Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-01-24
S. D. g. H. w. SMITHS
A MEXICAN ORGANS.

The most perfect and beautiful musical instru-
ments in the world
Seventeen First Premiums over all competitors
at State Fairs during the month of October.
With a reputation established solely upon in
trinsic merit, and without the aid of celebrated
names and paid testimonials, the AMERICAN Or
CANS have taken the highest rank as FirSt-Class
instruments, and are Justly acknowledged to have
no superior.
The attention OF The public j. called the A
MEXICAN ORGAN as an instrument long sought
for in the family circle, which, with new patent
Improvements, Is adapted to all kinds of music
particularly the connected organ style with its
sustained tones and haTmonies, and Sacred music
so much desired in American homes.
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instru-
mentS ofIhe kind in many important particulars
They are superior in their greater fulneSs and
depth of tone, capacity of eXpression, elasticity of
tone, and quiCkneSs of action rendering them
perfect in rapid movements.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are constructed on the
principle Ofthe large Pipe Organ, and in depth and
sorority of tone approach nearer that grand In
Strument than any other organ yet manufactured,
and are the only real reed organs now before the
public. Most sO-called Organs" consist simply
Ofthe action fastened upon the bellows as in the
common melodeon, and enclosed in an organ
case but the AMERICAN ORGANS contain an
organ wind-chest, c al e the Rcyerberating
Sound-bOX, which has the same important part to
perform as the Soundmg-board in piano-forte,
TO give body and resonance of tone. On account
ofthis and other great improvements the AMERI-
CAN ORGANS rank the first in the market, and
command higher price then all other reed in
StrumentS. Besides this wind-cheSt the Ameri-
can Organs contain the largest bellows used in
any instrument of the kind, giving strength and
steadneSs of tone, truly desideratum in any
Organ.
The bellows being provided with safety valve
it is impossible to "choke" the tone by over blow
, ing
The improved Knee-swell, being placed at the
right of the performer, is managed with perfect
ease. By its use, the quantity of tone may be
, gradually increased or diminished from the Plan
tSSiHaO to the FOrtlSSinO, and rice UerSG.
The SfOrzando expression may also be intro
duced at pleasure, swelling particular notes with
fine orchestral effects, which are absolutely i'm
practicable and unattainable in all Automatic
or similar attachments.
The Tremolo peculiar TO the AMERICAN Or
CANS is universally admired and appreciated, Civ
ing pleasing and beautiful variety, sympathetic
IN quality, and is capable of the most touching
effects.
In connection with the Tremolo is the Paten
Forte Stop, which consists in arranging thu
- treble notes in 'front.' that, at will, they may b.
made more prominent; and, with subdued &C
compartment, fine solo effect may he produced
The Reeds ire voiced with great care and skill
An American Organ containing more than on
set of reeds has variety in the yoicing of eacl
set, so that in using the full power the tone
blend into great volume, and they are voice.
that they will remain in tune for years.
chanical finish of the action and interior muSica
parts The valves are of material expressly pre-
pared to avoid all sticking or cracking; are thu
durable, and will always be in order.
The Keys, Reeds, &c, are perfect in their finist
and this gives the quickness and brilliancy {
tone.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are finished in tn
highest stye of art, in Rosewood, Jet, Walnu
l. and Oak cases richly Vanished, Polished, an
Engraved or in Smooth Oil Polish forming Ell,
CANT pieces of furniture for the Parlor; and I'll
Walnut and Oak cases especially adapted II
Churches, Lecture, School, and Lodge rooms
,c We call special attention to the style of Amer
,V can Orgrn, containing the super-octave couple
and subbass. For churches in want of pOsge
g full instrument, whose means are limited,
moderate price renders it very desirable.
1t contains seven stops, and is capable of gre
- variety.
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Doub
Bellows Tremolo Reverberating Sound-box, al
improved Knee-swell
These instrument have capacity from Il
single reed fve-octave organ, through all Il
various combination freeds, up to eight sets al
sixteen stops. The power of the large pedal c
gan is very great, the deep sub-bass tones havll
the strength and depth of the sixteen feet pip
in the large pipe organs.
This latter instrument is finished in an uprig
case, and is adapted for large churches and
the use of conventions, oratorio performance
T. &C. Every instrument is fu y warranted
- prove good and give satisfaction and the pub
may always rely on being fairly and honorab
treated Organs are securely boxed Gree
CHARGE to go any distance.
I'd S. D. g. H. w. SMITH,
FREMONT, OPP. wALTHAM STREET,
BOSTON, MASS.
POWERS & STORY, State Agents, Bur-
lington, VT.
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