1843-1844 Plymouth Centre, Litchfield, Connecticut.
1843 August 24. Litchfield Enquirer. (Litchfield, Connecticut.) August 24, 1843, Vol. XVIII, No. 13, Whole No. 897, P. 4.
Daguerreotype Portraits. Taken in the most perfect manner with or with colors by A. B. Doolittle Plymouth Centre. Full instruction given and instruments furnished on reasonable terms. [August 17, 1843.]
Advertisement twenty five times between August 24, 1843 to March 7, 1844.
1852 151 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
1852 Shove’s Detroit Directory. (Detroit, Michigan.) 1852-1853, P. IV.
L. P. Dodge & Co., Daguerrean Artists, over 151 Jefferson Avenue, Corner Griswold Street. Having taken Rooms recently occupied by Mr. McDonnell, as above, are prepared to execute all orders in their line, in the very best style of their art, and at prices to suit all. They are determined to be excelled by none, having made the most extensive preparations for business, of the public.they would respectfully solicit the patronage
1855 Address Unknown, St. Louis, Missouri
1855-1856 Rooms over Hicks’ China Hall, Nashville, Tennessee.
1855 September 29. The Daily Nashville True Whig. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 29, 1855, Vol. 8, No. 69, P. 2.
Photographic Miniature Portraits.—Art has achieved a signal triumph in the Introduction of crystalotype likenesses. In the hands of competent artists, Photography is destined to supersede miniature painting on ivory altogether. The process is simple and sure. The likeness is first daguerreotyped on glass, and then transferred to a very fine paper, prepared especially for the purpose. They are then colored to the life. The likenesses thus taken has all the accuracy of a daguerreotype, and all the beauty and finish of a painting. They are much larger than the ordinary miniature, and can be furnished at about one-fourth the cost of the latter. We noticed that our old friend, J. W. Dodge, formerly of this city, and whose skill as a miniature painter is well known here, has been for some taking likenesses upon this plan. He is associated with Mr. Augustus Wenderoth, one of the finest artist in the Country. We have before us a highly complimentary notice of their pictures from the St. Louis Republican.
We are pleased to learn that Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth will be in this city early October, and will open rooms for a short stay.—With the high reputation which Mr. D. enjoys here, and the acknowledge talent of his associate, there can be no doubt that they will find a lucrative patronage ready for them.
1855 December 23. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) December 23, 1855, Vol. XXVII, No. 182, P. 3.
The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits.—We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth in this morning’s paper. Mr. Dodge is well known in this community as an artist who has no superior in this country in his peculiar department—miniatures on Ivory. Hundreds of his pictures are in the possession of persons in Nashville alone—and whoever has the likeness of a valued friend from his pencil has a “thing of beauty” which will certainly be “a joy forever.” Mr. D. has associated with him Mr. Wenderoth, an artist of the highest accomplishment, as an examination of some of his specimens will abundantly satisfy anyone. Together they will not only furnish our citizens with those inimitable miniatures on ivory—celebrated wherever known—but what will prove, we believe, even more acceptable, are to furnish Photographic Miniature Portraits—a style of picture which is destined to a very great extent to supersede all others. They present at once the faithfulness and accuracy of the daguerreotype, together with the beauty, finish, naturalness and ease of an oil painting—which they in reality are, more than any thing else. The photographic process transfers to paper the form and feature with unmistakable accuracy in the minutest particulars, while the delicate touch of the artist’s pencil—a pencil already famous even without this aid—brings out in bold and striking relief a counterfeit presentment of the subject, perfect almost beyond credulity.—This photographic process enables the artist to enlarge the size of their pictures, and to prepare them with less labor, as well as more accuracy, and consequently at a reduced cost. We advise those of our readers who are fond of the beautiful in art, after giving the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth a reading, to call and examine some of their specimens, of which they have a few. We can guarantee to the most matter-of-fact individual that he will find something in them to excite emotions of pleasure, and that he will at once resolve to have himself or some friend “done up” in their inimitable style.
1855 December 25. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) December 25, 1855, Vol. XXVII, No. 182, P. 2.
To The Public. A Card. The undersigned would respectfully announce to his friends and the citizens of Nashville and vicinity, that he has returned to the city for the purpose of pursuing his profession, and that he has associated with him the talented Artist, Mr. F. Augustus Wenderoth, and he feels assured, from their success in another State, that their efforts in their profession cannot fail to be received with favor by the lovers of Art in Tennessee. Nashville, Dec. 23d, 1855. John W. Dodge.
