MRS. YOUNG, for the purpose of gratuitously educating the sons of deceat soldiers and seamen of the United States, was removed last spring from Deposit, Delaware Co., N. Y., to its present locatim, corner of 5th Avenue and 76th Street, New York, where it has been open daily to the inspection of the public; the Cad giving a public dress - parade daily to the admiring thousands who visited them in connection with their visits to Central Park. This Institute is in the fourth year of successful operation, and last winter presented its claims to the Legislature with the most positive indorsement. It is not a mere home of the friendless, or ordinary orphan asylum, but a Military Institule where the sons of officers and privates shall not feel degraded, but be kept upon the social level on which their fathers plan them previous to the war. The N. Y. S. Volunteer Institute, second only to West Point, will be open to the reception of Pupils or Cadets from State Asylum in the Union upon complying with the published requirements and constitution of the Institute, making in fact a National Institute for all deserving its advantages. Among many others, the Cadets have been honored with the following distinguished indorsement: "Believing the Cadets of the N Y. S. Volunteer Institute, composed of the sons of deceased soldiers, worthy of the warmest sympathy and consideration of all true patriots and Christians, we hope the efforts of MR. and MRS. COL. You secure them a home and an education will be most cordially responded to by all who are appealed to in their behalf. "NEW YORK, April 17th, 1866. COLONEL TRAFFORD, 71st Régiment, "MAJOR-GEN. JOSEPH HOOKER, JOHN A. DIX, ་་ 46 COX, 221 The New York Herald, in noticing the performance of the Cadets at the Cooper Institute in this city, compared them to the celebrated 7th Regiment. They have been reviewed by his Excellency Governor Fenton, Ex-Governor Seymour, Major-General Hooker, Geneni McCullum, an many other distinguished West Point officers, who have expressed their warmest approbation of their military exercises. For the support of the Institute, hitherto sustained by benevolent individuals, the managers have decided to give at opportunity to the citizens of the United States to contribute to so worthy an object, and previous to A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT, At the N. Y. State Arsenal, on the evening of April 4, 1867, they offer 250,000 Tickets at One Dollar Each, WITH 250,000 PRESENTS, BEING ONE TO EACH TICKET-HOLDER, to be distributed under the direction of a competent committee, as follows1 Prize $10,000 in Gold. 3220 $400 1.875 $13,000 1 House and Lot on Fulton Avenue, Brook 25 64 5 Prizes Ladies' Gold Guard Chains, $80 each lyn, free of incumbrance 12,000 แ Splendid Residence and 2 Lots in Har 1 46 100 Ladies' 350 1 46 Cottage House and Lot, 30X100, splendid 500" Table, Tea Spoons, and Napkin Rings, $5 each. 2500 1000 66 Call Bells and Plated Fruit Knives, $3 each 2,000 The balance to consist of the following articles, vis Works of prominent authors, Engravings of distin guished personages, Musical Instruments, Work Boxes, Music Boxes, Photograph Albums, Opera Glasses, Breast Pins and Finger Rings, Gents' Fob Chains, Ladies' Gold Watch Chains, Ladies' and Gents' Riding Whips, Emblem Cards for Parlor Amusement, Parlor Ornaments, Pictures, Frames, Writing Cases, Kid Gloves, &c. &c., amounting Making in the aggregate 250,000 presents, valued at. 34.215 Orders may be sent direct to us, enclosing the money, from $1 to 25, in a registered letter, at our risk, with stamp for retur postage. Larger amounts should be sent in drafts, or by express, at the following club rates: $4.50 40 Tickets to one address. $35.00 500 66 3,000 $105,000 HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS. KENNEDY & CO., 629 Broadway, New York OFFICE FOR NEW YORK CITY AND BROOKLYN SUBSCRIBERS, TERMS. SINGLE NUMBERS, 35 cents. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION, $4.00. CLUBS: Two Copies, $7.00; Five Copies, $16.00; Ten Copies, $30.00, and each additional Copy, $3.00. For every Club of Twenty Subscribers an additional copy will be furnished gratis. Electrotyped and Printed at the University Press, Cambridge, by Welch, Bigelow, & Co. |