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Hull, Oscar J.

1855                9 Brewster’s Building, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855 April 16.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  April 16, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Hull Around.  Professor O. J. Hull, who has just returned from a successful tour through Europe, where he has been operating in the largest and most fashionable Cities in the world, can now be found at No. 9 Brewster’s Building, New Haven, where he will be most happy to present his old friends and all who may favor him with a call, a good Daguerreotype at the lowest prices.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to 19, 1855.

1855 May 12.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 12, 1855, Vol. XLIV, No. 2216, P. 2.

The good times have arrived at last!  Professor O. J. Hull, who has been absent from the State for the last 18 months, where he has been taking Portraits of all the Crowned Heads of Europe, has returned to the City of Elms, No. 9 Brewster’s Building, where he, by a process entirely new, and much superior to any other in the State, takes Daguerreotype Likenesses of all who may favor him with a call, at the lowest prices.

1855 May 19.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 19, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Canary Bird Lost.  Flew away from 92 Hamilton st. on the 17th inst. A fancy Canary Bird.  A suitable reward will be paid for his return to me.  O. J. Hull.

Hull, Mr.

1849                Reynolds New Block, Jackson, Michigan.

1849 October 3.  Jackson Citizen.  (Jackson, Michigan.)  October 3, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 3.

Jackson Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Hull, respectfully announces to the citizens of Jackson and vicinity that he has opened rooms permanently, in Reynolds new block, up stairs, where he is prepared with all the Late Improvements, in the art to execute superior Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Which for accuracy and life-like appearance are not to be excelled in any part of the Union.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather, and put in Lockets: Pins, Rings or Cases. 

Instruction given in the at at low prices.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Jackson, October 1849.

Hulanicki, J.

1845                99 Genesee St., Auburn, New York.

N. D.  Listed in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  1957.

Hulanski, [sic.]___________, Polish refugee artist at Auburn (N. Y.) c. 1840 first instructor of John Chester Buttre.  Possibly same person.

1845 May 21.  Auburn Journal and Advertiser.  (Auburn, New York.)  May 21, 1845, Vol. 13, No. 3, P. 3.

Photography.—It has been noted as the characteristic of the most refined taste, that it “loves t linger on the magic face of human beauty,” and truly if we range the vast domains of nature in search of that which is most lovely to the eye, and also most interesting to the mind, it is certainly found in the light and shade of the human countenance.

How many have spent their lifetime in trying to portray it with the pencil, and how few have succeeded in giving that living expression to their works which the original possess.  But the recent great improvements in the art of Photography, in a few seconds of time have enabled the operator to catch them all.

Hulanicki & Morgan’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 99 Genesee-st., where they will wait on Ladies and gentlemen in all kinds of weather, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Instruction in taking Likenesses given, and apparatus furnished at N. Y. City prices.

N. B.—Lessons in French, Italian, Drawing, Painting, will be given every day, after 4 P. M. by J. Hulanicki.

Advertisement ran on May 21 & 28, 1845.

1845 June 4.  Auburn Journal and Advertiser.  (Auburn, New York.)  June 4, 1845, Vol. 13, No. 5, P. 2.

We know of no fift which one friend can make to another, which will be, at the same time so cheap and so appropriate, as a good Daguerreotype Likeness—and we know of no place at which (for one week more) or citizens can better supply themselves with these agreeable “remembrances,” than at the Rooms of Mr. Hulanicki, 90 Genesee-st.  See his advertisement, in our last paper.

Hughes, William Parsley

1854                Rooms over Brown, Brawley & Co.’s. Store, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Greensboro, North Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Salisbury, North Carolina.

1857                Address Unknown, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1857                Rooms in Carson’s Brick Building, over Boone & Co.’s. Shoe Store, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1858                Rooms over the Post Office, Camden, South Carolina.

1854 November 17.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  November 17, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 17, P. 3.

Daguerreian Gallery.  The subscriber respectfully invites the attention of Ladies and Gentlemen to his much admired and superior style of Pictures, and would also say, that he is now getting up Plates on an improved plan which will not only add to the Beauty of the Picture, but will render it Durable and Brilliant For Ages.

Call soon, as my stay is limited.  Room over Brown, Brawley & Co.’s Store—third story.  Nov. 17, 1854.  W. P. Hughes.

Asheville, Sept. 8th, 1854.

Mr. W. P. Hughes:

Dear Sir—Be pleased to accept my thanks for the Picture sent by you.  It strikes me as being equal, if not superior, to anything of the kind I have ever seen.  I have seen many of your Daguerreotypes, and they are not only remarkable for the accuracy of the likenesses but particularly for their ease and fidelity to nature.  They seem altogether to lack that stiffness and restraint which mars most pictures of the kind.  Wishing you that patronage which your merit in this line seems to entitle you to, I remain Very respectfully yours, &c.  T. L. Clingman.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 8, 1854.