The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits. Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth would make known to the citizens generally, that they have taken Rooms over “Hicks’ China Hall,” North side of the Public Square, and are now prepared to execute (in addition to Miniatures on Ivory) the new Photographic Miniature Portraits. These pictures are from Locket to Cabinet size, forming handsome ornaments for the Palor. They possess the faithfulness of the mirror with the expression and coloring of life, and are Perfectly Permanent.
Painted Photographic copies of various sizes, taken of Daguerreotypes, when accompanied with a description of the complexion, color of the eyes, hair, dress, &c. Specimens of the different styles, painted and plain, can be examine at their Studio. dec.28.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 21855 to March 26, 1856.
1856 February 15. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) February 15, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 135, P. 3.
Photographs Of The Legislature.—Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, the distinguished artists, will take a Photographic view of the interior of the House of Representatives, with the members (and we presume their lady friends in the gallery,) this morning at 10 o’clock, if the day proves a favorable one. If the day should be unfavorable, the picture will be taken on the first bright day following, at the same hour. The interior of the Senate chamber will be taken on the day after that of the House, at the same hour, if the weather is fair.
1856 February 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) February 16, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 136, P. 2.
Interior View Of The Hall. Mr. Parks submitted a resolution which had just been put into his hands, inviting Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, Photographic Artists, (conformably to their application,) to take a Photographic Miniature of the House of Representatives at any time it may suit their convenience, and requesting the Door-keepers to extend to them the necessary freedom of the Hall and facilities for that object: and he moved that the rule be suspended for its consideration.
And, accordingly, the rule was suspended, and the resolution was adopted….The Speaker read to the House a communication from Dodge, the Photographic Artists, stating that he would be prepared to take his interior view of the Hall to morrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, if it should be a fair day; and, if not, on the first fair day following, at the same hour….
1856 May 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) May 16, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 215, P. 3.
Photographic Miniature Portraits. The studio of our friends, Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, over Hicks’ China Hall, north side of the square, has become the very general resort of that large class of our citizens of both sexes so justly celebrated for their high appreciation and liberal patronage of every thing truly excellent in the fine arts. The reputation of Nr, Dodge alone as a miniature painter on ivory, in this city, where he has been so long and so favorably known, is of itself sufficient to attract all connoisseurs. But there are other no less important features connected with his studio. The introduction of the new style of pictures, known as Photographic Miniature Portraits, proves a most successful card. These pictures, when painted, possess all the beauty of the ivory miniature, and, in addition, all the accurateness of outline and feature of the daguerreotype. Besides they have the advantage in point of size, and are less expense in proportion. Mr. Wenderoth is himself one of the most accomplished miniature painters in the country, as the specimens of his workmanship abundantly prove. In the art of Photographing he is entirely au fait, and with his superior apparatus can exhibit pictures equal, if not superior, to any ever taken in this or any other country.
Mr. Dodge has recently returned from a visit to his family in the mountains, and is prepared, in connection with Mr. W., to attend to all orders. Photographic Miniature Portraits can be readily taken from Daguerreotypes or Portraits. We recommend those who wish to see something really superior to visit the studio of Dodge & Wenderoth.
1856 August 2. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) August 2, 1856, Vol. XXVII, No. 288, P. 3.
Bank of Tennessee—Counter Notice.—We saw yesterday some specimens, of a new issue of the Bank of Tennessee, of the denomination of ten dollars, issued in lieu of their red brick tens, which have been withdrawn. These notes are payable at the counter of the Bank here, and are being put in circulation in this city. As specimens of Bank note engraving, they are equal, if not superior to any thing we have ever seen. The face of the bill in on a yellow ground, and presents fine miniatures of Jackson, Polk, and Hon. Cave Johnson, President—the first two taken from J. W. Dodge’s Ivory Miniatures, and the latter from a Photographic Miniature by Dodge & Wenderoth….
1857 2 Smith’s Block, Bangor, Maine.
1857 February 16. Bangor Daily Journal. (Bangor, Maine.) February 16, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 147, P. 1.
Cheaper Than Ever. Pictures for 50 Cents! (Including A Case.) The subscribers will sell either Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, or Glass Pictures for the above price, until further notice.
We have on hand a large stock of Frames, Fancy Cases, Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Of all kinds, which we will sell at the same reduction from former prices. All in want of a nice picture, very cheap, will do well to call at our Rooms.
All pictures taken at the above prices are warranted as good as can be obtained in this city.
Call soon, as delays are dangerous.
Don’t Forget The Place, No. 2 Smith’s Block. J. H. Dodge, A. B. Coombs. jan7.
Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to 23, 1857.
1845 Across from Commercial Hotel, [Memphis, Tennessee.][1]
1846 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee.1
1847-1850 Over 477 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.1
1848 24 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1848 Jefferson Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
1851-1852 Water Street, Over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.
1851-1854 489 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.
1851-1855 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tennessee.
