McKee, William

1859-1864                   Main Street, opposite the Book Store, Millersburg, Ohio.

1859 January 13.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 2.

For The Republican.  Mr. Caskey:—The Improvement of a town depends upon the amount and kinds of business that is carried on.  While the attention of the public is daily attracted towards some new establishment in our midst, permit me to notice the fact that our neighbor and townsman , William McKee, has opened a most splendid, and attractive Daguerrean Room, in the new on the Irvine corner, where art of taking true and life-like pictures is displayed in all it perfection.  An examination of his work, demonstrates that he has advanced more nearly to perfection as an artist, than any one who has heretofore favored our village with their skill.  You can have a real flesh-like look of the face transferred upon glass, canvas, leather or almost any other material capable of reflecting the Picture.  To those who want superior Pictures, call upon Mc., who is a perfect gentleman, and a master of his art, and he will astonish you with an exhibition of perfection never before seen in our town in his line.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 2.

There seems to be no limit to improvement, particularly in the Daguerrean art.  We have seen some Pictures of the “human face divine,” that we thought could not be excelled, but on going into the rooms of Mr. McKee a few days since, we discovered that we had been laboring under a delusion, for we were shown pictures there taken on glass, on paper and on leather, that far exceeded anything we ever saw before. 

See his Advertisement in another column.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 3.

Photography!  Great Improvements in the Art!  Wm. McKee, Would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office, where he has an excellent sky-light, and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantage of being instructed in the one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photographs, Ambrotypes, and all of the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures—on an average—than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of the inestimable value of a fine and life like picture of a departed friend.

Suffice it to say that the safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One!  Come All!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West, if they don’t cost but 50 cts. each, neatly enclosed in a good morocco case.

Bring in your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child-like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not what has the name of a “traveling Artist.”  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee.  Main Street, opposite the Book Store.        

Advertisement ran from January 20,1859 to May 10, 1860.

1860 February 23.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1860, New Series—Vol. 22, No. 1, P. 4.

Great Improvement In The Art, William McKee, would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg, that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office where he has an excellent Sky-Light and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantages of being instructed in one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photograph, Ambrotypes And all the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures, on an avarage [sic.] than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of a departed friend.  Suffice it to say that safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One !  Come All !!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West.  If they do cost but fifty cents each, neatly enclosed in good morocco cases.  Bring y your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not one who has the name of a traveling Artist.  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee, Main St., opposite the Book Store.  N20.

Advertisement was recorded between February 23, 1860 to May 23, 1861.

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 3.

The Shadow.  Messrs. McKee & Beebout are just ready to commence taking Photographs and other pictures in the new rooms, formerly known as Fritz’s Hall.  No establishment in the State will finish finer Pictures.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 2.

Read This Everybody!  

As Eve and Adam strayed beside

Fair Eden’s waters

Young Eve exclaimed with all that pride

So common to her daughter,

“O could we hand to ages down

Those features there reflected,

How much our charm would be admired—

Our memory, how respected!”

Ah! man, so early made to mourn,

Seem’d an egregrious [sic.] blunder

Before the Photographic Art

Sprung into joyous wonder;

But now, what pleasure beauty gives,

When every son and daughter

Can safely [ ? ] shadow down,

[That] flies them in the water—

By calling on McKee & Beebout, At their new rooms, just fitted up in what was recently known as Fritz’s Hall.  Their rooms will be open for the reception of all lovers of art, on Monday, March 30th.

Having the best of instruments, we are prepared to take all kinds of pictures, from full size down to the smallest locket ring, in the best style.  satisfaction rendered in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their residence.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends can have them copied into Photographs, giving a more life-like appearance than even the original picture.

Everybody “and the rest of mankind” are respectfully invited to call.

Remember the place—Fritz Hall, nearly opposite the Post Office. 

Advertisement was recorded between March 26 to November 12, 1863.

1863 July 30.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  July 30, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 24, P. 3.

Thanksgiving Day.  We, the undersigned citizens and business men of Millersburg, in compliance with a proclamation of the Executive of the United States, to keep and set apart Thursday, the 6th day of August, 1863, as a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God, do hereby agree and pledge ourselves to suspend all business on said day…

McKee & Beebout.

1864 March 3.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 3, 1864, Vol. 26, No. 4, P. 1.

Business Directory.  McKee & Beebout, Photographers, Ambrotypists, &c., And Dealers In Photograph Albums, Millersburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to August 4, 1864.

McIntyre, Sterling C.

1845                Mr. Quinn’s Building, , Pensacola, Florida.

1845-1848       190 King Street, opposite Victoria House, Charleston, South Carolina.

1849                222 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1849-1850       663 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                North of the Ocean House, Newport, Rhode Island.

1850-1851       2 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.

1852                Address Unknown, Nevada City, California.

1844 May 25.  Pensacola Gazette.  (Pensacola, Florida.)  May 25, 1844, Vol. XI, No. 9, P. 3.

Dentistry.  Dr. S. C. McIntyre respectfully informs the citizens of Pensacola that he will pay them a visit about the 13th inst. when he will be happy to serve his friends and the public professionally.

1845 June 14.  Pensacola Gazette.  (Pensacola, Florida.)  June 14, 1845, Vol. XII, No. 11, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—Those of our citizens who are desirous of having likenesses of themselves of friends taken in this cheap and perfect manner, will never find a better opportunity than that afforded by the visit of Dr. McIntyre (whose advertisement appears in another column) to our city.  We have paid a pleasant visit to the Doctor’s apartment at Hernandez’s and have never seen more perfect specimens of the beautiful art to which he has devoted himself, and have seldom met with a gentleman of more agreeable and amiable deportment.  We see that the Tallahassee papers (which city he has recently left) do full justice to the Doctor’s worth, professional and private—indeed, he seems to have won golden opinions from all, wherever it has been his lot to sojourn.  We advise our friends to pay him a visit.

In connection with the above, we would also recommend to those who may be suffering from decayed teeth, &c., to give Dr. S. an early call, we can from personal knowledge recommend him to the public as a scientific Dentist.

1845 June 14.  Pensacola Gazette.  (Pensacola, Florida.)  June 14, 1845, Vol. XII, No. 11, P. 4.

Daguerrian Gallery, At Mr. Quinn’s Building.  Dr. S. C. McIntyre respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Pensacola, that he is now prepared at the above rooms to execute Coloured Photographs in the latest and most improved style.  Colours warranted never to fade.

His specimens are open at all times for the inspection of those who may favor him with a visit.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  Hours from 8 A. M. till 5 P. M.

In connection with his brother, at the Florida House, he will attend to all the branches of Dentistry.

Advertisement was recorded five times between June 14 to August 2, 1845.

1845 October 10.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 10, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13,102, P. 2.

Arrivals at the Charleston Hotel.  October 9, 1845…

S. C. McIntyre.

1845 October 15.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 15, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13,105, P. 3.

Daguerren [sic.] Gallery.  S. E. [sic.] McIntyre respectfully informs the citizens of Charleston that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Beals & Co., opposite the Victoria Hotel, King Street, where he expects to take Likenesses equal in beauty of coloring and durability to any of the most approved, and as cheap as the same style of Picture and materials can be had in New-York, ranging from $3.50 to $12.  He will keep constantly on hand a supply of every article belonging to the art, Waightlander and American Canvass, French and Americal Plates, Cases, &c.

1845 November 8.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 8, 1845, Vol. LIV, No. 8201, P. 3.

Arrived Yesterday.  U. L. Ship Sullivan, Waite, New York, 83 hours.—

…S. C. McIntyre…

1845 December 2.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 2, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13,144, P. 2.

Arrived Yesterday.  C. L. brig Linden, Knudson, New-York, 65 hours.—

…S. C. McIntyre…

1845 December 5.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 5, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13,147, P. 2.

St. Andrew’s Society.  The CXVI Anniversary of this Society was celebrated at their Hall, on Monday, 1st December.  The members assembled at 12 o’clock M. for the transaction of business, and the distribution of pensions…

Offered Toast…By Mr. McIntyre, a guest.—The Memory of Burns…

1846 April 20.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  April 20, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,258, P. 3.

Prices Of Daguerreotype Reduced.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received per ship Anson, a lot of Daguerreotype Materials, from Mr. Plumb, New-York, which will enable him to take likenesses at the same price of that gentleman in Broadway.

He has also received his large Camera and is prepared to execute pictures of companies or individuals, on plates eight and a half by ten inches.

He has but a short time longer to remain in the city for this season.

He has on hand several complete sets of Apparatus, which he would like to dispose of at $150, with instructions in the art, to some young man of taste.

