three drops of the aqua ammonia, as otherwise it evolves too much heat.
_Use._ Put in the box one part quick to eight parts water. Coat to dark
yellow over dry iodine, and change to a deep rosed color over the Quick;
recoat over iodine one-tenth.
No. 2. Lime water, one quart; chloride iodine, one ounce; add
three-fourths of an ounce of bromine--shake well.
_Use._ Put in box one part quick to six water; coat to bright yellow over
iodine; to rose over the quick, and recoat one-fourth.
No. 3. Take rain or distilled water, one quart; add pulverized alum until
it is a little sour to the taste; and a small piece, say one half inch
square, of magnesia,--Filter through paper, and add chloride of iodine,
one half ounce; bromine sufficient to take it up, which is a little less
than half an ounce.
_Use._ One part quick to six parts water; coat over iodine to a soft
yellow, nearly, but not quite bordering on a rose; over the quick to a
dark purple or steel; recoat from one-sixth to one-tenth.
The above works slow, but with a good light and proper management it can
be made to produce as good impression as any combination known, yet it is
not so easily managed as No. 1.
No. 4. Rain or distilled water, one gallon; bromine, one and a half
drachm; sulphuric acid, two and a half drachms; hydrochloric acid,[C] two
drachms.--Shake well as each is added in the above order.
[C] This acid dissolves glass with great rapidity. It is purchased in
leaden bottles. A single drop on the skin would make a sore difficult
to heal. Daguerreotypists should bear in mind that the accelerating
chemicals used in the Daguerreian art, are of the most volatile
substance, and more difficult to experiment with than all other in the
range of chemical science. When hydrofluoric acid is to be measured,
the graduated glass should be partly filled with the mixture to which
you intend adding it.
_Use._ To one ounce water, add from fifteen to thirty drops quick; coat
over an incipient rose; over quick, nearly change the color to fair rose;
recoat about one-third or one-fourth as long as at first coating. The
coating box should be charged strong enough to change the plate in from
_one_ to _four seconds_. One advantage this mixture possesses, it will
work in one-half the time required for any of the foregoing combinations.
One very serious objection to its use is, it cannot, without great care,
be made to work with certainty; and another objection is, it will not last
long, as the box will require to be replenished after having coated from
_eight_ to _fourteen_ plates. The older, however, this mixture is, the
more certain in its operation. We have one gallon which has been made _two
years_.
No. 5. _Dry Quick._ We have already given this preparation in a former
number of this Journal.
No. 6. _Acidulated Quick._ Water, one pint: bromine, ten drops; chloride
of iodine, forty drops; nitro-muriatic acid, one-fourth ounce; sulphuric
acid, two drops.
_Use._ One part quick to ten parts water; coat over iodine to orange;
over quick to rose red; recoat one-fourth.
There are thousands of different combinations and agents employed, and,
after all, let every Daguerreian make up his mind to first _become
acquainted_ with some _good_ combination of bromine and iodine, there will
be less complaining of _Quicks_.
_Money received since our last Number._
W. A.; M. R.; F. S. H.; J. W. O.; S. B. D.; H. O. N.; T. O.;
J. H. F.; S. B. B.; M. P. B.; A. B.; J. H. V.; W. A. J.; J. E. M.;
M. M.; H. H. L.; J. W. H.; S. N. R.; N. E. S.; R. B. A.; H. S. B.;
D. C.; T. C. D.; C. H. G.--each $2. G. & B.; D. McD.; S. P.;
M. S. U.; C. T. M.; S. S.; W. R. R.; S. B. jr.; E. N. H.; C. W. T.;
J. M.; S. H.; N. C.; C. M. H.; J. B.; J. B. R.; W. O. G.; N. P. S.;
L. O.; A. T.; W. S. W.; N. E. R.; D. G. K.; L. Q. V.; H. K.; Y. M.;
A. G.; U. B.; D. A. N.; V. T.; W. O. O. V.--each $3. S. B. & CO.;
M. & B.; P. C.; T. C. D.; S. & S.; H. & M.; M. W. N.; G. D. A.;
J. S.; A. T. W.; M. A. H.--each $5. N. E. S.; T. C. D.--each $10.
M. S. $15. B. F. $34.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
W. O. R., Mo., Mr. R. writes--"Will you have the kindness to inform me of
any new process for preparing phosphate of iron. I make the request more
particularly to obtain a process by one Mr. Routh, who I understand has a
new process."
