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case for getting it out of order, until the parts are fairly 
worn out. One of its strongest recommendations is the 
ease with which it is worked, taxing the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. All these machines 
have constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti¬ 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasnre in any household ; worth more than $500. The 
$300, at 7 per cent interest, would yield, less taxes, about 
$33. Most families require at least four mouths of steady 
lmnd-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$34 a month, board included, or $06 a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman cau sew more in one month 
than in four mouths by hand. Here is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this—the everlasting “ Stitch, stitch, 
stitch,” the bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. We say 
to every man, get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
yon have to sell a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
land—get the Sewing Machine any way. If you can get 
one through our premium list.—well; butget the machine. 
—No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Grover Sc Raker Mf’g Co., 495 Broadway, N. Y. 
Florence Sewing III 5 lie Co., 695 Broadway, N. Y. 
Willcox Sc Gibbs Mf’g Co., 658 Broadway, N. Y. 
No. 33. —Washing machines.—For a 
long time we have annually tried many new Washing 
Machines, and “Doty’s Paragon,” which we have now 
used nearly five years, is the only one the “help” will 
use voluntarily. Send for full Descriptive Circulars to 
K. C. Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., N. Y., 
or to metropolitan Washing machine Co., 
Middlefield, Conn. It goes cheaply by freight or express. 
No.30—Clothes Wringing; machine. 
—A very useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should be in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and chest, and the twisting stretches and breaks 
the fibres with lever power. With the Wringing Ma¬ 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wring¬ 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. They are made by the metro¬ 
politan Washing machine Co., Middlefield, Ot. 
Nos. 37, 38.— Bleloticons. — These are 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle , 
for small Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Day Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and Vocal Music in a school 
has a beneficial influence upon the pupils. We have seen 
the whole tone and character of a school improved by in¬ 
troducing a Melodeon.—Set the pupils to work and they 
will raise a club of subscribers for this premium. We 
offer the Melodeons made by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince 
& Co., Buffalo, N. "Y., for we know them to be 
good. A large one in our own Sunday-school room has 
been in use for eleven years, and is to-day just as good as 
when first purchased, though used from time to time by 
a large number of persons.-Several clergymen have 
obtained this premium for themselves, their Churches, or 
Sunday-school rooms. The clubs of subscribers iVcre 
quickly raised among the members of their parishes.-- 
Many others can get a Melodeon for their home use. 
Send a postage stamp to the makers and get their illus¬ 
trated descriptive circular. These Melodeons will be 
shipped direct from the manufactory at Buffalo. They can 
go safely by freight or by express. If an Organ should be 
wanted instead of a Atelodeou, we can supply it for an in¬ 
creased number of subscribers in proportion to the value. 
We have given these instruments for several years, and 
we believe they have invariably been greatly esteemed. 
No. 39.—Steinway Piano.— Seven Oc¬ 
tave, Rosewood Case, Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Round Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Treble, Carved Legs, and 
Carved Lyre.— This is one of the most elegant Pre¬ 
miums ever offered ; regular and only price $625. That 
this magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Messrs. Steinway Sc Sons Nos. 
109 & 111 East 14tU St., is enough to say ; but it 
is due to these enterprising manufacturers to state that, 
while their pianos have repeatedly received the First 
Premiums, by the award of the most competent judges 
the world can produce, at the Universal Exposition, in 
Paris, they received the First Grand Gold Medal for 
American Pianos in all three styles exhibited, viz.: 
Grand, Square, and Upright. The following official cer¬ 
tificate was signed by the President and the five mem¬ 
bers of the International Jury : “Paris, July 20th, 1867. 
