Still, Edward

Godfrey..

Jan. 29, '64.

Rejected by Board.

Wilkes, Daniel

Feb. 1, '64.

ERRATA.

On page 3, in last paragraph, for "soon it is swept" read "soon the news is swept."

On page 5, in second paragraph, for "marching" read marched."

On page 8, third line, for "July" read "June."

On page 49, in first line, for "moving" read "morning."

On page 83, end of first paragraph, for "cause it to start a tear" read "cause them to drop a tear."

On page 89, last line, for "Renick" read "Renwick."

On page 179, in first line of poetical quotation, for "warrior sleeps" read "warrior's sleep."

On page 234, first paragraph, for "predict" read "predicate."

On page 265, last paragraph, second line, for "Fifteenth" read "Fiftieth.”

On page 315, first line, for "mound" read "mould."

- History is proving a Great Truth: That no matter what other Sewing Machine a person may have, every one will buy the Wilcox & Gibbs, if they REALLY KNOW the Machine and have the

money

to

pay for it.

WILLCOX & IBBS

W

SILENT

FAMILY

Sewing Machine

Twisted Loop Elastic Lock Stitch.

TILL STITCH, HEM, FELL, TUCK, CORD, BIND,

WBraid, quilt and Embroider Beautifully.

It will, with the FINEST needle and thread, run from perfect work
on the finest Nainsook, over the heaviest beaver cloth and cowhide,
with NO change of needle, thread or tension. It will use coarse
sotton, linen, silk and twine. It runs easier, faster and stiller than
any other machine. It forms a flat, even and elastic seam, differing
from every other stitch, each loop being TWISTED by means of
THE "ROTATING HOOK,”
and drawing the twist into the goods, thus securely fastening every
stitch, so that the seam will bear to be cut at frequent intervals, and
in that case even, the seam is warranted not to rip in wear
and under all circumstances to "survive the washtub." "Old, worn
out family garments, bosoms, pants, dresses, &c., have been submit-
ted to Committees at FAIRS where was the GREATEST COM
PETITION, and to this stitch premiums have been awarded
for its Superiority, Durability, Elasticity and
Beauty.

A patented device prevents the possibility of the machine being
run in the wrong direction, or the balance wheel ever wearing or
touching the dress.

THE NEEDLE CANNOT BE SET WRONG,
Thus avoiding the great trouble of other machines.
NO BREAKING OF NEEDLES.
The blade of the needle is less than three-fourths of an inch long,
and is straight.

The Hemmer and Feller can never be set wrong.
Any one may adjust them IN THE DARK. The hem may be of
any width. No other hemmer or feller is like this. It turns the
hem on the right or under side, as you want it.

It will not drop Stitches, as the needle is always
eet right, the blade short and straight, does not vibrate, like longer
ones. It is run by steam at 3000 stitches per minute-ether ma
chines at only 400 to 1200, with safety. They are

Manufactured with Mathematical Precision.
Hence each part is interchangeable and can be readily replaced in
case of accident. The machine cannot be adjusted, hnce will not get
out of order. It will last a generation, if properly cared for. None
who have used it can be persuaded to use any other.
The roundness, evenness, durability and beauty of its stitch
WERE NEVER EQUALED.

Its Rapidity, Absolute Stillness, Ease of
Motion, narrowness and neatness of its HEM and FELL were
never approached by any other machine. We can call in
any boy or girl from the street, and with three minutes instruction
they will set the needle, attach the Hemmer. or Feller, and do the
work with entire success.
The PRESS universally pronounce this the Best Family
Sewing Machine in the World. Whatever the
merits of the other machines, it is no disparagement to say the Will-
cox & Gibbs is worth, for family use, double that of any other over
offered to the public.

It received the Gold Medal of the American Institute-the
FIRST PREMIUM for

'THE BEST SEWING MACHINE,"
nt the great New England Fair-the Vermont State Fair-the Penn-
sylvania State Fair-the Indiana State Fair-the Wisconsin State
Fair-the Michigan State Fair-the Iowa State Fair-and at over
60 County Fairs throughout the West-making more First Premi-
ums than were taken by all other Sewing Machines together in the
same time.
IT IS NOW THE GREAT LEADING FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Price of Machines, with hemmer, feller, gauge, oil can, extra
needles, full directions, &e., from $56 to $150.
Barnum's Self-Sewer for all Sewing Machines,
Guides the work itself, avoiding the bent posture and strain on the
eyes. Price $1.50. Large discount to Agents.

We take other machines in exchange. We sell OIL, COTTON, SILK,
TWIST and NEEDLES for every kind of Sewing Machine.
Agents Wanted. Terms to Agents, descriptive circular
and specimens of work, sent free by mail, on receipt of stamp, or
Lad of

L. CORNELL & CO., Gen'l Ag'ts,
133 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL

Has taken more First Premiums in the last three years, than all other machines together.

THE WILCOX & GIBBS SILENT FAMILY SEWING MACHINE

IT WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME.

RA