1856 January 10.  The Greensboro Times.  (Greensboro, North Carolina.)  January 10, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  A. Starrett, Esq., Showed us some specimens of Ambrotypes, this week, whose superiority over the old fashioned silver plated Daguerreotypes is unquestioned.  An Ambrotype is taken on glass, and is not reversed like the old plan; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.

Mr. Starrett has engaged the services of Mr. Hughes, a celebrated artist, who will be in town this week.

1856 January 15.  Republican Banner.  (Salisbury, North Carolina.)  January 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 31, Whole No. 115, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  “A. Starrett, Esq., Showed us some specimens of Ambrotypes, this week, whose superiority over the old fashioned silver plated Daguerreotypes is unquestioned.  An Ambrotype is taken on glass, and is not reversed like the old plan; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.

Mr. Starrett has engaged the services of Mr. Hughes, a celebrated artist, who will be in town this week.”—Greensborough Times.

We have seen a few pictures taken in the same style of Daguerreotyping spoken of by the Times,  taken by Mr. Hughes, and can add our testimony to their elegant beauty.  We know Mr. H.well, and know further that he takes superior pictures.

We are glad to learn that Mr. Hughes will be in Salisbury in a few weeks, when all will have an opportunity of testing the new style of taking pictures.

1857 June 16.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1857, New Series— Vol. 5, No. 50, P. 3.

Wagon Pic Nic.  Last Saturday witnessed, perhaps, one of the most novel, interesting and pleasing incident in the way of a Pic Nic. that has ever transpired in Charlotte within the knowledge of the most “antiquated inhabitant.”  We (the Junior) can testify to the scenes that were seen; and the rest, are not recorded in the mind of some.

The company started on a “Fishing Pic Nic.” and headed by the Saxe Band, proceeded to “Lake Katerine” in the following order:

1st.  Virginia Wagon, drawn by 4 mules—with flags and banners waiving—containing about 20 ladies and gentlemen.  2d. North Carolina wagon, drawn by 4 horses with 18 passengers—ladies and gentlemen.   3d. South Carolina Wagon, drawn by 4 mules, with 15 ladies and gentlemen as passengers.  4th. One mule cart, 4 ladies and gentlemen as passengers.  5th. One-horse wagon, 4 ladies and gentlemen.  6th. One horse wagon, containing the “Lady from Africa” as chief of the culinary department, with “Murat,” “Cass” and other Body servants to the party appropriately mounted.

The party halted in front of Mr. Hughes’ Daguerrean Gallery, where an Ambrotype of the party was taken, after which it proceeded on its way amid the shouts of the crowds assembled in the streets…

1857 October 20.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  October 20, 1857, New Series—Vol. 6, No. 279, P. 3.

Premium Photographs and Ambrotypes.  W. P. Hughes, Photographist, Has taken rooms in Carson’s brick Building, over Boone & Co.’s shoe store, third story, where he will be found at all times ready to take Pictures of all who may favor him with a call, in a truly lifelike and artistic manner.  My abundant facilities, with all the improvements of the present day, and long experience (being the oldest operator in the state) enables me to produce in cloudy as well as clear weather, the most strikingly correct and splendidly finished Likenesses, singly or in groups, colored in style belonging only to my productions, and warranted never to fade, for less money than any other Gallery in the State.  Call soon as my stay is positively limited.  Oct. 20.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to December 1, 1857.

1858 February 23.  The Camden Weekly Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  February 23, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 8, P. 4.

Ambrotype and Photograph Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Camden and vicinity, that through their liberal patronage extended him on a former occasion, he has been induced to revisit them, and has taken Rooms over the Post Office for a short time only.

A fact Worth Knowing.  It has become a well-known fact, that the Ambrotype and Photograph is the picture of the day.  For boldness of relief, richness of tone and correctness of delineation, they cannot be surpassed by any picture taken by or under the sun.

The Ambrotype is particularly adapted to Children.  The process being almost instantaneous that fixed and rigid expression so frequently seen, is thus avoided.  Also the shortness of times precludes fatigue, and causes the picture to have that natural appearance so much to be desired.

In addition to the Ambrotype and Photograph, he is prepared to execute pictures upon Patent Leather, a convenient article for transportation by mail.  Specimens of this style may be seen at my Room.

All those in want of well executed and artistic pictures will do well to call at an early day, as my stay is positively limited to twenty days from date.       Jan 12.  W. P. Hughes.

Huggins, T.

