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saving implement, that should ho 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 tire water out better than hand wring¬ 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the garments. 
A child of 10 or 12 years can quickly wring out a tub-full 
of clothes. We offer the family size, “Universal Wring¬ 
er,” with Cogs which make the rollers turn together, and 
prevent injury to the fabrics, loosening the rubber, etc. 
It weighs only 15 lbs., and can be readily carried by 
hand, or sent by express, or as freight, anywhere. We 
have given thousands of those as premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. Thousands of families may each 
get a premium one this year. They are made by the 
Metropolitan Washing Machine Co., Middlefield, Ct. 
No. -IS—A '5’esf Sot.— 1 This premium has 
given the greatest satisfaction for the last three years. 
There are six pieces, viz.: A Coffee Pot , two Tea Pots , a 
Creamer , Sugar, and Slop Botol —all of beautiful, uniform 
pattern, new style, with raised and embossed figure 
work. They are not the common silver -washed articles, 
but the heaviest plate, equal to “Sheffield Plate,” the foun¬ 
dation being white metal, so as not to show, even when 
the heavy silver-coating may chance to be worn off in any 
spot by long hard usage.—These Sets are made by the 
Lucius Hart Mann’g. Co., of Nos. 4 and G Burling Slip, N. 
Y. City. Mr. Hart, “ the veteran Sunday School man,” has 
been in the same place and business for nearly a quarter 
of a century. We have known him and his work for many 
years, and take pleasure in commending and guarantee¬ 
ing its value to be as represented. The amount of 
silver on plated ware depends wholly upon the will and 
integrity of the manufacturer. We could give nearly 
ns good looking plated ware for less than half the money. 
The Sets given as premiums are boxed without charge, 
and sent to any place by express or otherwise as desired. 
Mo. 4-1—ds&stor snssel IFViraltf, os* Cake 
JSasket CossaMiiedh —This is a new pattern, both 
novel and beautiful. It can bo used as a large, showy, 
Castor, with six cut glass bottles, or be instantly chang¬ 
ed into a complete Castor, with Call Bell, and a separate 
Cake or Fruit Basket, with a colored glass dish inside. 
Every one receiving it will be delighted. It is from the 
same makers as No. 43, of same metal, plating, etc., and 
is sent in the same way. Many lower-priced and less beau¬ 
tiful Castors could bo obtained, but we select the best. 
No. 45—See or ’’lAotej* IP2£eili«i*.—A 
large and ornamental article. It is of the same metal, 
plating, etc., and by the same makers as No. 43. For 35 
subscribers at $1.50 each, we will add a round Salver of 
pattern to correspond (value $6); or, for 47 subscribers, 
a large 16-incli oval Salver, (value $14,) large enough for 
two goblets with the Pitcher; and for 53 subscribers, 
the Pitcher, large Salver, and a pair of beautiful Gob¬ 
lets, silver-plated without, and gilded within (value $38). 
This complete Set is exceedingly desirable, though 
the Pitcher alone, or that and the smaller Tray or Salver, 
will answer a good purpose, both for use and ornament. 
No. 46—©sac U>o3!C3a 'iTesispooinis.— 
These are of fine pattern, “ figured tips,” Olive-leaf 
Pattern, all of the same metal, plating, etc., and from 
tlie same makers as No. 43. They are far cheaper than 
any thing we have found at half the price. 
No. 47—©nc I>ozesa TTsaMc Sjsoojis. 
No. 4®—©Hie Shozesa r E';s5»le Foiriks.— 
The same description and remarks apply to these as to 
No. 46. We select as premiums only such articles as we 
can warrant every way in quality and price. All these 
articles come from the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Co. 
Nos. 49, 56, fall. -ISsaives oat cl FoarEcs. 