1852 Over Craig’s, Holly Springs, [Mississippi.][2]
1853-1854 59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.
1851-1854 6 & 23 (28) Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1851-1854 Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri
1854 Olive & Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.
1853-1854 303 Broadway, New York, New York.
1848 May 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 31, P. 2.
Daguerrean Galleries.—Dobyns & Co., Proprietors.
Cincinnati, O., No. 24 5th st., between Main and Walnut.
Louisville, Ky., North side of Market st., between 5th and 6th.
Memphis, Tenn., on Jefferson st.
At any of the above places can be had likenesses of all sizes. In regard to the tone and finish they have nothing to say. Their pictures show for themselves.
Pictures of deceased persons taken in any part of the city.
Always on hand and for sale—Stock, Chemicals, Instruments, and every thing appertaining to the art.
Instruction imparted to pupils at either of the above rooms.
Advertisement was recorded from May 18 to December 7, 1848.
1848 May 20. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 20, 1848, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 2.
Daguerreotyping. Dobyns & Co. have fitted up a new Daguerrian Gallery on Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, over the store of J. H. Walker. The room is large and handsomely arranged, and a sky-light window has been made, rendering every thing in perfect order for the reception of visitors. The Queen City Daguerreotypist have established an enviable reputation for the perfection of their pictures, and from the long experience of Mr. Dobyns, and his great taste in such matters, he will fully sustain, if nor increase that reputation. The pictures already taken by Messrs. D. & Co., of some of our citizens, must be recognized by all who know the person as most perfect and finished likenesses.
1848 July 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.
When will wonders cease? Dobyns & Co., on Fifth street, over J. H. Walker’s store, have an instrument that will take a perfect Daguerrian Likeness of a child in one second. Now is your time, for those who have the original, to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”
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.
Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.
1851 August 23. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.
The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished Daguerrean artists in America who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street lately occupied by Maguire and Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the changes, 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 endowment and force of character, will please themselves in spite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to the highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.—[New Orleans Cresent.
1851 August 23. Daily Morning Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 3.
Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.
1851 September. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 189.
–We have had among us, during the last month, quite a number of western and southern Daguerreans, who have come for the purpose of purchase their winter’s supplies of materials; among them…Dobyns of New Orleans…
1851 October. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) October 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 255.
At a meeting of the Daguerreotypist of the city of St. Louis, held at Fitzgibbon’s Gallery on Tuesday evening, Oct 7th.
J. H. Fitzgibbon was called to the Chair, and S. L. Meachan appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting:
C. Burritt, M. Wright, T. J. Dobyns, C. A. Rand, W. A. West, J. McKee, which committee made the following report:
Whereas, It hast pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our brethrn, (sic.) therefor, be it—
Resolved, That we, the Daguerreotypists of the City of St. Louis, deeply regret the loss of our brother H. H. Long, whose uprightness of character and perseverance in the Daguerreotype art, hath promoted its welfare and elevated its standing.
Resolved, That the Daguerrean Art has lost by the death of Mr. Long, one of its brightest ornaments and best artists.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the widow and friends of the deceased, for the severe loss they have sustained.
Resolved, That the Chgairman and Secretary of this meeting be requested to address a letter of condolence to the widow of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the daily papers of the city of St. Louis—the Daguerrean Journal, and Photographic-Art Journal of New York. J. H. Fitzgibbon, Chairman. S. L. Meachan, Sec’y.
1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 2.
St. Louis Business Directory…Daguerrean Artist.—Fitzgibbon, No 1 Fourth and Market streets; Dobyn & Co., Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets; Rand 57 Fourth street, opposite Planter’s House.
1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 3.
Dobyn’s & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries, No. 489 Main st., Louisville, Ky.; No 1 Fowlks Row, Memphis, Tenn.; No. 6 & 28 Camp st., New Orleans, La., and corner Forth and Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. oc9.
Advertisement ran from October 9, 1851 to January 15, 1852.
1851 November 8. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.
Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.
N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.
Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. nov. 5.
Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852.
1852 January 1. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 1, 1852. Vol. I, No. 17, P. 1.
Removal Daguerreotype Gallery and Furnishing Depot. We have removed to No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, corner Main and Adams street, where Yearout will continue to furnish those fine tone life-like Pictures. For comfort and elegance our new rooms are unsurpassed. [jly9] Dobyns & Co.
1852 January 6. New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 6, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 261, P. 2.
Dobyn’s & Harrington’s Daguerreotype And Stock Depot, No. 6 Camp street.—This well known establishment having been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved, the proprietors invite the attention of the public to their Picture Gallery, where Portraits are furnished of all sizes, in the most superior style and finish.
