The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
49,, FIRE FRooF CHESTS, for hooks,

EA, FIRE FROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
sAM PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.--EVANS &
kEAM WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
~-~-~ the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Beyhole 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 use. 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 rGalnnander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsof woodoverit,
commencing at 8 A. NJ. and continuing until2P
M, making five hou's intense heat, amounting TO
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 were taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, togeh her with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
THOs. HANsELL, Isth street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill n. Sd street.
Dfessrs Exams g. WGfson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view talo pleasurein adding my
testimony the perfect security OF the papers No
mark Of fire apparent on any OF them
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHILApELpHrA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, lS49.
Messrs Epons g. TVltSOn, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: Wdhave much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire. proof Chests to the notice fthe
public the one VIC purchased from you having
saved books and contents etiectually after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the flre when
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuykil, the 9th of June,
RUSSELL 81 GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made TO OF der.
Seal and Letter copying Presses, Pre- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
frigeratore, warranted superior to all others Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL BEN EENT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN IpRIL lS49, AND DECLARED
DIVIDEND OF % PER tENT. or - MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined TO Lite
Insurance only.
Permanent E'umdtby Act OF Incorporation,
100000.
Office No IS Camp Sheet betioeeh Gra0;eT and Com
mon struts, Neio Orleans
This permaneutfutd TO be invested rs per char
ter for the benefit ofthe policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on gnncumbered real estatevalued
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in socks
OF the State and ofthc United States government
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations
great national benevolent institution, conducted
fording, for a small annual sum, paid during life
n large and handsome legacy 10 widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders whether for life or shorter
terms who continuethe insurance till death, par
ticipate in the wholaofthe profits OF the company.
Creditors can iiriure the lives of debtors. A
married woman can effect insurance on the life of
her husband for the sole benefit and use of herself
and children free fnlin the claims ofcreditors.
iRUgTEEs.