— The knives offered in this premium are from the 
most celebrated makers of cutlery in the world, Joseph 
Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, England, whose corporate 
mark is dated 17G4. They are of the best refined steel, with 
ivory balanced handles, and stamped with full address of 
makers; size known as table knives.—The table forlcs are 
manufactured by Holmes, Booth & Ilaydons, on genuine 
albata, and warranted double plated with coin silver. 
The tea knives and forks are by the same makers, hut of 
smaller size. The carving knife and fork are both steel, 
made by Hodgers & Sons, best ivory balanced handles. 
For 38 subscribers, at $1.50 each, we will send the tea 
knives, of the same make and material, double silver 
plated, forks the same, (value $2G.) For 45 subscribers, 
at $1.50 each, we will send the table knives, double silver 
plated, with same forks, (value $30.) These articles are 
furnished to us by Messrs. Patterson &.Brothers, 27 Park 
Row, agents for the manufacturers, and a thoroughly es¬ 
tablished and reliable house, who will furnish the above 
articles at prices named, and express charges paid to any 
who may wis.li to purchase. (Send for their circulars.) 
Nos. 5S 9 5S —Meloalcons.—These are ex¬ 
cellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle, 
for small Churches, for Sunday Schools, for Hay Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and Vocal music in a school 
lias a beneficial influence upon the pupils. We have 
seen the Whole tone and character of the pupils of a 
school improved by introducing a Melodeon.— 
Set the pupils to work and they will raise a club of sub¬ 
scribers for this premium. We offer Geo. A. Prince 
& Co's. Melodeons, for we know them to be good. A 
large one in our own Sunday School room has been in 
use for nine 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 clergy¬ 
men have obtained this premium for themselves, 
their Churches, or Sunday School rooms. The premium 
clubs of subscribers were quickly raised among the 
members of their parishes.-Many others can get 
this premium for their own home use. We have 
given these instruments' as premiums for several years, 
and we believe they have invariably been highly 
esteemed. Send a postage stamp to Geo. A. Prince & 
Co., Buffalo, N. Y., and get their illustrated descriptive 
circular, giving full particulars of forms, sizes, and prices. 
Tlie premium Melodeons will be shipped direct from the 
manufactory at Buffalo, ready boxed for safe transporta¬ 
tion by Railroad, Steamboat, or by Express,-as ordered. 
They go just as safely by freight, as by express. 
N©. 54—StciiE'vs'siy ’EPisam®.—S even Oc¬ 
tave, Rosewood Case ; Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Round Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Table, Gothic Legs, and 
Carved Lyre. —This is one of the most elegant Pre¬ 
miums ever offered ; regular and only prim $850. That 
this magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Messrs. Steinway & Sons, Nos. 71 and 
73 East 14th street, is enough to say; but it is due to these 
enterprising manufacturers to state that, while their 
pianos have repeatedly received tlie First Premiums 
by the award of tlie most competent judges the world 
can produce, at the Universal Exposition, in Paris, 
they -received the First Grand Gold Medal for Amer¬ 
ican Pianos in all three styles exhibited, viz.: Grand, 
Square, and Upright. The following official certificate 
• was signed by the President and the five members of 
the International Jury: “ Paris, July 20th, 1867. I certify 
that the First Gold 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.” Tlie Society of Fine Arts, in Paris, unanimously 
awarded St.einway & Sons their only annual Testimonial 
Medal for 1867. The President of the Musical 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 540 subscrib¬ 
ers arc required to do it. One lady obtained two and 
sold .them, and several others one each, during last 
year, in 1 to 3 months. 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 Teach/tr, or a Piano 
for their schoolroom. We shall be giacl to give this pre¬ 
mium to a large number. Who will try for it ? Send to 
Messrs. Steinway & Sons fora free circular describing it. 