I certify that the First Goid Medal for American Pianos 
has been unanimously awarded to Messrs. Steinway by 
the Jury of the International Exhibition. First on the 
List in Class X.” The Society of Fine Arts in Paris 
unanimously awarded Stein way & Sons their only annual 
Testimonial Medal for 1867. The President of the Mu¬ 
sical Department of that Society reports : “ The pianos 
of Messrs. Steinway appear to me, as well as to all the 
artists who have tried them, superior to all that have 
been made to this day in the entire world.” The best 
judges in America say the same. We also speak from 
personal knowledge, as each of our partners has one at 
home, and desires no better. This splendid premium 
may be secured by many persons. Only 520 subscribers 
are required to do it. Several have obtained this pre¬ 
mium during tbe last year. It will pay for even a year’s 
labor. Classes of young ladies at school might unite 
in canvassing, and obtain a present for a Teacher, or a 
Piano for their school-room. We shall be glad to give this 
premium to a large number. Send to Messrs. Stein- 
way Sc Sons for a free circular describing it. 
No. 40.—A Good Watch.— 1 The Watches 
made by the American WatchCo., Wall Dam, 
Mass., have peculiarities of excellence which place 
them above all foreign rivalry. The substitution of 
machinery for hand labor has been followed not only 
by greater simplicity, but by a precision in detail, 
and accuracy and uniformity in their time-keeping 
qualities, which by the old method of manufacture are 
unattainable. A smoothness and certainty of movement 
are secured which proceed from the perfect adaptation of 
every piece to its place. The extent of the Waltham 
establishment, the combination of skilled labor, wi th ma¬ 
chinery perfect and ample, enables them to offer watches 
at lower rates than any other manufacturers. Their 
annual manufacture is said to be double that of all other 
makers in this country combined, and much larger than 
the entire manufacture of England. Tbe mechanical im¬ 
provements and valuable inventions of the last fifteen 
years, whether home or foreign in their origin, have been 
brought to their aid, and the presence of over 400.000 
WalHiam Watches in the pockets of the people is the 
best proof of the public approval. We offera Silver watch, 
jeweled, with chronometer balance, warranted by this 
Company as made of the best materials in the best manner, 
and in pure coin-silver “ hunting” case; weight 3 oz. 
This watch we offer as one of our Premiums, with the ful¬ 
lest confidence. Upon the movement of each of these 
watches will be engraved, “American Agriculturist. 
Made by the American Watch Co.. Waltham, Mass.” 
No. 41.—Ladies' Fine Gold Watcli. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watch Co. (see No. 40 above) includes these beautiful 
gold watches. They are full jewelled, in 18-carat “ hunt¬ 
ing” cases, warranted to be made of the best materials, 
and possessing every requisite for a reliable Time Keep¬ 
er. Upon the movement of each Premium Watch will 
be engraved “Am. Agriculturist. Made by the 
Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. 4!2.—Frank Wesson’s Breech- 
loading Rifle. —This is a capital little rifle, weighing 
6!4 lhs., 40 inches long including the breech, and an ac¬ 
curate and powerful shooter, to which our attention was 
recently called by our “ great gun ” friends, Messrs. 
Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, of 177 Broadway. At our 
first trial, of ten shots, eight were put within an inch of 
the center of a target 60 yards off, and the other two were 
within 1;4 inches. We stopped then because the bull’s- 
eye was destroyed, and tried twelve shots at 100 yards. 
Seven of those were within 1 inch of center, and the oth¬ 
er five within 214'inches. The above 22 shots were fired 
as fast as the marker could plug the holes and get out of 
the way. (Plain open sights were used. For very accu¬ 
rate shooting with any gun, the globe sight is necessary.) 
A few trials proved the gun to have great penetration and 
accuracy at the distance of 400 to 800 yards. With the 
ready fixed ammunition, (copper cartridges, containing 
powder, ball, and percussion), the loading is exceedingly 
simple and rapid. Pulling one trigger throws up the 
barrel, and ejects the used copper shell, a new one is in¬ 
serted in an instant, tiie barrel is pushed down, the cock 
set—all done in a few seconds—and you are ready to fire 
again. One has only to carry the cartridges in his pock¬ 
et, the light rifle, and his game bag.—The usual length of 
barrel is 24 inches. Longer barrels can be had at an ex¬ 
pense of 60c. an inch if wanted by any one.—Send for de¬ 
scriptive Circulars, etc., to the Agent, M. W. Robin¬ 
son, 79 Chambers St., New "York. Our premi¬ 
um will be the 24-inch steel-barrel rifle, including 100 
cartridges. The recipient will please choose whether 
the caliber be 32-100, or 38-100, or 44-100. Tbe last named 
is suitable for heavy game, the first for smaller, and tbe 
38-100 for a medium. The first is hardly large enough for 
hears, buffalo, or deer, but is ample for anything smaller. 
