The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-02-22
Statistics Concerning Pianos,
SUPERIORITY OF THE KNABE Piano.

In examining the statistics Of Ohio we
notice, amongst ether interesting facts
the rapid increase in the sale of Planes
since the comm encement of the war. In
some counties this Increase has been, and
continues at the rate of 5o.75 per cent
per aanum, so that the numerous faete
ries in Baltimore, New York, Philadel
Phia and Bsston, can hardly supply the
centiaually growing demand. How can
We account Ter this phenomenon3 Many
have amassed fortunes by means Of the
war, and buy Planes, as matter of fash
len, on account Of their elegance of form
and workmanship, or fer the sake Of the
Investment, Knowing we'll that, as the
price of Pianos has not kept step with
the rising of geld, greenbacks cannot be
mere safely invested, than in Planes.
Another reason is, that, while the dis
cerds Of war jar upsn the ears and hearts
of the people, they instiuctively try to
restore the equilibrium and at the same
time manifest their longing fer the quiet
happiness of peace, by increasing the
means and instrumentalities of harmony
at home. And indeed the Piano has be-
come an essential element ef home com
fort. " ho can but envy the happy fam
lily group, gathered around the eheerfal
6re-side2 The father quietly reads his
evening paper, the mother, leaning back
in her easy chair, resks the baby to sleep
in her arms, the little bsys play war with
their leaden soldiers and tiny guns-oh,
that war were confined to the play Of
childrsn!-while the young daughter, her
cheeks glowing with the reseate tinges of
sweet sixteen, sits at her stylish Knabe
and slicits fren its keys harmsnieus mel
edies, new rejecting her sorrows and snxi.
etiss for the beloved brother whe battles
against the rebels far away in Shernan's
army, new echoing her jubilant joy ever
the recent victories gained by eur forces.
The increasing demand for Planes is
one Of the cheering signs Of the time
But we advise eur readers to be careful
in the selsctien of instruments. Beware
Of the cheap "shoddy" Planes, that will
break down after months trial A
good Piano should last for lifetime. TIVE
qualities are essential, durability of mate
rial and excellence Of tsns.
In beth particulars the Knabe Piano
stands unriyalied. 1t is net eur purpose
% dscry the sterling merits Of other
Planes, but we fully agree with the Chi ,
,ago Gazette, in saying that the Planes of
Wm. Knabe 4 Co. possess every requisite
vhich any first class Plane claims. and is
IS nearly perfect as Piano possibly can
%. They are carefully and faithfully !
made in every part, nsthing is sighted,
md oulv the best seasoned wood and the
heicest materials are used in their con-
Besides being the NEST dura
lie, the Kna5s Pianos are peculiarly ole
ant in form and fiaish, and "wsuld adorn
he drawing room OF cur fairest and most
astidious bellies" ff.If
In purity. depth and malodisus bril-
iaacy of tene, the Krahe Pianos, an
excel all sthers. Read the
from Thalherg, Vieux Temps,
isttschaik, Strakesn; read the reports ia
he New Ysrk papers ca thu recent piano
est in the metropolis, and you will fpa
hat the most competent nusical authori-
les fully agree that the Knabe Plane dis
ances all other cempetitsrs on account sf
he superiority Of its scale, the rich sing
ng quality sf it's tsae its easy, frn, yet
rilliant touch, as well as for it's equabil
~ and seniority So, if yeu intend to
uy Piano, eur advise is, ts select of the
lnabe Instruments.
BY recent arrangement, Msssrs. Selt-
er, Dresel & Co. 13 East State street,
Columbus, Ohis, have been intrustsd With
<nabe's General Agency fer Ohio. They
aay be relied upss te fill orders sent frem
distance, as pronptly and faithfully as
the purchaser had made the selection
n pe-sen.-Ohio JStatesm1 IN, Jan. IA.
WILLIAMS l. WEST are Agents for
xnabe's Pianes fer Msnrse Co., Q.
Feb ~, 1865.