Johnston, Charles M.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Mechanics’ Institute, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

1847-1851       Kramph’s Building, North Queen and Orange Streets, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

1846 April 15.  Lancaster Democrat.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 15, 1846, Vol. 3, No. 50, P. 2.

New Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public [in] general that he has taken rooms in the Mechanics’ Institute for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, and would invite all who wish Correct Miniatures, to honor him with a visit, and he flatters himself in every instance to give satisfaction.  Please call, and “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.”

Miniatures taken in cloudy weather.—Hours of operation from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. M. Johnston.

1846 April 29.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 29, 1846, Vol. XX, New Series Vol. VIII, No. 22, P. 3.

New Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public [in] general that he has taken rooms in the Mechanics’ Institute for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, and would invite all who wish Correct Miniatures, to honor him with a visit, and he flatters himself in every instance to give satisfaction.  Please call, and “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.”

Miniatures taken in cloudy weather.—Hours of operation from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  C. M. Johnston.

Advertisement was recorded three times between April 29 to May 20, 1846.

1847 May 12.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  May 12, 1847, Vol. XXI, New Series Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Johnston Going Ahead!!  The subscriber thankful for past favors, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Lancaster and vicinity, that he has permanently fitted up his room in Kramph’s building, 2d story, North Queen st., opposite the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute in a superior style Daguerreotype Miniatures true to life, and warranted not to fade.

Then give me a call, my prices are low,

My work it is perfect, as specimens show;

The sun is my pencil, with reverence I say.

Your faces are copied by the bright King of day.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  C. M. Johnston.

Advertisement was recorded four times between May 12 to June 9, 1847.

1848 May 17.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  May 17, 1848, Vol. XXI, New Series Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Johnston Still Ahead!  “Secure the Shadow ere the substance fade.”  Apollo Saloon!!! 

Kramph’s Building, North Queen St., opposite the Post Office  C. M. Johnston & Co. take this method of tendering their sincere thanks to their friends and the public in general for the patronage so liberally extended to their Establishment for the last two years, and would again inform them that they are still ready to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment in the State, at prices ranging from $1.50 to $5.00.

Paintings accurately copied—miniatures taken of deceased persons—instruction given in the art—apparatus and stock furnished, such as chemicals, cases, plates, &c., &c., on the most reasonable terms.  All orders punctually attended to.  C. M. Johnston.  apr19.

1848 November 14.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  November 14, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 42, P. 3.

Died.  In Drumore township, on Thursday morning November 2d, of Consumption, Hannah A., wife of  C. M. Johnston, in the 36th year of her age.

 “Friend after friend departs;

Who hath not lost a friend?

There is no union here of hearths,

That hath not an end.”

1850 March 12.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  March 12, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 7, P. 2.

Fire.—A fire broke out on Friday morning last in Johnston’s Daguerrean Rooms, corner of North Queen and Orange streets.  It was soon subdued, however, without doing any material damage to the building.  Mr. J. lost his drapery, screens, &c.

1850 April 2.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  April 2, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 10, P. 2.

Fire!  Fire!  Fire!  Notwithstanding the late fire consumed almost everything contained in Johnston’s Daguerrean Room, Including apparatus, stock, fixtures, chemicals, &c., he is not yet ready to “surrender;” but takes great pleasure in informing his friends and the public generally, that he has purchased in Philadelphia an entirely new and much improved Daguerrean Apparatus, far new and much Improved Daguerrean Apparatus, far superior to any ever before used in this city, with which he is now prepared to take, at his old stand, splendid Daguerreotype Portraits, of all sizes, and at all times, (without regard to weather) in a style of elegance unsurpassed by any establishment in the larger cities, and at the very lowest rates at which Good Pictures can be put up.

Groups, containing any number of persons, neatly arranged, and taken on one plate.

Accurate copies will be taken from other Daguerreotypes, Oil Paintings, Engravings, or Statuary.

Pictures put up in splendid Rose wood Frames, Papier Mache Book cases, Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c., on the most reasonable terms.

Entire satisfaction guarantied in every instance, and pictures Warranted Not To Fade.

Johnston’s Daguerrean Establishment has been so long and so favorably known, that it is scarcely necessary to state that it is in Kramph’s Building, corner of North Queen and Orange sts., and is the Only place in Lancaster where perfect pictures can be procured.

Please give him a call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from April 2 to June 11, 1850.

1850 June 20.  Lancaster Examiner and Herald.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  June 20, 1850, Vol. XXIV, New Series Vol. VII, No. 30, P. 2.

Spangler & Brother have just published a very fine Lithographic likeness of Rev. J. C. Baker, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of this city, by Newsam, from a Daguerreotype by Johnson.

1850 July 23.  The Lancaster Intelligencer.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  July 23, 1850, Vol. LI, No. 26, P. 3.

“How Beautiful!”  ”How Life-like!”  “How Delicate and Fine!”  Such are a few of the expressions of the scores of visitors who daily throng to Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms to procure one of his elegant Likenesses,—which, for beauty of shading, depth of tone, and elegance of finish, are unequalled by any pictures ever taken in Lancaster, and unsurpassed by those taken by the best artists in the larger cities.

Groups of any number of persons neatly arranged and taken on one plate.

Miniatures set in Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c., (no matter how small.)

A beautiful assortment of Rosewood Frames and Paper mache Book Cases, constantly on hand.  Satisfaction guarantied in every instance and pictures Warranted Not To Fade.

Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms are in Kramph’s Building, corner of North Queen and Orange streets.   

Advertisement ran from July 23, 1850 to January 29, 1851.

1850 September 25.  The Lancaster Examiner.  (Lancaster, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1850, Vol. XXIV, New Series Vol. XII, No. 43, P. 3.

Johnston’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Kramph’s Building, Corner of North Queen and Orange Streets, Lancaster.

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1850 to January 29, 1851.        

Johnson, Walter Rogers

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1840                Pennsylvania Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 February 8.  National Gazette and Literary Register.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1840, Vol. XX, No. 6072, P. 2.

To the Editors of the National Gazette.  Gentlemen—The notice which you have taken in the Gazette of Friday evening of specimens of Daguerreotype some time since produced in this city appears to me to require as an act of simple justice, a statement that my own are not by any means the only pieces which have been produced in this country prior to the arrival of the collection of Paris pictures for exhibition, in the hands of a French gentleman now in New York.  It is due to Mr. Joseph Saxton, Dr. Paul B. Goddard, Mr. Robert Cornelius and Mr. James Swain, to mention that each has made a number of successful attempts in the execution of the process of M. Daguerre.  They have moreover obtained their success by the means of apparatus entirely constructed in this country and by steps of the process considerably varied from the directions of the inventor of the art.  It may in addition be as well to recollect that three or four lectures on Daguerreotype have been given at as many successive monthly meetings of the Franklin Institute, by different members of that Institution and that the entire body of directions published by Daguerre, has been some time ago Translated by Mr. Frazer and published in the Journal of the Institute.

As M. Daguerre was pensioned by the French government for making known all that he had discovered and all which he should hereafter discover in regards to this art, it was doubtless the declaration of this fact, vouched by the first scientific authority in France, by the chambers and the throne of that nation, which induced scientific men and others on this side of the Atlantic to believe that in procuring the apparatus and following the instructions of the inventor they would not be liable to more than the ordinary chance of failure in imitating a new process, whether they should be favored by any personal instructions or not, and the degree of excellence and fidelity to nature attained in this city is entirely due to the labors and ingenuity of those who have devoted themselves to the practice and dissemination of the new and beautiful art, aided of course by the published instructions which the liberality of the French nation had caused to be made known to the world. 

I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Walter A. Johnson.

1840 March 20.  The Farmers’ Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1840, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, P. 1 & 2.

The Daguerreotype.  We have on several occasions, given our readers, statements relative to the wonderful discovery of Mr. Daguerreotype in Paris.  Professor Johnson, of the Filbert street College, has produced many beautiful specimens of the Daguerreotype, some of which may be seen at the Merchant’s Exchange.  The view of that noble edifice and also of the Bank of the United States are very fine.

Mr. Gourard has also lectured on this discovery in New York.  The rationale of the process as stated by that gentleman, is given in the Albion.  The plates which are to receive the impression, must be of nineteen parts thickness of copper and one of silver; they must be of the best and purest material, without which precautions they will be all useless, the silvered surface must be polished in the highest degree of art, and every care must thenceforth be taken to preserve that surface from moisture of from oleaginous contact.  In particular they must be perfectly dry at the time the operator commences the application of chemical preparations.

The operator takes two balls of fine cotton, on one of which he pours a solution of nitric acid, being sixteen parts to one of acid, and then rubs it with a circular motion, every where and evenly over the plate; with the other ball the plate is then rubbed dry.  This is done three times, and then the surface is ready to receive the vapor of Iodine.  The Iodine is in a shallow, wide-mouthed cup, covered over with a very wide-woven gauze, and placed at the bottom of a wooden box.—The plate is then put upon a ledge near the top of the box, with the prepared face downwards and the lid closely[shut].  From this time all the operations must be conducted as nearly in the dark as the operator can allow himself to see in.  In about ten minutes the vapor of Iodine has communicated to the prepared surface of the plate a tint of deep gold color, and is now to be placed in the Camera Obscura.  On taking the plate out of the Iodine box, it is immediately covered with a thick dark baize to protect it from both moisture and the attack of light, until placed in a proper position to receive the required reflection.  The camera obscura is then properly adjusted to the object, and the plate is inserted.  It remains there during the space of from eight to fifteen minutes, according to the state of the atmosphere, and the strength of the light, when the picture will be completed.  The length of time must be an effort of the judgement and experience, it cannot at once be given as a rule; of course the plate cannot be removed from the camera until this part of the operation be completed, and, during the time this is in progress, there ought not to be the least vibration in the vicinity of the instrument.  When the plate now containing the impression, is withdrawn, from the camera obscura, it is placed in a box, as in the operation of the Iodine, at the bottom of which is a quantity of mercury.  To the bottom of this box a spirit lamp, lighted, is applied, and kept there until the tempture of the mercury is at 65 degrees of Reaumur, when the lamp is withdrawn.  In a very few minutes, the vapor of mercury is sufficiently spread over the face of the plate, and is withdrawn from thence.—Philadelphia Saturday Courier.