Advertisement was recorded between April 20 to 30, 1846.

1846 August 7.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  August 7, 1846, Vol. LIV, No. 9019, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice.  The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of Charleston and the public that he has taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. McIntyre, opposite the Victoria Hotel, and is now prepared to furnish Miniatures, of various sizes, either single or in groups, in a style for richness and durability which cannot be surpassed.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  C. LHom’dieu.

N. B. Portraits and Miniatures neatly copied; Miniatures set in lockets or broches; Likenesses of Deceased Persons taken in any part of the city if required:  persons having Likenesses taken by various operators and not satisfactory, can have them taken over in a superior style at a moderate charge.

1846 September 29.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  September 29, 1846, Vol. LVI, No. 9064, P. 2.

Passengers…Per steamship Southerner, from New York…

S. E. [sic.] McIntyre.

1846 October 2.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 2, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,399, P. 2.

Mr. McIntyre.  This gentleman, who, by his obliging manners and gentlemanly deportment, conciliated the esteem and well wishes of every one, during his stay in this city the past winter, coupled with the universally admired correctness of his likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, has again visited us, and we are informed, established himself at his former stand in King street, opposite “Victoria House.” 

Mr. McIntyre, during his absence, has possessed himself of proficiencies in the art which enable him, in any state of the weather, to execute likenesses, either singly or in groups, including even infants, in the incredible short space of time of from two to ten seconds.

1846 October 15.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,410, P. 2.

Passengers…Per U. S. M. steam packet Wm. Seabrook, fm. Savannah…

S. C. McIntyre.

1846 October 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 27, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,419, P. 2.

Arrived.  Steam ship Southerner, M. Berry, Master, New-York 55 hours…

S. C. McIntyre.

1846 October 30.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 30, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,422, P. 2.

Passengers…Per packet Wilmington, from Wilmington, (N. C.)…

C. McIntyre.

1846 November 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 7, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,428, P. 3.

Photographic Likenesses, Taken By The Recently Much Improved Daguerrian Process.  Mr. McIntyre respectfully invites the attention of his friends and the public to the specimens he has just received.

Persons wishing Likenesses of themselves or friends, separately or in groups, either in the engraving or colored style, neatly set in cases, frames, gold lockets or breast pins; can have them completed in a few minutes, the time required for sitting being much reduced from that of last season.

Ladies are respectfully recommended to dress in figured or dark materials, avoiding white or light blue, a scarf or shawl gives a pleasing effect to the picture.  Gentlemen—a black or figured vest, also figured scarf or cravat, so that the bosom be not too much exposed.  Children—plaid, striped or figured dresses; lace work adds much to the beauty of the picture.  The best hour for children is from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M.  A cloudy day preferred for very light complexions.

Advertisement was recorded between November 7 to 21, 1846.

1846 November 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 27, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,445, P. 3.

Photographic Likenesses, Taken By The Recently Much Improved Daguerrian Process.  Mr. McIntyre respectfully invites the attention of his friends and the public to the specimens he has just received.

Persons wishing Likenesses of themselves or friends, separately or in groups, either in the engraving or colored style, neatly set in cases, frames, gold lockets or breast pins; can have them completed in a few minutes, the time required for sitting being much reduced from that of last season.

Ladies are respectfully recommended to dress in figured or dark materials, avoiding white or light blue, a scarf or shawl gives a pleasing effect to the picture.  Gentlemen—a black or figured vest, also figured scarf or cravat, so that the bosom be not too much exposed.  Children—plaid, striped or figured dresses; lace work adds much to the beauty of the picture.  The best hour for children is from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M.  A cloudy day preferred for very light complexions.

Many persons are impressed with the belief that the Daguerreotype Likenesses will fade in a few years.  The following testimonial from the greatest Chemist in the world is conclusive testimony against this opinion.

Professor Faraday says: “Likenesses taken by this interesting art in its earlier days were liable to fade in a few years.  The late improvement of Chemical gilding on the surface of the plate, forms a pure image of silver and gold which must retain its brilliancy for ages.”

On Hand, For Sale, German and American Cameras, French and American Plates, Cases, Sensitives, and other chemicals.  190 King-Street.

Advertisement was recorded between November 27, 1856 to January 16, 1847.

1846 December 5.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 5, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,452, P. 3.

Arrived Yesterday…Line brig Paul T. Jones, Taylor, Philadelphia 3½ days from the cape…

S. C. McIntyre.

1846 December 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 7, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,453, P. 3.

Arrived on Saturday… C. E. Brig Emily, Burr, New York, 6 days…

S. C. McIntyre.

1846 December 12.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 12, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,458, P. 3.

Arrived Yesterday…C. L. barque Carolina, Sherwood, New York 6 days…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 January 23.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  January 23, 1847, Vol. XLV, No. 13,493, P. 3.

Line ship Sutton, Galloway, New York, 7 Days…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 February 18.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) February 18, 1847, P. 2.

“Child of the Sun, and faithful to his fire.”  Let all who wish to have an exact resemblance of themselves call on Mr. McIntyre, in King-street, opposite the Victoria, and it will be well done, and quickly.  We saw there yesterday a head of Mr. Calhoun, on a large scale, which is an absolute transcript of the outer man of the greatest statesman of the age.

Likenesses will also be seen there of other distinguished men.  Go and see, and set.  We were particularly interested by the tasteful disposition as well as fine execution of the groups.

1847 February 23.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) February 23, 1847, P. 3.

Mr. McIntyre Respectfully invites the attention of his friends and the public to the specimens of Daguerreotypes, at present taken at his new rooms.  He believes that his light is the best and quickest in the city, varying from 15 to 60 seconds.  He is enabled consequently to take the largest family groupes, [sic.] as many as ten on one plate, and by recently improved Chemicals, he seldom requires more than one sitting.

All kinds of weather alike, except for Children, they require a clear day.

Advertisement was recorded between February 23 to March 13, 1847. 

1847 March 15.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  March 15, 1847, Vol. XLV, No. 13,536, P. 2.

Arrival On Saturday.  Line ship H. Allen, Wilson, New-York 4 days…

S. C. McIntyre.   

1847 March 22.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) March 22, 1847, Vol. LVII, No. 9178, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he intends shortly to leave the city, and would invite those who wish to have their likenesses, (not cheap Daguerreotypes) Photographs, to give him an early call.  He has a few likenesses of Mr. Calhoun yet on hand.

He would be happy to instruct some gentlemen of taste in the art, and give him up his Room, Apparatus, &c., &c.

Advertisement was recorded between March 22 to May 25, 1847.

1847 March 23.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) March 23, 1847, Vol. XLV, No. 13,543, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. M’Intyre respectfully informs his friends and the public that he intends shortly to leave the city, and would invite those who wish to have Likenesses, (not cheap Daguerreotypes,) Photographs boarding on the Miniature Paintings, to give him an early call.

He would be happy to instruct some gentlemen of taste in the art, and give him up his room, apparatus, &c.

Advertisement was recorded between March 23 to May 12, 1847.

1847 March 23.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) March 23, 1847, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he intends shortly to leave the city, and would invite those who wish to have their likenesses, (not cheap Daguerreotypes) Photographs, to give him an early call.  He has a few likenesses of Mr. Calhoun yet on hand.

He would be happy to instruct some gentlemen of taste in the art, and give him up his Room, Apparatus, &c., &c.

Advertisement was recorded between March 23 to May 27, 1847.

1847 October 26.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 26, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,361, P. 2.

Mr. McIntyre’s Daguerreotypes.  We were yesterday shawn [sic.] a daguerreotype view of the steam packet Northerner, taken while she was lying off the wharf previous to departing.  The view was taken by Mr. McIntyre and it is not only remarkably correct, but exceedingly distinct in every shade, looking much more like an exquisitely finished steel engraving than any thing else.  We would recommend to our friends who decide to see the extent of improvement to which the art of daguerreotyping has arrived, that they pay a visit to the gallery of Mr. McIntyre in King street, where they will find a perfect treat in the way of solar pictures.

1847 October 26.[1]  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 26, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,361, P. 2.

Arrived This Day.  Steam ship Southerner, Berry, N. York 62 hours…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 October 28.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 28, 1847, P. 1.

Arrived Yesterday.  Steam ship Southerner, Berry, New York 62 hours…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 November 1. The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 1, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,366, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. McIntyre has again shown us one of his admirable daguerreotype landscapes.  It is a prospect beautifully distinct, taken from the corner of Tradd and Meeting streets, and consists of a view of St. Michael’s Steeple, the Circular church and the Hall of the South Carolina Society with the intermediate buildings.  No engraving can be softer, nor any drawing as correct.  The very hour at which this view was taken is indicated by the hand pointing on the dial plate.