No.55 —IPimaao.—This is a newly 
invented Piano, the work of Mr. Frederick Mathushek, 
who has for many years been known among manufac¬ 
turers as the author of some of the best improve¬ 
ments introduced into the piano. It is only 4% feet 
long, 2}£ feet wide, of the square form, yet having 7 
fnll octaves. Some eminent musicians examined it at 
our request, and pronounced it an instrument of re¬ 
markable power, brilliancy, and sweetness, n. Mollen- 
hauer. Director of the Conservatory of Music, New 
York, says: “Their tone is truly astonishingly sweet, 
pure, and powerful, and so greatly superior to all 
others, that they must be heard to form a just conception 
of their superior excellence.” Its peculiar construction 
secures improvement in sounding qualities, durability, 
etc. It is finished in liandspme style, with rosewood 
case, large round comers, fancy scroll desk, legs, lyre, 
etc., and will be an ornament in any parlor, besides being 
entirely satisfactory as a musical instrument. Other styles 
are made by tlie same firm, but this was selected as espe¬ 
cially adapted to the wants of many of our readers. 
Messrs. Barlow, Doehler & Co., G94 Broadway, N. Y., are 
the agents, and will send circulars, giving full particulars. 
No. 56— -A <H-ooel WotcSs.—The Ameri¬ 
can Watch Co., of Waltham, Mass., is now so well and 
so favorably known that tlie statement that a watch is of 
their manufacture will be regarded as a sufficient guaran¬ 
tee of its value. We have arranged with that Company 
to make for us a Silver Watch, jewelled, witli chronome¬ 
ter balance, warranted by them as made of the best ma¬ 
terials in the best manner, and in pure coin silver “. lmnt- 
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ing” case ; weight 3 oz. This watch we offer as one of 
our Premiums, with tlie fullest confidence that every one 
who secures it will obtain a valuable Time Piece, in every 
way reliable. Upon tlie movement of each of these 
watches will he engraved, “ American Agriculturist. Made 
by the American Watch Co.” 
No.57—Ellies’ Flue ©old Wsaicli. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watch Co. (see No. 56 above) includes the manufac¬ 
ture of these bcantiful gold watches. They are full jew¬ 
elled, in 18 carat “hunting” or closed cases, warranted 
by that Company to he made of the best materials, and 
possessing every requisite for a reliable Time Keeper. 
As in tlie case of the Silver Watches, upon the movement 
of each Premium watch will he engraved “ Am. Agricul¬ 
turist. Made by the Am. Watch Co.” Here is a beauti¬ 
ful gift for a friend, which is within the reach of many. 
No. 5 @ — IEus'seIsHc lis5t*s*el ©hiss ; or 
Fowling Piece. — These guns are the genuine London 
“ Twist” barrel, Patent Breech, Bar Lock, ebony ramrod, 
and in all respects desirable. Their calibre and length 
of barrel vary, and may lie ordered to suit tlie kind of 
shooting to be done. As a specigl favor they arc furnished 
for this premium, by Messrs. Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, 
177 Broadway, well known as one of tlie most re¬ 
liable 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 tlie oldest and most, 
favorably known English manufacturers. Mr. Cooper 
assures us that it is just the gun he should take if lie 
were going out for a day’s shooting. The price is not put 
on in fancy carving, and plating for show, hut in the 
gun itself. Wo could get more fancy looking guns for 
half the sum, hut we offer only real, reliable articles, 
those cheap at tlie prices named. This premium in¬ 
cludes Gun, Powder-Flask, Shot-Pouch, and Wad-Cutter. 
No. 50—ISopci* SSepontSsHg' SSIa©4 
(hin. — Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang—four times in 4 sec¬ 
onds! This gun just meets the wants of sportsmen. It is 
a splendid shooter, is fired four times without re-loading, 
tlie cost of ammunition is no more than for a muzzle load¬ 
er, it is very light, (634 ills.,) and the charge's are water¬ 
proof. Tlie barrel is steel, 25 inches long, with a receiver 
at tlie hreecli, into which four charges, each in a steel 
case, are placed at once, and are carried into the barrel 
separately simply by cocking the piece. A Belt, 24 Shells, 
Wiper, Loader and Loading Block, accompany the Gun. 
