The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-22
FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY &c.-EVANS &


the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and KeyhoIc 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 18th
day Of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests Mt
which time they consumed five cords OF wood overi,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting TO
white heat. The Chest remained in tho 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, 30 Dock street.
THOS HANsELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill NJ Sd street.
Messrs. Epans f. Watson.
GENrLEMEN: Having been present when the
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, Itako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfects security of the papers No
mark q rs was on any q t MERRcK
PHlLADlLpHrx, Sept. 16, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June 49, lS49.
Messrs. EUans & Watsos, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil the 9Th Of June,
80 ~ RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
figcrators, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 3O-d6m
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL 1849, AND DECLARED
DIVIDEND OF rs PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act or Incorporation,
100000.
Office No. SO Camp Street bettceen Grdvier and Com
mon streets, Neio Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested per char
ter for the benefit Of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbercd real estate valued
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 holdcrs and their families
against want and poverty, is in it's operations a
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
drcn after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
TERMS who continue the insurance till death, par
tcipate in the whole of the profits 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 OF creditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey ,jr. Henry S. Buckner
Robert ]. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, IT., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John L. Lewis Junus Bcbec
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jcnner Cox
E. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo III. McCaleb
e. H. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr c. c. Sncthen.
JOHN HAaAN, President of the Company
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
To mi HUsr, NJ B. consui aSaon 81
ii. G. HEART, Actuary.
4. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, Md, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2l to 2o'clock, p. m
life 'n' oA'''s' 0AS s'''''' 'AA'A On single
o. This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plcatons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies
| all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table Of Rates established by the Board,
York and London Offices and without their restric-
tions as to residence in the South. BY the charter,
Dividendcs of Profits arc declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa-
BILE at to the extent of two. thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
| full
OU- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation to Life Insurance, and all papers neccs-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the Office Of
the Company.
o. Extensive Travelling Privilegesarc allowed.
Or Office hours, 8 a. IN. to p. m.
August Ply
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sd st.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2-iftf tep
MISS Il. II. SCOTT.
Music Lessons on Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION to be made Mt Miss MARY E.
"A BRONAUGHS, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and 4
streets, WAsHINGToN, ID. C.. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Summaries,
both South and West, she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano Mt Temperance Hall, on + street.
Terms moderate. Sept 6--tf
DHILIP BARTON KEY will attcad to any
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