_Cyanide of Potash_. In this dissolve the _Chloride of Silver_ procurable
from a silver dollar. Filter, through paper, or clean sponge, and it is
ready for use, excepting that it will probably have to be reduced with
water. It should be reduced till it works mellow, and free from streaks.
The occasional addition of a lump of cyanide will prevent a flowery
deposite of oxyde of silver. Occasionally, also, add a little chloride
of silver, and more cyanide. The cyanide should always be in excess. The
reason why this should be occasionally added, is that the solution becomes
too strong, with the silver, from the annode. The connections must be kept
bright, with a file or otherwise.
The manner of charging the above battery is as follows: Nearly fill the
porous cup with water, and stir in about a tea-spoonful of sulphuric acid.
Two or three drops of acid added once a week is enough. The copper cup
should be filled with a saturated solution of sulphate of copper, (blue
vitriol,) and the solution kept saturated by suspending in it a little
sack of the blue vitriol.
[Hand] The zinc cylinder, previous to use, should be amalgamated, as
follows: Place it in a plate, and brighten it by rubbing it with a swab,
wet with dilute sulphuric acid. Then with the same swab, rub on mercury,
until the whole surface is bright.
Chloride of Silver. Dissolve a silver dollar in about a gill of a mixture
of nitric acid and water, equal parts, by the aid of a gentle heat. Let it
cool. Throw it into an earthen or glass vessel, containing about 1 quart
of strong salt water. Let the precipitate settle. Pour away the liquid,
add a large quantity of water, let the chloride of silver settle, pour
away the water, and repeat this at least fifty times. The residue is pure
chloride of silver.
Any glass or earthen cup, of suitable shape and dimensions, will answer
for a solution dish.
It should be remembered that a strong battery, and a strong solution
require the plate to be kept at a greater distance from the annode. This
distance will range from one to three inches.--_Hill's Treatise._
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=ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.=
Notice.--Those persons subscribing for this Journal will please bear
in mind to write in a plain hand the name, town, county, and state. By
observing the above you will save us much trouble, and, at the same time,
receive the Journal with more promptness.
G. K. W., Mass.--We have been unable to prepare the chemicals you ordered.
Our arrangements are somewhat extensive in the department referred to.
M. S. W., Ala.--Mr. W. says, "Will you inform me, through your Journal or
otherwise, Is iodine entirely lost when it combines with a few drops of a
solution of potassa!"
It is not. The following experiment will better illustrate:--Put a few
grains of iodine into a clean and dry Florence flask, warm it gradually
over a spirit lamp, and the iodine rises in a vapor of beautiful violet
color. When cool, pour in "a few drops of a solution of potassa," the
iodine disappears at once, and a solution of iodide of potassium is
formed; this may be heated to redness without evolving any violet fumes,
and yet it is certain that iodine is there, but not in a free but a
combined state, and heat cannot expel it from combination with the
potassium. Let the flask cool a little, and add a few drops of sulphuric
acid; the violet fumes of iodine instantly appear; the sulphuric acid has
induced the formation of sulphate of potassa, and expelled the iodine
unchanged.
F. B. B., Ky.--Your money is received, and the first Vol. forwarded per
order. Thank you for your hearty congratulations.
J. G. P. R. I.--Yours of the 26th in hand. We advise you for the present
to say nothing of your discovery: it probably has more valuable importance
than you are at present aware of.
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=ADVERTISEMENTS=
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=NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.=
As our Advertising List is already large, and the demand rapidly
increasing, we are under the necessity of requesting those who wish to be
made known through our Advertising Columns, to make their Advertisements
as short as possible. The Daguerreian Journal is devoted to the interest
of all.
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=DAGUERREIAN LIBRARY.=
All of the works published on the Daguerreian Art, for sale at the Office
of the Daguerreian Journal.
Address (_post-paid_) S. D. Humphrey,
No. 311 Broadway, New York.
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=DAGUERREOTYPE WORK,=
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCHES AND Manipulations, including the Author's former
Treatises on Daguerreotypes,
By L. L. HILL.
The above work is now ready, price $3 per copy.
Orders addressed to S. D. Humphrey,
No. 311 Broadway, N. Y.
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=WANTED.=
A SITUATION by an experienced Operator. One who can come well recommended,
and has been engaged in the Daguerreotype business for the last eight
years. Has no objection to any city in the United States.
For further information inquire at the Office of the Daguerreian Journal.
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=WANTED.=
TO
=DAGUERREOTYPISTS OF PHILADELPHIA.=
WANTED--A situation, by an old and experienced Operator, to engage in some
establishment in the above named city. The Advertiser can produce the best
of Testimonials, and satisfactory specimens of Daguerreotypes.
For further information, inquire at the office of the Daguerreian Journal.
None need apply unless prepared to give a permanent situation to a good
operator.
