Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-27
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL


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An Odd Subject for DaguerreotyPist.
Saturday last was dull, drizzling Jay-one OF
those days when old Sol has the same excuse LOT non
compliance with his implied engagements with the
Daguerreotypist that his pale sister Cynthia has for
non-ul6Ilment of her share of the gas contract In
such weather the Sun is not expected to take good
Daguerreotypes, nor is the moon IN condition Ell
fectuay to light the streets; though we believe she
is held to the letter of the almanac, and never excu-
sed on account OF the weather.
But to come to the matter in hand 1t was just
one of those days. more comfortable to imagine than
experience, and Mr. c., the DaguerreotyplSt, was
sitting before his fire with few friends, when rap
was heard at the door "Come in,'' was the prompt
response, andthey did come in Two tall gaunt look
ing wire-grass boys strobe into the middle of the
ro0m where they halted casting their eyes about the
apartment, for moment in mute curiosity and as
constituent
'iCan do anything for you to day." said Mr.. c.
They made no reply, but conversed together Tor a
moment, in an under tone. Presently one of them
turned TO the questioner and asked in loud tone
''Do you make them ye-callums-them-
the doggeryipes here!"
eyes, sir, we take daguerreotypes here!"
''That's t!'' remarked the companion of the first
speaker-giying his fingers sudden snap at the
same moment. ''Them's the things, Bill; but ding
me if | could think of the name.'
''Wel,' said the first speaker, ''what do You AK
for making degerryreroipe, as you call 'em:"
.'That depends on the size. style Of case, &c.
What size picture do YOU want? said the artist; at
the same time pointing to the specimens on the Ia
BILE
The couple consulted together again for moment,
when the first speaker replied
81 want one Of them what Shets up In leather
book like, and what body can toat in their pocket
"Like this?" said Mr.. c., showing him picture
in a case of the ordinary size.
''That's jest the thing, stranger; and now what do
you AK"
ssOur price FOR that size is threc dollars
Both the visitors whistledl
That's the regular price, and is low enough for
good picture - remarked Mr.. c., carelessly.
The two whispered together again for few sec
ondS
ssWen, stranger, believe I'll go it. How long
viii il take now, to make it?''
''In this light it will take us little longer But
few minutes viii be sufficient Walk this way, 10
the sitting room"
''Neyer mind, " said the speaker, 81 can jest tell
you the description of the creeter here, and I'll come
back in ower.''
''The description" said the artist, with some sur
ayes" said the other, sI want to git first rate
pcter Of my horse Red Eagle. He's bright sorrel,
with star in his face and two white iore-ieet, and
his tail
''Where is your horse;'' interrupted Mr.. C.
''Down in Montgomery. He's jest leetle the
handsome5 piece Of horse flesh in them"
every likely said Mr. c., "but can't take a
picture of your horse in Montgomery"
''Whatl'' exclaimed the man, "can't you dogger-
ytipe horse:"
eyes, can take picture Of your horse, but
must have him before me-
''But bless your soul, man, know every hair from
his saou to his fetlock. He's bright sorrel, as
told you with switch TAIL and star in his face, and
two While
''Bu that won't answer interrupted Mr. c., ''to
take daguerreoype, we must have the subject to be
taken before us.''
Both the men regarded Mr.. c. with looks OF min
gled Incredibly and chagrin.
''Then you say you can't doggrytipe hoTse?'
asked one
''Not unless he is standing before me-"
'You can't,'' said the other
''Come Bill,' said his companion, 'I've had
enough of yer doggertipe. It's nothing but hum
bug no how. Let's go to the printin' Office, and get
printed FOR Pm dad fetched if amt bound to
have picter of Old Eagle fore leave this 'ere
burg"
Whereupon they both took an abrupt leave of the
artist, INDUCING, they went, in no very compli-
mentary terms OF comment upon the Daguerrean Art,
and the artist ''who couldn't doggerytipe horse
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