The republic., 1851-08-09
fu FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,

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the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
| 100 now in They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of woodover it,
commencing at A. nj. and continuing until p.
| M, making five hours intense heat amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
| the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
sence, and all the books and papers taken out
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
| son, S3 Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
| SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill NJ Sd street
Messrs. Epans & Watson.
| GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, taSo pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfect security of the papers, No
Respectfully, S. v. MERRICK.
| PHILADELpHIA, Sept. l6, 1880
BALTIMORE, June Is, IS49.
Messrs. Euans g. Watson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efectually, after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the cntlre DlOCk OF buildings Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil on the 9Th of June,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made TO order
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Prc-proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Sate-lined Re-
rigerators, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 20 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of incorporation
100000.
Office No. 38 Camp Street, bef,peen Gruvier and Com
mon streets, Nctc Orleans
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered real estate VI lued
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in stocks
of the State and of the United States government
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations a
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles, and af-
fording, for small annual sum, paid during life,
a large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death, par
ticpate in the whole of the profits of the company
married woman can effect insurance on the life OF
her husband for the sole benefit and use of herself
and children, free from the claims ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr Henry s. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. Il. Leverich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w. Smith
N. c. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.. Satfarans Edw. Jenner Cox
r. w, Sewell A: Van Bibber
J. Morgan Hall Theo H. McCaleb
K. III. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr C. C. Snethen.
JOHN HAoAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER CoxE Vice President.
A. j. WEDDERBURN, M. ID. Medical Board OF
THOMAS HUNT, M. ID. Consultation
H. g. HEARTT, Actuary.
f. l.. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, Md, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2k to 2o'clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken ON single
life.
Or This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table of Rates established by the Board ,
York and London offices, and without their restric-
tions to residence in the South. By the charter
Dividcndes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can made availa-
BILE at to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0uf- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation to Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the office of
the Company
0U- Extensive Travelling Privilegesare allowed.
Or Office hours, a. IN. to p. m.
August 2-1y
GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and I'd st.
Near Railroad Depot, Warrington.
Oct 2-iftf
MISS E. ID. SCOTT.
Music Lessons ON Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION to be made at Miss MARY E.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and Al
streets, WAsHINeroN, ID. G.. After the experience
Miss SooTT has had in teaching in Seminaries,
both South and West, she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate. Sept 6-tf
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