1848                Over Perrin & Hartsfield Store, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848 June 23.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  June 23, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 41, Whole No. 197, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  I AM occupying at present the room over the store of Messrs. Perrin & Hartsfield, where I shall be happy to see any one who desires a good picture of himself.  Come soon, as I shall not probably stay here for the present more than fifteen days longer.  I expect to give satisfaction to my customers.  A person with a dark dress makes the handsomest picture.  T. Huggins.

Advertisement ran on June 23 & 30, 1848.

Hufnagel, Bernard

1856-1861       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858 October 7.  Evening Star.  (Washington, District of Columbia.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 1,782, P. 2.

Patents for the week ending October 5, 1858.  Bernhard Hufnagel, of New York, New York,—For improvement in photographic baths.  No. 29,679.

1859 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1859, Whole No. 8309, P. 3.

For Sale—One Large Photographic Apparatus, 6½ inches diameter of lens, made by Charles Chevalier, of Paris.  Will be sold cheap.  Can be seen at B. Hufnagel’s photographic gallery, 413 Broadway, third floor.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1859.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow.

1855.  Architect & Surveyor, 333 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1856.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-106 Bleecker.

1857.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1858.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1859.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1860.  Photographs, 413 Broadway.

1861.  Photographs, 413 Broadway, h-Mt. Vernon.

1862.  Butcher, 27 G’wich.

1863.  Not Listed.

Huddleston, John S. F.

1841                123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Directory, residence section.

1839-1841       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 185 Washington Street, Boston

1842-1843       Barometer & Thermometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1844-1845       Barometer Maker, 96 Washington Street, Boston

1841 July 20.  Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 20, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3368, P. 3 

Photographic Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by them.  They have recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures, and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, &c. in a very brief space of time.  J. S. F. Huddleston

Advertisement ran from July 20 to August 28, 1841.

1841 July 24.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 24, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1561, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between July 24 to August 28, 1841.

1841 September 2. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3406, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 123 Washington street, over Lows, Ball and Company.  The subscriber begs leave to call the attention to the public to specimens of Daguerreotype Miniature Portraits executed by him.  He has recently made some highly successful experiments, by which the time required in sitting is materially lessened, while the distinctness and legibility of the portrait is increased.  The fidelity to the original which mark these miniatures and the ease and rapidity with which they are taken, render them superior to all other portraits.

Persons desirous of making themselves acquainted with the Photographic process, may receive such instructions as will enable them to take portraits, drawings, & c. in very brief space of time.

H. I. Able & Co.  Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston & Co.                        

1841 September 6.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1841, Vol. X, No. 1604, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Miniature Portrait Rooms, No. 123 Washington Street, over Lows, Ball & Company’s.  The subscribers having successfully complete some important experiments in taking Photographic Miniature Portraits, whereby the length of time usually employed is materially diminished—a few Seconds Only being necessary to produce a perfect transcript of the original—would respectfully invite the attention of the public to specimens executed by them.  To those unacquainted with the Daguerreotype, it is only necessary to add, that portraits taken by this process will at once be recognized as perfect likenesses.  The great objection to miniatures formerly taken by this process was their indistinctness.  Recent discoveries have completely removed this, and the Portraits now taken by the subscribers are as clear and legible as paintings in oil.

Instruction given and Apparatus furnished, (warranted to give satisfaction, or exchanged,) carefully packed, and sent to any part of the country.  H. I. Abel & Co., Successors to J. S. F. Huddleston.

1841 September 20.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Exhibited daguerreotypes at the third exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.  No award was given.

1841 October 14. Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1841, Vol. XII, No. 3442, P. 3.

Notice.  The Barometer, Thermometer, and Glass Blowing Manufactory.  Formerly conducted by J. S. F. Huddleston is removed from 123 to 128 Washington street, over J. Francis’s Bookstore, corner of Washington street.

The subscriber respectfully inform the trade and the public in general, that they are prepared to execute all orders sent to them with promptness and punctuality, and at prices which they trust will merit their approbation.  Every description of repairs in the above branches finished in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice.  Slade & Keast, Successor to J. S. F. Huddleston.

Hoyt, W. R.

1842                Franklin House, Bennington, Vermont.

1842 February 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 1, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. W. R. Hoyt is at the Franklin House in this village where he is ready to execute promptly Miniature Portraits in the best and most beautiful style of his art.  Individuals never having seen any specimens of this wonderful art, can scarcely have a correct idea of the beauty, correctness and precision which these Photographic miniatures exhibit.  We have examined a number of Mr. Hoyt’s Miniatures executed since he has been here and fine them exact ad natural imitations or copies of the originals.  They are finer and far more elegantly executed than steel plate engravings and decidedly more true to life as they are entirely the work of nature.  Persons wishing a true and perfect semblance of themselves will not fail to call upon Mr. Hoyt.  Time required in sitting from 40 seconds to 2½ minutes.  He will remain in town but a few days only.

