1850                Rooms in the Melodeon, Xenia, Ohio.

1851-1857       Main & Commerce Streets, over Leahy’s China Store, Natchez, Mississippi.

1851-1852       Opposite the Post Office, over Brown & Johnston, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

1852                Rooms in the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Franklin, Louisiana.

1853                Address unknown, Pattersonville, Louisiana.

1853                Main Street near Jackson, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1854-1855       Main Street near Jackson, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1856                Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

1850 August 15.  Xenia Torch-Light.  (Xenia, Ohio.)  August 15, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 9, Whole No. 633, P. 3.

Now Or Never!  Bisbee & Gurney, of Columbus, have opened Daguerreotype Rooms in this place, where they will remain a few days.  Persons who would have likenesses taken in their unique style, will please call at the earliest opportunity.  All Likenesses taken at their rooms are warranted to be at least fifty per cent finer than any heretofore taken in this place, and not inferior to any taken in America.

Rooms in the Melodeon—Entrance at Bar’s Book Store.  Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call and examine specimens.

1850 September 26.  Xenia Torch-Light.  (Xenia, Ohio.)  September 26, 1850, Vol. 15, No. 9, Whole No. 639, P. 3.

The Partnership Between M. J. Gurney & A. Bisbee, was by mutual consent, dissolved on the 1st of September, 1850.  A. Bisbee.  M. J. Gurney.

1851 January 1.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 1, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 21, P. 1.

We would call attention to the new Daguerrean Gallery, recently established in this city by the Messrs. Gibbs & Gurneys.  These gentlemen have come to this place with no small reputation for skill as artists, a reputation we doubt not they will fully maintain.

We shall take a further occasion to allude to their gallery.

1851 January 8.  Vicksburg Weekly Whig.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  January 8, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

1851 February 19.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 19, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 9, P. 2.

The public will not forget the [Daguerreotype] Gallery of Messrs Gibbs & Gurney.  [They] have been greatly enlarged , and [ ? ] substitution of a sky-light for the [purpose of] taking pictures. We have never seen [specimens] of the art than are exhibited [ ? ] tables.  We are glad to learn That [ ? ] has already been bestowed to [ ? ] to make theirs a permanent Gallery in [ ? ][1]

1851 February 19.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 19, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 9, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs has just returned from New Orleans with the largest and finest assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., of the latest styles; also, a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for miniatures, which we guarantee to be of the finest quality, having purchased them from the agent by whom they were manufactured.

We can sell them cheaper than they have ever been sold in this country.  We have just received a full size Camera, also one of Voy’s Landers best, and are now preparer to take Pictures of every size, having three of the best instruments in use.  We have also succeeded in getting all the rooms of Leahy’s China Store for one year, and have built a Sky-Light room expressly for operating, and fitted up a new reception room in the neatest style.   We are now prepared to make good Pictures—and respectfully solicit the citizens of Natchez and surrounding country to call and see our new establishment and the fine pictures we are now taking, which we guarantee to give entire satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children of any age taken correctly:  Paintings and Daguerreotypes Copied the same size of the original.

Rooms over Leahy’s China Store, corner of Main and Commerce sts.

1851 March 5.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  March 5, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 29, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs has just returned from New Orleans with the largest and finest assortment of Frames, Cases, &c., of the latest styles; also, a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for miniatures, which we guarantee to be of the finest quality, having purchased them from the agent by whom they were manufactured. We can sell them cheaper than they have ever been sold in this country.  We have just received a full size Camera, also one of Voy’s Landers best, and are now preparer to take Pictures of every size, having three of the best instruments in use.  We have also succeeded in getting all the rooms of Leahy’s China Store for one year, and have built a Sky-Light room expressly for operating, and fitted up a new reception room in the neatest style.   We are now prepared to make good Pictures—and respectfully solicit the citizens of Natchez and surrounding country to call and see our new establishment and the fine pictures we are now taking, which we guarantee to give entire satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Daguerreotype Likenesses of Children of any age taken correctly:  Paintings and Daguerreotypes Copied the same size of the original.

Rooms over Leahy’s China Store, corner of Main and Commerce sts.

1851 March 8.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  March 8, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

P. S.—Mr. Gibbs will be absent for a short time, but he assures the public that his partner Mr. Gurney, can do ample justice to the Gallery. mar. 1.

Advertisement ran fourteen times between March 8 to May 6, 1851.

