The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-04-09
An odd Subject for a Daguerre. ~
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Saturday last was dull, drizzling day es
Of those days when old Sol has the same
cuse for noncompliance with his implied ei =
gsgemenls with the Dsguerreoi!pist that hla '
pale sister Cyntbis has for non-fnlhmens
Of her share of the gas contract. In such
weather the Sun is moi expected 10 take good
DagueIreotypes, nor is the moon in condi-s
lion effeclually TO light the streets; tho we
believe she is held to The letter Of the alma.
nae, and never excused on account ot the
weather.
| Bul come 10 the matter in hand. II was
Jusi one of those days more comfortable to
Imagine than experience, and Mr.. G., the
Daguerreotypist had just set down when =
rao vas heard at the door. 'Come III, was
the prompt response, and they did come m
Two tall, gaunt looking wFe-grass boys
strobe into the middle Of the room, where
they haulled, casting their eyes abou. the q.
IpaTiment for moment IN mute curiosity and
Iastonishment.
Can do anything for you to day. said
MIR. G.. =
They made no reply but eonversed toRett'-
Ier for o moment, 10 an under tone. Pfes-
emily one Of them turned to the .questioner,
and asked in loud tone
sDo you make them what.d'je-caums--
them the doggertypes hereF
'Yes, sir, we Take daguerreotypes here.
'That's it, remarked the companion OF the
first speaker-giviug his 6ngey sudden
snap at the same moment. 'Fhems tho
things, Bill; but ding me il could think Of,
The name
WELL said The frsi speaker, what do you
ak for making degerryrerotipe, asyou call I
r 'em7'
That depends on the size, style Of case,
&c. What size picture do you wan,f' said
The artist; at The same time pointing TO toe
, specimens on the table.
The couple consulted together again Tor q
, moment, when the FIRST speaker replied
e q want one Of them what shets up in .
$ leather book like, and what body can soae
: in their pocket
Like thsp said Mr.. c., showing bim q
= picture in case Of the ordinary size.
J, That's jest The thing, strangers now whAt
!, do you oxG'
$ Oar price for that size is three dollars
!, Both visitors whlsIIed!
i 'Thars The regular price, and 10 ls~
n enough for a good Pcture,' remarked Mr.
o c., cnrelessy
,t Tie TWO whispered together again for q
i few seconds.
J, We'll, stranger, believe l'll go it. How
Ilong will il take now, to make itr
: In this light il will tax g us little longer.
h But a few minutes will be sufficient Walk
9 this way 10 The sitting room.'
'f Never mind said the speaker, Il can jest
y tell you the description OF :he creetsr here,
iljnnd I'll come back in aiI ower.'
e ''The description! said the orust with some
IS surprise.
y Yes said the other, Il want to git n frss
e rate piciur of my horse Red Eagle. He's a
e bright sorrel. with star in his face, and I've
y white fore-feet, and his tail
e Where is ycur horsef' interrupted Mr.. G.
/! Down in Montgomery. He's jest leeiis
the handsomest piece of horse flesh in them
e :, Very likely said Mr. c., 'bu. can
take picture of your horse in Montgomery
l. 'Whalr exclaimed the man, canh you
n doggeryIipe ho,seF
'Yes, ! can take picture oil you' horse,
! but must have him before me-
u 'Dui, utESS youi Sou'p IlSt; hHow OVcfy
: hair from his snoIt TO HE fetlock. He's
bright sorrel, as told you, with switch tail,
and star in his face, and two white
'But tina, won" answer interrupted Mr..
c., to take daguerreotype, we muHt have
!. the subjec. 10 be taken before u.s.
Both the men regarded MIR. G. with looks
of mingled increduIlty and chagrin.
'Then you say you can. doggytips d
4 horses' nsked one.
Not unless he is standing before mG.'
'You can't said the other. a
. Come Bill said his companion, 1--WE had
enough of yer doggeripe. I''s nothing bu,
a humbug, 10 how. Let's go to the printins
, Office and git one printed, for Pm dad fetch-
q, ed if nm, bound TO have picter of Old
Eagle fore leave this ere burg :9
,s Whereupon they both took an arups laass
ofthe artist, induging, as they vent, in no
very complimentary terms of comment upos
he Daguerrean Art, and the artist, who
;. couldn't doggerytipe horse