The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-16
~ PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
r. X8 WATSON No 50 Dock aIreet cnnnsite

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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 beat than any other Chests in the coun
TOO now in They also continue TO make the
ordinary Fire Proofs al very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the III tn
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordso wood over it,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
Nj. making five hours intense heat amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it 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. Euans g. Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
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 Pnn,cu
PHIIA DElpnIA, Sept. 1e, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June Is, lS49
MessrS. Eodns & Watson PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectualy after I'M
dcrgoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil, the 9th of June
lS4s. Yours, very respectfully; -
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- 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 lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. ON II MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of incorporation,
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street, betioeen Gracier and Com
mon streets, Neto 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, 10 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
ticipate in the whole of the profits of the company
Creditors can 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 ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, jr. Henry s Buckner
Robert J. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. K. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, ir., President Board of Trustee
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. c. Hall M. M Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
L. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William III. White
]. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
f. II. Barton b. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr c.. G.. Snethen.
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
Al. WEPDERngsN, NJ D. Medical Board OF
THOMAS HUNT, M. ID. 5 Consultation.
III. G. HEART, Actuary.
+. l.. GooLD Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, MD, No. 27l Magazine street.
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office daily
from ~ to 2o'clock, p m.
BY the Charter only SIS, 900 is taken on single
life.
o. This Company is prepared to entertain APP
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
which less than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and without their restrc.
tons as to residence in the South. By the charter
Dividende5 of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and DE made avaia.
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of Their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
Nrt- 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.
Og- Extensive Travelling Privilcgcsare allowed
tIt- Office hours, 8 a. M to p. IN.
August Ply
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner OF PennsyIvania avenue and Sd st.
Near Railroad Depot, Warrington.
Oct 2-iftf