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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[March, 
MUSIC IN THE S1DM SCHOOL. 
Every superintendent and teacher knows the value of 
music in the Sunday School. It is one of its chief attractions 
and most proiltable exercises. If you would have your 
Sunday School well attended, hake its musto attractive. 
If you would have your Sunday School efficient as a means 
of good, make its musio efficient. Song has peculiar 
power to reach the heart and arouse the feelings. All Oils is, 
In some measure, at least, understood and appreciated, and 
the problem, often a difficult one, is how to make the music 
what it should be. 
No one means Is more important to this end, than a good 
accompanying Instrument. However excellent the leader 
may be, he needs an instrument to help him ; and where the 
leader has not much confidence in himself, an accompanying 
Instrument is of yet more value. Such an instrument will 
attract and interest the children ; will induce tbcm to try to 
eing, and render it much easier for them to do so. It will add 
vastly to the impressiveness of the music ; and, indeed, so 
great is its value that no Sunday School which has enjoyed 
the use of a good one, will afterward be satisfied to do with- 
out one. 
A great difficulty in the way of the general Introduction of 
accompanying instruments in Sabbath Schools, has been the 
lack of these, which were both desirable and available. Such 
an instrument must have good quality of tone, for this is 
tlie first essential ; It must have great volume or power, be- 
cause it should be sufficient to guide and sustain, (though 
uot overpower) a chorus of hundreds of voices ; it must oc- 
cupy little space, because not many Sunday School rooms 
have much to spare for such a purpose; it must be durable, 
not liable to get out of order, or out of tune : and last, (not 
jeast, practically) it must be afforded at a moderate cost, for 
few Sunday Schools can afford to expend a very large sum 
for an instrument. The melodeon has failed, chiefly because 
it lacked power or volume of tone ; the various harmoniums, 
ocliool organs, &c, have had more power, but have been de- 
ficient in quality of tone, and in other respects. 
MASON & HAMLIN", having been long extensively en- 
paged in the manufacture of mclodeons and liarinoniums,(for 
wliich they have invariable taken the first premiums at all 
Industrial fairs and exhibitions), have had constant evidence 
of the need of a better instrument, such as has been describ- 
ed, for Sunday Schools and Churches, as well as for private 
use. The experience of this want led them to the institution 
of many experiments, looking to such improvements, the 
first important result of which was the introduction by them 
of the harmonium several years since. This instrument was an 
Improvement upon the Melodeon in several respects. Aim- 
lug at still better results however, M. & H. continued their 
experiments, and had the satisfaction, something more than 
a year since, of introducing the CABINET ORGAN, an 
Instrument similar in several respects to the melodeon and 
harmonium, but possessing several very important Improve- 
ments over these instruments and all others of its general 
class. 
The CABINET ORGAN is recommended with con- 
fidence as admirably suited in all respects to Sunday Schools 
and Churches, as well as private use. Some of its prominent 
excellences are its pure, round, organ like tone; its great 
volume of tone, adapting it to the accompaniment of large 
numbers of voices; its capacity for expression, arising chiefly 
from the AUTOMATIC BELLOWS SWELL, a new 
Invention of much more practical value than any improve- 
ment made In such instruments for many years; its compact 
form ; Its durability and quality of keeping in tune for years ; 
Its quickness of action, adapting it to the performance of very 
rapid music, and its moderate cost. $13."» will procure 
a double reed CABINET ORGAN of five octaves compass, 
a most satisfactory instrument for any School. $110 is the 
price of a double reed Organ with feur octaves compass. 
Single reed instruments are furnished at $S5 and $100. The 
larger sizes at $260, $380 and ijSOO each, with six, eight and 
twelve Btops, have, of course, much more power and variety 
They are at least equal in power and variety, and quality of 
tone to the best pipe organ which can be built for double 
their cost, while they are more portable, durable, and less 
liable to get out of order. 
Any one who can play the piano, or melodeon a little, can 
play the Cabinet Organ. Or, if In any school there be no one 
who can already play, there will almost always be found 
some one who can and will learn enough in a very short 
time to accompany well. 
The present is a good time for the Introduction of such an 
Instrument. Small contributions from the many interested In 
almost every Sabbath School will raise the means. 
The manufacturers will be glad to send post-paid to any 
one interested, an Illustrated Catalogue, containing full par- 
ticulars about these Instruments, with testimony to their 
value from a majority of the most eminent organists and 
musicians in the country. More than two hundred such have 
given their written opinions that they surpass all other In- 
struments of their class in the world. Address 
MASON BROTHERS, 7 Mercer-St., New-York, 
or MASON & HAMLIN, 274 Washington-St., Boston. 
Office of VERMILYE & CO., Bankers, 
No. 44 WALL STREET, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1864. 
We have notice from the General Subscription Agent of the 
5.20 Loan that THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THIS LOAN 
authorized by law HAS BEEN TAKEN by subscribers. 
We cannot, therefore, furnish, as heretofore, the Bonds at 
par and interest. 
