Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-30
S. D. g. H. w. SMITHS
AMERICAN 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
trinSc 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 is called to 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 harmonieS, and Sacred music,
so much desired in American homes.
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instru-
ments Ofrhe kind in many important particulars.
They are superior in their greater fulness and
depth of tone, capacity OfeXpresson, 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, anG in depth and
seniority 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
of the 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, cal c d the Reverberating
SOund-bOX, which has the same important part tC
perform rs the SOundng-board in pianO-torte
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 il
any instrument of the kind, giving strength anC
steadineSs 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 thu
right of the performer, Is managed with pertec
case. BY its use, the guam ,II,ot tone may bt
gradually increased or dimin ri odfrOmthe Plan
isSim0 to the FortiSSiBlO and rice rerSG.
The StOrZandO expression may also be intro
duced at pleasure, swelling particular notes will
fine orchestral effects, which are absolutely i'm
practicable and unattainaOle in all "AutOmauc
or similar attachments.
The TremoO peculiar to the AMERICAN on
CANS is universally admired and appreciated, civ
ing a pleasing and beautiful variety, sympathetI
IN quality, and is capable of the most touching
effects.
In connection with the Tre,aolo is the Pate,,
Forte Stop, which consists in SO arranging tn
treble notes in front, that, at will, they may b
made more prominent; and, with a subdued &C
compartment, fine solo effect may be produced
The Reeds are voiced with great care and skill
An American Organ containing more than on
set of reeds has a variety IN the yOicng of eac
set so that in using the fall power the tone
/ blend into great volume, ana they are 50 voice.
/ that they will remain in June tor years
/ The AMERICAN ORGANS are sIperiorin the me
Chanical finish of the action and interior muSlca
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 finisl
and this gives the quickness and brillancy {
tone.
The AMERICAS ORGANS are finished in tn
highest style of art, in Rosewood, Jet, Walnu
and Oak cases richly Vanished Polished, an
Engraved or in Smooth Oil Polish, forming elt
CANT pieces of furniture for the Parlor; and til
Walnut and Oak cases especially adapted Il
Churches, Lecture, School, and Lodge rooms.
We call special attention IL the style of Amer
can Orgrn, containing the super-octaye couple
and subbass. For churches in want of powe
full instrument, whose means are limited, j
moderate price renders it very desirable.
1t contains seven stops, and IS capable OF gree
variety.
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Doub
Bellows, TremOO Reverberating SOund-bOX, an
improved knee-swell.
These instrument have a capacity from Il
single reed fve-Octave organ, through all Il
various combination ofreeds, up TO eight sets al
sixteen stops. The power of the large pedal o
gan is very great, the deep sub-bass tones havir
the strength and depth OF the sixteen feet pip
in the large pipe organs.
This latter instrument is finished in an uprigl
case, and is adapted for large churches and Il
the use of conventions OratOriO performance
sc. Every instrument is fu Y warranted
prove good and give satisfaction, and the publ
may always rely on being fairly and hOnOrab
treated. Organs are securely boxed (free
charge) TO go any distance.