No. 43.—Ilrccch-loailing' Pocket 
Rifle. —This remarkable little fire-arm weighs only 
eleven ounces, yet shoots with great accuracy and 
power from 30 to 100 yards, or more, and can be loaded 
and fired five times a minute. It cau be carried in a side 
pocket, and is accompanied by an extension breech, 
so that it may be used either as a pistol or rifle. It is 
put up in a neat mahogany case, with 250 rounds of am¬ 
munition. Tbe manufacturers are Messrs. J. Stevens 
Sc Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., and the rifles are 
sold at retail by Messrs. Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, 
No. 177 Broadway. This Premium gave great satis¬ 
faction last season. CSSr” Without tbe mahogany case, 
we will give the Weapon, all complete, with 100 cart¬ 
ridges, packed in a pasteboard box, on receipt of 18 
subscribers, at $1.50 each. For a full description see 
American Agriculturist for Jan. 1869, page 32. 
No. 41.—Maynard’s t'ombiiiaiioii 
Gun — A Breech-loading Itlfle and Shot-til un, 
or Two Guns in One !—This is a capital gun for those 
who want a weapon to use either as a rifle or shot-gmi. 
Either barrol can be slipped into the same stock in a 
moment. The ammunition is peculiar. The strong 
brass cartridges are loaded at leisure, costing nothing but 
for the powder and lead, and may be used over and over 
again for any number of times. One can carry cartridges 
in his pocket, loaded with different sizes of shot, and slip 
in and fire any size wanted for large or small game. At 
our first trial with the rifle barrel, we twice over put 12 
successive balls within an inch of the center of the 
mark, at the distance of 60 yards, and within 1 ‘4 inches 
of the center at the distance of 100 yards, and did nearly 
as well at still greater distances. We want nothing bet¬ 
ter for aocuracy and penetration. The shot barrel car¬ 
ried admirably. Our Premium consists of a complete 
outfit, including an extra fine Stock, a 26-inch rifle-barrel, 
35-100 bore, with elevating Peep Sight, Cartridge Retrac¬ 
tor, Double Bullet Mold and Neck Cutter, Loader, Rod, 
Brush, Cone Wrench,Extra Cone,Rag-holder, mid 50 Cart¬ 
ridge-cases, Platina Bushing, Front-shaded Bead Sight; 
Shot Barrel , with 50 Shot Cartridge-cases, Rod and Brush, 
Wad-cutter, and Shot-loader, Powder-Flask, and extra 
Charger. For further particulars send for a Circular to 
the Massachusetts Arms (.oinpany, Chico¬ 
pee Falls, Mass. 
No. 45. — I>oul»le Barrel Gnu ; oh 
Fowling Piece. —These guns aro the genuine London 
“Twist” barrel, Patent Breoch, Bar Lock, ebony ram¬ 
rod, and in all respects desirable. Their calibre and 
length of barrel vary, and may be ordered to suit the 
kind of shooting to be done. They are furnished for this 
premium by Messrs. Cooper, Harris Sc Hodg¬ 
kins, 177 Broadway, well known as one of the 
most reliable and best houses in their line of business, 
and they highly recommend this particular gun, and 
guarantee it in every respect. It is from one of the 
oldest and most favorably known English manufacturers. 
The price is not put on in fancy carving and plating for 
show, but in the gun itself. This premium includes Gun, 
Powder-Flask, Shot-Pouch, and Wad-Cutter. 