This gun is highly recommended by distinguished sports¬ 
men, and is easily managed even by boys. It is made by 
the Roper Repeating Rifle Company, Amherst, Mass., un¬ 
der the supervision of C. M. Spencer, Esq., inventor of 
the famous Spencer Rifle, who will furnish full circulars. 
No. @6—FSaost of <3oo«l r JTool<«.— We 
continue, through' the special favor of Messrs. Patterson 
Brothers, of 27 Park Row, tlie ofter of chests of ( lie very 
first quality of tools , of kinds and prices named below. The 
same tools could be purchased for half tlie money, hut 
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 
us, and for all who know them. They make up assort¬ 
ments of these, or any part of them that may ho ordered 
of them, at the prices affixed, and any one can purchase 
of them what they desire. We make up only a single 
premium, which contains a full assortment for all com¬ 
mon purposes. The tools are of regular sizS) and hut 
few additions would be required for a Journeyman Car¬ 
penter. The assortment of our premium is as follows : 
Plain chest, 31X16)^X46 inches,with sliding compartment 
box, $7; Jack Plane, $1.60 ; Smooth Plane, $1.45 ; Jointer 
Plane, $2.25 ; Hand Saw, 22 inches, $1.75 ; Compass Saw, 
10 inch., 70c.; Compasses, 6 inch., 60c.; Warner’s Ham¬ 
mer (adz eye.) $1.50; Hammond’s Hatchet, 85c.; Draw¬ 
ing Knife, $1.25; Try Square, Ginch.. S5c.; Bevel, Sincli., 
70c.; Chalk Line and Spool. 45c.: Mallet. 25c.: Pair of 
Pliers (pinchers,) 35c.; Sliding Tongs (pinchers,) 53c.; 
Calipers, 3>4 inch., 35c.; Brace, Goc.; Augur Bitts for 
Brace, 34 inch, 28c.; 54 inch, 45c.; inclp 72c.; Center 
Bitts ,'% inch, 21c.; % inch. 23c.; 1 inch, 25c.; 134 inch., 
33c.; 154 inch.. 40c.; Six Gimlet Bitts, assorted sizes, 
90c.; Three Gimlets in Handles, assorted size?, 30c.; 
Screw-drive Bitt, 25c.; Flat Countersink Bitt, 25c.; Rose 
do. do., 25c. : Snail do. do., 25c.; Octagon Reamer, 
30c.; Taper Bitt, 50c.; 3 inch Screw-driver in Handle, 
30c.; 0 inch do. do., 40c.; 34 inch Handled Gouge. 50e.; 
% inch do. do., 60c.; 34 Handled Chisel, 35c.; y 2 inch do. 
do., 40c.; inch do. do., GOc.; 1>£ inch. do. do., 80c.; % 
inch heavy Framing Chisel, $1.10: 1 inch do. do.. $1.25; 
1J4'inch. ilo. do., $1.50; % inch Augur, G0c.; 1 inch do. 
do.., 70c.; 2 inch do. do., $1.30; full set of Brad-awls, 
$1.35; Common 2 feet Measuring Rule, 30c.; File, 
3-cornercd, 20c.: do. do., 25c.; Flat File, 30c.; Wood 
Rasp, 50c.; Soldering Iron ( copper.) $1.15; Solder, 
Nails, etc., $1 : Total, $44.50.- Tlie Chest, locked, 
is sent as freight or otherwise, and tlie key by mail. 
Nos. 6B, ©2—MoSEaeESio£Bea3 Irasda’M- 
meists for ©rawglfttiiiig', ©rawing, etc.— 
Very convenient, not only for Architects and Mechanics, 
hut for farmers and others, and for Boys and Girls. These 
are neatly fitted in beautiful Rosewood Gases, having 
