1842                31 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842                Rooms at Mr. Boazman’s Hotel, Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.

1842-1849       8 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1846-1851       6 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1842 March 30.  Jeffersonian.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 30, 1842, Vol I, No. 38, P. 1.

Daguerreotype.  James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 31 Canal Street, (up stairs.)Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results.  For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken.  A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object.  Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved.  In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise.  It is truth itself.  There is a reason for this.  It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand.  Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil.  The deleniation [sic.] is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light.  It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it.  In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

J. M. would only add that he has had the advantage of much practice in the Photographic departments, and under the instruction of Messrs. Barnard & Harrington, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose eminent success in this art is well known to the public.  feb24.

Advertisement was recorded on March 30 & 31, 1842.

1842 June 11.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  June 11, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 18, P. 2.

Daguerreotype—Mr. Maguire, one of the best, if not the very best Daguerreotype artist in the United States, has arrived in Baton Rouge, with the intention of remaining a few days.  Mr. M. is, undoubtedly a superior professor in his art.  The Daguerreotype likeness (when it is a likeness), cannot be but regular; but it is not always clear.  This defect Mr. Maguire has the talent and skill to remedy, and none of his portraits go out of his hands in an unfinished or imperfect state.  Ladies and gentlemen, you who desire to see your beauties shed in sun-light on silver, go to Mr. Maguire, and in ten minutes it will be done.

Mr. M. intends to remain but a few days; his room is at Mr. Boazman’s hotel, opposite the Methodist church.

Specimens can be seen at this office.

1842 June 21.  The Jeffersonian.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 1.

Removal.  James Maguire, Photographer, has removed from 31 Canal street, to 80 [sic.] Camp st. corner of Natchez. a25.

Advertisement was recorded on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 June 21.  The Jeffersonian.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 21, 1842, Vol I, No. 110, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Canal Street, (up stairs.)  Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnesses its results.  For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken.  A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object.  Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved.  In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise.  It is truth itself.  There is a reason for this.  It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand.  Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artistic pencil.  The delineation is made in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light.  It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it.  In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact.

J. M. would only add that he has had the advantage of much practice in the Photographic departments, and under the instruction of Messrs. Barnard & Harrington, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose eminent success in this art is well known to the public.  a25.

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 21 & October 19, 1842.

1842 October 19.  Morning Herald and Jeffersonian.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 19, 1842, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 4.

Daguerreotype.  James Maguire, Photographer, (No. 8 Camp street, (up-stairs.)  Respectfully informs the citizens of New Orleans, that he will remain a short time in this city, for the purpose of taking Photographic Portraits of such as will favor him with their patronage.

The wonderful fidelity of likenesses taken by this process, can only be conceived by those who have witnessed its results.  For beauty and delicacy of delineation, and for forcible and life-like expression, no other can compare with Daguerreotype—the picture presents a counterpart of the original so perfect, that it cannot possibly be mistaken.  A portrait is of value only so far as it exhibits a true resemblance of the object.  Nor is a mere resemblance in drawing sufficient, unless at the same time the living expression of the original is preserved.  In these particular, the Daguerreotype is beyond praise.  It is truth itself.  There is a reason for this.  It is, that the picture is not the work of man’s hand.  Its fidelity depends not on the accuracy of a human eye, or the skillful guidance of an artists pencil. The delineation is made  in a manner which yet remains a mystery, through the sole agency of the subtle medium of light.  It is an image optically perfect, which impresses itself upon a surface of silver properly prepared to receive it.  In all cases, therefore, the resemblance may be confidently warranted to prove exact. 

1842 November 26.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  November 26, 1842, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Pass It Round.—That the second annual Fair of the State Association, comes off in Baton Rouge, the Ninth and Tenth days of January next (1843.)  Let everyone be ready with something to exhibit, every mechanic and artist, agriculturist, florist, horticulturist and stock breader, let all bring something.

Where’s our friend od daguerreotype memory—Maguire?  He must manifest his skill, and himself also on the occasion: so must his competitors…

1843 January 22.  Morning Herald and Jeffersonian.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 26, 1843, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures—No. 8 Camp street, opposite the City Bank, by James Maguire.