The preparation referred to by Mr. R., was read before the London Medical
Society, January 11, 1851, by Dr. Routh, at which time he exhibited
specimens of phosphate of iron made by dissolving the ordinary phosphate
in meta-phosphoric acid, and by then evaporating to degrees. It has been
found that this form of iron is exceedingly useful in cases where iron is
desired.
W. B. N., Mexico--Mr. N. says--"Will some of your subscribers give,
through your Journal, a practical and first-rate process for producing
Calotypes?"
We hope some of our "subscribers" will furnish the same.
H. B. T., Ohio.--Mr. T. says--"Will you give a ready and easy method of
detecting chlorine? I find in a former number of your valuable Journal,
that you have been making experiments with this gas. I have had remarkable
success with this gas, although not a practical Daguerreotypist."
Mr. J. will find 'this gas' is readily distinguished from other gases by
its color, odor, and bleaching properties. Probably the most simple method
of detecting free chloride is to hold a rod dipped in aqua ammonia over
it, when white fumes will be formed.
Will Mr. J. have the kindness to forward to us his experiments--we would
like much to lay them before our readers.
A Stock Dealer, in one of the Southern States, writes--"What articles of
stock will be less needed by artists, provided Mr. Hill's process proves
true, of producing pictures with all the 'colors of nature?'"
_Colors and brushes!_
J. W. S , Mich.--We forwarded the article you ordered, and enclosed the
balance in the package. The view camera you had better order soon, as it
will be some time before Mr. Harrison can get it ready, he having so many
orders now on hand. You had better have one of Lewis's _new_ Camera boxes.
T. J. C., Va.--We cannot recommend the articles you speak of; they involve
only an old vague principle, and are only worthy the person having them in
charge.
A. G. L., Pa.--The money received and forwarded to Europe--your plan may
work, but it looks a little too "opaque." You will find by heating an iron
plate, and applying it to your apparatus, will facilitate the operation
much. Chapman has the exclusive right to the patent.
E. W., Miss.--See page 24, Daguerreian Journal.
R. M. H., Ala.--You will find "Silliman's Journal" a great aid and
valuable work, published the first day of every second month, price $5 per
year. New Haven, Conn.
See answer to L. I. G., page 187.
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NOTICE OF NEW PUBLICATION.
The New York Register of Medicine and Pharmacy, published semi-monthly and
edited by Dr. C. D. Griswold.
This valuable Medical Journal is fast making its way into the medical
ranks with marked energy. Its age is about the same as ours, and we are
happy to see that with us it is prosperous; every number is received and
read with pleasure. We find the following pithy notice in the Register,
which is only one of many from the cute pen of the Editor, who it seems
has 'cut up' as well as received a "New Dido." "We were presented with
the first number of the "New Dido" by the publisher, and from the title,
at first supposed that it might be in some way connected with the medical
profession, inasmuch as some 'pranks' in a medical way have been 'cut up'
in poetry, but in looking it over, we find that a couple of 'chaps' have
started off for a drive, although what they are 'driving at,' the author
has not yet disclosed. We think it likely enough they may "turn out"
students, for they are evidently after subjects, which no doubt will be
brought to light in the next number."--Good, Dr., that is worth the Dollar
for the subscription.
We have also received the 15th of March number, which has a fine likeness
of Dr. John W. Francis.
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=ADVERTISEMENTS.=
=HILL'S=
TREATISE ON DAGUERREOTYPE.
TWO VOLS. IN ONE.
The whole Art made easy, _and all the recent improvements revealed_.