We learned from the N. Y. Dispatch, that a young American artist in that city (A. S. Wolcott) has introduced some striking improvements in the use of this instrument.  He has made an apparatus by which he can take miniatures likenesses from life, in a more distinct [ ? ] than any specimens which have previously been produced.  In fact, his portraits are nearly as though they were drawn with India ink upon paper.  Each particular shade of the face and dress is given with astonishing exactness, and if the likenesses be examined with a microscope, it presents each fiber of the [tint].  By the old mode it required it some ten or fifteen minutes to perfect a Daguerreotype picture, whereas, with a perfectly clear atmosphere, Mr. Wolcott only requires a sitting of one minute—Ports. Jour.  

Johnson, Thomas H.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1858                Address Unknown, [Main Street, opposite Republican Office], Geneseo, New                            York.

1858 September 9.  Livingston Republican.  (Geneseo, New York.)  September 9, 1858, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 39, Whole No. 1095, P. 2.

Photographic!  Thomas H. Johnson, Artist, From Brady’s and more recently from the Root Gallery, New York, would respectfully inform the citizens of Geneseo and Livingston County, that he has leased the sky-light Rooms in this village for a short time, as is prepared to furnish Photographic and Ambrotype Views And Portraits, in the highest Style of the Art at moderate prices.

An examination of his work is solicited.  Daguerreotypes Copied and Enlarged, Plain or in Colors.  Views of Residences, Portraits of Stock, &c.  Particular attention is called to his new style of colored portraits, the Diaphaneotype!

Instructions given at prices to suit the times.  Geneseo, September 4, 1858.    

Advertisement ran on September 9 & 16, 1858.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1846-1855       Not Listed.

1856                daguerrian-h-192 canal.

1857                Not Listed.

Johnson, Thomas H.

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1850                Rooms over Walker & Harrington’s Store, Bennington, Vermont.

1850 January 19.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  January 19, 1850, Vol. IX, No. 45, Whole No. 461, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes For One Dollar!  Thomas H. Johnson, Artist, Has taken rooms over Walker & Harrington’s Store, opposite the Franklin House, where he will remain a short time, affording all a rare opportunity to obtain Superior Likenesses of themselves and friends.  Call early and “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

Hours for Children from 11, A. M., to 2, P. M.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Also a choice assortment of Cases, Lockets, etc.

All Pictures warranted to give perfect satisfaction. 

Instruction in the Art carefully given, and apparatus furnished.  Bennington, Jan. 18, 1850.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to February 2, 1850.

Johnson, Levi D.

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Farwell’s Block, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1856 January 10.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  January 10, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 13, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Levi D. Johnson Takes pleasure in announcing that he is now ready to put up these New And Beautiful Pictures in every variety of style.

The Ambrotype is made with Two Glasses, cemented together with an indestructible cement, so that it can Never Fade, But will retain its brilliancy For Ages.  It is taken in less than one fourth the time required in the quickest Daguerreotype process; is not reversed, can be seen at any angle, and has none of that Blueness or Haziness, Which so often mar the beauty of the Daguerreotype.

All are invited to call at my Saloon Near the Sullivan House, And examine Specimens.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to April 3, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The subscriber, having secured the services of Mr. Johnson, is now prepared to take Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes,—and—Photographic Views.  Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

1856 May 1.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 29, P. 3.

Card.  The subscriber would return his acknowledgements to his former patrons for past favors.  He may hereafter be found at the rooms of Charles Eastman, Farwell’s Block where he will be happy to wait upon all who want work in his line.  Levi D. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 1 to October 2, 1856.

Johnson, Joshua N.

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1851                Address Unknown, Bennington, Vermont.

1851 March 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 1, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, Whole No.519, P. 3.

Read the advertisement of Mr. Johnson, Daguerreotype Artist, in todays Banner.

1851 March 1.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 1, 1851, Vol. X, No. 51, Whole No.519, P. 3.

Light Daguerrean Saloon.  Now is the time to secure the Shadow ere the Substance is Gone.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Bennington and vicinity, that his Saloon is fitted up in a style to take Miniatures, in the highest and most approved manner.

It is a well known fact, that all of the best paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and the beauty of the art of the art consists in the blending of light and shade, so as to produce distinctness, boldness and general rotundity to the to the picture.  As experience in all arts is a prerequisite, the subscriber, having been engaged in the business for ten years past, and taken over twenty thousand Pictures, he flatters himself that he can suitm the most fastidious.

Hours  of taking, from nine o’clock, A. M. to three o’clock, P. M., in both cloudy and fair weather.  Joshua N. Johnson.  Bennington, Feb. 26th, 1851.

1851 March 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 8, 1851, Vol. X, No. 52, Whole No.520, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerrean Saloon.  Now is the time to secure the Shadow ere the Substance is Gone.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Bennington and vicinity, that his Saloon is fitted up in a style to take Miniatures, in the highest and most approved manner.

It is a well known fact, that all of the best paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and the beauty of the art of the art consists in the blending of light and shade, so as to produce distinctness, boldness and general rotundity to the to the picture.  As experience in all arts is a prerequisite, the subscriber, having been engaged in the business for ten years past, and taken over twenty thousand Pictures, he flatters himself that he can suitm the most fastidious.

Hours  of taking, from nine o’clock, A. M. to three o’clock, P. M., in both cloudy and fair weather.  Joshua N. Johnson.  Bennington, Feb. 26th, 1851.

Johnson, J. M.

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1847                Patriot Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       Corner Broad and Washington Streets, over Haskell Furniture Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1849                Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s Store, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17,

1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. J. M. Johnson, who occupies a room in the Patriot building,  really gets some of the finest pictures we have seen.  While the daguerreotype must be entirely a portrait, it is frequently so indistinct and illy shaded that it requires no ordinary ingenuity todiscover of whom it is a representation.  Mr. J.’s pictures are as distinct and sharply shaded as the finest prints from the best steel plate engravings.

1847 June 17.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  June 17, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The Subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Concord and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Ayer’s Brick Block, over J. F. Brown’s Bookstore, where he will remain during the session of the Legislature.

Gentlemen and Ladies are invited to call at his Rooms, compare and examine his specimens and Judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken for $1.50, including neat Morocco Case.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to October 7, 1847.

1847 September 2.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 2, 1847,  Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.—Mr. J. M. Johnson has returned to town, and can be found at his rooms in the north side of the Patriot building.  Mr. J. we think, obtains some of the finest pictures we have ever seen—superior in our view to those which the passer-by will notice as exhibited by the artists of Boston in Washington and Court streets.  To any of our friends, desirous of procuring a perfect copy of their “phiz,” we can cordially recommend Mr. Johnson.

1848 November 16.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 16, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. V, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully announces to the inhabitants of Claremont and the neighboring towns, that he has recently fitted up Rooms with a Vertical Light, over Haskell’s Furniture Rooms, corner of Broad and Washington Streets.  It is well known that all the best Paintings and Daguerreotypes are taken by a vertical light, and he flatters himself that he can suit even the most fastidious.—As the merest tyros are not deficient in recommending their pictures, he therefore invites Gentlemen and Ladies without distinction to call and examine his specimens and judge for themselves.

Miniatures taken without regard to the weather.  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from November 16, 1848 to January 18, 1849.

1849 March 15.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 15, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XVIII, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  We take pleasure in calling the attention of our citizens and the public generally, to the splendid specimens of sky-light Daguerreotypes exhibited by Mr. Johnson at his rooms near the upper Bridge; and without disparagement to others who may have visited the place, we may safely say that no one has produced such fine specimens of the art or received such a liberal share of patronage.  At the outset Mr. J. was at considerable expense in preparing a suitable room to enable him to take superior likenesses, and the result has proved that it was money well expended, and duly appreciated by the public.

As Mr. Johnson is soon to leave town for a number of months, all who wish to obtain superior Daguerreotypes are admonished to improve the present opportunity.

1849 April 19.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  April 19, 1849, Vol. XIV, No. XXVIII, P. 2.

New Style Daguerreotypes, Taken With The Light From Above.  The subscriber having just returned from New York, Boston having availed himself of all the Modern Improvements sufficient to enable him to execute Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any in the country. Prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Rooms near Fiske & Brewer’s store, upper bridge,  J. M. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to June 7, 1849.

Johnson, George W.

Ambrotypes, ,

1859-1860       302, Old No. 82 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1859 May 7.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3

G. W. Johnson, Ambrotype artist, No. 302 Market street, over Smyth’s china store, formerly occupied by Lummis, is prepared to take as good pictures as can be procured elsewhere.  Mr. Johnson is a superior artist, of long experience and a successful operator.  See advertisement.

1859 May 7.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3

Johnson’s 25 Cent Ambrotype Gallery.  No. 302, Old No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store, opposite Farmers’ Bank, Wilmington, Del.

The Subscriber takes this method of informing his friends, and the public generally, that he has taken the rooms formally occupied by Lummis, where he is prepared to take as Good Pictures as can be procured elsewhere.  Hoping by strict attention to business, and a desire to please to merit a liberal share of the public patronage.

Pictures copied and set in rings, breastpins, medallions, lockets, &c., in the neatest manner possible.  Particular attention paid to the taking of small children, by the aid of a large sky-light, he can take pictures equally as well in cloudy weather as clear, his rooms being entirely refurnished, and has every convenience for the comfort of his customers.  G. W. Johnson, Ambrotype Artist. 

Advertisement ran from May 7 to August 6, 1859.

1859 August 6.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 3.

G. W. Johnson, Ambrotypist, over Smyth’s China Store, is making good pictures for 25 cents.  Mr. Johnson is an excellent artist and takes the portraits in a proficient manner and in every style.  Try him.

1859 August 6.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 3.

Johnson’s 25 Cent Ambrotype Rooms Are at No. 302  (Old No. 82 Market Street., over Smyth’s China Store, and opposite the Farmers’ Bank.  Pictures taken at all prices and sizes, to suit the public. Pictures taken and set in Rings, Medallions, Breastpins, &c., &c.  Also pictures in cloudy as well as clear  weather.  Please give me a call and see for yourselves.  G. W. Johnson, Ambrotypist Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 6, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

Johnson, Charles E.