Apparatus with instructions for sale. j5.

Advertisement was recorded on January 26 to 28, 1843.

1843 April 1.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

By a card in another column, the reader will discover the present abode of Maguire, the Daguerreotype artist.  Maguire has made many and important improvements recently in this art, so that he now transmits to the silver the complexion, even, of the individual.  Call and see him when you go down.

1843 April 1.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  April 1, 1843, Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 2.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No 8 Camp Street, New Orleans. 

Advertisement ran from April 1, 1843 to January 27, 1849.

1844 January 13.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  January 13, 1844, Vol. XXV, No. 49, P. 1.

Agricultural Fair, Of The State Of Louisiana….James Maguire, of New Orleans, exhibited four specimens of Daguerreotype pictures Two portraits from life, and two from fine pictures.  They are the kind taken in colors and are wonderful specimens of this singular art.  Mr. Maguire has long been at the head of this department of portraiture in the South, and the specimens of his skill shown at the fair, places him in his particular line ahead of competition.  1^st premium awarded.

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Miniature Cases Wanted.  Any person having a lot of good Miniature Cases to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying at Maguire’s Daguerreotype rooms, No. 8 Camp street.  The undersigned has on hand and for sale, an extensive assortment of Plates, Instruments, Chemicals, &c., suitable for operators.  Wm. H. Hutchings, (Successor to Jas. Maguire.)

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

Card.—Wm. H. Hutchings takes this method of informing the citizens of New Orleans that he has been appointed successor to Mr. James Maguire, and that he represents him in every and all things connected with his business.—From an editorial published in the “Republican” of July 8, a different impression may have been created.

1844 July 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 10, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 143, P. 2.

During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed.  I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production.  I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has.  James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 14, 1844.

1844 July 16.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 16, 1844, Vol. VIII, No. 148, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  During my absence in Europe this Summer and Fall, I desire to inform my friends and the public that my rooms, No. 8 Camp street, will not be closed.  I leave in charge of my business Mr. W. H. Hutchings, one of my ablest and most accomplished pupils, who for several months past aided me in my labors; and of whose skill some of my most beautiful specimens are the production.  I recommend him fully to my friends and the public, having unlimited confidence in his ability and disposition to serve them, by insuring them perfect life-like likenesses of themselves—equal to any in the world.

By every streamer it is my intention to transmit to Mr. H. all the most modern improvements in the Daguerreotype; together with any and all such instruments and materials from Paris, as may be found superior to those he now has.  James Maguire.

Advertisement ran from July 16 to August 24, 1844.

1845 May 17.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  May 17, 1845, Vol. XXXIV, No. 47, P. 4.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association.  This association held its annual meeting this day, May 13^th 1845….Your committee of fine arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report.

The specimens of Daguerreotype awarded the first premium to Hutchings & Whittemore of New Orleans, the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 5.  The St. Landry Whig.  (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, Louisiana.)  June 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

Annual Meeting Of Louisiana Agricultural And Mechanic’s Association….Your Committee on Fine Arts, would respectfully beg leave to make the following report:

The specimens of Daguerreotype award the first premium to Hutchings & Whitemore, of New Orleans; the second premium is awarded to James McGuire.

1845 June 20.  Jeffersonian Republican.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 20, 1845, Vol II, No. 8, P. 2.

Notice James Maguire respectfully invites the attention of his old customers and the public to his New Style of Large and Small Daguerreotype Portraits, which are guarantied to Surpass anything of the kind ever before offered to the citizens of New Orleans. 

No. 1 Camp street, corner of Canal.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to August 1, 1845.

1845 October 18.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 18, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

Removal.  Magurie’s Daguerreotype Rooms are removed to the South-east corner of Camp and Canal—Entrance No. 6 Camp street.  Portraits guarantied perfect and satisfactory or no charge made.  Apparatus with instruction, for sale, and warranted the genuine Voigtlander Camera.