We shall be pleased to fill orders for these Bonds AT 
MARKET RATES, and shall endeavor to keep constantly 
on hand, ready for Immediate delivery, a full assortment. 
We also buy and sell all kinds of 
GOVERNMENT STOCKS: 
The New 5 Per Cent. INTEREST-BEARING LEGAL- 
TENDER NOTES. 
6 Per Cent. CETIFICATES of INDEBTEDNESS. 
7-:jO TREASURY NOTES. 
6 Percent. COUPON ami REGISTERED BONDS, 1SS1. 
U. S. QUARTERMASTER'S CHECKS. 
Aiaturinsr Certificates collected or cashed on favorable 
terms. VERJIILTE & CO., 
Gov't Agents Five-Twenty Loan. 
FISK <fc HATCH, 
No. 38 "Wall-st., New-York City. 
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN 
All kinds of Government and otlier Se- 
curities. Orders front tlie Country for pur- 
chase of Government Bonds, etc., attend- 
ed to WITH CARE and Promptness. 
Also Agents for tlie sale of TJ. S. FIVE- 
TWESTY TEAK SIX PER CENT. BONDS. 
S, B, C0N0VER, 
Commission Dealer, 
260, 261 &. 262 West Washington Market, 
FOOT OF FULTON-ST. 
Particular attention paid to selling all kinds ef Frnit and 
other Farm Produce. 
Refers to the Editor of the American Agriculturist. 
CHARLES W. IDELL. 
FRUIT AND GENERAL PRODUCE 
COMMISSION MERCHANT, 
70 & 71 Broad Avenue, West Washington Market, New-York. 
Farmer's Produce of all kinds. Green, Dried and Canned 
Fruits, Maple Sugar and Syrup, Pork, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, 
Game &c. 
Particular attention paid to Fruit. Consignments solicited. 
Sheppard, Seward & Co., 
Wholesale Dealers in 
AMERICAN & FOREIGN SEEDS. 
2U Pearl-Street, New-York. 
Catalogues on application. 
Win. H. KASLETT, Architect. 
Hohokus, Bergen County, N. J. 
TO FARMERS 
AND OTHERS. 
Wc are manufacturing a Genuine Article of very Fine 
BONE OUST, and RAW BONE SUPERPHOS- 
PHATE OP LIME, manufactured from unburned 
Bones, containing all the Animal and Chemical Fertilizing 
Properties. Please address the Manufacturers, and get the 
Intrinsic "Value of your money. 
N. B. A Liberal Discount made to Dealers for Cash, 
Address A. LISTER & BRO., 
Newark. N. J. 
AMM0NIATED PACIFIC GUANO. 
A real guano containing from seventv to eighty per cent 
of Phosphate of Lime, to which has been added, bv a chemi- 
cal process, a large percentage of Actual Ammonia so fixed 
that it can not evaporate, making it equal if not superior to 
any other fertilizer. 
Pamphlets with copies of Analysis by Dr. Jackson, Mass. 
State Assaver, and testimonials from sclent! he Agriculturists 
showing its value can be obtained from 
J. O. BAKER & CO., Selling agents, 
S7 Wall-st., New-York. 
CHEAP FERTILIZERS. 
Agricultural Chemical Company, 
Is now manufacturing and prepared to supplv Farmers and 
Dealers with **Pabulettc," ''Clicmica.1 Compost," 
and * k Pliosplinte of Lime." Fertilizers which, for 
value and cheapness, have never beep equalled. Tlie Co.'b 
pamphlet circular sent to all who wish it. 
R. B. FITTS, Genl. Agt., "A. C. Co.," 
413)^ Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
BONE TAFEU. 
Manufactured bv the Lodi Manufacturing Co., from Boxes, 
dried Night Soil and guano ground tine. 
The Bone Is well known for its lasting effects, and the 
night soil and guano for their quick action, the combination 
producing a fertilizer EQUAL to guano, and far superior to 
Superphosphate or ground Bones. Farmers using it during 
the past two years, speak of it in the highest terms. Price 
S45 per ton. Packed in bbls. of 200 lbs. each. 
Address LODI MANUFACTURING CO., 
66 Courtlandt-st,, New-York. 
LODI POUDRETTE. 
THE LODI MANUFACTURING CO,, with 
an experience of 24 years, again offer a uniform 
article of Poudrette, prepared from the night 
soil of the City of New-\ ork. 
The experience of thousands of customers 
attest to the fact that it is the clieapest and 
the very best fertilizer in market, it is par- 
ticularly adapted for Tobacco, Corn, Potatoes, 
and Garden truck. A pamphlet containing 
directions for use. &c„ may be had free by ad- 
dressing a letter to tlie 
LODI MANUFACTURING CO., 
66 Courtlandt-st., New-York, 
We call attention to the following experiences of prac- 
tical farmers, -who have used Poudrette for years: 
Melrose, near Hickory, Hartford Co., Md. 
October 13, 1863. 
Agents Lodi Manufacturing Co. 