1851 March 12.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 12, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 30, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Picture Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney have added to their gallery three new rooms, and fitted them up in a style that cannot fail to secure the comfort and ease of those visiting their Gallery.

They have also enlarged their operating room, and increased their sky-light to double its former size, is a sky-light gives a natural eye softness of light and shade, beauty and strength to pictures. 

We have on hand five of Voigtlander & Sohn’s best German instruments of  all sizes, which are so far superior to any American instrument, that they command double the force.

We are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati, the finest assortment of frames, cases, lockets. breastpins, and all kinds of Turkey morocco and fancy pearl cases, which we offer at prices that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. 

Likenesses of children taken to perfection.  Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily, or no charge made.

We have permanently located ourselves in Natchez, and all pictures taken at our gallery that do not give entire satisfaction, will be cheerfully taken over at any time free of charge.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets—entrance on Commerce streets.

1851 March 12.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 12, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 12, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney have added to their gallery three new rooms, and fitted them up in a style that cannot fail to secure the comfort and ease of those visiting their Gallery.

They have also enlarged their operating room, and increased their sky-light to double its former size, as a sky-light gives a natural softness of light and shade, beauty and strength of tone to pictures.  We have on hand five of Voigtlander & Sohn’s best German instruments of  all sizes, which are so far superior to any American instrument, that they command double the price.

We are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati, the finest assortment of frames, Cases, lockets. Breastpins, and all kinds of Turkey morocco and fancy pearl cases, which we offer at prices that cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. 

Likenesses of children taken to perfection.  Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily, or no charge made.

We have permanently located ourselves in Natchez, and all pictures taken at our gallery that do not give entire satisfaction, will be cheerfully taken over at any time free of charge.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets—entrance on commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 12 to April 16, 1851.

1851 March 19.  Vicksburg Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  March 19, 1851, Vol. XII, No. 2, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs and Gurney having associated themselves together, are now taking Daguerreotypes of the finest order, and of every size.  We have 7 different sized Cameras, full size, three-quarters, half, quarter size, all of Vortland’s best.  So we are prepared to take Miniatures for the smallest Lockets or Rings, and from that to full size pictures.  We are permanently located in Vicksburg, and all persons having pictures taken at the Gallery have the privilege of returning them and getting others free of charge, should they not give entire satisfaction.  We have on hand the finest assortment of Cases, Frames of the latest style that can be produced in this country, which we invite the citizens of Vicksburg and surrounding country to call and examine.  Our prices are as usual, ranging from $3 to $15, and we obligate ourselves to take pictures of the softest tone and lightest shade even when it is raining, of grown persons—pictures of children taken in three to eight seconds in fair weather—a new invention from one to three likenesses of one person will be taken on the same plate at the same sitting , if desired.  Rooms over Brown & Johnston’s opposite the Post-office.  We have an exact copy of Power’s Greek Slave in our Gallery.

P. S.—Mr. Gibbs will be absent for a short time, but he assures the public that his partner Mr. Gurney, can do ample justice to the Gallery. mar. 1

1851 March 26.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) March 26, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Powers’ Greek Slave.  This splendid specimen of American genius will remain for exhibition in this city to-day and to-morrow.  No one should lose the opportunity of seeing it.  We understand this Statue belongs to The Artist himself, and is exhibited for his benefit.  It can be seen at Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery.

1851 April 5.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  April 5, 1851, Vol. X, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 5 to July 5, 1851.

1851 April 5.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  April 5, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 32, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney have fifed up their Daguerreian Gallery, over Brown & Johnston’s, in superb style, and perfected their sky-light. They are masters of all the late improvements, and are taking the most accurate and beautiful pictures we have ever seen.  Give them a call.

1851 April 9.  Vicksburg Weekly Whig.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  April 9, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 15, Whole No. 640, P. 3.

Skylight Daguerrean Saloon.  Gibbs & Gurney having enlarged their sky-light to double its former size, are now prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a style superior to any ever taken in this country.

They have just received from New Orleans and New York, a large assortment of frames and cases of a different style and superior to any ever offered to the citizens of Vicksburg heretofore.  Also, just received, a fine assortment of plain and enamelled lockets of a superior quality, which can be sold with miniatures inserted cheaper than the lockets can be bought elsewhere.

We have several copies of the “Greek Slave,” taken full length, which are pronounced by the owner of the Slave the best copies that have ever been taken.  Persons wishing copies will please call and select them, as we have a great many enlarged.  Perfect satisfaction given. Or no charges made.