1845 December 5.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 5, 1845, Vol. 1, No. 48, P. 2.

The Delta Directory.  Strangers, or citizens, cannot find a better City Directory than our advertising columns present, as the following prove:—…

Daguerreotype.  Maguire—entrance 6 Camp st.

1846 January 15.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 15, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  No. 10 Camp street.  Apparatus, &c., for sale, with instructions.  J. M. has been awarded the first premium at the late State Fair for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

1846 January 17.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.)  January 17, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. [40], P. 4.

James Maguire, Daguerreotype Artist, No. 8 Camp Street, New Orleans.

1846 January 17.  New Orleans Daily Tropic.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 17, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 90, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, by James Maguire, 6 Camp street.

Apparatus, with instructions, for sale on reasonable terms.

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Advertisement was recorded from January 17 to February 23, 1846.

1846 January 31.  New Orleans Daily Tropic.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 31, 1846, Vol. IV, No. 102, P. 2.

Having a few moments leisure yesterday we stepped into the Daguerreotype establishment of Mr. J. Maguire, corner of Camp and Canal sts.  We noticed with much pleasure the improvements made in this useful and elegant art within a few years, and we believe no one has made more rapid progress than Mr. Maguire.  He has visited Paris and London, and taken lessons from the most distinguished artists in those cities, and given them many valuable improvements of his own in return.  We have already noticed that he obtained a medal at the Baton Rouge Fair, but we think he  has better specimens at his room, than he exhibited on that occasion; a large number of them are complete counterparts of several of our well known citizens.  Our friends from the country who wish to take home with them a second self for their sweethearts and wives, had better give him a call.

1846 March 12.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 131, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street.  J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates, Cases, &c., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to September 20, 1846.

1846 June 17.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 17, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 214, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 6 Camp Street.  J. Maguire has been awarded the First Premium at the late State Fair, for the finest specimens of Daguerreotype in Louisiana.

Life-Like Portraits guaranteed, or no charge made.

Apparatus (guaranteed the genuine Voigtlander Camera) with instructions; Plates Cases, &C., &c., for sale on the most reasonable terms.  m12.

1846 June 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June, 23, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 173, Whole No. 4396, P. 1.

La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington.  He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma.  This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache.  We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.

1846 June 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June, 30, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 180, Whole No. 4404, P. 2.

In to-day’s edition we will have portrait of the Mexican General, De Vega, engraved from a daguerreotype likeness of the captive officer; an engraving representing the Rancheros of Mexico, in their native costume…

1846 July 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 11, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 191, Whole No. 4413, P. 1.

The Mexican War.  Incidents, &c., of the War.  On last Saturday evening, we saw General La. Vega at the St. Charles Hotel.  Yesterday, we read the following in the New York Herald, which if true, proves the distance of travel between this city and Washington, to have been most considerably shortened:–“La Vega, the Mexican captive general, is in Washington.  He probably thinks the Halls of Congress are equal to the Halls of the Montezuma.  This gallant general is a fine-looking man, with a pair of magnificent moustache.  We have in our possession an excellent daguerreotype likeness of him.”  Speaking of daguerreotypes, there is a very handsome and correct one of the General La Vega, at Mr. McGuire’s door, near the corner of Camp and Canal streets.

Remarks.—The daguerreotype of General La Vega, in our possession, was taken by McGuire.  It is a superb one.

1846 November 14.  Jeffersonian Republican.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 14, 1846, Vol I, No. 289, P. 3.

Extraordinary and Attractive Novelty, James Maguire hastens to apprize his friends that, after a series of experiments during six years, at a great expense, he has accomplished the most important object connected with the invention of Daguerre.

He can now, in One Second, take the correct and perfect likeness of an infant only one month old, and this in the style of his best Pictures.

Apparatus of all kinds (the best and cheapest in the city) for sale and warranted .

J. M. has been awarded the First Premium at the late Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotype, in Louisiana.

Plates and Cases at $3.00 per dozen.

Advertisement was recorded from November 14 to December 30, 1846.

1847 January 9.  Baton-Rouge Gazette.  (Baton-Rouge, Louisiana.)  January 9, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2.