N. B.—Operators fitted out with complete Apparatus at the lowest cash prices. Voightlander, French, Harrison’s, Lewis & Helb’s half size Tubes, with Box and extra Tablets, for twenty-five dollars. Quick working Tubes, Plates, (American and French,) Cases, Frames, Stands, Boxes, Baths, Chemicals, together with every article used in the Daguerreotype Business, constantly on hand, and for sale wholesale and retail.
Advertisement ran from January 6, 1852 to January 7, 1853.
1852 May 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 27, P.3.
Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.
All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.
Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.
The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. my12.
Advertisement was recorded three times between May 24 and June 15, 1852.
1852 October 19. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 19, 1852. Vol. I7, No. 263, P. 2.
Something New in the way of a Likeness. Dobyne & Yearout hold the Patent Right for the State of Tennessee, for taking the delicate and beautiful miniature known as the Crayon Daguerreotype, and are now prepared to furnish a very superior Likeness. We also have another style of Likeness—they are worth a visit, call and judge for yourself. We have a large lot of stock and can furnish operators with any and all articles used by the art at Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville and Holly Springs, at very low rates.
Our old friend Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist, has just returned from New York, bringing with him many late and valuable improvements in the Daguerrean Art. He can be seen for a few days only, at his rooms, over S. Fowlkes & Co’s store, as he intends leaving this week for New Orleans, where we learn he is doing a splendid business in his line. We understand that Col. Yearout, who has for some time past been associated with Mr. Dobyns, is now in Philadelphia, with the great Daguerreotypist, Root, but is daily expected to return with other new improvements, and then between Dobyns, Yearout and Lipman, at the firm of Dobyns & Yearout, in this city—The very best likenesses of the “human face divine,” can be procured.
See advertisement in another column.
1852 October 31. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 31, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Establishments.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn., over Fowlkes & Co.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn., over Stevenson’s.
Dobyns & Yearout, Holly Springs[2], over Craig’s.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La., corner Camp and Canal sts.
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo., corner 4th and Olive sts.
Dobyns & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Corner 4th and Chestnut sts.
Dobyns & Co., Louisville, Ky., Stanclift’s old gallery.
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky., 47 Main st.
At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. T. J. Dobyns.
Dobyns’ & Co.—So far as we have had an opportunity of observing, we do not hesitate to pronounce the Daguerrean establishment of Messrs. Dobyn’s & Co., the finest and most extensive in this city. Mr. Lipman, a very polite and accommodating young gentleman, is the artist, who now has the management of the establishment; Messrs. Dobyns and Yearout, both being absent the former at New Orleans, and the latter at Nashville. A few days since we were shown by Mr. Lipman some fine specimens of pictures, executed by him. They were indeed superior to any we have seen in a long time. Those would see them selves as they are seen by others, have only to call for a few minutes on Messrs. Dobyns & Co.,—corner of Main & Adams streets.
1852 November 27. The Louisville Daily Democrat. (Louisville, Kentucky.) November 27, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 115, P. 4.
Dobyns’ Daguerrean Galleries.
No. 489 Main street, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 28 Camp street, New Orleans, La.
Corner Camp and Canal streets, (Maguire’s old corner,) New Orleans, La.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, Mo.
By calling at either of the above establishments you can procure such Pictures as must please. We respectfully solicit a call. Dobyns & Co.
1853 March 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) March 20, 1853, Vol. I8, No. 67, P. 3.
Dobyns & Yearout, Daguerrean Artists, Corner Main and Adams Streets, Over Fowlkers’ Row.
Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.
Daguerreotype stock, and everything pertaining to the trade, for sale.
1853 May. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. 5, No. 5, P. 320.
–Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington of New Orleans, in connection with Mr. V. L. Richardson, have opened a gallery in New York city, at the corner of Broadwayand Duane street, The well known reputation of these gentlemen will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.
1853 May 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 31, 1853, Whole No. 7465, P. 4.
New Daguerrean Gallery.—The Undersigned respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general, that their new gallery is open for the reception of visitors. Portraits taken in every style of the art. Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway.
1853 June 12. Sunday Dispatch. (New York, New York.) June 12, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 29, P. 3.
The Principal Daguerrean Gallery in this metropolis, is that which is located at 303 Broadway, and is under the direction of Messrs. Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet, who have branch establishments in successful operation at New Orleans, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville, and in each of which cities, as well as in New York, do they enjoy the reputation of taking by means of a skylight, constructed upon an entire new plan, and approved apparatus, under the direction of the most skilful artists, the best portraits and pictures that have been taken by the daguerreotype process. Citizens and strangers should remember this fact, and call at No. 303 Broadway.
Advertisement was recorded eleven times from June 12 to October 2, 1853.
