  We have endeavored to guard against giving useless receipts, thereby saving our Daguerreotypes a tax which would prove in most instances of no benefit. As many have requested us to publish a variety of receipts for Quicks. We give them with but little comment. We will number each combination: No. 1. Take pure rain or distilled water, one quart filtered through paper into a bottle having a ground glass stopper, and add one and a half ounces of chloride of iodine for warm weather, or little less for cold weather. The reason of this is obvious, from the fact that during the warm summer day, the bromine is far more volatile than in a winter day. To the above add one ounce of best American bromine, and shake well. Now, with care, to prevent, as far as possible, the escape of gas, add, drop by drop, thirty drops of aqua ammonia, shaking well the mixture at each drop. It is necessary that caution be observed, and not add more at a time than 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, 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 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. 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. 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 We have also received the 15th of March number, which has a fine likeness of Dr. John W. Francis. 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. 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. 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. LOUIS BECKER Well known CHEMICALS, for sale at Becker & Piards, No. 201 Broadway, N. Y. 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. 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.
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. 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 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 $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. 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. 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 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" New York, November 1, 1850. 1tf 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. J. E. MARTIN, "EXCELSIOR ROOMS," Jefferson Avenue and Odd Fellows' Hall, Detroit. Daguerreotype Likenesses taken in every style of the Art. 2ly 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 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 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. 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. 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 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. LEVI CHAPMAN, No. 102 William street, New-York, Manufacturer of, and Dealer in Daguerreotype Stock. Daguerreotype Cases.
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.
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 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 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. 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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