The State Fair.— The annual fair of the Louisiana Agricultural and Mechanics Association, commenced on Monday last….Daguerreotypes of rarest finish and beauty were exhibited by Messieurs P. Langlume, and J. Maguire, of New Orleans.  These were so well executed, that, to save our lives, we could not tell which excelled, and therefore have come to the conclusion, that they cannot be surpassed….   

1847 January 16.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  January 16, 1847, Vol. VI, No. 25, P. 2.

Extract from the report of the Committee on “Mechanical Inventions and Improvements,” of the “Agricultural and Mechanics Association of Louisiana,” at their last meeting…

Daguerreotypes of distinguished characters, (Heny Clay and Gen. La Vega, among others) were presented by Mr. J. Maguire, of New Orleans.  Others were offered by W. Hutchins, of N. O., and P. Langlume, of Baton Rouge, which had considerable merit, but Mr. Maguire’s were decidedly the most faithful and the most beautifully finished.  If the opinion of the Committee on Fine Arts was the same as ours, Maguire got the first premium.

1847 February 17.  Conservator.  (Baton Rouge, Louisiana.)  February 17, 1847, No. 26, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans. Five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world.  His specimens were exhibited at the Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the best.  His long experience and constant practice are the best inducement to person’s desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in this city; all other articles the same.  Plates $2 per dozen; Scorrillis [sic.] No. 1, for $3.25 guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to.  Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.

1848 January 17.  New Orleans Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 17, 1848, Vol. III, No. 14, P. 2. 

We have received from Maguire, the Daguerreotypist, of Camp street, a miniature likeness of Gen. Taylor, which is pronounced by those who have seen it to be the most faithfully natural likeness of the “old man” that has yet been placed before the public.  He is in citizen’s dress, and without a hat.  Maguire, we think, is entitled to the hat, for having so well succeeded in taking the General’s “counterfeit presentment.”

1848 January 18.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children—Taken in ½ second—Guaranteed perfect, or no charge. No. 6 Camp street.  J. Maguire.  je17.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18, to September 14, 1848.

1848 January 18.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 18, 1848, Vol. III, No. 85, P. 4.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype to New Orleans, five years ago; during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world.  His specimens were exhibited at the late Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public, his portraits will continue to be, what they always have been—the Best.

His long experience and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in this beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander’s Camera, 20 percent cheaper Than any in the South all other articles the same, Plates $2.50 per dozen; Scoville’s No. 1, $3 per doz., Guaranteed the best plates made in the U. S.  Cases at $2.25, and $3.50 per doz.  New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to.  Entrance, No. 6 Camp street.  o9.

Advertisement was recorded on January 18 to September 14, 1848.

1848 March 4.  The Daily Republic.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans. Five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world.  His specimens were exhibited at the Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the best.  His long experience and constant practice are the best inducement to person’s desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in this city; all other articles the same.  Plates $2 per dozen; Scorrillis [sic.] No. 1, for $3.25 guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to.  Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.                 

Advertisement was recorded from March 4 to April 8, 1848.

1848 March 11.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 11, 1848, Vol. I, No. 7, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans. Five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world.  His specimens were exhibited at the Fair in competition with others taken by the best operators from New York, and he was awarded the First Premium.

No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.

J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the best.  His long experience and constant practice are the best inducement to person’s desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.

Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in this city; all other articles the same.  Plates $2 per dozen; Scorrillis [sic.] No. 1, for $3.25 guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to.  Entrance—No. 6 Camp street.                 

Advertisement ran from March 11, 1848 to October 27, 1849.

1848 June 21.  The Daily Union.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  June 21, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 40, P. 3.

We are indebted to Mr. Sartain, a distinguished engraver of Philadelphia, for a copy of the portrait of Gen. Taylor, engraved on steel, from an original daguerreotype, which was taken at Baton Rouge by Mr. McGuire, of New Orleans.  It is represented to us as a perfect likeness of the General—with a grave yet agreeable aspect, and stripped, by the delicacy of the engraver, of much of the harshness to which the daguerreotype likeness are too often subjected….