1853 June 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 15, 1853, Whole No. 7480, P. 4.
“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever—Its loveliness increases;” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.
1853 June 16. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3796, P. 4.
“A thing of Beauty is a joy forever—its loveliness increases!” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.
1853 June 27. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.
“So sweet a language from so fair a mouth, ah, “to what efforts would it not persuade!” Such mouths are to be seen only in the matchless daguerreotypes of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. So expressive are they that “sweet language” seems to flow from them. The eyes, too, are those that “speak language in a “look.” These superb pictures may be had at No. 303 Broadway.
1853 July 9. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 9, 1853, Vol. XXXI, No. 162, P. 2.
Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La.
Dobyns & Co., Memphis, Tenn.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.
Dobyns & Richardson, Moessint, 303 Broadway, New York.
At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.
1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.
Dobyns & Hall’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Ky., importers and Dealers in every description of Daguerreotype materials. For sale cheap.
1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 3.
Persons desirous of seeing the Crystal Palace can do so by calling at our Daguerrean Rooms, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, where they will always find us prepared to take pictures in the most improved style, at the same time pledging ourselves to give satisfaction. We are constantly receiving shipments from the East, which enable us to accommodate our customers with the latest style of cases.
Operators wishing Daguerrean Material will find it to their advantage to give us a call, as our assortment is always complete/ Dobyns & Hall.
1853 August 17. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 75, P. 2.
Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.
Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans
At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.
Advertisement ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854.
1853 August 18. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 18, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 225, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Dobyns & Hall, whose gallery is over Kitts’s Jewelry establishment, have a system of daguerreotyping, which we strongly advise our friends to call and examine. We have not time to describe it to our readers, but we can assure them that it will surprise, astonish, and delight them.
1853 October 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 16, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 117, P. 3.
Col. Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist of Dobyns & Yearout, 59 College Street, who has just returned from his New York establishment, has several improvements which will be introduced id a few days. We understand that the celebrated artists E. Church, so long and favorably known as one of the best in the city of New York, came out with the Col. For the purpose of remaining permanently in that gallery. If he surpasses Yearout’s pictures, we should say Nashville will have something to be proud of. We shall see what we shall see.
1853 October 17. New Orleans Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 17, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 191, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes.—The Daguerreotyping Saloon of Messrs. Dobbyns & Harrington, on the corner of Camp and Canal streets, are now in active operation under the superintendence of Mr. McClure, the acting Operator. These rooms contain a large and well selected stock of materials for taking likenesses according to the most approve method, and the pictures taken give general satisfaction. The operation is almost instantaneous, and the results in all cases a true type of the features, even to the slightest shades of expression. The specimens exhibited at these rooms are of such a various character that a visit to them is equivalent to a stroll through an extensive picture gallery. The operator, Mr. McClure, has brought the art of coloring the pictures to the nicest perfection, imparting a tint to the complexion exceedingly life-like, and in a manner always true to the reality. Persons having relations and friends at a distance, or who wish to preserve the likenesses of those in whom they are interested, may here find a ready means for engraving their features on lasting materials, which are unchangeable, and which will not deteriorate through time. Plates of every description may be obtained here, and on the most accommodating terms. Strangers in the city should not fail to gratify their curiosity by paying these rooms a visit.
1853 November 26. Mississippi Free Trader. (Natchez, Mississippi.) November 26, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 11, P. 3.
Dobyn’s Daguerreotype Establishments. At New Orleans, Memphis, Holly Springs, Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis, are now complete in every particular and have full supplies of every article used in the art.
Dobyns & Harrington, at the corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans, (Maguire’s old stand,) have remodeled and arranged one of the best Saloons in the United States. Our Pictures speak for themselves.
The largest assortment of Stock ever in New Orleans, and at such prices as must please.
We own the patent for the State of Louisiana for taking those new Vignette Pictures, never surpassed in beauty. Our Col. Dobyns is the agent for selling rights in the State of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
Advertisement ran from November 26, 1853 to
1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 1.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.;
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.;
Dobyns & Harrington, N. Orleans, La.;
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.;
Dobyns & Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.;
[Dobyns] Kite & Co., Louisville, Ky.;
Dobyns & Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, New York.
At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. [Je25, 53] T. J. Dobyns.
1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 2.
To the Lovers of the Marvelous. Dobyns & Yearout are now prepared to execute those wonderful productions termed Stereoscopic Pictures. The chief beauty of these Pictures consist in the beautiful and life-like appearance, obtained by the use of perspective or convex glasses.
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row. [sep23]
1854 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 5.
Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors. V. L. Richardson operator. Yearout & Richardson.
1854 September 3. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 372, P. 2.
Notice.—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved. No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout. T. J. Dobyns. Sep. 3.