Rooms over Messrs. Brown & Johnston’s, opposite the Post Office.  apr.3.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between April 9 to July 1, 1851.    

1851 April 30.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 30, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibb’s & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 30 & May 7, 1851.

1851 April 30.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 30, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 19, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave can be had by calling or sending to us.

Rooms at the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between April 30 to June 18, 1851.

1851 May 7.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) May 7, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney.—We beg to draw attention [to] the advertisement of the above named gentlemen, whose Daguerrean rooms are situated on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over the China store of Mr. P. Leahy.  Their portraits are of an excellent character, and the extensive patronage conferred is the best proof of public appreciation of their skill.

1851 June 4.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) June 4, 1851,

Vol. XVI, No. 42, P. 3.

Gibbs & Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. Gibbs & Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave.  Also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as they have the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store.  Entrance on Commerce street.

1851 June 5.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  June 5, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 105, P. 2.

Skylight Daguerrean Saloon.  Gibbs & Gurney having enlarged their sky-light to double its former size, are now prepared to take Daguerreotypes in a style superior to any ever taken in this country.

They have just received from New Orleans and New York, a large assortment of Frames and cases of a different style and superior to any ever offered to the citizens of Vicksburg heretofore.  Also, just received, a fine assortment of plain and enamelled lockets of a superior quality, which can be sold with miniatures inserted cheaper than the lockets can be bought elsewhere.

We have several copies of the “Greek Slave,” taken full length, which are pronounced by the owner of the Slave the best copies that have ever been taken.  Persons wishing copies will please call and select them, as we have a great many engaged.  Perfect satisfaction given , or no charges made.

Rooms over Messrs. Brown & Johnston’s, opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement was recorded 10 times between June 5 to July 10, 1851.

1851 June 25.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) June 25, 1851, Vol. XXII, No. 27, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The copartnership heretofore existing in the Daguerreotype business, in Vicksburg, and in Natches, under the firm of Gibbs & Gurney, has been dissolved by mutual consent.

All outstanding business of the old firm will be settled by the Messrs. Gurney, and by whom all

Debts due it will be received.  M. R. Gibbs; M. J. Gurney; H. D. Gurney.  Vicksburg, June 28, 1851.

Notice.—The Daguerrean Gallery in Natchez, will be hereafter conducted by the undersigned, under the firm of M. J. & H. D. Gurney.  A continuance of the favor heretofore shown to the old establishment is respectfully requested.  M. J. Gurney, H. D. Gurney.

1851 July 1.  Vicksburg Tri-Weekly Sentinel.  (Vicksburg, Mississippi.)  July 1, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 119, P. 2.

Vicksburg Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Gibbs, has returned to Vicksburg, and having dissolved partnership with Messrs. Gurneys, will remain here where he can always be found at his gallery over Brown & Johnston’s and having the finest skylight operating room that can be produced in this county, he pledges himself to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.  He has just received fron New York, a fine assortment of the latest styles cases, and frames which will be sold on more reasonable terms than ever offered before in Vicksburg, call before the last of July, as his gallery will be closed for several months.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between July 1 to August 6, 1851.

1851 July 2.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) July 2, 1851,

Vol. XXII, No. 28, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between July 2 to November 19, 1851.

1851 July 12.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  July 12, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The copartnership heretofore existing in the Daguerreotype business, in Vicksburg, and in Natches, under the firm of Gibbs & Gurney, has been dissolved by mutual consent.

All outstanding business of the old firm will be settled by the Messrs. Gurney, and by whom all

Debts due it will be received.  M. R. Gibbs; M. J. Gurney; H. D. Gurney.  Vicksburg, June 28, 1851.

Notice.—The Daguerrean Gallery in Natchez, will be hereafter conducted by the undersigned, under the firm of M. J. & H. D. Gurney.  A continuance of the favor heretofore shown to the old establishment is respectfully requested.  M. J. Gurney, H. D. Gurney.

Advertisement ran from July 12 to August 16, 1851.

1851 September 6.  Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  September 6, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 7, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South, they have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

All Pictures taken over at any the time free of charge.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also, copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late and important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement ran from September 6, 1851 to September 4, 1852.

1851 December 24.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) December 24, 1851, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, P. 3.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, are now taking finer daguerreotypes than have ever been heretofore produced in this section of country.  By late improvements they are enabled to produce pictures of the most beautiful tone and brilliancy.

