AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
155 
1864,] 
T HE B E S T. 
Mason & Hamlin 
Ask no one to take their word, or trust their judgment that 
the instruments made by them are SUPERIOR TO ANT 
AND ALL OTHERS OF THEIR GENERAL CLASS in 
the world; though they are sure of this fact. It is natural 
that every manufacturer should regard his own productions 
with partiality, and it is easy for every one to claim earnestly 
that his are the best. Therefore it must be more satisfactory 
to the public to have the testimony ot others than the manu¬ 
facturers as to the superiority of any instruments; and the 
value of such testimony will depend in great measure on the 
competence of the witnesses as experts, and otherwise, as 
judges of that to which they testify. 
It Is obvious that the best judges of any instrument of the 
Organ, Harmonium, or Melodeon kind, are ORGANISTS and 
EXPERIENCED and CULTIVATED MUSICIANS, who 
are most skilled with such instruments, and have used and 
studied them most, and are so familiar with what constitutes 
excellence in them, and what are defects; who know what 
qualities will continue to please, and what ones will not; 
who are familiar with the various instruments of this class, 
and thus are competent to compare their excellence, dura¬ 
bility, etc. M. & H. are able to present an amount of such 
testimony to the superiority of their 
‘CABINET ORGANS 
over all other instruments of their general class, which, con¬ 
sidering the number and eminence of the witnesses, is quite 
unprecedented. Personal friendship might induce a few ex¬ 
perts to look with partiality on the productions of a friend, 
and so the testimony of two or three could not be deemed 
conclusive. But, in the case of the 
CABINET ORGANS, 
more than two hundred, including a large majority of the 
most eminent and widely known Organists and Pianists, and 
best esteemed Musicians in the country, have given their 
written testimony to these two facts : 
1. The superiority of the instruments of M. & H. to all 
others of their general class. 
2. Their great excellence and desirability for private and 
public use. 
'Where there is such uniformity of opinion among so 
many and such competent judges, there hardly remains 
room to doubt the justice of the judgment. 
In addition to this conclusive testimony, M. & H. are able 
to present the following also : 
1. They have for eight years exhibited their instruments at 
the more important industrial exhibitions in the country, in 
competition with those of other first-class makers, and have 
never, even in a single instance, failed to receive the first 
premium. They have thus been awarded many Silver Med¬ 
als and the only Gold Medal ever given to any such instru¬ 
ments in this country. 
2. The instruments of M. & H. are those chosen by the 
most eminent artists for use in their concerts and public per¬ 
formances. Gottschalk has adopted them for use in his con¬ 
certs ; they are employed by the Italian Opera in our princi¬ 
pal cities; and much other evidence of the preference of 
artists in instruments of this class might be given. 
Aiming, as M. & H. do, at artistic excellence and 
the highest permanent value in thejr instruments, 
they have always declined the use of all attachments 
which were not intrinsically excellent and desirable; though 
they might at first attract the attention and please the fancy 
of the unskilled. It is their, object to win a permanent rep¬ 
utation for their instruments. With this end they are scru¬ 
pulously careful as to the quality of their work in every par¬ 
ticular, using the best stock and employing the most skilled 
workmen, and subjecting every instrument to the most rigid 
tests before it leaves their hands. The 
CABINET ORGANS 
are adapted to secular as well as sacred music; to the use of 
families, churches, Sunday schools, lodges, etc. Their supe¬ 
riority is in quality and volume of tone, variety of effect, 
quickness of action, and perfection and durability of con¬ 
struction, 'They are elegant as pieces of furniture, occupy 
little space, are not liable to get out of order, and are easily 
transported. Prices from $S5 to $500 each, according to 
number of stops and styles of case. 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES, with full particulars, 
including the testimony above referred to, sent free to any 
address. 
Warerooms, No. 274 Washington-street, Boston, Mass.; 
No. 7 Mereer-street, New-Tork. 
MASON & HAMLIA, Boston, Mass. 
MASON BROTHERS, New-York- 
The Nonrareil; 
Washing Machine 
HHWWMKWMWMHMNKI 
Has been before the public for three years, and is the only 
entirely reliable machine in existence. It is a squeezing ma¬ 
chine, operated by.a balance-wheel and crank, and possesses 
the only means by which speed and power can be obtained 
with little labor. It is constructed on strictly mechanical 
principles; Is simple, strongly made in all its parts, not lia¬ 
ble to get out of order, will not injure the finest clothing, 
and saves two-thirds the labor and time required in hand¬ 
washing. It is intended to be of permanent utility in the 
household, taking rank with the Sewing Machine, is not got 
up with the view of selling State or County rights; and in 
order to insure completeness of construction in keeping with 
its superior merits in other respects, it is made only by the 
subscribers.—Manufacturing rights are not for sale. 
The Nonpareil has been in constant use in tiie family of Mr. 
Judd, the propriolor of this Journal, and in that of Mr. Munn, 
proprietor of the Scientific American, since 1861. 
Prices—No. 1, *14; No. 3, S18 ; No. 3, 833. 
No. 2 and No. 3 Machines, geared to run three turns of the 
crank to one turn of the hand (150 and 50 turns a minute), 
$3 additional. Power Machines,for Hospital and Hotel pur¬ 
poses, with Wringers and Counter-shafting complete, $100, 
$125, and $200 each. 
S3?" Send for free Circular to 
OAKLEY & KEATING, 184 Water-street, New-York. 
$225. SEVEN OCTAVE $225. 
ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTES. 
GROVESTEEN & CO., 199 Broadway, N. Y. 
New, enlarged Scale Piano-Fortes, with latest improvements. 
