WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. TABLES OF MEASURES. 16 oz.. . 1 oz. 1 lb. 4 qrs. 20 cwt. 1 hundred-cwt. 1 ton 175 troy pounds is 144 pounds avoirdupois 175 troy ounces 1 pound troy 1 lb. avoirdu. 192 avoirdupois 5760 grains 7000 grains 1 ounce avoirdu. contains 437 1-2 grains. 1 dram avoirdu. contains 27 34-375 grs. 1 troy pound contains 13 oz. 2-651428576 drams avoirdupois 1 avoirdupois lb. contains 1 lb. 2 oz. 1 dwt. 16 grains troy. FOR SOME PURPOSES THE TROY GRAIN 19 The grain into 20 mites NEW FRENCH WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. A variety of weights and measures having been used in the different provinces of France under the ancient form of government, the new government has ordained new standards of weights and measures, founded on nature, and therefore permanent. The standard of measure is a meridional circle of the earth, which has been, for this purpose, accurately ascertained by men of science, and particularly in 1797, by the mensuration of degrees of latitude between 546 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 90 degrees, into 10 million parts, gives the unity of length, called a meter, which is equal to 36 inches French, and 11,296 lines, equal to 39 inches and 371 decimal parts English. or 1,100th of the quadrant 39371000 00000 The meter thus being in English inches, 39371, or 3 feet 3 inches and 371 decimals. The decam'-eter is. 0 0 10 2 M's. Fur. Yds. Ft. In. Do. 6 1 156 06 M's. Fur. Yds. Ft. In. Dc. 9 7 The myriom'-eter MEASURES OF CAPACITY. A cube whose side is one-tenth of a meter-that is, a cubic decimeter-constitutes the unity of measures of capacity. It is called a liter, and contains 61 cubic inches and 028 decimals. 1-1000th part of a liter A milill-iter or A centil'-iter A decil'-iter decimeter A lit'-er, a cubic A decal'-iter A hecatol'-iter A chiliol'-iter. The English pint, wine measure, contains 28 cubic inches, and 875 decimals. The liter, therefore, is 2 pints and nearly one-eighth of a pint; hence, equal to gal. 2 and 64,44-231 cubic inches, more than 9 quarts. The unity of weight is a gram. It is precisely the weight of a quantity of pure water equal to a cubic centimeter, which is the 1,100th of a meter, and is equal to 15 grains and 444 decimals troy. A decagram 6 dwt. 10 gr. 44 dec. equal to 5 drams 65 dec. avoirdupois. + The new French denominations are reduced to English orthography and accentuation. Ch have the sound of k. Authorities do not perfectly agree in the fractions. Pinkerton gives 0242 as the decimals of this measure. SUPPLEMENT TO AMERICAN MUSICAL REVIEW. For Circulation among Choristers and Teachers of Music. NOW READY, THE DULCIMER; (SIXTH EDITION.-First published only three months since.) THE NEW-YORK COLLECTION OF SACRED MUSIC. ORGANIST AND DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT THE RUTGERS STREET CHURCH, NEW-YORK. It is, combining all its features, the most complete and largest collection of Church music ever published, set in new and elegant type; all its parts have been perfected with the greatest care. There are set pieces for all occasions of public interest, such as Installation, Dedication, Ordination, Burial of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Opening and Close of Service, Christmas, &c. The author has devoted several years to the pre-progress of all its members, in this noble part of paration of this work, visiting Europe, and select- worship. Among the old tunes are many like ing from the purest and best classical compositions Ortonville,' 'Hebron,' Zephyr,' Jaser,'' Farof the Old World, and from the eminent com- land,' 'Siloam.' With the new pieces are added posers of our own country. He has taken largely many chants and several beautiful sacred songs, as from the classical harmony of Beethoven; from the Mother's Lament,' 'Song of the Bereaved,' the chaste, simple and sweet melody of Haydn; &c., &c. from the choicest productions of Handel, so full of grandeur and choral power; from the lamented Mendelssohn, so rich in the rare combination of the loftier and sweeter qualities; from the noble productions of Mozart; from the beautiful arrangements of Vincent Novello, the great harmonist of the English Church; from Fr. Schubert, the unrivalled melodist; from Gluck and others abroad; from Zeuner, Hastings, Hamilton, Webb, Mason, The work represents 200 of the first composers Kingsley, Gould, Bradbury, and others at home. in the world. It contains nearly 1,000 composiWhile it contains the choicest gems from all the tions, 75 different meters, a complete theory for new and classic Church Music of Europe, it con- learning the organ, piano, seraphine and melodeon, tains also all the old tunes of any merit which have by figures, instructions in chanting and varying the been sung by our fathers and forefathers, thus fit-meters, and a large number of sacred ballads and ting it for the widest range of usefulness to the duets for these instruments. choirs of all denominations. fou melodies and rounds, set to words, and designed to In the Elements are to be found many beautiful interest