They have just received from New York, a fine assortment of Daguerreotype materials, embracing Gold Lockets, Breast Pins, Signet Rings, all of the finest quality, which they offer on the most reasonable terms.

The pictures now taken needs no praise; they exhibit to the life the true original.  Pictures of all sizes executed in the neatest manner.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine their late specimens.

Instruction given to pupils, with the latest improvements in the art.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China Store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement was recorded twice on December 21, 1851 and April 21, 1852.

1852 April 3.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson and Gurney daguerreotypist, have taken rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ building, for the purpose of “practicing the daguerrean art in all its minutiae.”  The specimens of their work, which may be seen at the entrance to their rooms, are highly finished and beautiful.  See their card in another column.

1852 April 3.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 3, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 12, P. 3.

Mr. Johnson, The Oldest Daguerreotypist now living, and Mr. Gurney, of the firm Gibbs & Gurney, of Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., have opened a room in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, at Franklin, where they will remain a short time, for the purpose of practicing the Daguerrean Art in all its minutiae. 

Mr. Johnson is a pioneer in the business, has practiced the Art ever since its introduction into the United States, and is acknowledged by Root, Brady, Plumb and Hill, of New York, and Jacobs, Maguire and Moissenett, of New Orleans, to be the best artist now living in America, as almost all of the above artist have received their instructions direct from him.

We have a beautiful variety of Cases and Lockets of all descriptions, namely—Parodi Cases, Kossuth Cases, Jenny Lind Cases, Catharine Hayes, Eareka Cases, Bridal Cases, Breast Pins, &c. 

The Citizens of Franklin and its Vicinity are invited to call and examine our specimens .

Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made.

N. B.—A rare chance is now offered for obtaining instructions in this beautiful Art, direct from Mr. Johnson.            Charles E. Johnson.  M. J. Gurney.  Franklin, April 3, 1852.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to 24, 1852.

1852 April 10.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 10, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, are making admirable pictures at their rooms, in the Odd Fellows’ building.

1852 April 17.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  April 17, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, will only remain at their rooms in the Odd Fellows’ building a few days longer.  Those needing pictures had better make an early call.

1852 May 1.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 1, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

The Daguerrean Art.

“In framing artists, Art hath thus decreed,

To make some good, but others to succeed.”

Whoever will give themselves the pleasure to visit Mr. Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery, in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, will see there some most beautiful specimens of that surprising art which so perfectly realizes those lines of Burns, so often quoted—

“O wad some power the giftie gie us

To see oursels as others see us!”

And it may be doubted, if they make the visit, whether they will be found sufficiently indifferent to those charms which are

“More than painting can express.

Or Youthful poets fancy when they love!”

but which can only be transcribed by the nimble pencil of the sun, as to be able to withdraw before challenging the combined efforts of nature and art, to sketch their own dear portraiture!  Try the experiment, fair reader—or you, ye ruder swains: and if you do not seat yourself before Mr. Gurney’s camera ere you leave the gallery it will be because you have never been able to look into your mirror with any degree of satisfaction; but if you once do sit, depends upon it you will form a better estimate of your own beauty than you have ever been able to derive from the flattering compliments of your most partial admirers.  You had better call soon, for Mr. Gurney intends to take his departure from our town next week, sure!

1852 May 8.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 8, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 17, P. 2.

This week we have witnessed some beautiful specimens of the Daguerrean Art, emanating from the hands of Mr. Gurney, of Union Hall, among which not the least beautiful of his pictures is that of our humble self!  Start not, gentle reader!—we mean the plate, which in truth far surpasses the original, and that is saying a good deal.  Call and see it, and you will admit that Mr. Gurney has obtained complete mastery of the art; for his good-nature not only dispels all traces of anxiety and care, but lights up the countenance and throws a thousand little fascinations into “the human face divine” during the operation.  There is more in this than many persons are aware of, for the countenance should then wear its most pleasing aspect, and the want of such expression in the picture is too often visited in the artist, when the fault is not his, but our own.

1852 September 1.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) September 1, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.

Messrs. Gurney & Co. Would take this opportunity to inform the public, that owing to the very liberal patronage they have received from the citizens of Natches, and the increasing demand for their new style of Daguerreotypes, their gallery will be kept open during the summer months, and will be attended by one of the firm.

Their assortment of stock is complete, comprising everything in their line of business.