Advertisement ran from September 3 to December 30, 1854.
1854. Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855. (St. Louis, Missouri.) 1854, P. 141-142.
Dobyns & Spaulding north west corner Olive and Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.
1854 September 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 16, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 383, P. 3.
The Fine Arts. Amongst the numerous enterprises that are being pushed forward in our city, we notice the Daguerreian Establishment of Messrs. Dobbins [sic.] & Yearout, 59 College Street, over the dry goods store of Messrs. Stevenson & White. We visited their galleries yesterday and found them fitting up their rooms and instruments. One or both of these gentlemen have been absent from our city a considerable portion of the summer, visiting a number of the principal cities of the United States, where they also have similar establishments. We are informed that they have secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr. Mallory, who has been operating heretofore in the larger cities, North and West, and we have no doubt he will sustain here the high reputation that he has acquired in other places. Here is what the St. Louis Herald says of him:
‘Look On This Picture.’—The other day we were shown some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrean art ever seen in this city. These pictures were life-like, mellow and beautiful. They were taken by Mr. Mallory. It may not be generally known, but there is as much difference in daguerreotypes as between cheese and chalk.—Some operators take pictures which others would be ashamed of. Those who want a first-rate picture should call and get Mallory to ‘point his machine at them’ for about half a minute, and we will agree to treat if he doesn’t produce a ‘counterfeit presentment’ which will give satisfaction.”
We are also informed by the proprietors of this establishment that in addition to furnishing daguerreotype likenesses of the very first order, at very moderate prices, they import directly from Europe and the Eastern cities every description of stock used in their line, which they can and will sell to traveling operators as low as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere in the United States. Such enterprise deserves encouragement.
1854 October 31. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 31, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 420, P. 2.
Hughes Brothers, Daguerrean Artists And Daguerreotype Stock Dealers.
C. C. Hughes, Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s
F. N Hughes, 59 College Street, late Dobyns & Co.
The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.; our galleries are fitted up in neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights, the only ones in the city, which is well adopted for taking large Family Groups without the dark shades so generally seen and objected to. In the Union Street Gallery we have a beautiful Piano for he use of the Ladies, and every other facility to produce First Class Pictures—no others are allowed to leave the rooms. We attend to our patrons personally, so that our patrons may rely on polite attention, and Pictures equal to any, no matter by whom taken.
Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not.
1855 March 17. The Leader. (St. Louis, Missouri.) March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.
A Mialaret, Daguerrean, (Successor to Dobyns & Spaulding,) N. W. corner of Fourth and
Olive streets, over Porter & White’s store.
Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, with any desired tone or shade, equal to the best. Children, of any age taken in from one to five seconds. Prices range from one to twenty-five dollars.
1855 October 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 20, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 242, P. 4.
Daguerreotypes for $1.00. I take pleasure in saying to my old friends that I have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of Col. J. T. Dobyns, and am now prepared to make better pictures than heretofore, at One Dollar. Particular attention paid to children. A fine assortment of finer Cases, Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for Daguerreotypes. Rooms opposite United States Hotel. Call and see me. Respectfully, J. T. Yearout.
1857 Januaru 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 16, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 304, P. 4.
“Americans use an American Pen,” is the moto of the American Steel Pen Manufacturing Company. Their agents, Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington, 6 Camp street, have presented us with a box of the “Washington Medallion Pen.” We have tried this pen, and find it an excellent article, and can [ ? ] recommend it to the public.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
[2] Possibly Holly Springs, Mississippi.
1841 Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts,
1841 March 10. New Bedford Register. (New Bedford, Massachusetts.) March 10, 1841, Vol. III, No. 7, P. 3.
Improvement In Daguerreotype—Mr. J. Dixon of Taunton, whose discoveries in the arts, we have had frequent occasion to notice, has effected (sic.) a most important improvement in the Daguerreotype. Hitherto to operation of this instrument has been confined to the production of pictures on silver plate properly prepared, but Mr. Dixon has succeeded in producing the effect upon lithographic stone, and in such a manner, that copies of the picture may be multiplied with as much ease and certainty as lithographic work, produced in the usual way. This discovery is scarcely less valuable of interesting than that of Daguerre himself.
1845 Rooms at the Seminary Building, St. Albans, Vermont.
1845 July 9. St. Albans Messenger. (St. Albans, Vermont.) July 9, 1845, Vol. 8, No. 396, P. 3.
Daguerrian Portraits. The subscriber would inform the inhabitants of St. Albans that he will continue to occupy Rooms at the Seminary Building during the present. All who wish to obtain true and permanent likenesses of themselves or friends, or have portraits copied, are invited to call forthwith. Unless satisfaction is given no charges will be made. Pictures taken as well in cloudy weather as in clear.