Thirty years’ experience, with greatly increased facilities 
for manufacturing, enable them to sell for CASH at unusu¬ 
ally low prices. These instruments received the highest 
award at the World’s Fair, and for five successive years at 
tiie American Institute. Warranted five years. Terms lict 
Cash.. Call or send for descriptive circular. 
GROVER & BAKER’S 
ibk;me§t PR Elliot 
ELASTIC STITCH SEWING MACHINES. 
“ Grover & Baker’s arc tiie best,."—Am. Agriculturist. 
493 Broadway. New-York, 
Hot Water Furnaces 
for Warming Green-houses, Conservato¬ 
ries, Graperies, Ac. 
WEATHERED & CHEREVOY, mPrince-st., New-York. 
Isaacsen’s Phosphorous Paste 
For destruction of Rats. Sure pop, no smell of dead Rats. 
Price 50 cents per box. Wholesale and Retail Depot, 
No. 40 Fulton-St„ New-York. 
A. ISAACSEN, 
• Practical Rat Catcher. 
X Neglected Cough, Cold, 
An Irritated Sore Throat if al¬ 
lowed to progress, results in serious 
Pulmonary Bronchial and Asthmatic 
Diseases,oftentimesincurable. Brown’s 
Bronchial Troches reach directly the 
affected parts, and give almost immedi¬ 
ate relief. For Bronchitis, Asthma, 
Catarrh, and Consumptive Coughs 
the Troches are useful. Public Speak¬ 
ers and Singers should have the 
Troches .to clear and strengthen the 
voice. Military Officers and Soldiers who overtax the 
voice, and are exposed to sudden changes, should use them. 
Obtain only the Genuine. “Brown’s Bronchial Troches" 
having proved their eflicacy by a test of many vears, are 
highly recommended and prescribed by Physicians and Sur¬ 
geons in the Army, and have received testimonials from 
many eminent men. 
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicines in the Uni¬ 
ted States and most Foreign countries, at 25 cts. per box. 
^Stammering* 
And.Stutterlng cured by Batesli 
UNIVERSAL 
CLOTHES WRINGER, 
—WITH— 
GOG WHEELS 
W ARR AN TE I> ! 
53,818 M,, ,> ,N 1863. 
W sislier, W ringer, 
AND 
STAltCMEU COMBINED ! 
Silver a iul Bronze Mcclals, Diplomas, Certifi¬ 
cates, Premiums, and Testimonials, have 
been received from various sources, botli 
Public and Private. 
How Long will it Last! 
LETTER FROM MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER, IN 1861. 
I am most happy to speak in the very highest terms of the 
Universal Clothes Wringer. The hardest part of “ washing- 
day ” work is, in my opinion, the wringing; and the inventor 
of this machine may have tiie satisfaction of feeling that lie 
has changed one of the most toilsome parts of woman’s 
work into a very attractive amusement. The laundress looks 
j upon it as a great blessing. I could hardly express my ap¬ 
probation of them more highly than I have by ordering one 
in these hard times, for my daughter. I look upon it as 
among the most useful articles in her house. 
Mrs. HENRY WARD BEECHER. 
Brooklyn, Oct., 1861. 
IN 1864. 
After a constant use of tiie Universal Clothes Wringer, for 
more than four years, in my family, I am authorized by the 
“powers that be” to give it tiie most unqualified praise, and 
to pronounce it an indispensable part of the machinery of 
housekeeping. Our servants have always been willing to 
use it, and always have liked it. 
Brooklyn, Jan, 25,1S64. HENRY WARD BEECHER. 
FROM LOVEJOY’S HOTEL, NEW YORK. 
The Universal Clothes Wringer is the first Wringer that 1 
have found that would stand the service required of it. I 
had already “ used up ” one or more of every other kind I 
could get. Tiie rolls of all would twist and work loose after 
a short time using, and, of course, became worthless. 
We have run the “ Universal constantly ” for about twen¬ 
ty months and it is still in active service. 
New York, Feb., 1S6.4. g J. P. HUGGINS. 
LETTER FROM ORANGE JUDD, ESQ. 
Gentlemen You request my views with regard to the 
Universal Clothes Wringer. In reply, I baud you below 
what I said in my paper, some two years ago, adding, that 
since that time my wife and servants have become more and 
more attached to tiie Wringer. They would as soon think of 
washing without a tub as without it. 
Very respectfully, 
New York, Feb., 1864. ORANGE JUDD. 
From the American Agriculturist. 
“From several years’ experience with it in our own fami¬ 
ly ; from the testimony of hundreds who have used it; and 
from the construction of tiie implement itself—we feel cer¬ 
tain that it is worthy a place in every family. A child can 
readily wring out a tubful of clothes in a few minutes. It is, 
in reality, a Clothes Saver! a Time Saver! and a Strength 
Saver! We think the machine more than pays for itself 
every year in tiie saving of garments! There are several 
kinds, nearly alike in general construction ; hut we consider 
it important that the Wringer be fitted with Cogs, otherwise 
a mass of garments may clog the rollers, and the rollers 
upon the crank-shaft slip, and tear the clothes. Our own is 
one of the first made, and it is as good as new, after nearly 
Four Years’ constant use.” 
We have eight sizes, from $5.50 to $33. The ordinary family 
sizes are No.' 1, $10, and No. 2, $7. These have 
COG-WHEELS. 
Our cheap sizes (No. 2^ and 3,) have small rolls which do 
not admit of GOGS. All others are Warranted in every 
particular. 
This means, especially, that after a few months’ use, the 
lower roll 
Will not Twist on tiie Shaft. 
On receipt of tiie price, from places where no one is sel¬ 
ling, we will send the U. C. W„ free of expense. What we 
especially want is a good 
CANVASSER 
in every town. We offer liberal inducements, aiul guaran¬ 
tee the exclusive sale. R. C. BROWNING, Agent, 
347 Broadway, New-York. 