They have lately introduced a new style of finishing pictures, which is universally admired.

Our motto has been “perfect satisfaction or no charges;” we extend the same, and solicit in return a continuation of the same liberal patronage heretofore extended to us.

1852 September 4.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  September 4, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 7, P.2.

M. J. & H. D. Gurney’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Portrait Gallery.  Messrs. M. J. & H. D. Gurney, have now the finest operating Room in the South.  They have so adjusted their Sky-Light as to give the most beautiful shading, softness and strength of tone to their pictures.

Persons visiting their Gallery cannot fail to be pleased.  They have on hand and are constantly receiving from New Orleans and Cincinnati the finest assortment of Frames, Pearl Cases, Gold Lockets, etc.

Their Gallery needs no praise—the pictures speak for themselves.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.

Pictures and Paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily or no charge made.

Having permanently located themselves in Natchez they have spared no pains or expense to secure the ease and comfort of those visiting their Gallery.

Full size copies of Powers’ Greek Slave; also copies of Jenny Lind, can be obtained at their Gallery.

Persons wishing to learn the Daguerrean Art in all its minutia, cannot avail themselves of a better opportunity, as these artists have all the late important improvements in Daguerreotyping, and are amply prepared to make their pupils as good operatives as themselves.

Rooms on the corner of Main and Commerce streets, over Leahy’s China store—entrance on Commerce street.

Advertisement ran from September 4, 1852 to April 16, 1853.

1852 October 6.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery.—The Messrs. Gurney, as will be seen by their card, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are prepared to execute miniatures in the highest style of the art.  The “golden halo” is certainly a most beautiful improvement.

1852 October 6.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 6, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Gurney’s Picture Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets.—Messrs. Gurney, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are now prepared to execute Miniatures on the most improved principles in a style second to none in the country.

The Pictures taken at their Gallery were pronounced by such Artists as Hawkins, Fontwyne, [sic.] and Porter, of Cincinnati, (which place is the emporium of Daguerreotyping in the United States,) to be superior to any [taken] in that city; and their new style of Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were spoken of in the city papers, as the very acme of Daguerreotyping.

They have brought down a large instruments of the best brand that is made, and are prepared to take them almost as large as life.

Persons dissatisfied with pictures will not be compelled to take them—in which case no charge will be made.

Any pictures taken from the Gallery will be considered as sold, and will not be retaken, unless

for an additional charge, as it wastes the silver plate with no remuneration.

All cash orders for stock, filled with dispatch.  Instruction given in the Art, and all the necessary apparatus furnished for $200.

P. S. They have brought down a Reflector, for taking Views and Residences natural, and they would be happy to execute any orders in that line.

Advertisement was recorded twice on October 6 & 13, 1852.

1852 October 20.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 20, 1852, Vol. XXIII, No. 44, P. 3.

Gurney’s Picture Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets.—Messrs. Gurney, have just returned from the North with a large stock, and are now prepared to execute Miniatures on the most improved principal, in a style second to none in the country.

The Pictures taken at their Gallery were pronounced by such Artists as Hawkins, Fontwyne, [sic.] and Porter, of Cincinnati, (which place is the emporium of Daguerreotyping in the United States,) to be superior to any taken in that city; and their new style of Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were spoken of in the city papers, as the very acme of Daguerreotyping.

They have brought down a large instruments of the best brand that is made, and are prepared to take them almost as large as life.

Persons dissatisfied with pictures will not be compelled to take them—in which case no charge will be made.

Any pictures taken from the Gallery will be considered as sold, and will not be retaken, unless for an additional charge, as it wastes the silver plate with no remuneration.

All cash orders for stock, filled with dispatch.  Instruction given in the Art, and all the necessary apparatus furnished for $200.

P. S. They have brought down a Reflector, for taking Views and Residences natural, and they would be happy to execute any orders in that line.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between October 20, 1852 to June 22, 1853.

1852 January 12.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 12, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 21, P. 3.

To all whom it may concern.  Persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Messrs. Gurney for Daguerreotypes, will confer a favor by calling at their Gallery and settling their bills.  M. J. & H. D. Gurney.

1853 January 12.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) January 12, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, P. 3.

To all whom it may concern.  Persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Messrs. Gurney for Daguerreotypes, will confer a favor by calling at their Gallery and settling their bills.  M. J. & H. D. Gurney.