1849 February 28.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 28, 1849, Vol. I, No. 309, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The beautiful art of taking portraits by the aid of sunlight, is now carried to a perfection truly astonishing.  In our own city there are many eminent in the art, among whom our friend Maguire, in Camp street, near Canal, stands prominent.  His miniatures never fail to please, for he does them so well that were a person tinctured with the slightest degree of vanity, he would be in danger of falling in love with himself.  A person would be well repaid by a visit to Maguire’s rooms, if he should only go to examine the numerous and beautiful specimens which adorn them.

1849 August 22.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 22, 1849, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.  J. M. would respectfully return thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since he first had the honor of introducing the Daguerreotype into New Orleans, five years ago, during which time he has taken more portraits than any other person in the world.  His specimens were exhibited at the Fair, in competition with others taken by the best operators in New York, and was awarded the First Premium.  No specimens exhibited at his establishment but those taken by himself.  J. M. assures the public that his portraits will continue to be what they always have been—the Best.  His long experience, and constant practice are the best inducements to persons desirous of instruction in the beautiful art.  Genuine Voigtlander Cameras 20 per cent cheaper than any in the city; all other articles the same.  Plates at $2 per dozen; Scovill’s No 1 for $3 25—guaranteed the best plates made in the United States; cases $2.75 and $3.50; New York Cameras at $18.

Orders from the country promptly attended to.  Entrance no 6 Canal street.                   

Advertisement ran from August 22 to December 12, 1849.

1849 August 29.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  August 29, 1849, Vol. II, No. 4, P. 2.

Maguire’s Daguerreotype.—This Prince of Daguerreotypers in the South still welcomes his friends at the corner of Camp and Canal streets.  His Daguerreotypes are so far superior to the majority of others in that line, that those who have the least judgment respecting such matters can easily discover it.  We recommend him to our friends who visit the city.—For a trifling sum the fac simile of the features of those whom we love can be obtained, and no lover, parent, or husband, should neglect to have a memorial of this kind to preserve and cherish.

1849 November 12.  New Orleans Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 12, 1849, Vol. V, No. 5, P. 8.

A Fair Day on Camp, Chartres, and Canal streets.  The beautiful, balmy, spring weather, with which we have been favored for the last week, has served to draw forth into Camp, Chartres streets all the loveliness and elegance of our city…

Another step, and we found ourselves ascending a rectangular staircase, and suddenly surprising a stout, good-looking, affable gentleman in his shirt-sleeves, who is exhibiting a small, square object to a smiling lady, which he declares is strikingly accurate—one of the best things he ever did.  Here we found a room checkered with miniatures—some Daguerreotypes, and others more life-like, taken by a new process, called Talpotype, [sic.] by which the likeness is transferred from nature to paper, and may be multiplied to any extent, and at a cheap rate, so as to enable us to supply all our relatives, friends, and sweethearts with counterfeit presentments of our “human face divine.”  This is the studio of our friend, the indefatigable Maguire, who has done more to multiply the human face than any man living.  Having provided for the perpetuation of our ugliness, through the reduplicating process of Talpotype, [sic.] we pass the line, and emerge into Chartres street…  

1849 December 3.  New Orleans Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 3, 1849, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 5.

The patent Talbotypes, or portraits on paper, and Hyalotypes, or portraits on glass, the latter perfectly transparent, durable and beautiful, improved and invented by W. & F. Langenheim, are among the astonishing discoveries of the present day.  The Talbotype pictures on paper surpass anything of the kind that has been accomplished in this line before, even the Daguerreotype not excluded.  Copies of all pictures can be furnished at any time after delivering the first impression.  By the Talbotype portraits from life can be taken on paper of the size of five by six inches, and any number of copies furnished.

