Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-09-27
ITO be Continued.l

relinquish wholly things seen, for things un-
seen, the temporal. for the eternal.
ITO be Continued
An Odd Subject for Daguerreotypist.
Saturday last was dull, drizzling day, one
OF those days when old Sol has the same excuse
for noncompliance with his implied engage
ments with the Daguerreotypist, that his pale
sister Cynthia has for non-fulfilment of her
share of the gas contract. In such weather
the sun is not expected to take good Daguer-
reotypist, nor is the moon in condition eff
fectually to light the streets; though we he
ileFe she is held to the latter of the almanac
and never excused on account of the weather.
But come to the matter in hand 1t was
just one Of those days more comfortable to
imagine than experience, and Mr.. c., the Da-
guerreotypist, rap was heard at the door,
''Comc IN" was the prompt response, and
they did come in. Two tall, gaunt looking
wire-grass boys strode into the middle of the
room, where they halted, casting their ewes
about the apartment for moment in mute
curiosity and astonishment.
''Can do anything for you to-day said
Mr.. C.
They made no reply, but conyersed together
for moment, in an under tone Presently
one of them turned TO the questioner. and
sSked in a loud tone
''Do you make them what-d 'ye-callums
them-the doggerytypes heref''
Eyes, sir, we take daguerrcotypcs here.''
''ThatS it" remarked the companion of
the first speaker-giving his fingers a sudden
snap at the same moment. ssThem,s the
thipTnf lR2ill. hut din~ if I eonld thini- ae
esWell,' said the first speaker, ''what do
you AK for making degerryrerotipo, you
call 'cm?''
ssThat depends ON the size, style ofcasc, sc.
What size picture do you wanti" said the ar
tist; at the same time pointing to the speci-
mems on the table.
The couple consulted together again for
mnment, when the first speaker replied
II want one of them what shets up in a
leather book like, and what body can toat in
their pocket
ssLike this?' said Mr.. c., showing him a
picture in case of the ordinary size.
.sThat's jest the thing, stranger; now what
do you ax7''
s:Our price for that size is three dollars"
Both visitors whistled,
THAT'S the reguler price, and is low enough
for good picture,' remarked Mr.. c., care
lessly.
The two whispered together again foi few
seconds.
Swell, stranger, l believe I'll got it. How
long will it take now, to make t!''
..In this light it will take us little longer;
but few minutes will be sufficient. Walk
this way to the sitting rooms
ssNever mind" said the speaker, 81 can
jest tell you the description of the creeter
here, and I'll come back in an ower.'
..The description" said the artist with some
surprise.
ssYes," said the other, ssI want to git first
rate picter of my horse Red Eagle. He's q
bright sorrel, with star in his face, and two
white forc-feet, and his tall
/ ssWhere is your horse!'' interrupted Mr.. C.
.sDown in Montgomery. He's jest a leetle
the handsomest piece of horse flesh in them
ssVery likely" said Mr.. c., '.but 1 can't
take picture ofyour horse in Montgomery
ssWhat,'' exclaimed the man, sscan't you
doggerytipe horsea'
sYesI can take picture of your horse, bu
l must have him before me-
| sBut bless your soul, man, 1 know every
hair from bis suout to his fetlock. He's
bright sorrell, as told you, with switch tail
and star in his face, and to white
But that won't answer,' interrupted Mr.. c..
.to take daguerreotype, must have th'
subject to be taken before u.s.
Both the men regarded Mr.. c. with looks o
mingled incredulity and chagrin.
sThen you say you can't doggyrtipe horse2
asked one.
Not unless he is standing before me-
Y ou can't said the other. 5f gsf-
sCome Bill,' said his companion, sI've ha
enough of yer doggertipe. It's nothing but
humbug, no how. Let's go to the printin OF
, flee and git one printed, for I'm dad fetched
1 amt bound to have picter of old Eagl
fore 1 leave this ere burg
Whereupon they both took an abrupt leav
/ of the artist, indulging as they went, in II
very complimentary terms of comment upo
c the Daguerrean Art, and the artist, swh
couldn't doggerytipe a horse