1847 November 2.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, P. 3.

Arrived Yesterday.  C. L. ship Columbia, Galloway, New York 72 hours…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 November 2.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,367, P. 2.

Arrived Yesterday.  C. L. ship Columbia, Galloway, New York 72 hours…

S. C. McIntyre.

1847 November 23.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 23, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,390, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We paid a visit on Saturday to the room of Mr. McIntyre, and enjoyed quite a treat in Daguerreotypes which adorn the walls in great profusion.  The art of daguerreotype drawing has within a few years taken a wonderful change.  We well remember the first specimens which we believe was ever seen in our city, and which was shown to us many years ago by a friend.  It was a view of the Thuilleries, [sic.] taken at Paris, by we think, M. Daguerre himself.  We well recollect that the impression on the plate was one that by no means pleased us.  We saw, indeed, the evidences of a new art, that the progressive science of man would make more useful and more valuable in the course of time, but in the stage in which it then appeared before us, it by no means offered anything upon which, exclusive of that anticipation, we might dwell with pleasure.  The outlines of the building were exceedingly indistinct, so that to see anything we were obliged to place the picture in a certain position in respect to the sun, and even then we saw but little more than a few lines whose distinctness was more sadly destroyed by the general glare of the ground work.  Since then daguerreotypes have been rapidly receiving the advantages of science, whose lights have been made to bear upon the art.

Of these improvements, our friend McIntyre has fully himself, and his daguerreotype pictures exhibit the evidences of skill which is indebted to long experience and much study for its perfection.  The specimens which we saw at his room were so far superior to any that it has been our pleasure in former years to examine, as to shew that he has made a profitable use of every thing that the masters of science have laid before him for his instruction and government.  His portraits as well as his landscapes and a few sea scenes, are so distinct, requiring no relative position to the sun, and so soft and mellow as to resemble, to the deception of almost any one not minutely versed in such affairs,  the appearance of mezzotinto engravings.

We recommend to our friends who desire to see daguerreotypes carried to the very extent of the art, to call on Mr. McIntyre and examine his pictures.

1847 December 23.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 23, 1847, Vol. LVIII, No. 9,416, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  We have had the pleasure of seeing this morning two capital Daguerreotype likenesses of Gen. Shields, taken by Mr. L’homdieu.  From one of these we understand that our enterprising Musical publisher Mr. Oates, intends having an engraving taken to be used as Vignette to “Shiela’s Quick Step,” a new march that he has composed.

Just as we had written this paragraph an admirable Daguerreotype of Gen. Quitman was sent down for our inspection by Mr. McIntyre.  The admirable execution of both these heroes by the respective daguerreotypists would place any connoisseur in an awkward predicament if he were to attempt to draw a comparison.  As we are only amateurs we shall decline such an invidious task.  

1848 January 28.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  January 28, 1848, Vol. LIX, No. 9,445, P. 3.

Card.  Mr. McIntyre, begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal and kind patronage extended to him during the past three years, and also to inform them that he has resolved to take his final leave of Charleston in a few weeks, when those who may desire to have likenesses in his style will do well to call soon.  He will dispose of his rooms, apparatus, specimens, &c. on liberal terms.

To operators he has a lot of sensitive which he will sell at $10 per bottle with instructions for using.

Advertisement was recorded between January 28 to April 22, 1848.

1848 February 17.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  February 17, 1848, P. 4.

Arrived Yesterday.  Steamship Northerner, Budd, New York, Saturday, 3 o’clock, p. m.

…S. C. McIntyre.

1848 March 28.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  March 28, 1848, Vol. LIX, No. 9496, P. 3.

Arrived This Day.  Steam ship Northerner, Budd, New York—sailed Saturday, 4 P. M.

…S. C. McIntyre.

1848 April 24.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 24, 1848, Vol. XLVI, No. 13,877, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that having disposed of his Daguerreotype Establishment to Mr. J. J. Crygier, he will remain only long enough to fulfil the engagements he has on hand.

Those who may wish Likenesses taken by him, would do well to call soon.  He still has a number of specimens to dispose of.

Advertisement ran from April 24 to May 27, 1848.

1848 April 25.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  April 25, 1848, P. 1.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that having disposed of his Daguerreotype Establishment to Mr. J. J. Crygier, he will remain only long enough to fulfil the engagements he has on hand.

Those who may wish Likenesses taken by him, would do well to call soon.  He still has a number of specimens to dispose of.

Advertisement ran from April 25 to May 30, 1848.

1848 May 1.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  May 1, 1848, Vol. LIX, No. 9524, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that having disposed of his Daguerreotype Establishment to Mr. J. J. Crygier, he will remain only long enough to fulfil the engagements he has on hand.

Those who may wish Likenesses taken by him, would do well to call soon.  He still has a number of specimens to dispose of.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to May 29, 1848.

1848 November 21.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  November 21, 1848, Vol. IX, No. 47, Whole No. 463, P. 3.

S. C. McIntyre Will be in Tallahassee with his Daguerrean apparatus, on or about the 1st proximo.  He will remain in the city but few days.  Persons desiring miniatures in a superior style with all the recent improvements in the art, will please call upon him early.

Advertisement was recorded three times between November 21 to December 12, 1848.

1848 December 9.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 9, 1848, P. 1.

Colored Photographs.—The Subscriber would respectfully recommend his Successor, Mr. J. J. Crygier, to the kind patronage of the public.  From his long experience in the Daguerreotype Art, having been with Prof. Plumbe of New York, four years, and the last three with my self, he hopes to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.  His light is the best in the City, and his Apparatus of the last improvement.  S. C. M’Intyre.  Dec. 4.

Advertisement was recorded between December 9, 1848 to May 29, 1849.

1849 May 16.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  May 16, 1849, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.

Likenesses.  The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity that he is prepared to take the likenesses of those who may favor him with a sitting.  From long experience, having been connected with Mr. McIntyre of Charleston for the past three years, he has no doubt, but he shall be able to give the most perfect satisfaction to those who may favor him with a call.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  He has taken rooms at the Court House, where he will remain about three weeks.         J. J. Crygier.

1849 July 31.  Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  July 31, 1849, P. 3.

Notice.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has left his Rooms for the summer in charge of his cousin, W. S. McNaughtan, from Scotland, who has had a long experience, and is well qualified to execute Likenesses in the latest and most approved process, at a Reduction Of Prices.  222 King-St. above Mr. Porter’s Store.

For sale, a splendid Quick Half Instrument, with a long Copying Box and extra Plate Frames, warranted to take Pictures in one half the usual time.

Advertisement was recorded between July 31 to November 6, 1849.

1849 November 19.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 19, 1849, Whole No. 5640, P. 2.

S. C. McIntyre Respectfully Invites Public attention to his new Miniature Daguerrean Gallery, No. 663 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from November 19 to 23, 1849.

1849 November 23.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 23, 1849, Vol. XLVII, No. 14,361, P. 3.

Oil Paintings For Sale.—Six Beautiful Oil Paintings, In Rich Gilt Frames, At McIntyre’s Gallery, Over N. M. Porters Store.—Mr. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public, that W. S. McNaughtan will continue to occupy his rooms, in King street, where all the improvements in the art will be practised and at reduced prices.

Mr. McIntyre has opened a Gallery at No. 663 Broadway, New-York, where he will be happy to see his Southern friends.  He will keep no stock on hand, but all cash orders will have the best materials in the city, selected; and no instrument or materials sent, except those tested by himself.

1849 December 20.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1849, Whole No. 5676, P. 2.

S. C. McIntyre, Daguerrean Artist, No. 663 Broadway, fronting Bond street, respectfully invites the public to call and examine specimens of his new style of Miniatures.

1850 June 11.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 11, 1850, Whole No. 5846, P. 3.

S. C. M’Intyre, having disposed of his Daguerrean establishment, No. 663 Broadway, begs leave to inform his friends and the public, who may desire a specimen of his art, that he will remain a few days for that purpose.  A large collection of specimens for sale.

1850 June 16.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 16, 1850, Whole No. 5851, P. 4.

S. C. McIntyre, having disposed of his Daguerrean establishment, No. 663 Broadway, respectfully informs his friends and the public, who may desire a specimen of his art, that he may be found at his rooms till the 1st July.  A large collection of specimens, views heads, &c., for sale some of which would be valuable to artists.