Terms: For Single Pictures $3.00. Duplicates $2.50.
For Families a still greater deduction will be made. I Divoll.
Advertisement ran from July 9 to 30, 1845.
1842 House of Dr. A. Sprague, below Masonic Hall, Little Rock, Arkansaas.
Daguerreotype, Or, Pencil of Nature. Dr. A. M. Dignowity begs leave to inform the public, that he has purchased all the apparatus of Mr. C. P. Moore, belonging to the above art. All those who may honor him with a call, will go away satisfied that they have a perfect representation of themselves.
Dr. A. M. D. will have the pleasure to receive the visits of ladies and gentlemen at the house of Dr. A. Sprague, below Masonic Hall, between the hours 9 A. M. and 4 P. M. Little Rock, Oct. 12, 1842.
Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 9, 1842.
1842 October 31. Arkansas Times and Advocate. (Little Rock, Arkansas.) October 31, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 3.
Daguerreotype, Or, Pencil of Nature. Dr. A. M. Dignowity begs leave to inform the public, that he has purchased all the apparatus of Mr. C. P. Moore, belonging to the above art. All those who may honor him with a call, will go away satisfied that they have a perfect representation of themselves.
Dr. A. M. D. will have the pleasure to receive the visits of ladies and gentlemen at the house of Dr. A. Sprague, below Masonic Hall, between the hours 9 A. M. and 4 P. M.
Advertisement was recorded five times between October 19 to December 5, 1842.
1842 October 31. Arkansas Times and Advocate. (Little Rock, Arkansas.) October 31, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 3.
Caution. The public are hereby cautioned not to trade for a Note of Exchange drawn by myself, and accepted by the Rev. Richard S. Bale, on the 3d day of this month, payable six months after date, in favor of C. P. Moore. The condition for which the said note was given not having been fulfilled. I herewith give notice that I will not pay the said note unless compelled by law. A. M. Dignowity.
1843 February 22. Weekly Arkansas Gazette. (Little Rock, Arkansas.) February 22, 1843, Vol. XXIV, No. 11, Whole No. 1207, P. 3.
Married…On the 9th inst. By Rev. Mr. Bell, Dr. A. M. Dignowitty to Miss Amanda McCann, both of this place.
1857 106 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
1857 October 30. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) October 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 245, P. 2.
Serious Charge Against Two Photographist.—A short time since the following letter was forwarded from Louisville to one of our Cincinnati Police Officers:
Louisville, October 16. Mr. Sam Bloom—Dear Sir:—On last Monday I arrested a man here, from your city, for passing counterfeit money. When arrested he had on his person $105 in counterfeit fives on the Northern Bank of Kentucky, and before I got hold of him he had succeeded in passing three of his bills. He has been indicted, and his trial came up today, but was continued, to allow him to get witnesses from your city. He says he can sustain a good character, and prove that he came honestly by the money. He says he will have Mr.________ and _______and John M. Diggins, of your city, here, and will prove by them his character. I wish you to inform me who these gentlemen are, and oblige me. Yours, &c.
P. S.—The name of the man arrested is Alex. Campbell. He says he kept an egg and butter store in your city. The counterfeit money was in the concealed in the lining of his hat.
Since this was written Campbell has undergone an examination, in which it is said he implicated Messrs. John and Henry Diggins, the proprietors of a Daguerrean Gallery on Fourth street, at whose establishment it is said the counterfeit bills were turned out by the photograph process. Both the brothers have been arrested and held in $500 bonds each, to answer a future examination, when they will be confronted by Campbell.
1857 November 10. Evening Star. (Washington, D. C.) November 10, 1857, Vol. X, No. 1,501, P. 2.
The Photographed Bank Bills.—The examination of John W. and Henry M. Diggins, on a charge of being engaged in photographing bills of the Northern Bank of Kentucky, took place before the Police Court in Cincinnati on the 3d inst. Against John W. there was no evidence whatever to connect him with the charge, and he was discharged by the Court.
The principal witness against the defendants was Henry Campbell, father of Alexander Campbell, who furnished the information upon which the two brothers were arrested. He testified that he took a letter to the daguerrean room of Henry M. Diggins, from his son, who was in jail at Louisville, urging the brothers to raise money to get him out of the scrape; that in the course of a conversation with Henry M. the latter said that the photographed bills were as good as half the money afloat, and as the banks were all cheating he did not think it any harm to make the bills; that they could be made so as to pass in the banks.
On his cross-examination, Campbell admitted that he had insisted upon the brothers raising $ 85 to get his son out of the scrape, and that he told Henry M. that unless the money was forth-coming he would have him arrested upon the charge which was subsequently made against both brothers.
