Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-03-30
S. D. g. H. w. SMITHS
\ MEXICAN ORGANS,

| The most perfect and beautiful musical instru-
ments in the world
Seventeen First Premiums over all competitor,
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 Glass
instruments,and are justly acknowledged to have
| 40 superior.
| The attention OF the public is called TO the A.
NERICAN ORGAN as an instrument long sought
Tor III the family circle, which, with new patent
| improvements, Is adapted to all kinds of music
particularly the connected organ style with is
| sustained tones and harmonies, and Sacred music
| SO much desired in American homes
| The AMERICAN ORGANS excel all other instru.
ments otIhe kind in many important particulars
| They are superior in their greater fulneSs and
depth of tone, capacity ofexpressioH, elasticity OF
tone, and qulckness of action. rendering them
| perfect IN rapid movements.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are const. ucted on rho
principle Ofthe large Pipe Organ anC in depth and
seniority OF tone approach nearer that grand In
stfuinent than any other organ vet manufactured
| ana are the only real reed organs now before the
public. Most so-called Organs consist simpIy
OF the action fastened upon the bellows as in the
common melodeon, and enclosed IN an organ
case; but tie AMERICAN ORGANS contain an
organ wind-chest, al | e d the Reyerbprating
Sound-boX, which has the same important part RI
perform as the Sounding board in n piano-forta
to give body and resonance of tone. On account
OF this 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 his wind-chest, the Ameri-
can Organs contain the largest bellows used in
any instrument of the kind, giving strength and
steadiness of tone, truly a desideratum in any
Organ.
The bellows being provided with a safety valve.
Il Is impossible to 'choke" the tone by over blow
ing.
The improved Knee-swelI, being placed at tho
right OF the performer, is managed with perfect
ease. BY It's use, the quantity of tone NAV he
gradually increased or diminished from the Plan
'ss.nao to the Fortissin,o, and rice rersa
The Sforzando expression may also he intro
duced at pleasure, swelling particular notes with
line 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 a pleasing and beautiful variety, sympaiheric
IN quality, and is capable of the most t6uchinp
effects. 'o"'N'"6
In connection with the Tremolo is the patent
Forte Stop, which consists in so Arranging the
irepie NOTES III 'front.', that, at will, they NAV be
MADE more prominent; and with a sIibdued 40
compartment, fine solo effect may be prodnced
Inc Reeds are voiced with great care and skill.
An american Organ containing more than ono
sci, , IF 'hsfn me ruth power the tones
blend into great volume, and they are SO voiced
The AMERICAN ORGANS are superior in the me-
chanlcal finish OF the action and interior musical
parts. The valves are of material expressly pre-
pared to avoid all sticking or cracking are thus
durable. and will always he in ORDER
The Keys, Reeds, &c, are perfect i'm their finish
ana tnlS gives the quicknesS and briliancy of
tone.
The AMERICAN ORGANS are finished in the
highest style of ART, in Rosewood Jet Walnut
and Oak cases richly Vanished, Polished, and
H'rfCrra lH ny ir,S ., d..
CANT pieces of furniture for the Parlor; and the
walnut and Oak cases especially adapted for
Churches, Lecture, School, and Lodge rooms.
We call special attention TO the style of Ameri-
can Orgrn, containing the super-octave coupIer
ana subbass. For churches in want of a power
full instrument, whose means are imired II.
moderate price renders it very desirable.
variety. o'N"'
The AMERICAN ORGANS all contain the Double
improved Knee-swell. ~
These instrument have capacity from the
single reed bye-octave organ, through all tho
various combination ofreeds, up to eight sets and
sixteen stops. The power of the large pedal or
gan IS very great, the deep sub-bass tones having
In the large pipe organs.
MS latter instrument is finished in an upright
case, and is adapted for large churches. and For
the use OF conventions, oratorio performances
0o. Every instrument is full y warranted to
prove good and give satisfaction, and the publie
may always rely on being fairly and honorablv
q eated. organs are securely boxed free Of
charge) to go any distance. W. =
S. D. & H. w. SMITH.
FREMONT, OPP. wALTHAM STREET.
BOSTON, MASS.
POWERS STORY, State Agents, Bur-
lingron, VT.
DIR. +. M. PERRY, Local Agent, Barton.
S.W. PARKER. Local Agent Nawnor.