Containing also--The Process for Galvanizing Plates, and the whole Art
of Electrotype; the Reproduction of Daguerre's Images by Tithonotype; an
account of Calotype Paper, and other methods of Photogenic Drawing &c. By
L. L. Hill, Westkill, Greene Co., N. Y.
CONTENTS.
History of Photography; Theory of the Process; Description of Apparatus;
Account of Stock, such as Plates, Cases, Chemicals, and other articles to
be purchased forming a complete Daguerreian Directory; Recipes, a large
number; Polishing Plates; Coating the Plate; Camera; Mercury; Gilding;
Coloring; Calotype, Tithonotype, &c.
The above is but a partial outline of the subjects treated in this
work. Nothing is omitted which is necessary to render any person of the
requisite judgment and taste "a workman that need not be ashamed," The
_Recipes_ have cost the author more than $500, and no pains or expense
have been spared to render the work a complete Manual of Daguerreotype.
TESTIMONIALS.
The following extracts from a large number of highly flattering
Testimonials from distinguished Artists and others:
M. A. Root, an eminent Daguerreian, Philadelphia says, "I can freely
say yours is, in my opinion, a most valuable Treatise on the Art of
Daguerreotype."
From the _Albany Express_, "We would recommend this useful work to all
practising the Art."
E. Jacobs, a celebrated Operator, New Orleans, says, "I have perused the
work with much gratification as being much needed in the Art. I can sell
a large number to pupils."
From the _Ulster Telegraph_, Saugerties, N. Y.: "Those acquainted with the
Christian character, and extraordinary skill of Mr. H. in Daguerreotyping,
need no recommend from us. His pictures are perfectly exquisite, and his
modes of operating of the most simple and scientific character. The Book
will be a treasure to those engaged in the Art. It is one of those rare
works which is as good as its title-page, and we heartily recommend it to
the Daguerreian fraternity."
Orders should be directed to S. D. Humphrey, Agent, New York.
Also for sale, as above, price $2, a pamphlet by the same author, on the
Magic Buff, Plate-Making, Fixing Process, Celerotype, &c.
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=TO DAGUERREOTYPISTS,=
WANTED--A PARTNER to engage in the Daguerreotype business. One having
from Five Hundred to One Thousand Dollars can now have an unequalled
opportunity to join with one of the best Artists in the country, the
advertiser possessing unequalled advantages for opening a Room in this
city, now offers a rare chance to any one possessing the above amount of
capital, none other need apply. Applications to be made by letter, which
will be _confidential_, and addressed, _post-paid_, to the Editor of the
Daguerreian Journal, References must accompany the answer to this, and
real name stated. A chance for Daguerreotypists out of the City.
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=PETER SMITH,=
Importer and Dealer in Tubes, Apparatus, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, and
every article appertaining to the Daguerreian Art.
No. 36 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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=LOUIS BECKER=
Well known CHEMICALS, for sale at Becker & Piards, No. 201 Broadway, N. Y.
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=DAGUERREIAN ESTABLISHMENT.=
JOHN ROACH, Optician, 79 Nassau Street, New York. Has always on hand
VOIGHTLANDER INSTRUMENTS, quarter, half, and whole size.
American Instruments, Roach's make, warranted to be superior to any
yet made in the United States. They work with sharpness, and
quickness, and persons purchasing can test them with the high
priced German Instruments.
Coating Boxes, Flint Glass Jars, cemented in, and ground air tight.
Mercury Baths, with Thermometer Scale in front. Head Rests, Stands,
Cases, Chemicals, &c. Plates, French 40th of the Star, and other
first quality Brands.
Bromine Roach's Triple Compound, now called Quick-stuff, works with
certainty and quickness, in all weather, and pictures taken with
it have a rich white tone.
GALVANIC BATTERIES, &c.
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=DAGUERREOTYPE GOODS ONLY.=
ANTHONY'S NATIONAL DAGUERREIAN DEPOT.
_205 Broadway, N. Y._
THE attention of Daguerreotypists, and the Trade, is respectfully invited
to my assortment, which I believe to be unequalled in extent and variety.