1850 June 20.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1850, Whole No. 5855, P. 3.

Gen. Scott.—S. C. McIntyre, 663 Broadway, has just executed a Daguerreotype likeness of the great General, said to be the best ever taken.  Mr. McIntyre will continue at his rooms till first July, when his business will be given up to one who is well skilled in art.

1850 June 25.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 25, 1850, Whole No. 5860, P. 6.

Daguerrean Notice.—S. C. McIntyre, 663 Broadway, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that this is the last week in the city.  Are who are desirous of having a likeness taken by him, must call before 1st July.  His specimens are not yet all disposed of.

1850 July 11.  Herald of the Times.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  July 11, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 5, Whole No. 1149, P. 2.

Mr. McIntyre, the distinguished Daguerrian Artist from New York, has arrived and opened his rooms in the building next North of the Ocean House.  Mr. M’s pictures are superior to those of any other artist, and so closely resemble a fine painting, that the one is almost as valuable as the other.  His pictures have the same life-like and natural expression which you see in the best and most faithful paintings, and are entirely free from that stiffness and dead expression which is so common in most Daguerreotypes.  Those who want excellent and very faithful  pictures of  their friends, in any shape or size, should give him a call.  

1850 November 22.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  November 22, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

Per Steamer California…

J. C. McIntyre…

1850 December 16.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  December 16, 1850, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

S. C. McIntyre, Surgeon Dentist.  Surgeon Dentist.  Testimonials from Dr. Brewster, Paris, whom he graduated in 1840, and Dr. Parmly, New York.  May be seen at his office, No. 2 Clay st., Dr. Rabe’s Building.

Advertisement ran from December 16, 1850 to January 19, 1851.

1851 January 19.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  January 19, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 40, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Of San Francisco.—Decidedly the finest thing in the fine arts produced in this city, which we have seen, is a consecutive series of Daguerrean plates, five in number, arranged side by side so as to give a view of our entire city and harbor, the shipping, bay, coast and mountains opposite, islands, dwellings and hills—all embraced between Rincon Point on the right, to the mouth of our beautiful bay on the left, included between lines proceeding from the hills to the west of the city as the point of vision. 

This picture, for such it may be termed, although the first attempt, is nearly perfect.  It is admirable in execution as well as design.  It is intended for the “World’s Industrial Convention” in London.  We venture the assertion that nothing there will create greater interest than this specimen of Art among us, exhibiting a perfect idea of the city which of all the world carries with its name abroad more of romance and wonder than any other.  It is a picture, too, which cannot be disputed—it carries with it evidence which God himself gives through the unerring light of the world’s great luminary.

The People of Europe have never yet seen a picture of this, to them, most wonderful city.  this will tell its own story, and with the sun to testify to its truth,  We would suggest that a subscription be raised to out it into a frame equal to its merits,  Californian in style and richness, inlaid with native specimens of gold and auriferous quartz.  This would make it a perfect gem.  The views were taken by Mr. McIntyre of this city.  He proposes, if his efforts meet with sufficient encouragement, to finish and furnish duplicates of this excellent and artistical picture to the lovers of art, at one hundred dollars.  It may be seen at this office.

1851 January 20.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  January 20, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 41, P. 2.

The Panorama Of San Francisco.—A large number of gentlemen called at our counting room yesterday to examine Mr. McIntyre’s admirable Daguerreotypic panorama of San Francisco.  They all expressed themselves highly pleased with it.  It is certainly the only picture of any description ever produced given anything like a correct idea of the extent of our city.

1851 January 28.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  January 28, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 49, P. 2.

View Of The Plaza.—We are indebted to Doctor S. C. McIntyre for a very spirited and faithful Daguerreotype of the plaza, or Portsmouth Square.  It embraces all the buildings from the old adobe to the corner of Kearny and Washington street, including the office of the Alta California.  The buildings and figures in the foreground, the background and in fact all the minutiae of the scene is admirably taken.  It was executed literally instantaneously.  Dr. McI. Is the gentleman who has been engaged in getting up the panorama of San Francisco for the World’s Fair.  His picture prove him an adept in the interesting art daguerreotypic.

1851 February 8.  Daily Alta California.  (San Francisco, California.)  February 8, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 60, P. 3.

Protection—For sale, one of Genin’s patent twenty-shooting Rifles.  To be seen at the office of S. C. McIntyre, Dr. Rabe’s Building.

1851 September 13.  Navada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  September 13, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 41, P. 3.

Dr. McIntyre, Dentist.  Office in Nevada City, at Gregory’s Hotel; at Grass Valley, at Peckham’s; at Rough and Ready, at Mrs. Downey’s.

References—Dr. Clark, Dr. Coryell, Dr. Overton,} Nevada, Dr. Robberts, Rough and Ready.

1851 September 13.  Navada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  September 13, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 41, P. 3.

Dentistry.  S. C. McIntyre respectfully informs the public that he has located himself in Navada, and offers his undivided professional attention in all its branches.  From a long experience, and the highest testimonials from Dr. Brewster of Paris, (with whom he graduated) and Dr. Parudy of New York, he hopes to merit public confidence.  He proposes visiting Grass Valley and Rough and Ready a few days every month.

All operations warranted.

1852 January 22.  Navada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  January 22, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 78, P. 3.

For Sale.  Twelve sluice claims ready for work,

One full share in the Ripple Box,

Two shares in the Wisconsin Tunnel,

One share in Orleans Quartz mining Co.

Two share Yuba Quartz mining Co.

Half share Wyoming Quartz mining Co.

One share Ural Quartz mining Co.

Three share Mount Hope Quartz mining Co.

One share Pacific Hill Quartz mining Co.

One share Tehama Quartz mining Co.

One share Stirling Quartz mining Co.

One share Wasson lead

Three share Versailles lead

Two share Phenix lead

Two claims on Union Hill, Grass Valley.

S. C. McIntyre, Agent, at the Gregory House.

1852 February 7.  Navada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  February 7, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  S. C. McIntyre respectfully informs his friends and the public that in a few days he will close his Gallery.  All who may wish to have any thing done in his way, will do well to call immediately.

1853 March 18.  Navada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  March 18, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 47, P. 3.

Dentistry.  Mr. S. C. M’Intyre—Surgeon Dentist.  Respectfully returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage he has received.  He is prepared to execute and warrant all manner of dental operations, in the best manner, and at the lowest prices.  Office at Hodge’s Book Store.  Ladies waited on at their residences.

1853 April 8. Nevada Journal.  (Nevada City, California.)  April 8, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 50, P. 3.

Wyoming Q. M. C.  At a meeting of the board of trustees held at the company’s office on the 28th March 1853, an assessment of $25.00 on each half share of stock was called, to be paid in to the Treasurer on or before to 10th April.  All delinquent shares will be advertised and sold according to law.  S. C. McIntyre.

1853 December 15.  Grass Valley Telegraph.  (Grass Valley, California.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Dentistry.  Office, United States Hotel,—Nevada City.  Dr. S. C. McIntyre, respectfully begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he is now permanently located, for the purpose of practicing in all the branches of his profession…

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1840-1849       Not listed.

1850                M’Intyre, Samuel C.—daguerrian, 663 Broadway.  Published by John Doggett, Jr.

1851                Not listed.


[1] Possible October 27 not 26, 1847.

McIntyre, George A.

1844-1846       Rooms at Mr. Demilly’s, Tallahassee, Florida.

1848-1849       Rooms at Mrs. J. L. Demilly’s, Tallahassee, Florida.

1845 December 2.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  December 2, 1845, Vol. 6, No. 47, Whole No. 308, P. 3.

Dentistry.  G. A. McIntyre Respectfully informs the citizens of Tallahassee and its vicinity, that he has taken a room at Mr. J. L. Demilly’s, where he is prepared to serve them professionally.  Nov. 18, 1845.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between December 2, 1845 to February 3, 1846.

1845 December 16.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  December 16, 1845, Vol. 6, No. 50, Whole No. 311, P. 4.

Daguerrean Pictures.  G. A. McIntyre Respectfully informs the citizens of Tallahassee and vicinity, that he has received apparatus for taking these pictures, and will be able to furnish them in the latest and most improved style of the art.  Rooms at Mr. Demilley’s.

Advertisement was recorded seven times between December 16, 1845 to February 3, 1846.

1846 January 13.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 13, 1846, Vol. 7, No. 3, Whole No. 315, P. 2.

Daguerrean Miniatures.—We understand that Dr. McIntyre will leave the city in a few days—for a protracted absence.  All therefore who wish to consign their faces to posterity, will see the importance of a prompt application.  Dr. M., we learn, has been highly successful in producing pictures, and they are spoken of by competent judges as in the highest style of the art.  A miniature taken by this method cost but a trifle, and yet, no more acceptable present can be made to a friend.

