The republic., 1851-09-03

stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
l700 now in use They also continue TO make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned were present, on the 1lth
day of Septembee, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their saamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords OF 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
1hest, 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, III N. Sd street.
Messrs Euans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN Having been present when the cong
tentsof the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity of the papers No
mark Of iire was apparent on any Of them; nncr
PHrISpEIpHIA, Sept. ls, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June I8, ls49.
Messrs. Eoans & Watson, PhiladeIehia.
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 books and contents effectually after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylk, on 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, Pre- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slatelin Re-
frigerators, 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
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF incorporation,
S2OO,OOO.
Office No. .3S Camp Street bet,oeen Gravier and Com
mon streets, Ne,o Orleans
This permanent fund to be invested as per chars
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages unincumbered real estate va lued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stocks
of the State and of the United States governments
Ihls 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,
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
ticipate in the whole ofthe profits of the company
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors A
married woman 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 jr. Henry S. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junus Bebee
N. c. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.: Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
f.. w. SeweU A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
]. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
E. H. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G. C. Snethen.
john HAGAN, President of the COMPANY.
EDw. JEsNER COKE, Vice President
A. j. HDEn M D. Medical BoardoI
III. g. HEART, Aotuary.
E. l.. GooLD, 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 S 900 is taken on single
life.
eo- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plcalons 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 are 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
Dividendes of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can De made availa-
BILE at once to the extent 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 be had at the office of
the Company.
9J- Extensive Travelling Privilcgesarc allowed.
Or Ofiice hours,- 8 a IN. to p. m.
August Ply
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner OF fPennsylvania avenue and Sd stv