Plates, Frames, Case-
Cases, Cameras, Makers'
Chemicals, Apparatus, Materials,
of every style and size.
For Sale, price $1 per copy, beautifully bound in cloth, the standard
work, second edition, enlarged and greatly improved, the History and
Practice of the Art of Photography, or the production of Pictures through
the agency of light, by H. H. Spelling, illustrated with thirty-five
engravings.
Goods can be forwarded to order, to any town or village in the United
States or Canada, and the bill collected on delivery of the goods,
provided such town has connection by express with New York. Where there is
no such connection, Daguerreotypists would do well to order their goods to
the nearest express town.
E. ANTHONY,
_Importer and Manufacturer of Daguerreian Materials._
N.B.--Good journeymen Case-Makers wanted, to whom steady employment will
be given.
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=BENJAMIN FRENCH,=
_No. 109 Washington Street, Boston._
DAGUERREOTYPE Apparatus, Plates, Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, Polishing
materials, Chemicals, and every description of Goods used in the
Daguerreotype business, constantly on hand and for sale, at wholesale and
retail, at the lowest cash prices. 3tf
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=S. J. THOMPSON,=
WOULD most respectfully announce to the public, that he has one of
the best sky-lights in the United States, and is prepared to execute
Daguerreotypes. Likenesses of all sizes, put up in every style of the Art.
No. 57 State-street, Albany, N. Y. 2ly
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=$5 REWARD.=
STOLEN from the door of Clark Brothers, 551 Broadway, one full size
Daguerreotype View, in papier mache frame, oval fire gilt mat. Said View
of a GOTHIC COTTAGE, on the steps of which can be seen a lady, two or
three boys and a dog. Any person returning the above described Picture, or
giving information where it may be found, shall receive the above reward
Oct 16.
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=WANTED IMMEDIATELY.=
A GOOD DAGUERREOTYPE OPERATOR can have steady employment to engage in a
pleasant western city in the state of Ohio.
Also a first class operator can have good wages and engage for one year,
to go to California.
For further particulars enquire at this office. None need apply but such
as are competent to take _full charge_ of the operating department of a
large establishment; salaries will be in accordance.
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=J. D. WELLS,=
DAGUERREIAN ARTIST, No. 6 Kirkland's Block, Main Street Northampton, Mass.
_Likenesses_ taken by a sky-light connected with a beautiful side-light.
Pictures put up in all styles of the Art. Plates, Cases, Lockets, Frames,
and all kinds of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. 2-3
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=Circular to Daguerreotypists.=
GEORGE DABBS & JAMES CREMER, Travelling Agents for L. Chapman, 102 William
street, New York, manufacturer of Daguerreotype cases, mats, preservers,
and plates, and importer of the _genuine_ Star brand, No. 40, French
plate, and last, though of first importance, proprietor of "Peck's patent
plate holder,"--the great desideratum which only requires to be used to
be appreciated. Prices, $1,00 for medium; $1,50 for quarters; $2,00 for
halfs and $2,50 for whole size holders--a vice to hold the blocks $1,50
and an instrument for bending the plates 75 cents. They would inform
Daguerreotypists and dealers that they will wait upon as many during the
winter, as their time will permit, for the purpose of exhibiting the
patent Plate Holder, for a description of which see advertisement headed
"Two New Inventions". 1tf
New York, November 1, 1850.
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=INSLEY'S DAGUERREOTYPE GALLERY=
REMOVED TO
No. 311 BROADWAY, N. Y.
(_Between Stewart's and the City Hospital._)
THIS, our new Sky-light Gallery, is located on the second floor at the
above number, and is universally acknowledged to be the most convenient
and effective Gallery in the City. Every real improvement is taken
advantage of, and, aided by scientific and gentlemanly assistants, we
trust our pictures cannot be excelled.
The Clergy--the Statesman--the Artist--the Man of science--and all lovers
of really good Daguerreotypes, throughout the United States, are invited
to call and examine our collection.
