The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-08-14

~ A Chapter o tho Daeuerreen Art.
as2 10 Prsfessors, u 10 Dollar Neeeriee
tys-Is has been suggested thse IT, disciojes Of
Dsenerre attach the names Of aste8 TO their pro
duesiops, that they may be the more easily recog
ni.ed BY their friends. But - thie II MISTER wo
are not Interested in, weleave II for those that
their patrons. But would, ourselves, suggest the
propriety and fairness of the operators name be
ne attached, for two RESPONSIBILITY thst the pubic
NAV know where caricstures may be had; and, Sc
cond, that they may avoid them when they wish
Daguerreotype.
that the State finds 1t necessary for the better pro-
lection of it, citizens 10 have officers, whose duty
it il to inspect grain, flour, ETC., and brand their
qualities. Now, for the same reasons would II not
be well to have an inspector of Daguerreotypes9-
We think 1t would and hope that the Legislature,
next fall, will take this matter up, and give 1t that
calm and serious consideration which 1t deserves
But as they probably will not understand this sub
ecr as well as they do tibet of unequal and arbitrary
tax ation we will assist thom, by furnishing for the
purpose, plan of a stamp or stencil plate, viz -
Taken for - by -, an exper1menter in the
art cost one dollar or fifty cents, as the case may
be, which would be determined by the quality of
the article: and then, the event of plans be-
ing accepted, we fancy we see Daguerreotypes find.
ing their way inc the prices current OF the day,
reported thus:
Daguerreotypes, common brand, various prices,
ranging from 37t cts to a dolar-lit,le or de-
mann. Genuine article, medium size, ready sale,
and firm at three dollars. Remarks-pubc taste
improving.
We are aware that our endeavors to hold these
cadets in the art up to public gaze that they may
be seen in their true light, may, by some, be mis-
construed into envy on our part, and by exciting
public sympathies, increase the evil which we are
trying to abate. But however deplorable such
result would be. the task had to be Performed
For we should hold the man guilty indeed, who
would sit in silence, and see the community in
which he resides deluded by impostors But our
object must not be mistaken. Our intention Is not
to abuse but rather to convince these mercenary
operators that they have either mistaken their pro-
fession, or have most shamefuly neglected to give
it that attention and careful study which II requires
AID by improving the public taste, force this con-
viction upon them. s
au l3-2t* M. P. SIMONS, Isl Main ST.
t"Let the CALLED jade wince."-When
a save is under the Lash, master trying to sub
due spirit of INSTRUMENTATION, the pain sinking
deep into his soul, in spirit of defiance he will
often cry, "Oh, you don't hurt" Apply the lash,
and he piteousy cries for mercy. So is it with
come of our Lacquer feotypists, tor when we, to &C
commodate large and respectable class OF our cit
izens brought down the prices of our pictures the
cry was heard, "it will ruin them," nobody Will
take such things &C. they have seen to their great
modification the gallery at ITO Main street crowd
ed from early till twiightwith the elite OF the
city and viewing their own beggarly account OF
empty benches, cry out for protection by Leglsia
tive enactment. Could they produce superior PIC.
lures there would be tor this. We are de.
lighted with the high encomiurns OF praise passed
upon our productions OF the art, and while we con-
tinue to receive the applause Of the flair, better
part of creation" we snail be content to think,
sure thousands OF others think, that some
OF our craft are small per.Slmons.
MOULSON'S, ITO Main st.
We have beautiful pictures for one dollar.
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