The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-22
Pro- F.zs, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for books,

the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
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 18th
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their 6alamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsofwood overit,
commencing at A. M. 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 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. Exams e. Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the cong
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view tako pleasure in aiding 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. EUanS g. Watson, PHILADELPHIA
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
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings ON Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil on the 9th of June,
lS4s. Yours very respectfully; q cn,,ns
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-
fgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49. AND DECLARED
DIVIDEND OF % PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF Incorporation,
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street, beticeen Grdcier and Com
mon streets, Neio 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 estatevaued
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
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
ticipate in the whole ofthe profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors. A
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. z. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John L. Lewis Junius Bebec
NJ c. Hall M. M Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
E. w. Sewell A Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
]. Morgan Hall Theo. H. McCaleb
E. III. Barton B. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr C. C. Snethen
JOHN HAaAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
A. j. WEDDERBURN, NJ. ID. Medical Board.of
THOMAS Hunt, NJ. d. { Consultation
II. @. HKARTT, Actuary.
f. l.. GooLD, Attorney
RICHARD BEIN, Md, No. OIL Magazine street.
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l24 to 2o'clock, P. m.
By the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life.
(S5- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
pications for Life Insurance, and Issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table of Rates established by the Board,
which less than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices, and without their restric-
tons to residence in the South. By the charter,
Dividendes of Profits declared annually and
the profits draw interest, and pc made availa-
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full. H4-
o. California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers
sary to effect Insurance can be had at the office of
the Company.
Or Extensive Travelling Privilegesarc allowed.
90 Office hours, 8 a. m to p. m.
August Ally
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Sd 81.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2--iftf
DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend to any
business he may be entrusted with before either
OF the Courts of this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution OF Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
July l7-tf
ID II. HOoE q CO., Wholesale and retail deal
Il ers in Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Sheeting, Blankets and
house furnishing goods generally.