singing schools and classes. There is a chorister's index of first lines of all the odd meter hymns in use, with one or more tunes affixed to each. This is an invaluable feature. The work contains also a complete Oratorio, arranged for small Societies, the music of which is chiefly from Handel, Haydn, Hummel, Beethoven, Romberg, Felicien David. It is printed in new, clear and beautiful type, and is so arranged as to contain three or four tunes on a page, the lower brace of staves being, in almost every page of the book, appropriated to old and sterling tunes, such as ordinary Church choirs can always sing, and such as the older members of a congregation always delight in hearing. These are often more conducive to an elevated strong religious feeling than any new music, however, beautiful, which can be found. This work has gathered up all the best of these-many of them uning This is a new feature in the work, and adds maback near a century, and whcannot erally to its value. It is composed largely of the in such numbers in any half deze works hereto-most brilliant gems of these authors, and will affore published. The two upper braces of staves ford admirable choir practice, wherever more adare chiefly occupied with the most chaste and fin- vanced and cultivated singers wish to use music of ished gems of the distinguished composers It contains some of the most sweet and have enumerated. These have been elected to effective songs anywhere to be found, for the bass, supply fly the wants of the advancing state of tenor, and soprano. (See minute directions for Church music throughout the country, rich in me- the performance of this Oratorio, in August No. lody, harmony, and all the highes qualities of en- of Musical Review.) This piece alone is of more during music-but never too dry; never full of re-value than the cost of the work. Separate or petitions, or too purely scientific. Such material, orchestra parts of this Oratorio, in three parts, have in short, as will afford younger or more advanced been prepared, and are for sale by the publishers choirs the best means for the continued interest and at one dollar and fifty cents per set. Price $7,50 pr. doz., cash. To every choir ordering one dozen or more, and remitting cash, the chorister shall receive one copy gratis.-(See notice MUSICAL REVIEW, 4th page.) HUNTINGTON & SAVAGE, PUBLISHERS, 216 PEARL ST., N. Y. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DULCIMER. Recommendations. The following are a few of the large number of recommendations already received, and which have come from the Eastern, Middle, Western and Southern States, wherever the work has been seen: The following Resolution was unanimously passed by the "New-York Musical Convention and Teacher's Institute," recently assembled in New-York city: 3rd, Resolved-That we have used Mr. Woodbury's collection of music, the Dulcimer, with pleasure and profit, and can confidently recommend it to those who wish a large and complete collection of the most excellent music, suitable for every occasion. The following Resolutions were unanimously passed by the Bennington County Musical Convention, numbering nearly 200 singers, and where the Dulcimer is now used as the "sole book." Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the appearance of the new publication of sacred music, entitled "The Dulcimer." For its choice selections, variety and capacity of volume, we believe it to be just the thing now wanted. Resolved, That meetings for the practice of music shall be held on the first Monday in every month, at which meetings the "Dulcimer" shall be used as the musical text-book. From J. W. MOORE, Esq., editor for many years of "" The World of Music," and various musical works, Secretary of the New-Hampshire and Vermont Musical Convention, &c. Messrs. HUNTINGTON & SAVAGE: Gentlemen-A friend lately presented me with a copy of your collection of sacred music, entitled The Dulcimer, and I think it every way the most perfect specimen of Church psalmody which has ever come to my notice. Its typographical appearance surpasses any publication of the kind I have ever seen issued in this country, and equals in beauty of appearance, compactness of notes, and perfect plainness to the eye, those of the very best English publi cations. In addition to the vast amount of music, I find many gems of ancient harmony, polished and made more pleasing to the ear by having the rough corners taken off. The elementary course of instruction is perfectly plain, and sufficiently full to render the book desirable for all classes of learners. Another new feature introduced into this book, and one which makes it very valuable in the country, is the theory of playing by figures, which will be found invaluable to all such as play the organ, piano-forte, or like instru ments. In looking the book through, I find that there are more than four hundred new pieces of music, between three and four hundred old pieces, some of them continental, and that these tunes comprise upwards of sixty different meters. Then we have appropriate set pieces for particular occa