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=SCOVILL MANUFACTURING CO.,=
=DEALERS IN DAGUERREOTYPE MATERIALS,=
=WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,=
No. 57 Maiden Lane, New York,
Agents for Voightlander & Sons, and C. C. Harrison's celebrated Cameras;
Harrison's, Brinckerhoff's, and Lewis' Buffing-Wheels.
The Scovill Manufacturing Co. are now prepared to offer to the public,
cases of their own manufacture, which, for style, workmanship and superior
finish, are not excelled by any in the market, and it is their intention
to put them at prices which cannot fail to satisfy both the dealer and
operator.
They think it quite unnecessary to enumerate all the articles which they
may have on hand for sale, but simply to state that they are prepared to
furnish every description of Daguerreotype Goods of the best quality at
low prices, and to fill all orders with promptness and dispatch.
May 15_th_, 1851.
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=MYRON SHEW,=
=DEALER IN DAGUERREOTYPE APPARATUS AND MATERIALS,=
=WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,=
_No. 118 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa._
German and American Cameras of all sizes and of the best manufacture,
Coating Boxes, Camera Stands, Mercury Baths, Buffing Vices, Head Rests,
Plates, Cases, Chemicals, Frames, Gold and Gilt Lockets, Fancy Book Cases,
Papier-Mache Cases, Preservers, Mats, Glass, and all articles used in the
Art constantly on hand in great variety at the lowest prices.
Mr. S. having had a number of years practical experience in the
Daguerreian Art, feels confident that he is prepared to give satisfaction
to his customers in the selection of articles used in the business.
This being the only establishment in Philadelphia devoted exclusively to
Daguerreotype materials. Artists will find it to their interest to call at
once where they are sure of finding every article used in the Art.
Orders from the country promptly and faithfully attended to.
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=WANTED.=--A Partner wanted in the Daguerreotype business. Any person who
is a first-rate practical operator, and can command from five hundred
to a thousand dollars, can now have one of the best opportunities of
investing his capital in one of the best locations in a western city.
The establishment is now doing a very profitable business, and is capable
of increasing to such an extent as to warrant the success necessary to
induce a partner.
No one need apply unless he has the Cash Capital.
For further information inquire at the Office of the Daguerreian Journal.
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=CHEMICAL, LABORATORY.=
DR. ANTISELL has Removed his Chemical Laboratory to 63 Franklin St., where
he is prepared to undertake chemical analysis and examinations into the
purity of materials.
Dr. A. will also take charge of any series of experiments to elucidate
particular subjects.
Assays, analyses of ores, minerals, soils, and mineral water, made with
correctness and despatch. May 1, 1851.
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=$10 REWARD.=
A LARGE SIZED (plate, 11 by 13 inches) Daguerreotype has been recently
stolen from my door, supposed to have been taken by some person about
visiting Europe. Said Daguerreotype was a large sized head, and is a
likeness of myself.
Any person returning said picture, and the large gilt frame that contained
it, shall receive the above reward.
J. Gurney,
No. 189 Broadway, N. Y.
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=REMOVAL.=
=MYRON SHEW,=
=DEALER IN=
=DAGUERREOTYPE MATERIALS,=
=No. 118 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.=
MR. SHEW would respectfully inform his friends and customers that he has
removed his place of business from his old stand. No. 116, to 118 Chestnut
street, two doors from his former place, where he has made a permanent
location, and, having greater facilities, will be better able to meet
the increasing demands of his business. No pains will be spared in the
selection of articles used by Daguerreian Artists, and every effort used
to give satisfaction to his customers. A good supply of all articles
used in the business constantly on hand, comprising German and American
Cameras, of all sizes, Camera Stands, Coating Boxes, Mercury Baths, Head
Rests, Buffing Vices, Gilding Stands, Lamps, Plates, Cases, Frames, Gold
and Gilt Lockets, a variety of Fancy Cases, &c., &c.
Mr. S. would take this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks for
former patronage, and solicits a continuance of the same. All orders
either from the city or country, promptly and faithfully attended to.
MYRON SHEW.
_Philadelphia, June 1st, 1851._
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=DAGUERREOTYPE.=
=JOHN SAWYER,=
Successor to WILLIAM SHEW, dealer in Daguerreotype Apparatus and
Materials, wholesale and retail. Also, manufacturer of Cases.
No. 123 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
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=LOUIS BECKER=
Well known CHEMICALS, for sale at Becker & Piards, No. 201 Broadway, N. Y.
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=CLEVELAND DAGUERREOTYPE STOCK=
=DEPOT,=
=JOHNSON & FELLOWS,=
=SUPERIOR ST., CLEVELAND, O.,=
Keep a large and well selected assortment of Daguerreotype Goods on hand,
and for sale at the lowest New York prices.
We respectfully call the attention of operators to our assortment of
goods, which we warrant genuine.
Every exertion will be made to keep the best, latest and cheapest goods on
hand.