P. S.--This Gallery was for several years located on the corner of Cedar
street, but is now removed to No. 311 Broadway.
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=J. E. MARTIN,=
"EXCELSIOR ROOMS," Jefferson Avenue and Odd Fellows' Hall, Detroit.
Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in every style of the Art. 2ly
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=CAMERAS.=
C. C. HARRISON, Manufacturer of Cameras, and Camera Lenses, of all sizes
and of the latest improvements. Office 293 Broadway, New York, where in
his Gallery may be seen specimens of Daguerreotypes taken with instruments
of his own manufacture, which for accuracy of performance are unsurpassed
by any in the world.
N. B. A new and improved Camera for taking views, is manufactured by him,
at a price unprecedentedly low.
C. C. HARRISON,
No. 293 Broadway, N. Y. 2tf
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=PREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPE DEPOT AND MANUFACTORY.=
W. & W. H. LEWIS, 142 Chatham Street, New Fork, keep constantly on hand,
superior CAMERAS of all sizes; also, _quick working_ Cameras, fully equal
to any imported. All kinds of Apparatus, including our Patent PLATE VICES
and GILDING STANDS; Galvanic Batteries for Electrotyping, for durability
superior to all others. Buffing Lathes, on the most approved plan, Plates,
Cases, Chemicals, Polishing Materials of every description. All kinds of
Walnut, Rosewood and Gilt Frames for Daguerreotypes, outside Show Frames,
Diploma, Certificate and Picture Frames made to order. Pressing Machines,
for Straw and Leghorn Hats, of improved construction. 1tf
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=SCOVILL MANUFACTURING CO.=
_No. 57 Maiden Lane, New York,_
Have constantly on hand an extensive assortment of all articles belonging
to the Daguerreian Art; embracing plates of their own, and French
manufacture, Mattings, Preservers, Frames, Cases, Lockets, Chemicals,
Cameras and Apparatus of every variety.
Agents for the sale of C. C. Harrison's celebrated Cameras.
All orders will receive prompt and careful attention.
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=CLARK BROTHERS, & B. L. HIGGINS.=
Daguerreian Gallery, over the "Regulator," Franklin Buildings, Syracuse,
N. Y., No. 128 Genesee St., Utica, Tremont Row Boston, and 551 Broadway,
New York.
Likenesses by the improved Daguerreotype of various sizes, and of the most
delicate executions may be obtained at the above rooms during the day,
from 8 A M., to 5 P. M.
Chemicals, Plate, Cases, Cameras, Apparatus, and other materials,
connected with the art, constantly on hand, and for sale at New York
prices.
All articles are selected with great care and warranted to give the best
satisfaction.
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THE SUBSCRIBER, would respectfully inform the Daguerrian Artists, that he
has _constantly on hand_ a large assortment of Daguerreotype apparatus,
plates, cases, and chemicals, comprising in part the following:
Voightlander & Sons, Harrison's, Lewis' and Perry's Cameras and other
apparatus of the most approved styles.
Plates--Scovill's, Chapman's and the different brands of French plates.
Cases--silk and velvet lined, Papier Mache and a great variety of fancy
cases.
Chemicals--American, German and French Bromine, chloride of iodine,
do gold, calcium, mercury rouge, rotten stone, black polish, colours,
brushes, rosewood and Papier mache, frames, mats, glass preservers,
prepared buck skin, &c., &c Every article used in the business, which
I will furnish to operators at retail or wholesale, as low as the same
quality of articles can be bought in New York or elsewhere.
Our motto is small profits and quick sales.
N. E. SISSON.
No. 496 Broadway, Albany N. Y. 1tf
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TWO NEW INVENTIONS
=IN THE DAGUERREOTYPE ART.=
"PECK'S PATENT PLATE HOLDER," and the "_Bent Edge Daguerreotype Plate_,"
used in connection with it. An instrument is sold for seventy-five
cents, with which every operator can bend his own plates. The holder is
a desideratum, and only requires to be used to be appreciated. It is
so constructed that it will hold the plate through all the stages of
cleaning, buffing, polishing, coating, taking the picture in the camera,
and mercurializing without any change. During the whole process, the plate
need not be touched with the fingers, and does away with the use of wax,
&c., &c.