1846 January 23.  Florida Democrat and Mechanic’s and Workingman’s Advocate.  (Pensacola, Florida.)  January 23, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Pensacola on the first day of January, 1846.

McIntyre, A. Geo. Dr.

1846 January 27.  Southern Journal.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 27, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  We understand that Dr. McIntyre designs leaving Tallahassee the last of the presen week.  Persons desirous of having their portraits taken, will see the importance of calling immediately.  The present beautiful weather is highly favorable to faithful and distinct representations.

1846 January 27.  Southern Journal.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 27, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses, G. A. McIntyre Respectfully informs the citizens of Tallahassee and vicinity that he is prepared to take Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses in the latest and most approved style.  His rooms are at Mr. Demilly’s

P. S. He will also attend to all the branches of Dentistry. dec.19.

1846 March 3.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  March 3, 1846, Vol. 7, No. 10, Whole No. 322, P. 3.

Daguerrean Miniatures.  Dr. G. A. McIntyre is in this city and will remain for Two Days.  Persons wishing likenesses will please apply immediately.  Rooms at Mr. Demilly’s. 

1846 November 3.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 3, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13,425, P. 2.

Passengers…Per U. S. M. steamer Jasper, from Savannah—

…G. A. McIntyre.

1847 June 5.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  June 5, 1847, Vol. XLV, No. 13,605, P. 2.

Passengers…Per U. S. M. steamer Jasper, from Savannah…

G. A. McIntyre.

1848 October 24.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  October 24, 1848, Vol. IX, No. 43, Whole No. 459, P. 4.

G. A. McIntyre, Surgeon Dentist.  Has taken rooms at Mrs J. L. Demilly’s, and offers his professional services to the citizens of Leon and surrounding country.  Ladies attended at their residence if desired.  Sept. 19, 1848.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between October 24, 1848 to February 20, 1849.

1849 January 9.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 9, 1849, Vol. X, No. 2, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

Plantation for Sale.  The undersigned offers for sale a valuable Plantation, lying in Madison county, Florida, near the Sandy Ford, on the Ocilla River.  The plantation contains 600 acres of land, one hundred of which are cleared and under good fence.  Upon the premise are a comfortable Dwelling-house, out house, and an orchard well stocked with apples, orange, peach and fig trees.  Adjoining the place is a good range for stock, and the situation is healthy and well watered.  There is a very beautiful lake directly in front of the dwelling house.  G. A. McIntyre.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to 30, 1849.

1849 January 9.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 9, 1849, Vol. X, No. 2, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

For Sale and Hire.  The undersigned offers for sale a Negro Man, of exemplary character, 22 years of age.

Also—For Hire, a Negro Woman, 20 years old, a Cook, Washer and Ironer.  G. A. McIntyre.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to 30, 1849.

1849 January 20.  Floridian & Journal.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 20, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerrean Likenesses.  Those wishing portraits of themselves or friends, may obtain them executed in admirable style of excellence, by calling on Dr. McIntyre, at his room, late the office of the Florida Sentinel.  We have never before, in any portion of the Union, seen such specimens of the art as Dr. M. offers.  When it is felt that the time may very soon come when the removal of a friend by death or otherwise, will give to the portrait of the lost one a value which, to the bereaved heart, is unspeakable, many will avail themselves of the opportunity which now presents itself of securing a living breathing likeness.

1849 January 23.  Florida Sentinel.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  January 23, 1849, Vol. X, No. 10, Whole No. 472, P. 3.

Dr. McIntyre tells us he shall leave Tallahassee in a few days.  All, therefore, who wish miniatures must be prompt.  We believe it is no exaggeration to say, That Dr. M.’s pictures are inferior to none now taken by this process.  He has at great pains to bring them to perfection; and his success in Charleston and other places where there was great competition, is sufficient evidence of the superiority of his pictures.

1849 February 10.  Floridian & Journal.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  February 10, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 6, P. 3.

Mr. McIntyre begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for their kind and liberal patronage.  On account of the detention of the vessel for Key West, his Rooms will be open till Thursday, when they will positively close.

1849 December 1.  Floridian & Journal.  (Tallahassee, Florida.)  December 1, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 47, P. 3.

Tax Collector’s Sale.  By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I have levied upon, and will expose for sale, before the Court House, in Madison, on the first Monday in June next, the following described lands, or so much thereof as will satisfy the Taxes due thereon for the year 1849, to wit:

The N. E. ¼ Sec. 11, T 1, R 6, N and E; The S. W. ¼ sec 6, T 1, R 7, N and E., belonging to George A. McIntyre.

McIntosh, R. M.

1853-1854       In front of the Northfield Depot, Northfield, Vermont.

1854                on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House, St. Albans, Vermont.

1854                On the Common, Northfield, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Northfield, Vermont.

1858-1859       West of Union Block, Northfield, Vermont.

1853 June 1.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 1, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 22, Whole No. 324, P. 3.

For The Messenger.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Many readers of the Messenger in and about Northfield, may be glad to know that now there is an opportunity to secure likenesses of themselves and there friends of the first quality and at Prices within the reach of all.  Mr. R. M. McIntosh has a Saloon on the common in front of the Depot, fitted both with side and sky light by a harmonious blending of which he secures better pictures than can be elsewhere obtained. Short of the large cities, and at about one third the price.  The writer of this has known Mr. M., for several years, to be a very successful operation and a very obliging person.  His best recommendation is, that he suits his customers.  His success in taking childrens likenesses I sincerely believe to be unexampled.

Call and see his specimens.  Observer.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 15, 1853.

1854 January 12.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St, Albans, Vermont.)  January 12, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 840, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the people of St. Albans to his specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures, which may be seen at any time at his Saloon, on Main St., in front of the Phoenix House.

Hero Art triumphant our attention claims,

Here life seems speaking from a thousand frames:

[Belles], Merchants, Statesmen, throng the pictured walls

Each face from its living type recalled.

Features, complexion, attitude, attire,

Beauty’s soft smile and manhood’s glance of fire

Truly reflected from the burnished plate,

Astonish life with its own duplicate.

Think not these portraits by the sun-light made,

Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade:

No, when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie,

When death’s gray film o’erspreads the beaming eye,

McIntosh’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay,

Will still be fresh and vivid as the day.

Life and Health is the time to secure a Likeness—man dieth and is forgotten.  Who will let the opportunity pass without securing a lasting shadow of themselves or friends, when so easily obtained?  Who will die and be forgotten when they can preserve their memory for ages and generations to come.

No effort will be spared to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.—Likenesses taken at all times without regard to the weather.  Instructions given in the art.  Terms moderate.  R, M, McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to February 9, 1854.

1854 April 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Whole No. 368, P. 3.

A Few Days Only!  Timely Hits To All.  Friends.—Reader, if you have a valued friend, in whose welfare you feel an interest, and your kind feelings are reciprocated, that friend will prize as a precious memorial your Daguerreotype Miniature, if taken in McIntosh’s Daguerreotype Saloon, at Northfield, Vt.

Children!—If you are still blessed with parents, and no Artist’s Pencil has truly traced the lineaments of his or her familiar face or form, you may well act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit without delay McIntosh’s Saloon, and have their Miniatures taken in his superior style of art.

There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure in gazing on the features of a friend, and when that friend has been removed by death, we often hear the exclamation, uttered with an expression of deep regret.—“Oh! What would I not give for such a picture of my friend.”

Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing while your mind is upon the subject, than to pay McIntosh a visit at his Saloon; then you may at some future period have reason to feel grateful for these “Gentle Hints” from R. M. McIntosh, Daguerrian Artist.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 24.

1854 April 12.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 12, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 15, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

McIntosh has Come.  He is one of the most skillful and successful Daguerrean artists in the country.—If you doubt our statement just call at his saloon in front of the Northfield Depot and get ocular proof.

1854 September 17.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 17, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Whole No. 399, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found at his Saloon on the favor or with which his work common, painting with the sunbeams.  The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing its perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received from market A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to Jan 17, 1855.

1854 October 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 21, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes!! McIntosh Has Returned, And may be found daily at his saloon on the common, painting with the sunbeams, The “Human Face Divine,” and fixing it perishable lineaments permanently, and truthfully, upon the imperishable metal.  The extraordinary favor with which his work has heretofore been received in this place, warrants him in believing that The Rest Of Northfield, and adjacent places, if not “the rest of mankind” will, as fast as they can be accommodated, call on him for their likenesses.