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c.1844-1845    251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square, Norwich, Connecticut.

1845-1846       Corner Camp and Canal Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1846                Rooms North Wing of the Clinton House, Ithaca, New York.

1846                Address Unknown, Saratoga, New York.

1847-1848       Rooms on Court Street, Over H. Lewis’ Store, Binghamton, New York.

1849-1851       Corner of Bank and Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1851                Address Unknown, Cleveland, Ohio.

1851-1854       Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio.

1852                corner of Superior and Seneca Streets, Sartwell’s Block, Cleveland, Ohio.

1853                Corner Clay and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco, California.

1854                163 Clay Street, San Francisco, California.

1845 September 17.  The Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  September 17, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 28, Whole No. 3236, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—If any of our friends in Norwich or its vicinity would like an absolutely perfect Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, now is their time.  Mr. Johnson, the artist, has spent a number of years in Plumbe’s famous Daguerreotype Academy in New York, and is enabled to avail himself of all the latest discoveries and improvements in this wonderful mode of copying the “human face divine.”  A compared, or we should rather say contrasted, with any other Daguerreotype miniatures we have ever seen taken in Norwich, those taken by Mr. Johnson are to the others what an exquisite painting is to a mere daub.  But, “seeing is believing;” at least we do not hesitate to say that no one who sees a production, such as we saw last evening, of Mr. Johnson’s pencil of light, can hesitate to believe all, and more than all, we have said in his favor.  He visits Norwich, in compliance with an urgent invitation of gentlemen of this city, and his stay, we understand, is limited to a very few days.  Those who would avail themselves of a opportunity such as rarely occurs, had therefore, better be in a hurry.  Mr. Johnson’s rooms are at Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square.

1845 October 8.  The Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 8, 1845, Vol. XXIV, No. 31, Whole No. 3239, P. 1.

Daguerreotyping.—We invite attention, some day since, to the beautiful and highly finished specimens of miniature likenesses at the rooms of Mr. Johnson, in Chapman’s Block, Franklin Square.  During Mr. J.’s stay in Norwich, his rooms were constantly crowded with visitor’s, and his success in the practice of his art was the theme of general and admiring comment.  Mr. Johnson took his departure last week, and we supposed the skill and art which characterized his specimens had gone with him.  But we have just been shown a miniature likeness of a gentleman of this city, taken this morning by Mr. Allen, the young gentleman who constantly aided Mr. Johnson while here, that, so far as we can  judge, falls little, if at all below the best specimens produced by Mr. Johnson.  There are many, we know, who would have been glad to have availed themselves of Mt. J.’s visit to the city to obtain likenesses of themselves or friends, but who “could not come at him for the press.”  We advise such to call upon Mr. Allen.  They will find him occupying the same rooms as did Mr. J., and after looking at his “specimens” they will, we much incline to believe, leave facsimiles of their own “handsome looks” behind them.

1845 November 2.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 2, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 239, P. 2.

Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans.  Miniatures of every size taken, single or in group, with the natural colors, in a very superior manner.  The public are invited to call and examine our specimens.  No charge will be made for a Portrait unless satisfactory in every respect and equal to the specimens exhibited.  The Rooms are spacious and well arranged and with the enlarged window on Canal street, capable of admitting the proper degree of light on the sitters, the Portraits are clear and perfect, exhibiting

Every feature with great distinctness.

An examination of our specimens and mode of operating will be a better test of our skill and success in the art than anything we can say in an advertisement. 

Apparatus warranted the genuine Voigtlander, with the most recent improvements; also, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. furnished to Daguerreotype Artists, and instructions given in the art.  Johnson & Jacobs.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to December 9, 1845.

1845 December 10.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 10, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.

Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans.  Citizens and strangers are invited to examine our New Style of ne plus ultra Colored Miniatures, surpassing any ever executed in this city, in beauty, brilliancy and durability.  They are warranted imperishable, and taken without reversing the object.  We are better prepared to take family groups than any establishment in New Orleans.

We would call the attention of Daguerreotype Artists to our large stock, consisting of Cameras (genuine Voigtlander), Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, and Apparatus of every description, all warranted the best quality.

Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms.  Johnson & Jacobs.

Advertisement ran from December 10, 1845 to January 22, 1846.

1846 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 9, Whole No. 4222, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Several Furnishing Establishments and Sole Agency for the sale of Voigtlander’s Apparatus. 

The genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus, also the best plates, Chemicals, Polishing Materials and Morocco Cases, &c., &c. may be procured at the subscribers’, wholesale and retail, by addressing (post paid) to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia, or Langenheim & Beckers, 201 Broadway, N. Y.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as Agents for the sale of the genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus:–

Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

Mr. James L. Lyon, Richmond, Va.

Mr. S. Broadbent, Columbia, S. C.

Mr. James P. Perry, Charleston, S. C.

Mr. S. Noessel, New Orleans.

Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, New Orleans.

W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.                                            

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 19, 1846.

1846 January 12.  The Weekly Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 12, 1846, Vol. 1, No. 13, P. 3.

Fair of the Agricultural And Mechanics’ Association of Louisiana.—The annual fair of this association was held in Baton Rouge on Monday and Tuesday last.  The specimens of agricultural improvements and mechanical skill exhibited were limited, still they showed the rapid progress of the one in our State, and the fast approaching towards perfection of the others…

There was an interesting display of Fine Arts.  Mr. James McGuire and Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, of this city, exhibited a great variety of Daguerreotypes, which, for correctness and beauty of finish, could not be excelled.  Mr. McGuire received the first premium, and Johnson & Jacobs the second…

1846 January 23.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 23, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 271, P. 2.

Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery, Corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans.  Citizens and strangers are invited to examine our New Style of ne plus ultra Colored Miniatures, surpassing any ever executed in this city, in beauty, brilliancy and durability.  They are warranted imperishable, and taken without reversing the object.  We are better prepared to take family groups than any establishment in New Orleans.

We would call the attention of Daguerreotype Artists to our large stock, consisting of Cameras (genuine Voigtlander), Plates, Cases, Frames, Chemicals, and Apparatus of every description, all warranted the best quality.

Instructions for taking our superior style of Pictures given on moderate terms.  Johnson & Co.

1846 April 8.  Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  April 8, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 40, Whole No. 1,495, P. 3.

Johnson’s Photographic Gallery Mr. Johnson, late of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, New York has the honor to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ithaca that his rooms are now open for the reception of visitors, in the north wing of the Clinton House—entrance one door south of A. Sherrill’s office.  Mr. J.’s pictures are universally admired, for their brilliancy, beauty of finish and life-like appearance, and he warrants them imperishable.

As his stay will be short, he respectfully desires his friends to call soon—if for nothing but to examine his pictures, of which he has a large collection.

Persons possessing inferior pictures can have them exchanged at a very moderate charge.

Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions in the art, with apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.

Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M.  Ithaca, March 17, 1846.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1846.

1846 July 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  July 18, 1846, Vol. VI, No. 86, Whole No. 1,641, P. 3.

Saratoga—Art, Life, &c.  Correspondent of The Tribune.  Saratoga Springs, July 16, 1846….

While writing about works of art, I would mention Mr. Johnson, The daguerreotype artist, and Mons. Edouart, the Silhouetteist, who are well known to old visitants here, having been here for several seasons.  They are both great artists in their way, and attract many visitors to their rooms, and even those loiterers who just stroll into their rooms to pass an idle moment by viewing their pictures, are many of them induced to get their own likenesses taken….

1847 August 4.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  August 4, 1847, Vol. XXVI, No. 1, Whole No. 1,251, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Johnson, would respectfully announced to his friends, that he has taken the rooms over H. Lewis’s store, where he will be happy to wait upon all those who may wish correct Miniatures of Themselves, taken in the best style of the Art.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Binghamton, May 26, 1847.

Advertisement ran from August 4, 1847 to August 9, 1848.

1848 August 23.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  August 23, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 4, Whole No. 1296, P. 2.

Important News—Removal of The “Lightning Line” From Johnson’s Rooms.  Revolution in Daguerreotype, and awful fall in the Price of Pictures.  Mr. Johnson has the pleasure of informing his friends that he has shaken hands and parted with the “lightning line,” and having entirely cleansed his rooms of the gasses arising from the batteries attached to the Telegraph, is now enabled to produce better specimens of the Daguerreotype Art than he has ever done before; and what is still more curious, has discovered the art of selling pictures at a marvelously cheap rate, compared with former prices.

From and after this date, until further notice, for cash on the delivery of the picture, his prices will be as follows:

Medium Plate Picture, in morocco Case        $1.50

Quarter     do       do                do                    $2.50

Half           do       do               do                    $4.00

Pictures set in lockets, bracelets or pins         $1.50

Which, considering the quality of the work, is lower than ever before offered by any other operator.

Mr. J. has a most excellent metallic mirror, for taking out-door views, by which the picture is not inverted.

Persons wishing to be “taken off” will do well to call soon, as this “unprecedented” state of things may be of very short duration.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. in all sorts of weather over the store of H. Lewis, Court-street.

N. B.—For sale, with or without instructions a first rate Medium Camera, with apparatus complete, on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to October 4, 1848.

1849 March 7.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 7, 1849, Vol. XXXII, No. 10, Whole No. 1,912, P. 1.

Photographs. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance fade,

Let Nature copy that which Nature made.”

We saw this morning a pair of miniature likenesses of our friend Briggs of the Democrat, and were struck with their rare accuracy and beauty.  We speak, of course, of beauty of execution—not meaning to flatter Col. B. on account of his good looks.  Indeed we cannot forget forget the philosophical remark of M. Daguerre, the inventor of the photographic process:  “You have handsome face, you shall have dem handsome picture; You had bad faces, you shall have dem bad pictures!”  These pictures were, one from the rooms of Mr. Johnson, the other from those of Mr. Clark, two very successful Daguerrean artists of our city.  We have seen several groups as well as single pictures, the work of Mr. Johnson, and we question whether for distinctness, accuracy of likeness or elegance, they could be surpassed in the galleries of Plumbe.  And the pictures of Mr. Clarkare the admiration of every one.