Our assortment consists of every variety of Cameras, Plates, Cases,
Chemicals, Polishing Materials, Apparatus, Fixtures, Frames, Sockets, &c.,
&c.
Instructions in the Art are carefully given.
Chas. E. Johnson,
Parker Fellows.
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=NEW YORK=
=DAGUERREOTYPE=
=STOCK ESTABLISHMENT.=
The undersigned would call the attention of Daguerreotypists and the trade
to the recent improvements in their manufacture of plates, which, by a new
method of finishing, enables them to present an article possessing a finer
and softer surface, and requiring much less polishing than formerly. The
edges of all are neatly bent.
Owing to greater facilities in manufacturing, the prices have been
reduced, so as to bring them at about the same cost as the best imported
brands.
They have constantly on hand a large assortment of
Plates,
Cases,
Frames,
Mattings,
Preservers,
Lockets,
Chemicals,
and Apparatus of every style and variety which they offer at the lowest
prices.
Agents for Voightlander's, Harrison's and other Cameras; Harrison's new
Buffing Wheel, &c., &c.
Scovill Manufacturing Co.,
No. 57 Maiden Lane, New York.
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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, constancy on hand and for sale, at wholesale and
retail, at the lowest cash prices.
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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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=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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=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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=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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=CINCINNATI=
=DAGUERREOTYPE STOCK ESTABLISHMENT.=
The undersigned would call the attention of those washing Daguerreotype
goods, to his large and general assortment of all articles appertaining to
the Daguerreian arts. The following named articles comprise only a few,
compared with the great variety of his stock.
_Cameras_--"_Voightlander and Sohn's_" German Cameras.
C. C. Harrison's Quarter, Halves, Wholes, Mammoth, View, and Quick Working
Cameras! Also a general assortment from other manufacturers.
Complete sets of Apparatus--such as Coating Boxes, Mercury Baths, Plate
Holders, Buffs, Buff Wheel, Peck's and Scovill's Patent Blocks, Lewis' new
Iron Rests, Iron and Chair Head Rests, Gilding Stands.
Cases--Papier-Mache inlaid with Mother of Pearl, Velvet in and out with
Clasps and Locks, Morocco lined with Velvet, Silk and Satin, Plain and
Gilt, also a great variety of fancy patterns.
Plates of all sizes--Scovill's, French, 40th of the Star, and other first
quality Brands.
Chemicals--American, German and French Bromine, Dry and Chloride of
Iodine, Hydroflouric Acid, Cyanide of Potassium, Pure Distilled Mercury,
a superior article of Chloride of Gold for Gilding, Hyposulphite of Gold,
Chloride of Calcium, Colors, Rotten Stone, Rouge, an excellent article.
Lamps, Nippers, Glass Funnels, Glass Graduates, Prepared Buckskins,
Brushes, &c., &c.
All of the above articles are of the first quality, and will be furnished
at reasonable rates.
Orders punctually attended to and satisfaction given.
PETER SMITH,
No. 36 Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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=DAGUERREOTYPE=
=STOCK ESTABLISHMENT.=
THE SUBSCRIBER, would respectfully inform the Daguerreian 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.
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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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=PREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPE DEPOT AND MANUFACTORY,=
W. & W. H. LEWIS, 142 Chatham Street, New York, 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 Plats, of improved construction.
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=DAGUERREOTYPE FURBISHING 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.
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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
halt's 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".
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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
lo 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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=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.
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=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.
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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.
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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.
[Hand] Daguerreian Journal Print.
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=DAGUERREIAN ARTISTS' REGISTER.=
Appleby, R. B., 14 Arcade, Rochester, N. Y.
Anthony, J. B., Poplar Grove, S. C.
Adams, George, Worcester, Mass.
Brady, Matthew B., No. 205 Broadway, N. Y.
Burges, Nathan G., No. 187 Broadway, New York.
Baker, F. S., Baltimore, Md.
Broadbent, Samuel, 138 Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
Barnes, C., Mobile, Ala.
Bowmau, Isrial, Berling, Canada.
Benson, W., Boonville, Mo.
Bailey, Thomas, Ives, Columbia, Maury Co., Tenn.
Bartlet, No. 102½ Main street, Boston, Mass.
Bogardus, A., No. 217 Greenwich street, N. Y.
Brown, F. A., Museum Building, Manchester, N. H.
Brown, H. S., Milwaukie, Wis.
Buxton, John, St. Catharine street, Montreal, Canada.
Bradlee, J. E., Boston, Mass.
Buell, E. M., Pittsfield, Mass.
Bowman, J. A., Berlin, Waterloo County, Canada West.
Bisbee, A., Dayton, Ohio.
Bowen, N. O., Norwich, Conn.
Beckers & Piard, 201 Broadway. N. Y.
Brown, James, 181 Broadway, N. Y.