He has just received, from market, A New Lot Of Fancy Cases, of elegant patterns.

Call and See.

Advertisement ran on October 21 & 28, 1854.

1855 January 24.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  January 24, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 4, Whole No. 420, P. 2.

Mr. R. M. McIntosh, daguerreian Artist request us to state that he shall be absent from his saloon, in this village until the tenth of February.

1855 March 14.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 14, 1855, Vol. IX, No. 14, Whole No. 427, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to April 18, 185

1855 March 17.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, May be found daily at his Saloon in Northfield, whether the weather be foul or fair, executing Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style not surpassed by any.

The subscriber, thankful for the extensive patronage with which the people of Northfield and vicinity have favored him, would respectfully announce that he is prepared to introduce the Latest Improvements I the art.  He is now making what are termed Illuminated Pictures, a new, beautiful, and much approved style. 

Call and see his recent specimens!  By a late invention he is able to take Enlarged Copies of the smallest picture with entire success.  Miniatures for Pins, Rings and Lockets, taken and inserted with care.  Views of Landscapes, Public Buildings ad private Residences taken at any time in fair weather.  Pictures are made to suit the patrons or no charge is made.  R. M. McIntosh.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to May 26, 1855.

1855 April 21.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  April 21, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 27, P. 1.

R. M. McIntosh, Daguerreian Artist, Saloon.

Advertisement ran from April 21 to July 7, 1855.

1858 July 31.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  July 31, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 32, Whole No. 602, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The Well Known Daguerreotype Artist, R. M. McIntosh, has purchased the Ambrotype right of Northfield and vicinity, and will be prepared to execute work by the 10th of August.

1858 August 21.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 35, Whole No. 605, P. 3.

Premium Patent Ambrotypes, By R. M. McIntosh.  Having a new Saloon, and well arranged for the picture business, will give notice, that he has purchased the right of Northfield, Berlin, Roxbury. Williamstown, Warren and Waitsfield, and all that are in want a never changing Picture, can have them taken at his Saloon.

A great improvement has been made in the Patent Picture for the year past.  The Patent Ambrotype is a picture that I will warrant.  The inhabitants would do well to ascertain what kind of pictures they are purchasing.  Glass pictures are put up in many different forms and called Ambrotypes.  No pictures are genuine on the said territory without the name of R. M. McIntosh stamped upon the picture.  Having practiced the Photographic art for the last twelve years, I feel confident that my pictures are equalled by few, excelled by none.  Those who are in want of a first class picture, would do well to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere. 

Pictures made as cheap as in any place in Vermont, and Far Better.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last; they will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

Please remember the place, west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to October 23, 1858.

1858 September 11.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  September 11, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 38, Whole No. 608, P. 2.

Patent Ambrotypes.—McIntosh, who is well know to many of our citizens, is again in town, with his Saloon.  His pictures are strikingly natural, and finished with that taste and skill that will be likely to render them not only satisfactory, but durable.

1858 October 9.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 42, Whole No. 612, P. 3.

Song Of The Sun Pictures.  McIntosh.

With old and young, with belle and baeu,

McIntosh’s Saloon is all the go,

For why?  his pictures can’t be beat

At any Art Gallery in the State.

They all are made of double glass,

And warranted through all time to last;

They will not fade, they will not spot,

There’s not a poor one in the lot.

His Ambrotypes are something new,

For which he has the Patent too;

Look in as you go up the Street.

You ne’er saw any so neat.

And Pictures with light and shade

In all their beauties—there are made

By process new; and all around

Say they’re the best that can be found.

Ask the first passer-by you meet,

About his Ambrotypes complete;

You’ll find their finished depth and tone

Equalled by few, excelled by none.

His rooms arranged with taste and care,

Bet for one thing most pleasant are;

With customers they’re crowded tight,

From six at morn till six at night.

On children of each age and size

McIntosh’s entitled to the prize;

So hurry up the little creatures,

One second, and he’ll take off their pictures.

Hasten, then, while you have a day

To McIntosh—suffer no delay,

Secure by McIntosh’s skill portrayed

A shadow ere the substance fade.

1858 December 25.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 53, Whole No. 623, P. 3.

A Counterfeiter about.  A Libel.  It becomes our duty to inform the public that we have in our midst one of the most skillful counterfeiters in the country, who is busily in prosecuting his business.  His imitations are facsimiles, and are taken in the most scientific and artistic manner.  Unlike some who are called counterfeiters, he imitates not bank notes or coin, but human faces!—His saloon is west of the Union Block, Northfield, Vt., where crowds are continually in attendance to procure evidences of his skill.  But especially does he excel in his representation of children over whom he seems to exert some biological influence to rivet their attention while the process is going on, gained doubtless by long practice.  He is also legally licensed to carry on his calling, and the public universally commend his success.  Give him a call.  His name is McIntosh.

Now we propose that every citizen of Northfield shall consider himself an examining witness, to call at McIntosh’s Saloon of Art, and see if they can obtain one of these counterfeits in Northfield.  Wonder if he isn’t liable to indictment.

Advertisement ran on December 25, 1858 to January 1, 1859.

1859 June 18.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  June 18, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 25, Whole No. 645, P. 3.

R, M, Mc’Intosh’s Patent Ambrotypes !  For 1859.  Having returned from Market with a well selected stock of Frames, Cases and Chemicals of the best quality, I am now prepared to take Pictures that cannot be beaten.  Having the, exclusive right to use the Patent Sealing process for Ambrotypes by which the picture is hermetically sealed between two glasses and will last for all time, I challenge any one to produce pictures by any other process that will at all compare with them in point of tone, accuracy or durability.

Remember!  The Pictures taken at this Saloon are pronounced, by artists and scientific men, unrivalled for depth of tone and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic arrangement of the highest efforts of the painter. 

Citizens and Strangers visiting our Saloon, can have sittings for Portraits or Miniatures, and receive them beautifully cased in Morocco, Silk, Velvet, Papier Mache, Union, or other fancy styles, or set in Lockets, Rings &c., in a few minutes.

Charges Moderate, And Likenesses Warranted To Please.

N. B.—Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Out-door Views, and Miniatures of deceased persons, taken at the shortest notice.

For Portraits of Adults by our process, and Improved Instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For Children, a clear day (between 11 and 2) is preferable.

In dress—avoid white, blue, or light pink.  R. M. McIntosh, Artist.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 16, 1859.

1859 November 5.  Vermont Christian Messenger.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  November 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 44, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

R. M. McIntosh, Artist In Patent Ambrotypes west of the Union Block Northfield,—The public are cautioned, against imposition, as pictures are taken on Glass which are not Patent Ambrotypes.

McGrew, S. H.

1857                Smith House, Van Buren, Arkansas.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 2.

Something New.  Call at McGrew’s Melainotyping rooms at the Smith House, and have your pictures taken on Iron.  They are very beautiful and durable.  Mr. McGrew is an experienced artist, we advise all who want fine pictures to call on him, they are superior to any we have ever seen.  He will also take Ambrotypes in the finest style.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 3.

Melainotypes & Ambrotypes.  The latest and most approved style of pictures taken by the undersigned at the Smith House.  Ladies are respectfully invited to call and take settings, citizens and strangers are requested to call and examine for yourselves.  The melainotype picture is taken on iron [plate] and is warranted not to fade, pictures taken in cloudy weather, pictures of corpes and invalids taken at their residence.

Patronage solicited, satisfaction or no charge.—Locket and pin filled to order.

N. B.—Instruction given in the late styled pictures.  S. H. McGrew.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to 27, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 20, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 3, New Series III, No. 28, P. 2.

Melainotype.  Our citizens who are desirous to see splendid life like pictures well executed, we request them to call at the “Smith House” and examine specimens of the art taken by Mr. McGrew, on iron, which gives a durability and purmanency [sic.] heretofore unknown.  We speak from personal observation in regard to the merits of this peculiar mode of picture taking.  Our citizens would do well to call and obtain a likeness, as Mr. McGrew has but a few days to stay.

McFarland

1859                Main Street, Next to the Bank Building, Brownville, Nebraska.

1859 June 2.  Nebraska Advertiser.  (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska].) June 2, 1859, Vol. III, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  We see new daguerreian operators are refitting the room erected specially for that purpose next to the Bank Building, and will in a few days be prepared tp “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  McFarland & Bond are the names of the artist, of whom we may again speak.

1859 June 9.  Nebraska Advertiser.  (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska].) June 9, 1859, Vol. III, No. 50, P. 3.

McFarland & Bond are now taking No. 1 Ambrotype pictures at the Daguerreian rooms on Main street.  We notice a picture of an emigrant train, taken just as it came into the foot of Main street, that was most excellent.  Patronize them.