1849 August 10.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  August 10, 1849, New Series-Whole No. 239, Vol. V, No. 32, P. 2.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer thus “does up” a notice of the new Bank building erected in that city:

To show that we are progressive people look at the elegantly constructed and arranged new State Bank building, on the corner of Bank and Superior street.  The architect was C. W. Heard and he deserves a bronzed statute on its colonnade.  It is a beauty, externally, and internally, and so was the inquisition in Spain that Bonaparte broke up.  Entire: in the basement is a barber.  Her the victim is first shaved!  The next floor is the Bank Department.  Here the substance is taken.  The next degree as you approach the skies, contains the Dentists.  They extract your grinders and leave you to sup sorrow with a spoon of grief, i. e., live on spoon victuals.  Then comes the Daguerreotype man, Johnson, who takes what then is left of you, even your shadow, and Brown the Writing Master, traces what you were in shape of a great goose.

Now, to complete the picture, it is no fancy one, the oldest auctioneer, Cutter, has got posted next door to sell your remnants, if you have any to the highest bidder.  Beware that corner!

1850 March 7.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 7, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 17, Whole No. 1,959, P. 3.

Johnson’s Daguerreotype Rooms.  Mr. Johnson has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public that he has just returned from New York with a full assortment of materials of the best quality, calculated to suit the taste as well as the pockets of all who may please to favor him with a call.  He has also, at considerable expense, obtained a new, quick-working apparatus—of great importance where children or nervous persons re to have their miniatures taken.  Call and see, at his rooms in the Bank Building, at the corner of Bank and Superior streets.

1850 October 23.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 23, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 41, Whole No. 1,985, P. 3.

California Gold Is not more valuable than one of Johnson’s Premium Daguerreotype Miniatures.  His rooms are over the Merchants Bank, opposite the Weddell House.

This well known establishment has just been fitted up in a style of elegance not surpassed in any of the eastern cities.  Mr. J. has arranged his rooms with every convenience for his business.  In addition to his immense Sky-Light he has two large side lights the largest in the State, and the best calculated for the execution of first rate pictures.  This fact he has proved by 11 years experience in the business; being now the oldest Practical Daguerrean Artist in the United States or the World.  Therefore he has no fear that his own pupils can equal their master, although they boast of being unequaled, after only a few weeks practice.

N. B. Prices the same as usual, therefore none need employ inexperienced artists on the score of economy.  Call and see.  Charles E. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 6, 1850.

1851 April 9.  Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 9, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, P. 2.

Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot.  Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artist.  Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypists’ Use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.

The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., Cc. all of which they test before offering for sale, and warrant genuine.  Having had long experience in the business they supply themselves with such stock, only, as Artists require.

Instruction in the art carefully given. 

Rooms on the corner of Bank and Superior-st. opposite the Wendell House, Clevenland, Ohio.  Chas. E. Johnson.  Parker Fellows

Advertisement ran from April 9 to  July 17, 1851.

1851 April 22.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, have recently procured the services of Mr. J. F. Ryder, late of New York—a very skilful operator.  We yesterday examined several specimens of his work, and we have rarely if ever seen their equals.  They are sufficiently distinct without being harsh in their outline, and excel particularly in life-like expressions.  Call at their rooms and look at their portrait gallery.

1851 July 21.  Portage Sentinel.  (Ravenna, Ohio.)  July 21, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 8, Whole No. 320, P. 3.

Read And Consider!  Matthews having made arrangements with Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, to enter their employment for a certain length of time, has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrian Business, To B. S. Morrill & Co., and according to an agreement with them will make no more Pictures in this County, and would most cheerfully recommend all those wanting Perfect Specimens of the Art to patronize them; fully knowing their knowledge of the business equal to any other artist in the east or west, your humble servant not excepted.        

Wm. B. Matthews.  Ravenna, July 14, 1851.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1851.

1851 December 22.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

Fire.  A fire was discovered Sunday at 10½ A. M., in the Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, Daguerreotypist, Merchants’ Bank Block.  It originated from the stove, burned through the floor, and rapidly spread between the floor and ceiling below, nearly the whole length of the building.  It was considerable time after the engines were on the ground that the precise location of the fire could be ascertained, owing to the dense smoke.  Nearly all the furniture and apparatus of Johnson & Fellows were more or less damaged by fire and water.  Precise loss not known.  The offices of C. Stetson, Esq., Dr. Bigelow and Dr. Robinson, were considerably injured by water.  Cutter & Taylor suffered quite a loss from the same cause.

We understand that Johnson & Fellows [are] insured for $1,200.

1851 December 22.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 22, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

We also return our sincere thanks to the Firemen and our friends, whose efficiency and care saved much of our property in yesterdays conflagration.  Prudence, care and judgement, characterized every movement on their part, and to them we owe every thing.  At present, we can only say that we are very grateful.  But at some future period, we will endeavor to express our thanks by deeds as well as words.

We would also state that we shall be fully prepared on Wednesday morning to take Miniatures as well and as rapidly as ever.  Our Rooms, by that time, will be in through repair, and we should be glade to see all who may feel inclined to give us their patronage.  Johnson & Fellows.

1851 December 23.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 23, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 225, P. 2.

Messrs. Johnson & Fellows are not to be burned or drowned out.  They will resume labors to-morrow.  Such pluck and enterprise deserves patronage.

1852 January 7.  Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Johnson, over Merchant’s Bank, having had twelve years experience, is acknowledged by the public to be the most perfect Daguerreotype Artist in this city.  He is permanently located in Cleveland.  de. 13.

1852 January 7.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Johnson & Fellows, Premium Skylight Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Merchants’ Bank, opposite the Weddell House.  Also, Sartwell’s Block, corner of Superior and Seneca Streets.

1852 January 7.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 3.

Cleveland Daguerreotype Stock Depot.  Johnson & Fellows, Daguerrean Artists, keep constantly on hand a full assortment of every variety of materials for Daguerreotypist use, which they are selling as low as can be bought in New York City.

The attention of Artists is respectfully invited to their elegant and large assortment of Cameras, Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., &c., all of which they tested before offering for sale, and warranted genuine.  Having had long experience in the business, they supply themselves with such stock only as Artists require.

Instructions in the art carefully given.  Charles E. Johnson, Parker Fellows

Rooms, Superior Street, opposite Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio.  apr8.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to

1852 January 7.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 5, P. 4.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Johnson & Fellows, at their Rooms corner Bank and Superior sts., opposite the Weddell House, are still taking miniatures in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Johnson is universally acknowledged one of the most eminent artists in the United States.  His pictures have for two successive years taken the first premiums at the American Institute, New York; Franklin do. Philadelphia; Mechanics’ do. Boston.

They are taking, in addition to the old style, the celebrated Illuminated Daguerreotypes, which are considered far superior to any others.  The Daguerrean Journal in speaking of them says “they somewhat resemble the Crayon, yet surpass them in beauty.”  They have the largest and finest operating Room with skylight in the State, and the best whole size Camera ever manufactured in the country.  Their Cameras were judged the best at the World’s Fair.  Every variety of Cases, Frames and Lockets can be found at their Rooms.  Dec. 22, 1851.

1852 January 21.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 21, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 16, P. 2.

$5 Reward—We will give the above reward to any one who will inform us of the person or persons who broke the shutters and large pain of glass in our showcase on the sidewalk, on Saturday or Sunday night last.  Johnson & Fellow.

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.  Char les E. Johnson.  M. J. Gurney.                          

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 20.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 20, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Only One Dollar Each!!  Now is the time to get a first class Miniature put up in good style for One Dollar.  We pledge ourselves to execute better work than can be obtained at any other place in this city for that price.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.  Let none hereafter employ inferior Artists from motives of economy.

Remember the old establishment, rooms over the Merchants Bank, opposite Weddell House, corner of Bank and Superior-sts.  Johnson & Fellows.

N. B.—We use both side and sky lights—the most perfect arrangement in this city.

1852 September 22.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 1.

The State Fair…Total Entries on Exhibition.

Horticultural………………………………………521

Mechanical and Fine Arts………………………..526

Machinery and Miscellaneous……………………398

Products of Farm & Dairy………………………..175

Agricultural Implements………………………….263

Fowls………………………………………………075

Sheep………………………………………………244

Horses……………………………………………..225

Cattle………………………………………………325

Hogs……………………………………………….034

Total……………………………………………….2823

Class H.

W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.

A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimens daguerreotypes.

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland, specimens daguerreotypes.

Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

McDonald & Co., Buffalo, daguerreotypes.

Root, S., New York, 14 daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 36, Whole No. 1805, P. 4.

Notes of the State Fair.  We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as they probably will be in the multitudes assembled, it will not be for lack of giid intention.  We should be glad to deal fairly by all.  We begin with…

Daguerreotypes.  The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures.  A portion of Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.

Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often shed sunshine on the poor and suffering…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Plainesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting.  The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance!  The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.

Mr. North, another Cleveland artist, who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has foiled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures.  His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realitics, [sic.] and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract much attention.  One feature, the Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a “home-picture” good looking of course.  The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals!  Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label.  There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of “children of larger growth.”  North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted.

Next to North’s is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York.  Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine.  Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least.  Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels.  In a homely frontierphrase, it is low “Root hog or die!” for premims. [sic.]

The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern sun can make them.”  Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling has a numerous and fine display of pictures and miniatures, ranged by the side of New York.  He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet.  It is a spider’s web in mid-air, te most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light.  Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands.  A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plates, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.

A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection.  He has a fine, large picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Philips House and other Dayton views.  His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition.  It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length!  The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art.  Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.

Last, but not least, are a group of three ladies and two other miniatures of large size, by McDonnell & Co., of Buffalo.  It would be difficult to select three more pleasing or meritorious pictures from the entire collection.  Everybody stops to admire them, a sufficient meed of praise, unless it be the first approval of the committee.

Our seconds are up, and you have one hasty daguerreotype of the Daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 22, 1852, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

List of Entries At The State Fair…

Class H.—Domestic Manufactures…

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling, Va., daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

Johnson & Fellows, Cleveland, daguerreotypes.

