The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-02-02
9 D. & II. W. SMITHS
A ne1'ican Organs.

The most perfect and beautiful musical instruments IN
the word
Seventeen First Premiums all competitors at State
Fairs during the month of October.
With reputation established solely upon intrinsic mer
it, and without the aid OF celebrated and paid
timnlas the AMERICAN ORGANS have taken the highest
rank FrstClass Instruments, and justly ackHcwl
edged to have no superior.
The attention of the public Is called TO the AMERICAN
ORGAN instrument long sought for in the family
Gle, which, with patent improvements Is adapted TO
al kinds ot music particularly the connected organ sly lie
with its sustained tones and harmons, and Sacred mu
sic, 80 much desired in American homes.
The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instruments OF
the kind III many important particulars. They spe
or in their greater unes and depth Of Tone capacity OF
EXPRESSION elasticity OF touch. and quckness of action
rendering them perfect in rapid movements.
Tie American ORGANS are constructed on the principle
Of the large Pipe Organ and In depth and sorority OF
tone approach nearer that grand instrument than any
other yet manufactured and the only real reed
organs before the public Most so-cdIel Organs -
consist simply of the action fastened upon the bellows
i'll the melodeon, and enclosed III organ case
but the AMERICAN ORGANS contain organ wind chest,
called the leverberans sound box, which has the
important part TO perform the sounng-bOa In pi-
ano forte 10 give body and OF tone. On ac-
count oi this and other great improvements the AXERI
Gas ORGANS rank the frs, in the market and command
hi ner prize than all other reed Instruments. Besides
this wind chest Tie AMERICAN ORGANS contain the arg
est bellows used in any instrument Of the kind giving
strength and steainess of tone, truly desideratum
any organ.
The bellows being provided with safety valve, IL Is
impossible TO Choke" the tone by blowing.
The improved knee-s"e being placed at the right Ct
the performer Is managed with perfect ease. By its use,
the quaity of tone may be gradually increased d.
niin,s.IeJ from the Pauissmo 10 the Fortssimo and
vice versa.
Tie Sforzando expression may Es2 be introduced at
pleasure, swelling particular notes with file orchestral
effects which are absolutely impractical and unattanabe
iii al! automatic similar attachments
Tie Trcoo peculiar to the AMERICAN ORGANS is uni
versaly aimiled and appreciated, giving pleasing and
beautiful variety sympathetic in quality and is capable
OF the most touching ercCtS.
In connection with the Tremolo Is the Patent Forte
Stop which cOnsi> in arranging the treble notes In
front, that at will, they may be made prominent
and with subdued accompaniment fine solo effect
NAV be produced
The Reeds voiced with great care and skill An
American Organ containing than one set Of reeds
has variety In the voicirg of each set that in using
the full power the tones blend into great volume and
hey are 50 voiced that they Will remain in tune for
The AMERICAN ORGANS are superior IN the mechanical
finish Of the action and interior musical parts The
waves are OF material expressly prepared to
sticking ling; thus durable and will ALWAYS be
in order.
The Keys Reeds. &C. are perfect in their finish and
this gives the quickness and brilancy of tone
The AMERICAN ORGANS finished in the highest STYLE
of art in Rosewood. Jet, Walnut and Oak Cases richly
Vanished Polished and Engraved or in Smooth on Pol
ish forming elegant pieces furniture for the Par.r
and the Walnut and Oak especially adapted for
Churches, Lecture, School and Lodge rooms
Weca special attention to the style of AMERICAN Or
GAN, containing the superoctave coupler and subbass
Tor churches In want o! powerful instrument, whose
means limited its moderate price renders very de-
si~able.
ccntalno seven stops and capable of great variety
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Double Bellows.
Iremoo, Reverberating Soundbox and improved Knee.
swell.
IheSe instruments have capacity from the single reed
hveoctave organ through all the various combination of
reeds up to eight sets and sixteen stops The power of
tae large pedal organ is very great the deep subbass
tones having The strength and depth of the
pipes in the large p,ps organs.
This latter Instrument is finished in an upright case
and large churches and for the U of CON-
ventions, oratorio performances, &C.
Every instrument fully warranted to prove good and
give satisfaction and the public may always reIy on he
ing fairly and honoraby treated. Organs are securely
boxed Gree of CHARGE to go any distance
S D. L Il. ". SMITH,
FREMONT, Opp. Waltham ST., BOSTON. MS.
POWERS & STORY, State Agents.
uAjuss BURLINGTON. Vt.