1849 December 23.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 23, 1849, Vol. V, No. 73, P. 3.

Masonic Dinner.  Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1849.  At The St. Charles Hotel.  Subscribers to the above Dinner, can procure their Tickets, by calling on either the undersigned.  Brethren who may desire to purchase Tickets, can obtain them at. H. E. Baldwin & Co.’s, 7 Chartres st.; H. Williams’s, on Camp st., opposite Armory Hall; J. Maguire’s Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Camp and Canal streets…

1850 March 1.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

In speaking of the fine arts, we must not overlook the recent improvement in the Daguerreotype, by which impressions are made on paper instead of on a metallic plate.  At Maguire & Harrington’s, specimens may be seen executed by the new process.  The view of Canal street, during the inundation, presents one of the most beautiful landscapes we have ever seen, equaling in beauty the views of the—“Glorious city in the sea.”

1850 March 1.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 1, 1850, Vol. II, No. 310, P. 2.

Daguerreotype, Talbotype Hyalotype Gallery.  Maguire & Harrington, having purchased from the assignees of W. F. Talbot, the patent right for the use of his Talbotype process, in the States of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, begs leave to call the attention of the public to their gallery of specimens in this new department of Photography.

The Talbotype is taken upon paper, ivory, glass, metal, and a variety of other substances, the first possessing the decided advantages of easy transmissibility by mail, can be enclosed in a letter, made to adorn the pages of a book, or preserved in a portfolio.

The Talbotype is eminently susceptible of coloring, so that the picture can be finished to any degree desired by the sitter; every variety of texture and color of the drapery and complexion, color of the eyes and hair, can be faithfully delineated.

The Talbotype represents the sitter without any reverse effect; a mole or scar upon the right check, appears upon the right cheek.

The Talbotype can be duplicated to any extent without the additional trouble of another sitting.  After the first Impression is taken, copies can be furnished at any future time upon simple application by letter or otherwise.

N. B.—M. & H. being furnished with every facility for the prosecution of this superior art, are ready to dispose of rights for the States specified, with thorough instructions.

Daguerreotypes they profess to take quicker and better than any other establishment in the world.  They guaranty a perfect likeness of a child of six months, in one second, or no charge.  No. 6 Camp Street.

Advertisement ran from March 1, 1850 to January 21, 1851.

1850 March 3.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 3, 1850, Vol. V, No. 143, P. 2.

Messrs. Maguire & Harrington’s new modes of taking likenesses by Tallotyping and Hyallotyping are rare inventions of art, and a decided improvement on the daguerreotype, which has done so much to transmit likenesses of the “human face divine” with so much accuracy and facility.

1850 March 4.  New Orleans Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  March 4, 1850, Vol. V, No. 21, P. 8.

Messrs. Maguire & Harrington’s new modes of taking likenesses by Tallotyping and Hyallotyping are rare inventions of art, and a decided improvement on the daguerreotype, which has done so much to transmit likenesses of the “human face divine” with so much accuracy and facility.

1850 June 17.  New Orleans Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 17, 1850, Vol. V, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Talbotyping.—Messrs Maguire & Harrington, No. 6 Camp street, whose quick and correct method of taking Daguerreotype likenesses have rendered them famous throughout the Southand West, are now attaining still greater celebrity by the unparalleled manner in which they take likenesses by the Talbotype principle, which is a decided improvement on the Daguerreotype.  A review of their Picture Gallery cannot fail to interest the connoisseur.  No one who comes to the city should leave it without having his “Talbotype” taken, to present to lover, relative or friend.

1851 January 2.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 2, 1851, Vol. III, No. 260, P. 2.

Louisiana R. A. Chapter No. 3, The members of this Chapter are requested to assemble at the Hall, for the purpose of conveying the lady of our late H. P., James Maguire, to his last resting place…By order of the M. E. K.  Officer presiding.

1851 January 2.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 2, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 202, P. 2.

Died:  On Wednesday morning, 1st. Instant, at 4 o’clock, Jas. Maguire, of Balfast, [sic.] Ireland, in his 35th year.  

His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, on Baronne street, near Julia street, This Afternoon, the 2d instant, at half-past 3 o’clock.

1851 January 14.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.— We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington.  The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal.  We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage.  He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in.  He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him. 

1851 January 14.  The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States.  From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers.  T. J. Dobyns.

Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.                     

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.