1852 September 22.  The Daily Ohio Statesman.  (Columbus, Ohio.)  September 22, 1852, Vol. II, No. 1460, New Series No. 1921, P. 2.

Third Annual Ohio State Fair.  We continue from the Cleveland Herald the following notices of the Ohio State Fair: 

Daguerreotypes.  The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to the number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures.  A portion of the Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and as constantly crowded with admiring visitors…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows of Cleveland, consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Railroad Bridge, and two miniatures, one that almost preaches right out, of Rev. Dr. Perry.  The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrated the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting.  The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect as to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse-shoe Falls from Canada landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance.  The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well known artists…

1852 September 23.  Scott Soup Bowl.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 1.

The State Fair…Class II—Domestic Manufacturers…

W. C. North, Cleveland, specimens Daguerreotypes.

A. Bisbee, Dayton, specimen daguerreotypes.

Class II.

Johnson & Fellow, Cleveland—Daguerreotypes.

McDonald & Co., Buffalo—Daguerreotypes.

A. C. Partridge, Wheeling—Daguerreotypes.

S. Root, New York—14 Daguerreotypes.

Mrs. Short, Cleveland—Specimens daguerreotypes.

1852 September 23.  Scott Soup Bowl.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 23, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 4.

Notes of the State Fair.  We shall make such specific notice of the articles exhibited at the State Fair as time and circumstances permit, and if any exhibitors are neglected, as probably will be in the multitudes assembled, if will not be for lack of good intention.  We should be glad to deal fairly by all.  We begin with…

Daguerreotypes.

The improvement in the display of specimens in this beautiful of specimens in this beautiful Art over previous State Fairs is striking both as to number of competitors and elegance and perfectness of the pictures A [portion of ] Floral Hall has been fitted up expressly for this Art, and is constantly crowded with admiring visitors.

Entering from the West, Mrs. Short, of Cleveland, has a pretty group of miniatures, two of them old settlers whose well-known countenances often [ ? ] sunshine on the poor and suffering…

Next are the choice specimens of Messrs. Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland consisting of six splendid views of Niagara Falls, the Painesville Rail Road Bridge, and two miniatures, on that almost preaches right out, Rev. Dr. Perry.—The views of Niagara are greatly admired, and finely illustrate the perfection and instantaneousness of sun-painting.  The views consist of Table Rock—Clifton House from Prospect Point—view of both Falls with –private party on the brink—American Falls from Canada Ferry landing, with small boat crossing with passengers, the countenance of the boatman pulling at the oar so perfect [as] to be recognized by acquaintances—Horse Shoe Falls from Canada Landing—And the Bridge and Rapids from Canada Landing—and the Bridge and Rapids above the American Falls—the dashing waters so instantly transferred to the plate as to present a natural waving and curling appearance!  The series is very creditable to the skill of the old and well-known artists.

Mr. North, another Cleveland artist who took the first premium at last year’s State Fair, has filled a large space close at hand with his truly splendid pictures and life-like miniatures.  His views of the Weddell, Melodeon, new Jail, &c., are realities, and his groups and single miniatures, many of them well known personages, attract-much attention. One feature, The Editorial corps of the city, including a full length of Lippard in Brotherhood regalia, and Mrs. Gage, the story-teller and poetess, from a” home-picture” good looking of course.  The portraits are all perfect—would we could say as much of some of the originals!  Little “Zack,” to our eye the gem of North’s collection, is generally mistaken for the “Infant Drummer,” and quite naturally in the absence of a label. There is an air of ease and rest after a boyish rub-a-dub both in countenance and position, rarely obtained in daguerreotypes even of children of larger growth.”  North has good reason to be proud of his skill as well as of the Art to which he is devoted…

Next o North’s, is a collection of magnificent Daguerreotypes from Root’s Premium Gallery, New York. Three of the portraits are unusually large and fine.  Among the notables miniatured are Madame Alboni, Horace Greeley, Geo. M. Dallas, and P. T. Barnum, the picture no humbug at least.  Our Western Artists will have to look out for their laurels.  In a homely frontier phrase, it is now “Root hog or die!” for premiums.

The Old Dominion is also in the field with pictures “ardent as a Southern Sun can make them.”  Mr. Partridge, of Wheeling, has a numerous a fine display of pictures and miniatures; ranged by the side of New York.  He has beautiful views of Zane’s Island in the Ohio, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the span 1010 feet.  It is a spider’s web in mid-air, the most delicate tracery being limned in beauty by the unerring light.  Rev. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Valentine, and a host of the lesser known are submitted to the admiration of thousands.  A group of a hundred or more little Misses on a single plate, all standing in compact order, is a sweet picture Old Sol must have been delighted in taking.

A. Bisbee, of Dayton, has filled nearly a whole side with his grand collection.  He has a fine, large size picture of Dayton Court House, the best edifice of the kind in Ohio, the Phillips House and other Dayton views.  His view of Cincinnati from Newport, is the great Daguerreotype picture of the exhibition.  It presents a plate richly framed, about 8 feet long by 10 or 12 inches wide, and gives a river view of the city and hills several miles in length!  The panorama is of course faithful to nature, and is a wonderful triumph of the Art.  Mr. B.’s miniatures, single and in groups, are very attractive.

Last, but not least, are a group of three ladies and two other miniatures of large size, by McDonnell & Co., of Buffalo.  It would be difficult to select three more pleasing or meritorious pictures from the entire collection.  Everybody stops to admire them, a sufficient meed of praise, unless it be the first approval of the committee.

1852 December 24.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 24, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 304, P. 3.

Johnson & Fellows.—These artist have now a fine suit of rooms at the corner of Bank and Superior streets, and are prepared to take the best of pictures.—They have a large and beautiful stock of cases for Christmas, and we advise those who wish to procure a good likeness either of themselves or others, to go to Johnson & Fellows.  The excellence of their work merits great praise, and the cheapness ought to ensure good success, which we heartily wish the above firm.

1853 June 7.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 7, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 56, P. 2.

Speaking of Daguerreotypes, we saw to-day in the possession of Johnson & Fellows, a crystal covered picture, the plate of which was not convex, but flat as in the common daguerreotype.  It appears in very particular a perfect portrait, and a good picture.  Mr. Fellows  informs us that this style of putting up daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places.  There seems to be a slight controversy on this subject between certain parties.  The convex plate vs the level plate.  Both make very good pictures, but we shall decide when daguerreotypist disagree!

1853 June 8.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 8, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 57, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  If you want a fine likeness, get one put up in Johnson & Fellows’ inimitable style.  If you want a paperweight, get one with your likeness in it.  Their Stereoscopes are the greatest wonder in the city.

1853 June 9.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 9, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 58, P. 2.

Dear Dealer:—I saw in your paper of Tuesday evening, a statement, (Mr. Fellows being your authority) that my Crystal Daguerreotypes setting is “no new thing, but has been used in other places” I deny the truth of the statement, and ask when and where?  If it is no “new thing” why did Mr. Fellows, after hearing that I had set a daguerreotype in this style, go to several stores in town to procure a glass, which he obtained on Monday of this week (several days after I had applied for a patent) and putting his likenesses in the same, spent most of the afternoon in visiting hotels, stores, and stopping his friends in the street, showing his picture thus set!  He acted as though he thought or that others would think, that it was “something new.”  As it regards the flat or convex plate I would state that the first picture that I set in this style was on a flat plate.  The convex plate is a decided improvement, making the picture more distinct and luminous.  I claim in my patent both the level and convex plate.  Since writing the above, I saw the following advertisement in the [Daily] Forest City of Tuesday morning, headed thus:  “‘A Novelty’.—Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend.  Just the thing for a writing desk.  Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style.”  To be consistent, he should have said “no new thing” I say, let every man manufacture his own “thunder.”  W. C. North.

1853 June 24.  San Francisco Evening Journal.  (San Francisco, California.)  June 24, 1853, Vol. II, No. 336, P. 2.

Re-Opened.  Star & Johnson’s “Excelsior Daguerrean Gallery.”  (Late Hamilton and Starr’s)  The above Gallery, having been closed for a fortnight past, is now re-opened, greatly enlarged and improved, no pains or expense having been spared to make this, as its name imports, The Excelsior Gallery of San Francisco.  The Show Rooms, Private Dressing Room for Ladies’, Laboratory, etc., are of the largest and most convenient plan.  The light is superior to any in the city, and equal to the most celebrated Galleries in the Atlantic cities.  Our Rooms are especially adapted for taking Family Groups, and so well ventilated that no unpleasantness is experienced even in the warmest weather, as is the case in smaller Galleries.  Mr. Johnson, the artist, from his experience of thirteen years’ successful practice as a Daguerreotypist in the cities of New York and New Orleans, Augusta, Ga., Cleveland, Ohio; and during four seasons at Saratoga and two at the White Sulphur Springs,—feels himself warranted in insuring perfect satisfaction to all our patrons.  No charge is made nor is any picture suffered to leave our possession, until the sitter is entirely satisfied.  Rabe’s Building, 163 Clay st.

1853 June 28.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  June 28, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 74, P. 2.

[For the Plain Dealer.]  Editors of Plain Dealer:  I have just returned from New York, and find that during my absence, my neighbor, Mr. Fellows, (Not Johnson & Fellows, as Mr. Johnson is in California, and can have no part in this matter,) has been given me some sage advice, wishing me not to “set such a belligerent example.”  He also begs of me to “fight” some one elce, and “not quite annihilate” him.  You and your readers will bear me witness that I have done nothing more than ward off the blows which his “belligerent” disposition led him to aim at me for my “annihilation.”  I told you in all truth and honesty that I had discovered a new setting for Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Fellows denied the truth of my statement, by saying, “that this style of putting up Daguerreotypes is no new thing, but has often be used in other places.”  Now, if Mr. Fellows had attended to his own business, and not denied what I know to be true, (and what he can’t prove to be false.)  I should not have said the first nor the “last word” in this controversy.  I would simply add that I expect to exhibit this new style of Daguerreotype at the World’s Fair in New York, and am prepared also to furnish then to my patrons, and invite all who wish to to call  and see them.  W. C. North.

