When Daguerreians adopt the motto--"Good pictures and fair prices," they may lay claim to the enviable name of Artist, and not before. The Daguerreian art is the most difficult art to practise with _perfect_ success, that has ever yet been discovered. A _perfect_ Daguerreotype is the result of a series of the most careful, delicate and complicated experiments ever conceived of by the human mind. I have been considerably amused in perusing the Journal, in reading communications from sources where I am acquainted. They remind me of the old adage--"All is not gold that glitters," for they appear to far better advantage in print, than as _Artists_. But enough of this. In conclusion, permit me to speak of a method of copying pictures, which, if new to any of your readers, they will find it well worthy of the trial. I find, by placing the picture to be copied where the rays of the sun may fall obliquely upon the plate, all reflection is thrown off, and the image appears in the camera, clear and distinct, even if the original be very faint. It also shortens the time of exposure to from one to five seconds. Respectfully yours, Jas. Bennett Sykes. Owego, March 4, 1851. Note.--We think this is rather sharp firing, but, as it is already met by the "Artists" referred to, we give it. We do like _spice_, and well seasoned articles, but don't get too personal. A man may have been born in a _stable_, but it is no _sign he is a horse_. We hope the above from Mr. S. was not prompted by "a spirit of rivalry and animosity," but rather for the good of all, as no doubt it will so prove. Give us a _pop_ from the other side. [Ed. * * * * * Daguerreian Journals Lost.--The following Telegraph Dispatch was received at the Daguerreian Journal Office on the 13th. "What is the reason of your not sending me my Journals? W. S Gear." The following was our answer forwarded per mail on the same day. Daguerreian Journal Office, New York, March 13th, 1851. Dear Sir:--Your Telegraph Dispatch came to hand. In answer,--I do send a Journal directed to you as often as published. The last was mailed last Friday, i.e. the February 15th number, that being the last out. I find it takes nearly as many to furnish the Post Offices as my subscribers; however, I try it again and send one to-day. Respectfully, S. D. Humphrey. W. S. Gear.