1853 February 16.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 16, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 26, P. 1.

Gurney’s.—We spent a pleasant hour a few days since at Gurney’s Daguerrean Rooms, on Commerce street, looking over his specimens.

Mr. Gurney’s pictures are not surpassed by any [we] have ever seen for fidelity of resemblance, or [beauty] and style of finish.  He is an accomplished [artist] who thoroughly and scientifically understands his art, and takes a just professional pride [of] executing every picture in the very highest [and] most perfect and beautiful style.

1853 February 23.  Mississippi Free Trader.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) February 23, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Washington’s Birth-Day.—A military and civic soiree, we learn, will be given on Tuesday evening at the City Hall.  We have no doubt it will be a delightful affair.

We are requested to state that tickets can be procured on application to S. F. Power, M. J. Gurney, Jno. Abbott and at Warner’s Book Store.

1853 April 6.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 6, 1853,

Vol. XXIV, No. 16, P. 1.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Hillyer—Dear Sir:  I have been in your city but a short time, and am, of course, much pleased.  Among other objects to please the senses, I may mention the Daguerrean rooms of Messrs. Gurney, opposite the agricultural Bank.  They are certainly fitted up in fine style—indeed, unsurpassed by any I have seen in the South.  They have all the latestimprovements of the art.  Never before to-day, did I think myself handsome.  Happening in the Gallery, I could not well resist the temptation to have my face transferred to plat, which was done in ten seconds in splendid style.  The first picture was life-like; but the second—Oh! the second! That was the one that capped the climax.  The artist found some fault with the first, and insisted on taking the second; which was really nonpareil.  After the fine parlor, with its pianos and melodeon, as well as some fine specimens of art, and been scrutinized, your scribbler was ushered into the transferring room, where a queer looking wheclish (sic.) concern prepared the plate.  After this operation, the vapor of the hydrargum was administered; then the rubbing and the powering, and penciling had to be done, and then was done in a trice, your scribbler.

As I am not a citizen of your beautiful town, it might be that my word will not have that weightthat a citizen’s would; but I would say to all, follow the example of.  Scribbler.

P. S.  The artist know not of this composition.

1853 April 23.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  April 23, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 40, P.2.

The Adams Light Guard.  This fine soldierly corps, under command of Capt. Robert Clark, with forty-six rank and file, celebrated their anniversary on Monday, the 18th inst., with unusual eclat and military bearing.  Among their invited guests were Messrs. Thomas Meagher, the exiled Irish patriot, and his associate fellow sufferer in Ireland, Joseph Brennan, Esq.  The first consented, at the request of the company, to deliver the prizes, which he did gracefully, accompanied by a speech. 

The company target was a “used up man,” having within its face ninety-nine musket-balls out of 136 shots.

The dinner was taken by the various messes and their guests in the tents.  That splendid Daguerrean artist, Gurney, was present with his powerful apparatus, and took many views of the full company under arms, in column, in platoon, in line and en echelon.

The following gentlemen of the Light Guard took the target prizes:

1.  John M. Ault, a Silver Cup.

2.  J. Frantz, a company Daguerreotype.

3.  Henry Mingee, a silver Cup.

1853 May 5.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  May 5, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 17, P. 2.

Mr. Gurney, the Daguerrean Artist, is making a professional visit to Pattersonville, which will necessarily be short, as his time is limited; those therefore, who need his services should not procrastinate.

1853 June 11.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  June 11, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 27, P. 4.

Now Is The Time!  Mr. Gurney, of Natchez, Miss., would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Thibodaux and vicinity that he has opened a Gallery, over the Store of Messrs. Badeaux & Bruff,—Main street near Jackson—for the purpose of practicing the beautiful Art of Daguerreotyping.

His pictures are pronounced by distinguished savans to be superior to any taken in the Southern country, and his Golden Halo Daguerreotypes were pronounced by such artist as Fontayne & Porter, Farris and Hawkins, of Cincinnati, to be superior to any taken in that city, and were spoken of in the Cincinnati Nonpareil and the Daily Citizen as the very Acme of Daguerreotyping!

He respectfully solicits the Ladies and Gentlemen of this community to call and give him a sitting, free of charge, and test his merits as an artist.  His variety of stock is complete, embracing everything in the line.

Likenesses of Children taken to perfection.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.

Mr. Gurney’s stay in town will be limited to a week or ten days, and those who wish to secure a good and life-like likeness of themselves, will confer a favor by calling soon.