1842 February 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 1, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Hoyt contemplates leaving town tomorrow for one week.  After that time he will again stop a few days at the Franklin House.

1842 February 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  February 8, 1842, Vol. 1, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Hoyt, will return to this village on Thursday next.  He will stop at the Franklin House for a few days where he will be ready to attend to all calls, and execute all orders promptly and in the best style of the art.  The public are invited to call and examine his specimens.  Satisfaction given or no charges made.

Hoyt, Samuel

1848                31 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1849                31 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1848 May 12.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms, And Ice Cream, Soda and Confectionery Saloon.  S. Hoyt respectfully announces to his patrons and friends that he has removed from the Bank Building, to the Store No. 31, (Under the Lowell Museum,) Head Of Central-St., Where in connection with his Daguerreotype Business, he has fitted up an Ice Cream, Soda and Confectionery Establishment, which he will spare no pains to render worthy the patronage of the Public.

Daguerreotypes, (best quality,) $1.25.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his numerous specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 12 to June 2, 1848.

1848 May 26.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Marriages Intended.  Published at the City Clerk’s Office, Thursday Morning, May 25th, 1848…

Samuel Hoyt and Catherine F. Murray.

1848 June 16.  Vox Populi.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  June 16, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 30, P. 3.

Married…June 11, by Rev. Mr. Fletcher, Samuel Hoyt to Catherine T. Murry, both of this city.

1849.   Lowell City Directory, residence section.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)

Last name recorded as Hoit.


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

Howland, W. F.

1857-1859       Merchant Street Over the Office of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1857 May 28.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 28, 1857, Vol. I, No. 20, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Gallery.  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the inhabitants ofHonolulu and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Benson, over the Printing Office of the Commercial Advertiser, where he in now prepared to take Pictures On Glass And Paper, Known as the Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs.

Having recently arrived from the United States, with good instruments and a new and extensive assortment of stock, he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those who favor him with their patronage.

N. B.  Pictures put up in a Variety Of Styles, to suit customers.

Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M., and from 1 to 4 P. M.  W. F. Howland.

Advertisement ran from May 28, 1857 to June 24, 1858.

1857 October 15.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. II, No. 16, Whole No. 68, P. 2.

Ambrotype Gallery.—No [more] appropriate present can be sent home to one’s friends than a good likeness.  How relatives and friends will crowd around the envied possessor, to get a glimpse of the well-remembered features, and, with Cowper, when gazing on his mother’s picture, exclaim:

“Blest be the [art] that can immortalize,

The art that flatters Time’s tyrannic claim

To quench.”

Mr. F. W. Howland, over the Commercial office, invariably makes good pictures, and his charges are reasonable.

Mr. Strangenwald, too, has returned from Kauai, and is ready to execute any orders.  In his advertisement to-day we notice that he has an improvement in pictures, which is worth examining.

1858 April 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. II, No. 41, Whole No. 93, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—No better evidence of the perfection the art of ambrotyping has attained can be Seen anywhere within our knowledge than at the rooms of Mr. Howland, next building to the Post Office.  His specimens are perfect gems, taken at short notice and in all kinds of weather.

His charges are sufficiently moderate to allow all who wish to avail themselves of his services to Give him a call.

1858 April 24.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 24, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 4.

Now I suppose, dear readers, that you would like very much were I to give you a daguerreotype of these Misses and Misters. You can get them at Stangenwald’s or Howland’s…

1858 July 8.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  July 8, 1858, Vol. III, No. 2, Whole No. 106, P. 2.

Vandyke.—Mr. Howland succeeded yesterday afternoon in taking a fine daguerreotype of the racehorse Vandyke, now considered the champion of the Hawaiian turf.  Mr. Spencer intends sending an ambrotype copy to the London Illustrated News, with an account of the race. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Vandyke challenges the field, to run on the next holiday, July 31st, for any amount from one to five thousand dollars.  Boston backers are good pluck, and say he will be on hand again.

1858 October 7.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. III, No. 15, Whole No. 119, P. 3.

Howland’s Ambrotype Gallery.  The Undersigned would call the Attention of his Friends and the Public to his Rooms, over the “Pacific Commercial Advertiser,” Printing Office, (next to the Post Office) where he is taking Pictures which, for elegance of style and softness of tone, cannot be excelled.

Being in constant receipt of New Stock, Chemicals, &c., he is prepared to take Pictures with all the latest improvements.

Pictures taken on Glass, Paper, Patent Leather, India Rubber, &c., and warranted to give entire Satisfaction.

N. B.—The Public are invited to call and examine specimens.  W. F. Howland, Artist.

Advertisement ran from October 7, 1858 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.