Gents : I have used the Lodi Poudrette on corn and pota 
toes. I tried it by the side of barn-vard manure, and I think 
the Poi-drette produced one-third moee corn. I con- 
sider it a very cheap fertilizer. 
JAMES BILLINGS & CO. 
'Magnolia, Harford Co., Md, October 31, 1863. 
Agents Lodi Manufacturing Co. 
Dear Sirs : In answer to your request respecting my opin- 
ion of the Lodi Poudrette, I used it last spring on corn and 
all kinds of garden vegetables, and I consider It the cheap 
est and best manure for the hill 1 ever used, although I hava 
used Peruvian Guano, Phosphate, and many other fertilizers 
I would give it the preference to any other. 
Yours respectfully EDWARD SWEETING, 
Woodville, Prince George Co., Md.. 
October 26, 1S63. 
Agents Lodi Manufacturing Co., Baltimore, Md.: 
Dear Sirs: As to tlie result in my application of the Lodi 
Poudrette, I applied it to a portion of my corn in the hill, 
according to directions. It caused a very rapid growth, and 
promises a good yield for a very bad season. I think at lease 
one third more than I ever raised on the same field before 
Mv opinion Is, that it is preferable to Peruvian Guano Tn 
Corn, Yours &c. JOS. C. THOMAS. 
Pine Iron Wop.es, Pa., 7 mo., 3d, 1363. 
James R. Dcy, Pres. Lodi Manufacturing Co., N. Y. 
Respected Friend : Thine of the 26th nit. has been received 
asking what our experience was in tlie use of the Bone-Ta- 
Feu. We put the thirty barrels on about nine acres of 
wheat, harrowing it in, before drilling in the wheat, and are 
so far well satisfied with it, as it appears to be equally as 
good as any other part of tlie field, (about 40 acres), which 
was well manured with good barn-yard and stable manure. 
Altogether likely to be a good crop, being now nearly 
ripe. Respectfully thy friend, 
JOSEPH BAILEY. 
Northvile, Conn,, Litchfield Co., Dec, 1863, 
Agent Lodi Manufacturing Co. 
I put four barrels of Pondrette upon an acre of ground 
this year, from which I raised a crop of Tobacco amounting 
when sold to a little over $400. I might also state that, I 
Bowed it in a bed in one corner of the lot, from which I raised 
the earliest plant, nnd sold enough, beside what I used, to 
amount to $100. Thus you see, I realized over Five hundred 
dollars, from an acre of ground. There was no other ma- 
nure of any consequence upon the lot. The Poudrette cost 
me, delivered, about two dollars per barrel or eight dollars 
in total Yours very respectfully, 
CHARLES BARTRAM. 
New Milford, Litchfield Co., Conn., Dec. 15, 1803. 
Agent Lodi Manufacturing Co. 
Dear Sir: I was induced by your Agent at Northville, Mr. 
F. S. Bartram, to trv the Poudrette upon Tobacco this last 
vear. which resulted most satisfactorily to me. I also tried 
the Super Phosphate of Lime and a mixture of hen Manure 
and Plaster, side by side with the Poudrette. The Tobacco 
where I put the Pondrette was much earlier, larger and bet- 
ter color, and I shall use the Poudrette in future, in prefer- 
ence to all other Fertilzers. Yours truly, 
MARSHALL PLATT. 
NoRTnviLLE, Litchfield Co., Conn. 
Agent Lodi Manufacturing Co. 
I used the Poudrette upon Sorghum this year, and am bo 
well satisfied with its results, that I shall use It in future. I 
also tried it upon Tobacco with good success. 
Yours truly, KARLE BUCKINGHAM. 
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Brush Brothers of Fresh 
Pond, N. Y., dated July, 1S63. 
"It hasbeen very dry with us so far, and oats are very 
short ; but where we used the Bone-Ta Feu, they have grown 
faster than they have along side where there was none put. 
We could also see a big difference in the looks of the pota- 
to vines, as they where not only larger, but looked black 
and rank. We think it a good manure." 
Brace's Concentrated Manure. 
Those who have used the above valuable fertilizer the past 
year, give it the preference over 
No. 1 Peruvian Guano, Bone, or Poudrette. 
In the vear 1862, some fifty tons were sold. Last year or- 
ders came in to the amount of four hundred tons, only 
half of wliich could be filled. This vear we shall manufac- 
ture ONE THOUSAND TONS. 
Its "component" part3 arc: 
40 per cent, of Animal fibre and Blood. 
40 per cent, of pure Ground B /ies. 
30 per cent, of Absorbents. 
The absorbents arc Charcoal and Gypsum. 
Price $45 Per Ton, packed in barrels 250 lbs. in each. 
Send for Circular. Send your orders to 
GRIFFJNG BROTHER & CO. 
60 Courtlandt-st., New- York. 
AGENTS 
TVaxted ITEB ¥WUE BE TO SELL WOODRUFF'S PATENT 
PORTABLE BAROMETERS. 
CHARLES WILDER, Pctpr.baro', N. H. 