Advertisement ran from June 11 to 25, 1853.

1854 April 26.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) April 26, 1854, Vol.

XXV, No. 19, P. 1.

The parade at the Adams’ Light Guard anniversary was everything that good have been

expected; the day delightful, and the target-shooting good.  The first prize was won by M. J.

Gurney for the best three shots, and the second prize by Mr. H. J. Stier, for the best single shot.

1854 October 18.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.) October 18, 1854, Vol.

XXV, No. 44, P. 3.

Our friend Gurney called us into his splendid Daguerrean Gallery yesterday, and showed us a

portrait he had just taken of our distinguished fellow citizen, Col. Adam L. Bingaman, and we

must say it was one of the most perfect likenesses we ever saw.  We observed, also, portraits of

Gen, Quitman, and John S. Thrasher, Esq., lately taken.  Gurney is a “trump,” and as an artist, is not to be surpassed.  If, on visiting his Gallery, you don’t sit down and have your countenance transferred to a “plate,” and encased, why, then,—–we’re mistaken.

1854 December 8.  The Concordia Intelligencer.  (Vidalia, Louisiana.)  December 8, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 19, P.2.

M. & J. Gurney’s Daguerrean Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce sts., (Entrance on Main st.,) Natchez, Miss.  The Messrs. Gurney, being determined not to be surpassed in their profession by any artist either North or South, have fitted up their Gallery in a style second to none in the country.

One of the firm has just returned from New York with all the latest improvements in the art, together with a large and most choice selection of Daguerreotype Material which cannot fail to please the most fastidious taste.

Those wishing Pictures and those not wishing Pictures; the fair, the handsome, the ugly, (all can be suited,) and particularly the ladies, are respectfully requested to call and examine their unique style of Pictures, Cases, Gold Lockets, &c.  Stock of all kinds furnished to the trade.

Instructions given in the art, with apparatus, for $200.

Rooms open from 8 o’clock, A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.  Terms Cash.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 8, 1854 to October 26, 1855.

1854 December 23.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  December 23, 1854, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2.

Photographers.—Gurney, that excellent Daguerreotypist who visited us about eighteen months ago, is again in town.  His rooms are over the store of Badeaux & Bruff, Main street.  Crafts is also here, and has taken rooms over the Postoffice, on Market Street

1855 January 6.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 6, 1855, Vol. X, No. 3, P. 2.

Shadows.—If there be any among our patrons and readers who are admires of themselves, we would urge them to call on Gurney and obtain one of his exquisite daguerreotypes—which cannot be excelled.  Just pop in and admire that life-like stereoscope of R. G. Darden which resembles him more than he resembles himself.  It should be seen to be appreciated and admired.  Don’t forget his rooms over the store of Badeaux & Bruff, corner of Main and Focus Streets.  Our Terrebonne friends can be accommodated nearer home, as Mr. Richardson, Gurney’s partner, has opened a saloon in Houma, where he will be happy to supply those who may favor him with a call, at a trifling expense.

1855 January 13.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 13, 1855, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 2.

Gurney wishes us to signify to our readers, especially those who may wish a good likeness of themselves, that he will close his gallery on Saturday next, the 20^th inst. So “Come along, come along, make no delay.”

1856  February 1.  Natchez Daily Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 88, P. 1.

Great Attraction at Gurney’s Gallery, Corner of Main and Commerce streets, Natchez.  Messrs. Gurney are now making a new style of Picture called The Ambrotype.

These Pictures are taken on polished glass, and possess great advantages over the best Daguerreotypes, viz: They can be seen in any light; the delineations are much finer and more distinct, are not reversed, as a Daguerreotype, and will never fade.

They have engaged Mr. Charles H. Erwin, from the best Photographic establishment in the North, who will attend to that branch of their business, and they invite the public to examine their specimens and judge for themselves.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can have them enlarged to any size they wish and colored in oil or water colors, as they may wish.  The advantage of a permanent Gallery over an itinerant one, is obvious to every one.

Our arrangements are complete for furnishing Likenesses of all sizes, and colored by the first master of the art, and in any style desired, at New York prices.

Likenesses of Children can be taken by the Ambrotype process almost instantaneously.  dec5.

Advertisement was recorded four times between February 1 to 12, 1856.

