The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-23
- FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS. JEWELRY, &c.--EvANS &

the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted TO
stand moro heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 1lth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans 4 Watson
tested one Of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests, at
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
NJ, making I'VE hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
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, 80 Dock street.
THOS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Mesrs. EDons + Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
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:
PHIls soPss Sept. is. 1866 o. q MAAA'oA'
BALTIMORE, June 10, l849.
Mesws. EbGns + Wdfson, PMiadelehia.
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 effectuay, after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street Wharf, the Schuyllr, on the 9Th of June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully.
$3.50 RUSSELL & GILLINS.
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 Sate-lined Re-
frgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED In APRIL l849, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 26 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF incorporation,
100000. -
Office No 38 Camp Stree, bet,ceen Gruvier and Com
streets, Neio Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char r
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered 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 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
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 oil
her husband, for the sole benefit and use Of herself
an ch;ldran fre from the la of [.