No. 4fi.—Chest of Good Tools.— We 
continue through the special favor of Messrs. Patter¬ 
son Brothers, ot" 27 Park Bow, the offer of 
chests of tbe very first quality of tools , of kinds and prices 
named below. Similar tools could bo purchased for 
half the money, but these are all A. No. 1, for practical 
use, and worth a dozen common articles. For this we 
have the guarantee of Messrs. Patterson, which is amply 
sufficient for hr, and for all who know them. Any of 
these tools may he ordered of them. We make up only 
a single premium, which contains a full assortment for all 
common purposes. The tools aro of regular size, and but 
few additions would be required for a Journeyman Car¬ 
penter. The assortment we offer is as follows : 1 Tool 
Chest, $ 8 ; 1 Jack Plane, $1.75; 1 Smooth Plane, $1.00; 
1 Fore Plane, $2.25; 1 Handsaw, 22 in., $1.75; 1 Com¬ 
pass Saw, 10 in., 50c.; Compass, 6 in., 37c.; 1 Adze-eye 
Hammer, No. 4, $1.25 ; 1 Hatchet, No. 2, 90c. ; 1 Draw 
Knife, 7 in., $1.12; 1 Try Sqnnre, 6 in., 70c.; 1 Bevel. 
8 in., 75c.; 1 Chalk Line and Spool, 30c.; 1 Mallet, 30c.; 
1 Pair of Pliers (steel), 5 in., 60c.; 1 Pair of Calipers, 4 
in., 36c.; 1 Brace, No. 2, $2.25 ; 1 Auger hit, ea. J 4 in. 30c.; 
)4 in. 32c.; 9 £ in. 45c.; 1 in. 00c.; 1 Center bit, ea. (4 in. 
21c.; 94 in., 23c.; 1 in., 25c.; 1)4 in., 85c.; 1(4 in., 40c.; 
6 Gimlet hits, assorted, 90c.; 3 Gimlet bits, assorted, 33c.; 
1 Screw-driver bit, 25c.; 1 Flat Countersink, 25c.; Rose, 
do., 25c.; Snail, do., 25c.; 1 Octagon Reamer, 30c.; 1 Taper 
bit, 30c.; 1 Screw-driver in Handle, ea. 3 in., 30c.; 6 in., 
50c.; 1 Gouge in Handle, ea., l / 2 in., 50c.; 1 in., 70c.; 1 
Chisel in Handle, ea., 14 in., 30c.; 14 in., 35c.; 94 in., 40c.. 
1 in., 50c.; 1*4 in., 60c.; 1 Framing Chisel, ea., 94 in., 
$1; 1 in., $1.10 ; 194 in., $1.20; 1 Auger, ea., 94 in.. 70c..; 
1 in., 80c.; 1)4 in., 90c.; 1 Set Brad-awls in Handles, $1.35; 
1 Rule, 2 feet, 25c.; 1 Saw File, ea., 4 in., 14c.; 5 in., 17c.; 
1 Flat File, 8 in., 30c.; 1 Wood Rasp, 50c.; 1 Soldering 
Copper, 60c.; Solder, Nails, etc., $1.25 ;=$4S.OO. 
Nos. 47, 48.-Mathein:itic.il Instru¬ 
ments for Draugliting, Drawing, etc.— 
Very convenient, not only for Architects and Mechanics, 
but for farmers and others, and for Boys and Girls. These 
are neatly fitted in beautiful Rosewood Cases, having 
dividers with flexible joints, and points, semi circles, 
pencil and penholders, rulers, etc., etc. All the pieces 
in No. 47 are finished in brass and steel; those in No. 48 
are German-silver and steel. The pieces are the same in 
each, but No. 48 is of extra beauty and workmanship. 
No. 49. — Charles Pratt’s Astral 
Oil supplies a great Public Want for a Safe, Reliable, 
Illuminating Oil. It is manufactured by him and packed 
only in the Guaranty Patent Cans, expressly for Family 
Use. It has more body, and an equal quantity will burn 
longer’and give more light than other oils. The constant 
recurrence of explosions, fires, devastation and death. 