1856 May 16.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 16, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—Mr. Gurney, the accomplished Ambrotype artist, has arrived in our city as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns.  We have seen some specimens of his work and the are beautiful, beautiful.  This new art will eclipse the Daguerrean altogether.  Call and see Mr. Gurney and his pictures at his rooms.

1856 May 16.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 16, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Read!  Read!!  Read!!!  Those wishing one of Gurney’s world renowned pictures will call at the earliest opportunity, as his stay in Yazoo City, is only limited to two weeks.

With his Mammoth Instrument impressions are obtained that astonish even the initiated in the Photographic art.  

Gurney has no rival in taking the immortal never fading Ambrotype.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather from one to ten seconds.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine his work.

Instruction given in the art.

Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson Jewelry store.

1856 May 23.  American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 23, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Gurney will remain a Few Days Longer Only in Yazoo City by special request, to give those from the country an opportunity to secure one oh his inimitable, unapproachable, never fading ambrotype pictures.

Pressing engagements must hasten his departure.

Rooms in the old Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 6, 1856.

1856 May 23.  The Weekly American Banner.  (Yazoo City, Mississippi.)  May 23, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Gurney will remain Eight Days Longer Only in Yazoo City to give those from the country an opportunity to secure one of his inimitable, unapproachable, never fading ambrotype Pictures.

Pressing engagements must hasten his departure.

Rooms in the Odd Fellows Hall, over Mr. Wilson’s Jewelry store.  Yazoo City May 21, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to 30, 1856.

1857  November 3.  Natchez Daily Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 3, 1857, Vol. VI, No. 26, P. 2.

Gurney Has Just Returned From The North after an absence of four months, with the largest and finest stock of Photographic material ever brought to a Southern market.  He had a large mammoth Camera made expressly for himself—the largest in America—and a perfect gem in optics; its capacity is sufficient to take a natural size head, and perfectly sharp in every detail.  His rooms have been fitted up anew this summer without regard to expense, making it now the finest furnished Gallery in America, and the universal expression of all of our citizens traveling North the past summer, has been that the best pictures found in New York, did not begin to compare with Gurney’s of Natchez; and some of his Ambrotypes that were taken to Europe this past summer were pronounced by such artists as Claudet and Kilburn, the great photographers of Europe, to far surpass anything made on that continent, where the immortal Daguerre first proclaimed to the world that a crystalized bromoidodized (sic.) silver plate, exposed to the fumes of hydrurgum, (sic.) would develop a duplicate of the original, in all its ramifications.

He is about to introduce a new style of colored pictures called Chromograph, it is colored in oil is finer in texture than an ivory miniature; it is impossible to lose a shade of the likeness: is as durable as an oil painting can be, and will come much cheaper than the regular oil colored Photograph.

All kinds of stock furnished to the trade. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 3 to 19, 1857.

1857  November 10.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 10, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Gurney Has Just Returned From The North after an absence of four months, with the largest and finest stock of Photographic material ever brought to a Southern market.  He had a large mammoth Camera made expressly for himself—the largest in America—and a perfect gem in optics; its capacity is sufficient to take a natural size head, and perfectly sharp in every detail.  His rooms have been fitted up anew this summer without regard to expense, making it now the finest furnished Gallery in America, and the universal expression of all of our citizens traveling North the past summer, has been that the best pictures found in New York, did not begin to compare with Gurney’s of Natchez; and some of his Ambrotypes that were taken to Europe this past summer were pronounced by such artists as Claudet and Kilburn, the great photographers of Europe, to far surpass anything made on that continent, where the immortal Daguerre first proclaimed to the world that a crystalized bromoidodized (sic.) silver plate, exposed to the fumes of hydrurgum, (sic.) would develop a duplicate of the original, in all its ramifications.

He is about to introduce a new style of colored pictures called Chromograph, it is colored in oil is finer in texture than an ivory miniature; it is impossible to lose a shade of the likeness: is as durable as an oil painting can be, and will come much cheaper than the regular oil colored Photograph.

All kinds of stock furnished to the trade. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 10 to December 2, 1857.

1858  November 24.  The Natchez Weekly Courier.  (Natchez, Mississippi.)  November 24, 1858, Vol. XXIX, No. 50, P. 2.

List of Interments in the City of Natchez from Aug. 8, 1858 to Nov. 20, 1858.  (The following are abbreviations—Y. F., yellow fever—S. H., State Hospital—M. H., Marine Hospital—U. H., under the hill.)…

November 13—Marsh J. Gurney, age 30, Y. F.

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