McFadden, J.

1859                Address Unknown, Maysville, Kentucky.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 2.

Dissolution.  J. McFadden having bought the entire interest in the Ambrotype and Melainotype Gallery of McFadden & McReynolds, is permanently located, with good facilities for doing fine work, work that will loose nothing by a comparison with any work in the State.

Photographs, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes made of any size desired.

Card Photographing neatly executed.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. McFadden.  August 25, 1859.

McEwen, Professor T.

N. D.               Address Unknown, Homer, Louisiana.

1858                Rooms at the sign of the Temple of Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

1858 July 24.  Santa Fe Weekly Gazette.  (Santa Fe, New Mexico.)  July 24, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 3.

Professor McEwen, Daguerran (sic.) Artist, arrived in Santa Fe during the past week.  He is now spending a few days at Vegas Springs, to recruit his health, after which he will open rooms in this city.  Prof. McEwen comes here highly endorsed by the press as [a] most skillful artist and a clever gentleman.  The specimens of work which we have seen are neat.

As to the particular time and place of commencing operations we are not now informed.  We merely desire to give timely notice that such an “institution” is in the city, so that our citizens may have time in advance to cultivate their prettiest looks and most charming smiles, preparatory to sitting for their pictures.

1858 August 21.  Santa Fe Weekly Gazette.  (Santa Fe, New Mexico.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 34, P. 2.

It will be seen by the notice of Prof. McEwen in another column, that he is now in the full tide of successful operation, and taking pictures of the most beautiful artistic finish.  A large number of our citizens have availed themselves of this rare opportunity to have their likenesses taken, and we advise others who desire life-like pictures to call at once at the daguerrean gallery.

1858 August 21.  Santa Fe Weekly Gazette.  (Santa Fe, New Mexico.)  August 21, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 34, P. 3.

Melaneotype (sic.)and Ambrotype Pictures.  I would respectfully call the attention of the good people of this city and surrounding towns to my splendid Picture Gallery.

It is due the world at large that a life or shadow of the face should be left on record.  Now if you will call on me at my rooms, I will give you a picture to be handed down to posterity; that for beauty of excellence cannot be surpassed in this or any other wooden country, and at prices that come within the reach of all.  All I have got to say come and sit for a picture, and if not fully satisfied beyond your anticipations, nothing charged.  Whether persons wish pictures or not, their call will always be acceptable.

Rooms at the sign of the Temple of Arts.  T. McEwen.              

1858 October 2.  Santa Fe Weekly Gazette.  (Santa Fe, New Mexico.)  October 2, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 2.

We learn from Prof. M’Ewen, the ex [ ? ] Daguerrean artist now in Santa Fe, that the time he has set for leaving our city for the Rio Abajo is near at hand.  Thos therefore intending to avail themselves of the opportunity to have their pictures taken had better do so within the next week or ten days.  Though the specimens we have seen of Mr. McEwen’s ability in his profession fully warrant us in recommending him as a good artist, we make the following extract from a Louisiana exchange to show that he brought a reputation with him from the States:

“Prof. McEwen, the distinguished Daguerrean Artist, now on a professional visit to our town informs us that he shall remain in Homer only a few days longer, and persons in want of beautiful life-like pictures, would do well to call on him immediately.  He is an artist of [decided]  merit.”

McElroy, Elbridge G.

1849                Summer Street, over Mr. A. Bryant’s Store, Dedham, Massachusetts.

1850                Brattle Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       Barker’s Building, Turnpike and Fourth Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.

1850                Hall of the Engine House, West Dedham, Massachusetts.

1851                Franklin Hall, Franklin Street, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1853                Park Street, near Harrison Square Depot, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1853                Near the Methodist Church, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1854                Near the Town Hall, [Dorchester], Massachusetts.

1856-1860       Address Unknown, Dorchester, Massachusetts.[1]

1857                North side of Stone Temple, Quincy, Massachusetts.

1849 August 31.  The Norfolk Democrat.  (Dedham, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 32, Whole No. 552, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  E. G. McElroy, would respectfully inform the citizens of Dedham. That he will stop a shop time longer, over Mr. A. Bryant’s store, Summer st., where he will be pleased to wait upon all those that wish to obtain a good likeness, that may favor him with a call.  Good satisfaction given.—Pictures finished in good style, warranted not to fade, and taken equally well in cloudy weather.

N. B.  Please call soon.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to October 26, 1849.

1850 February 1.  South Boston Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1850, Vol. V, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  If you want a good likeness of yourself or friends, please call at Barker’s Building, Turnpike street, where E. G. McElroy will be pleased to wait on you, and warrants a good likeness or no charge; having had long experience in the art, he is confident that he can execute pictures in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere,—cloudy weather no objection.

Advertisement ran from February 1 to April 19, 1850.

1850 May 9.  Cambridge Chronicle.  (Cambridge, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1850, Vol. V, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  E. G. McElroy.  Has taken rooms for a short time over Whitney, Brackett & Co’s. store, Brattle Square, Old Cambridge, for the purpose of taking Miniatures, having had long experience in the art, he is prepared to execute Likenesses in as good style as can be obtained elsewhere, all pictures taken in his rooms are warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally in cloudy weather.

Cambridge May 9th, 1850.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to 23, 1850.

1850 October 4.  The Norfolk Democrat.  (Dedham, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1850, Vol. XII, No. 37, Whole No. 609, P. 2.

E. G. McElroy, is taking Daguerreotypes in the hall of the Engine House, West Dedham.  If you are in want of a good likeness of yourself or friends, please give him a call.

Advertisement ran from October 4 to 25, 1850.

1851 February 22.  South Boston Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 22, 1851, Vol. V, No. 21, P. 3.

Mc. Elroy, at his rooms corner of Turnpike and Fourth streets, is taking splendid miniatures.  Give him a call if you wish to be well served.

1851 April 26.  South Boston Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1851, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 2.

We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. McElroy the Daguerreotype-man.  Just give him a call, and if you are not satisfied drop in at our sanctum and we’ll give you a quit-deed on our hat.  He informs us that he intends to remove before long, so if you want to get a picture, just walk up in double quick time.

1851 April 26.  South Boston Gazette.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 26, 1851, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes! At barker’s Building, Corner Turnpike and Fourth street, Only for a short time longer.

E. G. McElroy would respectfully inform the citizens of South Boston, that he is prepared, (having had long experience in the business,) to execute Pictures in every variety of style, warranted not to fade, to give good satisfaction, and taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Prices reasonable.

Advertisement ran from April 26 to May 3, 1851.

1851 August 9.  The Patriot Ledger.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1851, Vol. XV, No. XXXII, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are taken in good  style, at Franklin Hall, Franklin st., by E. G. McElroy.  If you want a good likeness of yourself or friends, please call soon.

Good satisfaction given in all cases.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran on August 9 & 16, 1851.

1853 April 2.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 27, P. 1. 

Daguerreotypes.  Those of our readers who would secure perfect pictures of themselves and friends, would do well to step in the saloon, of Mr. McElroy, located on Park street, near Harrison Square Depot.

1853 April 30.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 31, P. 1. 

Daguerreotype Saloon.  Now is your time, friends, of Port Norfolk, Neponset, Squantum, &c., for you to get perfect pictures of yourself and friends.  Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon is stationed near the Methodist Church, and himself at home ready to greet you.

Mr. M. is one of the best artists in his profession out, and all may depend upon prompt and faithful attentions.

Go soon or you lose him.  All pictures warranted no to fade and to give entire satisfaction.  Price—one Dollar and upwards, according to the style.

1854 July 22.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 22, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 1.  

Daguerreotypes.—Go, friends, to Mr. E. G. McElroy’s Saloon, near the Town Hall, and secure a perfect life-like picture of yourselves and friends.  There is a striking peculiarity about Mr. McElroy’s pictures—they are all very handsome.  Go quick or lose him.

1857 April 4.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XIV, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. McElroy, the man of shadows, has opened his daguerreotype Room, a few rods of the Stone Temple, where those of our citizens who would like a true reflection of themselves may be gratified. 

1857 April 11.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 11, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XV, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Saloon.  Mr. McElroy, it will be seen by his advertisement has again re-visited us, and selected a favorite site for his operations, where he will be happy to wait on those who may honor him with a call. 

As an artist, Mr., E. has but few equals.  He has made the art a study for years. And brought it to great perfection.  His likenesses are executed in the most faithful manner, and are true reflections of the original.  His success with those of children, (which are the most difficult to be taken,) has gained him a well-merited reputation.  We therefore cheerfully recommend him to the favorable notice of our citizens.