1853 August 13.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.

A Novelty.  Get a Paper Weight Daguerreotype of yourself or friend.  Just the thing for a writing desk.

Johnson & Fellows get them up in a beautiful style.  je7.

1853 August 13.  Daily Forest City.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 13, 1853, Vol. 2, Np. 95, P. 3.

Stereoscopes; Or Solid Daguerreotypes.  These Daguerreotypes are taken in fine style by Johnson & Fellows.  They have the appearance of Statuary—the greatest improvement in the Daguerreotype art.  je8.

1853 September 2.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 2, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 131, P. 2.

Home Again.  Mr. Fellows has just returned from New York with an entire new assortment of every thing new pertaining to the Daguerrean Art.  We  have a fine assortment of Lockets, which we offer upon reasonable terms.  Please call and see.

1853 October 11.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 11, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 164, P. 2.

Miniatures.  One of the best places in the west to secure a perfect likeness is at the well known Rooms of Johnson & Fellows, (over Merchant’s Bank.)  They now offer to the public a better assortment of Cases and Lockets than were ever before offered in this city.  Go and see them.

1853 November 10.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  November 10, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 190, P. 2.

Wanted to see a nice cottage, well arranged, every thing convenient.  House and grounds in the best order.  Enquire of Mr. Fellows, at Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerrean Rooms,

1853 December 22.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 22, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 226, P. 2.

Holiday Presents.  Nothing cab be more appropriate for a Holiday Present than one of Johnson & Fellows’ Daguerreotypes, done up in fine style.  They have a large assortment of fancy cases and elegant lockets.

1853 December 23.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 23, 1853, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 3.

Where to get Christmas Presents…

Johnson & Fellows, Mrs. Short, and North. Are all prepared to take daguerreotypes.  What prettier gift than semblance of a loved one?

1854 January 7.  Cleveland Weekly Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 7, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 240, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Since the opening of our Rooms in this city, nearly six years since, there never has been a season in which we have met with such good success as we have in the year just closed,  For the steady increase in our business, we thank the citizens of Cleveland.  Having secured the assistance of good artists, we shall now be better prepared than ever to accommodate all who favor us with a call.  The quality of our work heretofore will be the guarantee of its continuance.  Johnson & Fellows.

1854 January 25.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 25, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 4, Whole No. 1876, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Since the opening of our Rooms in this city, nearly six years since, there never has been a season in which we have met with such good success as we have in the year just closed,  For the steady increase in our business, we thank the citizens of Cleveland.  Having secured the assistance of good artists, we shall now be better prepared than ever to accommodate all who favor us with a call.  The quality of our work heretofore will be the guarantee of its continuance.  Johnson & Fellows.

Advertisement was recorded on January 25 & February 1, 1854.

Johnson, C. A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1851-1854       Rooms in Champion Buildings, nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern, Batavia, New  York.

1854                Rooms in the Cobble Stone Block, Batavia, New York.

1854-1855       Bruen’s Block, Madison, Wisconsin.

1855-1857       6 Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.

1857                McKey’s New Block, Madison, Wisconsin.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860. (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  P. 353.

Johnson, C. A.  Amateur topographical artist of Blooming Grove (Wis.).  His “First House built in Madison” was hung in the Wisconsin Historical Society between 1857 and 1859.

1851 July 29.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  July 29, 1851, Vol. 33, No. 7, P. 3.

Look!  Look!  Mr. C. A. Johnson, Daguerrean Artists, and teacher of Drawing, having opened rooms in the Champion Buildings, Nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern, in the village of Batavia, where he designs making his future home; is solicitous of pleasing the people of the village and surrounding county, by making up All kinds of Faces In all kinds of weather, and on  the shortest notice; with a confidence also of giving entire satisfaction, even to the most fastidious.  Gentlemen and Ladies, and the Children, are invited to call and examine the pictures.

Mr. J. wishes to purchase a few acres of good land together with comfortable buildings, &c., within ½ or ¾ of a mile of the village.                                      

Advertisement ran from July 29, 1851 to January 20, 1852.

1851 October 14.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  October 14, 1851, Vol. 33, No. 18, P. 3.

Photographic.  O. B. Evans, Proprietor of the London Premium Daguerrean Gallery, Buffalo, will open rooms for a few days at Mr. C. A. Johnson’s new sky-light Gallery, in Batavia.  Mr. E. trusts his reputation is too well established to require any comment.  All persons wishing pictures taken by him, must be ready as soon as his rooms are ready for business.

Specimens can be seen at Mr. Johnson’s Rooms.

The above is a cut of a Silver Medal awarded by the late State Fair, at Rochester, and the sixth premium in the last ten years.

Advertisement ran from October 14 to December 30, 1851.

1852 January 6.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  January 6, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.  O. B. Evans would most respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia and vicinity, that he is now prepared to wait upon all who may please favor him with a call.  His sojourn will be limited to one week.  Rooms at Mr. Johnson’s Gallery.

1852 February 10.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  February 10, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 35, P. 3.

Batavia Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  C. A. Johnson, would take occasion to offer his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Batavia and vicinity, for the encouragement, and very liberal patronage bestowed upon him since he has been [a] humble resident of this, our pleasant little village.—Prompted by the correct taste, and increasing good judgment of our citizens as regards the proper light for making the best Photographic impressions, we have been induced to venture the expense of fitting up a fine Sky-light, and in addition, have purchased a large, or full size instrument, of the latest and most approved style, together with all the necessary apparatus for executing any size Daguerreotypes, from the largest down to the smallest miniatures, in lockets, pins and rings, in a style unsurpassed by any artists in the State.

Those of our Patrons in the village, or country, who wish full size pictures, and wish to sustain an artist in Batavia, will confer a great favor, and at the same time save a few dollars, by giving him a call, before going to the city, where they pay more rent than we do, and expect greater profits. Batavia, Feb. 9, 1852.

Advertisement ran from February 10, 1852 to March 28, 1854.

1852 May 18.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  May 18, 1852, Vol. 33, No. 49, P. 3.

To The Ladies.  The Subscriber has just received an assortment of fine Gold Lockets And Pins, for Daguerreotypes, which he will sell at greatly reduced prices. 

Please call and examine.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from May 18, 1852 to March 21, 1854.

1852 September 21.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  September 21, 1852, Vol. 34, No. 15, P. 3.

Wanted.  A Persevering and industrious young man of steady habits, who has some experience in the Daguerrean Art, or who wishes to engage in the business to take charge of a splendid traveling Daguerrean Car, which is expected to be in readiness about the 1st of Nov. next. C. A. Johnson.                                  

1853 October 25.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. 35, No. 20, P. 2.

From the Genesee County Whig.

Cattle Show and fair.  This was the 14th annual Fair and was, beyond a question, the greatest fair ever held in the county….

The following are the official report of the awards of premiums…Mechanic Arts….

The committee would recommend a discretionary premium to C. A. Johnson, for very fine specimens of paintings and daguerreotypes, very finely executed.

1853 November 8.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. 35, No. 22, P. 3.

Removal.  Batavia Book Bindery.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Batavia and surrounding country, that he has again removed his Book-Binding into the Champion Block, Second Story, (formerly occupied by C. A. Johnson’s Daguerreotype Gallery,) directly opposite of Ellicot Hall…

1854 March 28.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  March 28, 1854, Vol. 35, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—C. A. Johnson, it will be seen by his advertisement, will continue to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses with neatness and dispatch until the first of June next.  Having sold out his establishment to take effect at that time, all who desire to avail themselves of a good likeness from him must apply soon.

1854 March 28.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  March 28, 1854, Vol. 35, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Notice.  Having sold out our interest in the Daguerreotype business in this village, we would say to those who wish to get their Portraits taken this Spring and especially to those who have engaged large or small pictures of themselves or families, that we have only from now till the first of June, in which to do a large amount of work; and that our customers will find it to their advantage to call as soon as possible, for, toward the latter part of the time, we must, as a matter of course, be crowded with business.  C. A. Johnson.  Batavia, March 22, 1854.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to June 6, 1854.

1854 June 13.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  June 13, 1854, Vol. 36, No. 1, P. 3.

To The Public.  Daguerreotypes.  Knight Brothers, Would inform their friends and the public at large, that they have purchased of Mr. C. A. Johnson his entire right and interest in the Daguerrean Business of this village, together with his residence on Chestnut st., where they design making their future home.

We would also announce that we have removed the business to the spacious and most convenient suit of rooms which we have recently fitted up in the Cobble Stone Block.  These rooms are furnished with a fine large Sky-Light, and instruments of superior power and finish, together with all such conveniences and facilities as the progress and size of the village seem to demand.

Having had a long and successful experience in the Daguerrean business in the Old Bay State, where the arts and sciences flourish like the “green bay tree,” and witnessing as we have in this village a just appreciation of Daguerre’s wonderful discovery, and the perfection to which it has been brought we have embarked in this enterprise with the full belief that by assiduous and unremitting efforts, we may merit and realize complete success.

Daguerreotypes taken in any style desired.  Portraits and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.

We would also add that Mr. Johnson, our successful predecessor, may be found at our rooms for a few weeks to fulfill some previous engagements, and complete some unfinished work.  H. D. Knight.  Q. P. Knight.

I had advertised a short time since in a Circular That I had made up my mind to remain in business in this village, but another change as stated above has since taken place; and in retiring from the practice of the Daguerrean Art in this place, which is not without regret.  I take pleasure in saying that the Messrs. Knight Brothers have every advantage and facility for giving entire satisfaction in their profession, and confidently hope the patronage heretofore so liberally bestowed upon me may be as liberally extended to them.  C. A. Johnson.  June 1854.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to July 18, 1854.

1854 June 13.  The Spirit of the Times.  (Batavia, New York.)  June 13, 1854, Vol. 36, No. 1, P. 3.

First Call!  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fade.  T. R. Walker & Co., Would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Batavia and vicinity, that having purchased the Apparatus, Stock and Material in the Daguerreotype Business, lately owned by C. A. Johnson, and also having taken the rooms recently occupied by him in the Champion Block, where 5000 Pictures have been made and sold in the last three years, they are now prepared to continue the business, and to execute Likenesses in a superior manner and in every style of the art.  Those wishing genuine pictures at a reasonable price will please give us a call, and we promise them entire satisfaction.

