The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-04
ssz, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, Tor BOOKS,

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kMM WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
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
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
l700 now in use They also continue 10 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices
We, the undersigned, were present, on the IL tn
day of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested of their aamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cordsof wood overit,
commencing at A. nj. and continuing until p.
M, making five hours 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, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Epaps & Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the cons
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, / tako pleasure in adding my
testimony TO the professionally of the papers. No
mark of fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully S. V. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, lS49.
Messrs. EUals & Watson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectualy, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the sohuykil, the 9th of June,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pre- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores Patent Slate lined Re-
frgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL l849, AND DECLARED
DIVIDEND OF % PER CENT. ON - MONTHS BUsIN Ess
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of Incorporation
100000.
Office No .3S Camp Street, bet,osen Gruvier and Com
streets, Neto Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders in bonds
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stoc ks
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,
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
ticlpatc the whole OF the prOl5 OF the company.
Creditors insure 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 from the claims ofcrcditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,Ir Henry S. Buckncr
Robert J. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson WIN. +. Leycrich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECTIONS.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
John H. Lewis Junlus Bcbec
N. G.. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.. Saflarans Edw. Jenner Cox
f.. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fcllowes William H. White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. III McCaleb
+. ii. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G.. G.. Snothcn
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
a. J. WEDDERBURN, nj. ID. Medical l}oard.oi
Thomas HUNT, Nj. ID. { Consultation.
ii. G. HEARTT, Actuary.
F.. l.. GooLD, Attorney
RICHARD BEIN, Md, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2a to 2o'clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only IS 5000 is taken on single
| life
! lIS- This Company is prepared to entertain APP
plications for Life Insurance. and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
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| which less than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices and without their restric-
tions as to residence in the South By the charter
! Dividcndes of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can made availa-
bic at once to the sextcnt of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
| full.
| Or California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance can be had at the Office OF
the Company.
| Or Extensive Travelling Privilegesare allowed
o. Office hours, 3 a m. to p. m.
August Ply
GADsBY'S HOTEL,
Corner OF Pennsy1vania avenue and Sd st.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2-iftf
| DEILLP BARTON KEY will attend to any
4 business he may be entrusted with before either
the Courts of this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution of Claims before Congress ana
the Departments. Office on street.
! July lift
| ID III. HOOE ~ CO., w holesalc and retail deal
| IL in Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Shooting, Blankets, ano
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvania avenue, between7th and Sthstreets