sions of public interest, and a full and good set of chants; and last, though not least, the Oratorio of Absalom. This is a new feature, and this one piece is worth the price of the whole book. The Dulcimer must have an extensive sale. Yours, respectfully, JOHN W. MOORE. Bellows Falls, Vt., July 10, 1850. Extract of a letter from J. S. MERRILL, Esq. Bennington, Vt., August 5th, 1850. "There has never in my day, been such an interest awakened with us, as has been caused by the introduction of the Dulcimer. I have examined it through and through ver carefully, and can say it is the best collection of Church music I have ever seen. It imparts more life and spirit to a choir than any work I have ever introduced." Mr. A. Dory, author of many fine tunes and set preces, and for nearly half a century a successful chorister, says: "I consider the Dulcimer one of the best books of Psalmo dy extant, and worthy of the consideration and patronage of the church choirs, and teachers of music generally." Extract of a letter from the Rev. L. S. HYDE. East Falmouth, Me., August 5th, 1850. "With respect to the "Dulcimer," so far as I have had time to examine it, and I have taken every tune in course for about 125 pages, I do not hesitate to say, it is the best book of Church music with which I have any acquaintance. Every collection, it may be assumed, contains more or less good tunes, but I know of no work in which so large a proportion are decidedly good as in this. I have been charmed with the beautiful, the melodious harmony of the parts. fourth number which is worth the subscription for the year, As for the Musical Review, there is a single tune in the the one on page 70. William's College, June 25, 1850. "The Dulcimer is very much liked, and we have determined to use it in the College. Send me one dozen on the receipt of this, and oblige yours, O. C. BLACKMER." E. A. HOSMER. Esq., Organist and Composer, Nashua, N. H., and author of several quartette pieces of the highest order of merit, writes: "We have introduced the Dulcimer into the choir under my direction, and are very much pleased with it. I think it will be used by most of the choirs in this place." "I find it the best collection I have ever met. Its fiue harmony, adaptation and sweetness of melody, I never saw equalled." J. B. S., Chorister. M. E. C., Owego, N. Y. The following is from the leader of the "COLUMBIANS," whose concerts have been highly popular in the West and wherever given: "I have examined the Dulcimer but in part All, however, that has been said of it is fully confirmed. The appearance of the work, the great amount and variety of matter it contains, places it, in my opinion, far above any other church music book that has appeared in this country. I think it contains the best compositions of all our best com posers. Vienna, N. Y., July 8, 1850. Messrs. HUNTINGTON & SAVAGE: Gentlemen-I have with great care examined the Dulcimer, edited by I. B. Woodbury, and I freely give it as my opinion, that it is the most complete collection of sacred music ever presented to the public. Every teacher or choir of music may feel themselves thoroughly furnished for any and every occasion, having this excellent collection in their possession. Do they want a good old tune that has been sung for ages and admired by all-here it is. Do they desire new music-here is more and a larger variety than is usually found in a work of this kind. Do they desire soft, flowing, pathetic strains, which will melt the heart, or those the more bold, spirited and energetic, that will stir the emotions to their very depths-here they are without measure. Do they seek a sacred song with seraphine or piano accom paniment-here they will find more than the price of the book in songs of this character. Moreover, are anthems de sired, anthems suited to all occasions, and those in the main short, and capable of being performed by all choirs— here the necessity is abundantly met. Besides, there is added to the work the Oratorio of Absalom, which will afford ample scope for the most skilled and advanced choirs and societies. This is a new feature in a work of this kind. There are other features of the work that might be mentioned: but I have neither time nor language to express my full estimate of this book MYRON HAWLEY, Teacher and Leader of the First Presb. Church in Vienna. Thorndike, June, 1850. Messrs. HUNTINGTON & SAVAGE: Gents-Our choir in this place have concluded to use the Dulcimer. It is becoming among a few of us here who have used it, the book, above alFother collections of Church music. We have a small instrumental class and meet often, and no one seems to wish to use any other collection. The anthems and set pieces are a very favorable feature. Respectfully yours, B. A. BARNES, Chorister and Teacher of Music. The strongest testimonials have also been received from various sources, comprising important places in most of the States of the Union. Will every chorister who receives a copy of the Dulcimer show it to all the choirs in his place, and act agent? All orders must be cash, and will be liberally answered. |