This was the substance of the testimony upon which the defense attempted to show a conspiracy to extort money on the part of the Campbells. None of the bills were found upon the persons or premises. The prosecution claimed that with the evidence of their principal witness, the younger Campbell, they would be able to fasten crime upon Henry M. Diggins. Mayor Thomas, acting Police Judge, therefore held him to bail in $300, which was given, and the accused set at liberty.—Cin. Gaz.
1858 May 11. Louisville Daily Courier. (Louisville, Kentucky.) May 11, 1858, Vol. 26, No. 103, P. 1.
Fugitive From Justice.—Harry M. Diggins, a very good looking young man, with dark hair, and brown whiskers, was in arrest on the charge of being a fugitive from justice in Hamilton county, Ohio. It is alleged that the accused had obtained $34 or more from W. H. Kelsey in Ohio, under false pretenses, and a warrant had issued for his arrest. The party was identified, but the case was continued till to-morrow.
1858 May 12. Louisville Daily Courier. (Louisville, Kentucky.) May 12, 1858, Vol. 26, No. 104, P. 1.
Fugitive Case.—H. M. Diggins was again presented on the charge of being a fugitive from justice in Ohio. The case was partially examined yesterday, and continued till to-day, to examine the law in the case. It appeared that the offense he stands charged with is not a felony, and as the act can only reclaim felons, the charge was dismissed, and he was discharged, but immediately re-arrested, and presented as a
Suspected Felon—Counterfeiter.—H. M. Diggins was suspicioned for being engaged in the getting up and passing counterfeit money, made by means of the photograph. Mr. Harris, a civil officer from Cincinnati, represented the young man as a bad character, that he was connected with a daguerrean gallery, but left the city for the good of the place. Just about the time he left he got married, and by some means got hold of a splendid gold watch he pawned for $34, for a few hours. The watch was replevined, and Harris came here for Mr. Diggins on that charge, as he had left them diggings. A Mr. Campbell, from Cincinnati, was here introduced as a witness, and testified that Diggins is one of a gang of counterfeiters, and through him it was that his brother is now in jail on a charge of counterfeiting, or passing photographic or counterfeit money. It appears that the accused had been tried and acquitted in Cincinnati on that charge, and that he came here to settle in business, that he was engaged in vending a patent lamp. He has been engaged in that business for some tima at Dayton before coming here, and was perfectly willing to go to Cincinnati to answer any charges against him. Campbell, now in jail, alleges that the counterfeit money he passed here was obtained of Diggins in Cincinnati. Bail of $400 was required of him for his good behavior 6 months.
1858 July 10. Louisville Daily Courier. (Louisville, Kentucky.) July 10, 1858, Vol. 26, No. 154, P. 1.
Police Court…Henry Diggins, for selling liquor to a negro, plead guilty, and was fined $20.
[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.
1852 7, 8, & 9 Gould’s Block, State Street, Rochester, New York.
1852 August 6. Genesee Evangelist. (Rochester, New York.) August 6, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 32, Whole No. 325, P. 3.
Daguerrean’s Rooms. Readers.—You will please bear in mind that Gould’s Block is known far and wide as The place where the best Daguerreotypes are taken.—You will also please notice that the subscriber’s rooms, No. 7, 8 and 9, have been newly furnished without regard to expense, affording all conveniences to the comfort of customers; and with a new set of improved instruments and a good light, he is enabled to take pictures in all kinds of weather, which for beauty and brilliancy of tone, are surpassed by none.
Likenesses put up in good Morocco cases for one dollar: warranted to satisfy, or no charge.
Please call and convince yourself that you can do no better by going elsewhere.
Do not mistake the Rooms, No. 7, 8, and 9, third story, Gould’s Block, State street, Rochester, N. Y. C. J. Dietrich.
1852 August 27. Frederick Douglass’s Paper. (Rochester, New York.) August 27, 1852, Vol. V, No. 36, Whole No. 244, P. 3.
Dietrich’s Daguerrean Rooms, No Place excels Gould’s Block in good Daguerreotypes. This being a known fact, you will do well to call at Rooms Nos. 7, 8 and 9, second floor, where you can get perfect likenesses, which, for beauty, brilliancy of love and life-like appearance, are unsurpassed in this city, the subscriber, having the latest improvements in the art, and an elegant light, he is enabled to take good pictures in all kinds of weather. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge. Likenesses put in good morocco cases for one dollar.
Do not mistake the Rooms, No. 7, 8, and 9, second story, Gould’s Block, State Street, Rochester. C. J. Dietrich.
Advertisement was recorded three times August 27, October 29, and November 12, 1852.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 