1857 April 11.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 11, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XV, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Saloon!  E. G. McElroy, Would inform the citizens of Quincy and vicinity, that he has located his Saloon. On the North side of the Stone Temple, opposite the Hancock House where he will be pleased to wait upon all who may wish to obtain a correct Likeness.  Having had upwards of ten years’ experience in the art, he feels confident of pleasing those who may patronize him.   All pictures taken by him are warranted, and taken equally well in Cloudy Weather.

To those wishing Likenesses of Young Children, the present is a favorable opportunity, as with his improvements in chemicals, he is prepared to take Pictures in Five Seconds in clear weather.  Best hours for young children are between 9 A. M. and 3 P. M.

Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Crayons, &c., copied.  Old Daguerreotypes cleaned and made to look as well as new.  Prices, reasonable. 

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1857.

1857 April 18.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  April 18, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XVI, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Rooms of Mr. McElroy continue to be visited by our citizens and with evident satisfaction.  Mr. E. will remain here but a short time longer; those therefore wishing a good likeness should improve their opportunity.

1857 May 16.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  May 16, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XX, P. 2.

Last Chance.  Mr. McElroy will remain here but a few days longer—not beyond Tuesday next.  Those of our citizens, therefore, who desire a good likeness, from the hands of this distinguished artist, should avail themselves of this, there last opportunity.

1857 May 23.  The Quincy Patriot.  (Quincy, Massachusetts.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. XXI, P. 2.

Mr. McElroy, Daguerreotypist, being unable on account of the stormy weather to get through with his engagements, will remain a few days longer.  Those in want of good likenesses should call soon.

1859 April 9.  The New England Farmer.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 9, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 15, P. 3.

Died.  In Dorchester, April 4, Lydia Paul, daughter of E. G. McElroy, 6 yrs., 3 mos.

1864 September 23.  The Congregationalist.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  Vol. XVI, No. 39, P. 2.

Soldiers’ Fund.  Contributions for the week ending Sept. 21.

Mrs. L. Sexton, Hartford, Ct………….$1.00

E. G. McElroy, Dorchester……………..0.50


[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

McDougall, John Alexander

1847-1851       251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856.               274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]

1857                192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857-1862       238 Broad Street, next to Canal Bridge, Newark, New Jersey.

1869.               793 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1 

1870-1872.      769 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1

1874.               744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1   

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut and London, England.)  1957, P. 412.

McDougall, John Alexander (1810/11-1894).[2]  Miniaturist and portrait painter.  A native of Livingston (N. J.), he spent most of his career in Newark (N. J.).  He visited New Orleans in 1839, and at other times he practiced his art in Charleston (S. C.) and Saratoga Springs (N. Y.).  During the 1840’s and 1850’s he also had a studio in NYC and exhibited at the National Academy, the American Art Union, the American Institute (winning the first prize for miniatures in 1845, 1847 and 1848), and the Artists’ Fund Society of Philadelphia.   

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by Thomas Longworth 1840-1841; T. Longworth & Son 1842; John Doggett 1843-1850; Doggett & Rode 1851; John Fowler Trow 1852-1856+.

1840.  Not Listed.

1841.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1842.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1843.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1844.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.

1845.  McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 386 Broadway.

1846.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1847.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1848.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1849.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1850.  McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.

1851.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1852.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1853.  McDougall, John A.  not listed.

1854.  McDougall, John A., paint, 205 Broadway—H-Newark.

1855.  McDougall, John A., artist, 359 Broadway—H-Newark.

1856.  McDougall, John A., not listed.

Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers.

1847.               31 Market St., Newark.  (Portrait & Miniature Painter.)

1856.               274 Broad Street, Newark.  (Photographic Coloring.)

1869.               793 Broad St., Newark.  (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1870-1872.      769 Broad St., Newark.  (Painter & Photographer.)

1874.               744 Broad St., Newark.  (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)

1848 October 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 28, 1848, Vol. 17, No. 248, P. 2.

Premiums To Jerseymen—We select from the long list of premiums at the XXIst. Fair the the American Institute, the following awards to Jerseymen; Exclusive to the agricultural and horticultural departments, which are not yet published…

Silver Medals…

John A. McDougal, residence at Newark (Room 251 Broadway, New York) best miniatures.

1849 October 4.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1849, Whole No. 5598, P. 3.

Miniatures.—Mr. J. A. McDougal, Artist, Has returned to his studio, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, over Tenney’s, in Plumbe’s.  Mr. McD. Is enabled by a process peculiar to himself, to copy Daguerreotypes, no matter how dim or faded, and give the expression as well as if from life.

Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between October 4 and November 23, 1849.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The Judson Gallery.—Seeing it announced by parties that I am associated with various Photographic and Ambrotype Galleries in this city, and feeling that this a constant embarrassment to myself, as well as leading the public to believe that I am not really connected with any.  I have found it necessary to make an arrangement with one of these establishments.  Desirous to form one that would give the joint pictures an artistic value.  I have selected the best Operator in the city in A. Judson, No. 238 Broad st., one door above the Canal, whom I have also long considered the best Ambrotypist in the United States.

Having for a long term of years been conversant with the higher branches of the art, and constantly making it a study, my partnership with this establishment will add to the merit of the truly elegant pictures which Mr. Judson produces, and will, I feel confident, secure to this Gallery the favor of the public.  John McDougall.

Advertisement ran from February 10 June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

The undersigned would hereby give notice that he has sold out his interest in the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Gallery of A. Judson & Co. to John McDougall, whose high merit as an artist will add to the otherwise just claims of the Gallery to public favor.  E. D. Stilson.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 February 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.

We desire the public to understand that we are prepared at The Judson Gallery, No. 238 Broad St. to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.

Mr. McDougall colors Photographs in Oil, Pastelle and Water, of all sizes and every method; and copies Daguerreotypes or Paintings of deceased persons, guaranteeing a complete picture.  His skill in Likeness Painting is too well appreciated by the residents of this city to need a reference. 

A. Judson.  J. McDougal.  A. Judson & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 22, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 121, P. 3.

An Attractive Exhibition For A Few Days At The Judson Gallery, One door North of the Canal.  Where several fine Photographs, painted by McDougall, may be seen.  Call before they are taken home by their owners.  Likenesses warranted and all work done in the highest style of the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to September 11, 1857.

1857 December 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 2.

Holiday Presents…

Daguerreotyper, &c.  Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.

1862 February 11.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 11, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 34, P. 2.

A handsome photograph of S. B. Brittan, Jr., formerly of this city, killed at the battle at Fort Henry, is on exhibition at Judson and McDougall’s, just above the Canal, and attracts much attention.  He was a young man of attractive appearance.

1869 September 28.  The Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 28, 1869, Vol. LXXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 3747, P. 3.

Closing of the State Fair…

The Premiums…

Music and Arts…

J. A. McDougal, Newark, 1st premium for photographs in oil, water colors and photographs of animals;… 

1894 July 30.  The Evening World.  (New York, New York.)  July 30, 1894, Vol. 35, P. 5.

John A. M’Dougall Dead.  Celebrated Artist and Father of a Family of Artists.  Newark, July 30.—John A. McDougall, for half a century famous as an artist and litterateur, died last night at his home, 151 West Kinney street.  His demise was the outcome of a long period of illness.

Mr. McDougall was born in this city eighty-seven years ago, and from boyhood was a close associate of Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel P. Willis and others whose fame is world-wide.  These boyhood associations were continued as each developed in years and in talent, and forty years ago the little coterie comprised the most famous poet, writer and artist of the day.

At the height of his genius Mr. McDougall was considered one of the best landscape artists and colorist of the day.  He had not done any work for many years, however.  During Edgar Allen Poe’s vicissitudes Mr. McDougall remained steadfast, siding warmly with him in all his quarrels.

Mr. McDougall’s wife, an octogenarian, five sons and a daughter, survive him.  All of his sons have followed his pursuit, and each has made good use of his inherited talent.

John A. McDougall, Jr., has required renown as an artist, and maintains a studio in Paris, as well as one in this city.  Hary C. is one of the proprietors of the Sunday Call, of Newarkbutor to magazines and newspapers.  Walter McDougall is, perhaps the best known of this talented family, through his brilliant cartoons in “The World.”  Walter is also a clever writer of fiction and is President of the McDougall Publishing Company, of Newark.

The McDougall family is well known in Newark society, and Mr. McDougall’s death removes one of its most respected and revered members.  


[1] Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers

[2] Death date from obituary July 29, 1894.