A good supply of Pins, Lockets, &c., kept constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.

Business hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Pictures of Children taken only in fair weather, and between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.  T. R. Walker & Co.  T. R. Walker, Artist.  Batavia, June 9, 1854.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to August 8, 1854.

1854 November 11.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 11, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—We called the other day upon Mr. Johnson, in his new Daguerrean Room in Bruen’s Block, fourth story, where we found not only a rare display of choice daguerreotypes, evidently the work of a master of his art, but also a goodly number of landscapes painted by Mr. Johnson, which evince the good taste in color and expression, and the correct eye of a true artist.

Mr. Johnson is a new comer, and brings with him, references of the highest order and commendations from the leading men in Batavia, where he formerly resided.  We have the fullest confidence in him and would recommend him to such as wish their counterfeits taken.  He may be found in his room at all business hours.  Give him a call and satisfy yourselves.

1854 November 25.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 25, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 24, P. 3.

Madison Daguerreotype Gallery!  Having located permanently in the truly beautiful town of Madison, where Nature has left nothing undone that could add to the beauties of landscape scenery: and where a just appreciation of the advantages of art, as well as of science, seems to be thoroughly implanted, and growing up in the midst of the people, especially, among those who possess that spirit of progress, and refinement so indispensibly [sic.] necessary in building up a great city, we therefore would say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the town, and the public generally; that our rooms may be found in Bruen’s Block, 4th story, on the same floor as the Museum, (now being fitted up in superb style, with the numerous additions and improvements, where an hour may be very profitably spent in viewing a fair representation of the many natural productions and curiosities of the “Great West.”

In addition to a large and very high Side Light, for general use, we also have a splendid Sky-Light where groups of any number from five to fifty can be taken with perfect satisfaction.

Pictures of sick or deceased persons taken with great care.  Also views of Landscapes and public or private buildings made to order.  Possessing a full sett of the choicest instruments that the world affords, and other facilities to corresponds, together with a thorough practical experience, we are determined that no effort shall be wanting to make our gallery one of the First in the country, and hope to receive a liberal share of public patronage.—At this Gallery may also be found Daguerreotype stock, chemicals, instruments, and apparatus of all kinds belonging to the trade, and operators wishing to purchase are solicited to call and examine for themselves.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from November 23, 1854 To January 13, 1855.

1855 January 20.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  January 20, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 32, P. 2.

Madison Art.—We were shown yesterday a picture of Judge Atwood, taken by Mr. Johnson of this place, which for truthfulness of expression and artistic finish we have rarely seen equaled and which stamps Mr. J. as an artist of the first garde, Mr. J. speaks for himself in another column, giving some useful hints about the art which we invite attention.

1855 January 27.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  January 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

C. A. Johnson, Daguerreotypist, proposes to « dissolve the Union.”  See his proclamation.

1855 February 17.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 2.

A Fine Picture of a fine Fellow.  We were shown the other day, a very large sized Daguerreotype Picture of Col. D. Atwood, by that celebrated Artist; C. A. Johnson, which for perfect execution, is seldom, if ever excelled.  The Col, is naturally a “good looking” man, as well as a first rate “Jim-up” good fellow, as an intimate acquaintance of eight years enables us to decide; and the Artist has done him no injustice.  But one fault we charge over to Col. D., and that is, his confounded politics, which, however, do not mar his picture.

1855 February 24.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 24, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 3.

Johnson On Retiring From The Field.  There is a certain proverb which reads:  “Answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him.”  But a little further on may also be found “Answer a fool according to his Lady lest he be wise in his own conceit.”

Not having suffered the penalty of disobedience in the former injunction, and unwilling to be guilty of the sin of omission in disregarding the requirements of the latter will be deemed a sufficient appology [sic.] for our undignified demeaner in our former “contributions to periodical literature.”

And as our friend of the daguerrean fraternity is becoming rampant, seeming to have exhausted all good nature on the subject, and the last “explosion” being decidedly insipid, and containing nothing worthy of notice, we now quietly retire from the field, to “stem the tide of life” in our own legitimate way, content that our friend should enjoy the last words provided always, that we have the last argument. 

Advertisement was recorded from February 24 to April 21, 1855.

1855 March 17.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 1.

State Historical Society.  Stated Meeting, March, 6th, 1855.  Gen. Wm. R. Smith in the Chair.  Letters were received by Mr. Draper, the corresponding Secretary, From the following persons…

A framed daguerreotype of Gen. Wm. R. Smith, from C. A. Johnson, of Madison.

1855 July 21.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  July 21, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

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Gold!  Gold!  Something new for the Ladies at the Madison Daguerreotype Gallery, In Bruen’s Block. 

Fine Gold Lockets, of all sizes and patterns from………………$1.50 to $10.00

Daguerreotype Pins, various patterns…………………………..$1.50 to $8.00

Full set fine enameled Pins and rings…………………………..$15.00 to $25.00

Locket Seals and Keys, new patterns…………………………..$3.00 to $6.00

Gold Stone Pins, beautiful indeed………………………………$1.50 to $5.00

Marble Faced, Mosaic Enameled, Fine Topaz Pins, all sizes…..$1.50 to $5.00

Also a fine assortment of Ladies’ and

Gents’ Cameo Pins, a splendid article…………………………..$1.50 to $5.00

Flaest [sic.] Gold ear Rings, new patterns………………………$1.00 to $20.00

Ladies and Gents’ Gold Finger Rings, Gold and plated

Guard Chains, Besides an inexhaustible supply of Plain

and fancy Daguerreotype Cases, of all sizes and prices…………$0.50 to $25.00

As we deal in Fine Jewelry, all articles are warranted as represented or no sale. 

No Low Price Pictures, none but genuine to be had at this Gallery.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement was recorded between July 21 to October 20, 1855.

1855 August 11.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 11, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 10, P. 3.

State Historical Society.  Stated Meeting, March, 6th, 1855.  D. S. Durrie in the Chair.—Sixty-one letters were read…

From C. A. Johnson, beautiful case of daguerreotypes of twenty-seven members of the last Legislature.

1855 December 8.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 8, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 2.

See the Pronunciamento of Johnson & Fuller.  These gents are doing justice to the noble art which they so truthfully delineate.—Everybody get your pretty faces daguerreotyped.  Johnson & Fuller will do you justice, by the double rule of proportion.

1855 December 15.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 2.

Excelsior Picture Gallery!  Picture For The Million!!  Johnson & Fuller.  At the new and extensive Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 6 Washington Avenue, are prepared to execute, in the highest perfection of the art, the good old Daguerreotype, which has stood the test of time, and which all can appreciate.  Also, the more recently discovered. 

Photographs, or Daguerreotype on paper, beautiful colored in oil colors, without in the least changing the likeness, and equally as applicable to Landscapes as Portraits, giving all the beautiful tints of nature, without disturbing the finest out-line, specimens of which may be seen at our rooms.

Also, the Ambrotype, or more properly Daguerreotypes on Glass—besides many other new styles of Pictures, too numerous to mention.

Fine Gold Lockets, Pins and Rings for sale.

Our friends and patrons, in town and out of town are respectfully invited to give us a call, and convince themselves that this Institution is worthy of our State, and just such as Madison requires.

Remember the place, No. 6 Washington Avenue, near Dane County Story, and over R. F. Powers’ Fancy Goods Store.  C. A. Johnson, J. S. Fuller.  Dec. 4, 1855.

Advertisement ran between December 15, 1855 to November 22, 1856.

1856 February 9.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  February 9, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 36, P. 1.

A Wonder of Art.  Messrs. Fuller & Johnson have now at their rooms a life-size photograph of Maj. Bird, colored in oil, which is a perfect likeness, as well as a wonder of art.  Also a smaller one of Col. Morrison.  These pictures are fully equal to the finest oil; portraits.  Call and see them.

1856 March 15.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 15, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 41, P. 3.

Died.  Yesterday the 9th inst.  [Ella], daughter of C. A. Johnson, aged 14 years.

The funeral will take place Tuesday morning at half-past ten o’clock, at the residence of Mr. Johnson, on Henry street.

1856 April 12.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  April 12, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 45, P. 3.

Mr. Johnson and two other men whose names we have not learned, took, a few nights since, over 300 lbs. of Pickerel out of the Cat-fish Creek.  That is what we call a good haul.  Mr. Johnson also takes photographs on just as big a scale.

1856 April 26.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 47, P. 4.

Picture Gallery.—We have neglected to speak as we should, of the Picture Gallery of Messrs Fuller & Johnson, at Madison.  Associated with them is Mr. Joslin, from Hesler’s celebrated establishment, at Chicago, an artist of the first class, and they have also Mr. Lund, who painted the State Banner, and who, in some departments of art, is excelled by no artist in the country.  They take Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, on paper or canvas, of all sizes; and among the curiosities to be seen there is a book containing the portraits of the pioneers of Wisconsin, which are faithful likenesses of the men who were the first to begin the work of converting the wilderness into fruitful fields and making the waste places bloom like the garden of Eden.  Those you visit Madison, should not fail to see Fuller & Jackson’s Picture Gallery.—Free D. m.

1856 May 3.  Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  May 3, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 48, P. 2.

…Johnson & Fuller, the famous Daguerreotypist, of this city are “taking Faces” withy a rush, and as near perfection as the laws of Nature will allow.  Everybody should have their photographs taken, for two reasons—1st, to recognize themselves—2d, to enable others to recognize them—especially if they should “leave.”  Call in.

1856 October 11.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 19, P. 2.

Johnson & Fuller  exhibited some of the most splendid specimens of Photographs and Ambrotypes ever seen.  These gentlemen have done their part in making an interesting display if we are to judge from the crowd which were constantly around the productions of their Gallery.