The prices for the holders are mediums, $1 00--quarters, $1 50--Halves,
$2 00--whole size, $2 50.
The "_Magic Back Ground_." The discovery of this is due Mr. C. J. Anthony,
of Pittsburgh, Pa. By this process the most beautiful effects can be
produced, and the pictures are set forth in bold relief on back grounds
of various shapes and tints. Pictures taken with the "Magic Back Ground,"
will be emphatically the "_Pictures for the Million_." The Patent is
applied for, and the right ratified upon the receipt of the Patent, for
the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars.
L. CHAPMAN, 102 William St., N. Y.
Manufacturer of Cases, Mats, Preservers, Plates, Importer of the genuine
Star Brand, No. 40 French Plates, and dealer in Daguerreotype stock
generally.
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=LEVI CHAPMAN,=
No. 102 William street, New-York, Manufacturer of, and Dealer in
Daguerreotype Stock.
=Daguerreotype Cases.=
Medium size, from $15 to $198 per gross,
Quarter " " 24 to 288 "
Half " " 60 to 432 "
MATS, PRESERVERS and CHEMICALS of all kinds. French and American PLATES.
L. C. imports the genuine No. 40 Star Brand French Plate, which he keeps
constantly on hand, together with an assortment of other kinds.
PAPIER MACHE CASES, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, exceeding in beauty any
thing of the kind heretofore made, from 90 to $1152 per gross.
L. C. is also proprietor of Peck's patent moveable Plate-holder.
GEORGE DABBS, } Travelling Agents.
JAMES CREMER, }
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DAGUERREOTYPE FURNISHING ROOMS.
=WM. A. WISONG.=
_No. 2 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, Md._
HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, a full and general assortment of Stock, for
Daguerreotype use.
Embracing every variety of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Fixtures, Trays,
Chemicals, and Materials used by Daguerreian Artists, all of which are
offered at the lowest market rates.
Orders from Artists are respectfully solicited, and forwarded with
dispatch. 2ly
=DAGUERREOTYPE PLATES.=
2000 LOUIS L. BISHOP'S superior PLATES, offered for sale at a great
bargain, by
VICTOR BISHOP, 23 Maiden Lane. N. B. These Plates are silvered by the
electro-magnetic process, and warranted superior to the best French
plates. 1tf
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=ENGRAVING=
THE SUBSCRIBER still continues to carry on the business of ENGRAVING ON
WOOD, in all its branches. His facilities are such that he is enabled to
execute all orders promptly, and in every style of the Art, upon the most
reasonable terms; while the experience of many years enables him to feel
confidence in his efforts to give satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their patronage.
_Particular attention_ paid to the Drawing and Engraving of Subjects from
Daguerreotypes.
N. ORR,
No. 151 Fulton-st. N. Y. 2tf
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=BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.=
WILLIAM S. DORR, 101 Nassau Street, over Ackerman & Miller's Sign and
Banner Painting Establishment, is prepared to print, in the best style,
and at the usual _Low Prices_, Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pamphlets,
Bill Heads, Circulars, Commercial and Law Blanks, Bills of Lading, Bank
Checks, Notices, Labels, &c. Cards printed on the celebrated Yankee Press.
Few offices in the city have greater facilities for doing work with
_neatness_ and _despatch_, as most of the materials are new, and long
editions are done by steam power presses.
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=J. H. WHITEHURST'S=
ELECTRO DAGUERREOTYPES.
_Galleries, 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore,_
Broadway, New York, 77 Main street, Richmond, Va., Main street, Norfolk,
Va., Sycamore street, Petersburg, Va., Main street, Lynchburg, Va.,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington city.
Likenesses taken equally well in all weather. 2tf
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=DAGUERREIAN ARTISTS' REGISTER.=