1856 October 25.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 3.

Photographs!  Colored and Plain Johnson & Fuller Wish to have it known that they are producing the best Photographs of any establishment in the State, having been awarded by the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society, the Highest Premium for the Best Exhibition of Colored Photographs.  This is the most popular style of portraits in Europe or America, a style in which all artists feel most deeply interested, and which all are striving to excel.

We had no plain photographs on exhibition at the State Fair.

Mr. Clow, recently from Boston, Mass., and formerly an ivory miniature painter in England, and who has had much  experience in coloring Photographs, says of our plain pictures.

“The Photographs taken by Johnson & Fuller are equal to any I have seen in the eastern cities or in Europe.”  J. S. Clow.

Rich Gold Frames of all sizes and patterns from the manufactory of A. P.. C. Bonte, Cincinnati, always on hand and for sale. Those having old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends may have them copied large size in oil or water colors, and at a price of which none will complain.

Come and see.  C. A. Johnson.  J. S. Fuller. 

Advertisement Ran from October 25, 1856 to June 13, 1857.

1856 November 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 24, P. 3.

See Johnson & Fuller’s New Advertisement.  Some who “do not take the papers” have already offered to pay hundreds of dollars for one of these “masheens.”  Call and see some of the work done, but let those run the machine who can turn out good work.

1856 November 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 24, P. 3.

Photographs!!!  Colored & Plain.  In Answer to numerous applications for the above machines, we would state that we have more orders than we can supply.

The public may rest assured that the one in our office will be kept in first rate working order, and any one weighing less than 350 pounds, can be put through with safety.  See our advertisement.

Advertisement ran from November 15 to December 6, 1856.

1856 December 6.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  December 6, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 27, P. 1.

We went up into Johnson & Fullers, picture gallery, and spent a very pleasant hour in looking at the pretty specimens of art, with which the room is decorated; one sweet looking picture particularly, attracted our attention, a gentleman is holding with one arm, oh such a lovely baby, while the other hand he holds a watch for the little one to play with, the group (if so it can be called) is very striking in its elegant simplicity.

1857 June 6.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 1, P. 2.

Destructive Fire!  The large frame Block on Washington Avenue occupied by Messrs. Dudley & Powers, Dry Goods Merchants; J. H. Foote, & Co., Liquor Dealers; C. T. Flowers’ Piano Store; Johnson & Fuller, Daguerreans; R. F. Powers, Millinery Establishment; Adams & Adams, Hardware; was entirely consumed by fire this morning.

The building was owned by Dudley & Powers, and Lawrence Martin, and we understand were insured.  A good portion of the goods from Dudley & Powers—Flowers’ Pianos, and the Millinery Goods were saved, and we understand the greater portion of stocks of Messrs Foote & Co., and Adams & Adams were under insurance.  We have not learned full particulars in time for this issue.

1857 June 13.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 13, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 2, P. 1.

Destructive Fire.  About 3 o’clock on Saturday morning, a fire brook out in the row of wooden buildings situated on Wisconsin Avenue, and adjoining Bruen’s Block, which swept the entire block of wooden structures.  The fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, as no fire had been kept in any of the buildings for some time previous…

As near as we can learn, the losses and insurance may be set down as follows:…

Johnson & Fuller, Daguerreans, Loss $2,500, Insurance None.

1857 June 13.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 13, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 2, P. 1.

Hold On.—Johnson & Fuller, the celebrated Daguerreotypist who were victims of the late conflagration, will be on hand in a few days, for further operations.  Can’t keep those wide-awake chaps down, no how.

1857 June 20.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  June 20, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 3, P. 2.

We are pleased to announce that C. A. Johnson, late of the firm of Johnson & Fuller, who were victims of the late fire, will soon open a new Daguerrean establishment in McKey’s New Building, near Gleamson & Houghton’s Hardware store, on Park Row.  He will open in about two weeks.

1857 August 8.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 8, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 10, P. 3.

Take Notice All Pretty Faces!—We take great pleasure in notifying all our readers that C. A. Johnson, the illimitable Daguerreotypist, is as wide awake as ever, and with every new improvement in the great Art, may be found just over the Bank of the Capitol, ready and always willing to execute Daguerreotypes in the neatest style of the Art.  See his advertisement in another column.  Preserve your faces while you are young and handsome, for when you are old and ugly, you “can’t come it”—at least, you won’t wish to.

1857 August 8.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 8, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 10, P. 3.

Johnson’s New Picture Gallery!  May be found in McKay’s New Block, Over The Bank Of The Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin.

Having just fitted up a new suite of rooms, not in a splendid style, or expensive, as I do not believe that wou’d pay at present, in this city but every way convenient and comfortable—easy of access, being Up One Flight Of Stairs Only!  A much stronger sky-light, full fifty per cent, quicker than the light in the old rooms that were recently destroyed by fire.  I am now again prepared to make Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes, Of any size or price—and trust I shall have the pleasure of meeting all my old friends and customers again at my new quarters. C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to September 26, 1857.

1857 August 29.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 13, P. 3.

Johnson’s Late Improvements In Ambrotypes, Renders This Style Of Portraiture superior to every other style for Beauty, Cheapness and Durability.

Customers and Connoisseurs, Ladies and Gentlemen, are respectfully invited to call and examine carefully before “investing.”

Office in McKey’s Block, over “Bank of the Capitol,” Madison, Wis.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from August 29 to September 26, 1857.

1857 September 12.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  September 12, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 15, P. 1.

Pomeroy was here on the day of the convention.  We gave a police officer a dollar to catch him.  He was “snooping round” all over town, and at one time got his nose into Kate Schlop’s grease pot, and wat evidently getting in a bad way.  To save disgrace to the fraternity, we procured the arrest of the boy, as above stated We took him over to Johnson’s as a fossil, and offered that great artist any price f he would secure a correct Ambrotype of the young guiasticutas. [sic.]  He “set” his camera, and lashed Pomeroy to the stool; but all was useless—the scamp had the itch so that he could not sit still for scratching, and besides his mouth was so wide, that Johnson hadn’t an instrument wide enough to “take it in!”

We have been put under $25,000 bonds for bringing such a destructive fossil into Johnson’s Photographic Laboratory.

1857 September 26.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  September 26, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 17, P. 2.

Dane County Fair…

We give below the premiums awarded…

Fine Arts…

Best collection ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and photographs

1st.  C. A. Johnson, Madison………..$3.00

2d.  J. S. Fuller, Madison……………$1.00

3d.  S. A. Wood, Madison…………..$1.00 (ambrotypes.)

1857 October 3.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 3, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 18, P. 3.

Johnson’s First Premium Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Having been awarded by the Dane County Agricultural Society, the Highest Premium, For the best collection of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, besides another first premium for the best portrait of a [horse], the subscriber begs leave to inform the public, individually and collectively, where they may obtain the kind of pictures that “win.”

If one merits praise and patronage, the public will find it out, although te boasting and blowing may all be done by other parties.

These pictures are all, and more, than has been claimed from them, and such as cannot be had at any other gallery in the west, or east either, at present.

As I buy my stock for cash, saving thereby at least twenty-five per cent, and having facilities for turning off work rapidly, my prices will be lower than at any other establishments in the west.

Sky-light rooms in McKey’s Block, over Bank of the Capitol, up one flight of stairs, Main st., Madison, Wis.  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 3 to 24, 1857.

1857 October 31.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. 4, No. 18, P. 3.

Johnson’s First Premium Photographic And Fine Arts Gallery.  The Committee on Fine Arts at the Dane County Agricultural Fair, was unanimous in awarding the first premium to Johnson for the Best Pictures On exhibition, as all well see by reference to the report of said committee, although another person without the least show of Merit has claimed and extensively advertised the same premium as awarded to him; thus seeking to obtain by falsehood and misrepresentation, what he has not the skill or ability to accomplish by honorable means.

The “bluff game” does not always win.  The people cannot be humbugged by such pretenders, although newspaper puffs, that are bought with a price, may sound them a little praise.

Johnson’s Pictures were also exhibited at Janesville, at the late State Fair, where competition was of Some Account , and then, too, they bore up the palm, by receiving two of the first premiums.

A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.  Sky-light rooms in McKey’s Block, over Bank of the Capitol, Main st., Madison, Wis.

Look for the sign over the doorway; Johnson’s Picture Gallery!  C. A. Johnson.

Advertisement ran from October 31 to December 12, 1857.

1858 March 27.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 27, 1858, Vol. 4, No. 43, P. 3.

State Historical Society.  At the stated meeting of the Society in February and March, there were sixty letters announced…

a fine oil painting of the First House in Madison, painted by C. A. Johnson, and presented by Hon. Simon Mills.

1858 July 24.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  July 24, 1858, Vol. 5, No. 8, P. 4.

Wood Engravings.  Drawings and Engravings of all kinds of Animals and Implements, done in the best style of art, and on short notice, by the undersigned.

Orders will be left at Johnson’s Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, Madison, Wis.  James Beneworth, Engraver.  C. A. Johnson, Draughtsman.

1859 March 5.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. 5, No. 47, P. 4.

How to Grow the Chinese Sugar Cane, and Manufacture Sugar from it.  We have received a valuable pamphlet which treats of the cultural of the Chinese Sugar Cane.  Mr. C. A. Johnson, of this county, has for the past two years cultivated the cane with much success, and has given his attention to the best means of extracting the sugar from it.  He has published what is entitled “Hand book of Chinese Cane culture and its manufacture into sugar and syrup.”  We have looked through it and find that it contains much pertinent information on the subject.  It contains several communications that trow much light on the nature and value of the plant, and among them we find one from Mr. H. A. Tenney, and one from Judge Knapp, of this county, which the farming community would do well to read.  We can recommend it to their perusal, and any one wanting a copy has only to send seven postage stamps to Mr. C. A. Johnson, Madison, Wis.  He will also send a pound of seeds, raised from cane grown in this county, on receipt of 25 cents in money or stamps.

1859 October 15.  The Weekly Wisconsin Patriot.  (Madison, Wisconsin.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. 6, No. 30, P. 7.

Taken Up.  Came into the enclosure of the subscriber on or about the seventh day of Oct., inst., one dark red heifer, with lop horns, some white spots on flanks, and about three years old, very unruly.

The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.  C. A. Johnson, Blooming Grove.