The republic., 1851-08-14
.uu FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS.


the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted TO
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
100 now ia use. They also continue TO make the
ordinary Fire Proofs al very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day Of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one Of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood overit
commencing at A. Nj. and continuing until p.
M., making hve hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when ii 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, SO Dock street.
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N Sd street.
Messrs. Erans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN Having been present when the con-
tents OF the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed 10 view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony TO the perfcctsecurity of the papers No
mark Of re was apparent on any Of them MPRprcK
PHIIApELPHIA, Sept. 16, 1850.
BALrImoRE, June Is, lS49.
Mesns. Ecans r Watson, Phiiadelehia.
GESTLEmEN We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually after
dergong very severe heat during the fire which
street wharf, on the Schuylki on the 9th of June,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast aud Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made 10 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.
4 IN
| pivIDESD or 25 PER CENT. on II MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of incorporation,
100000.
Once No. 3S Camp Street ,bettpeen Grarier 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 mortgage unncumbercd real estatevalued
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,
a 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
ticipate inthe 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 ). Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. +. Lcverich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
PErER CoRREV, ir., President Board Of Trustee.
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w Smith
| John l., Lewis Junius Bebcc
| N. c. Hall M. NJ. Cohen
John L. SafIarRns Edw. Jonner Cox
| r.. w Sewel A. Van Bbber
| Cornelius Fellowcs William III. White
! J. Morgan Hall Theo. III. McCheb
! n. n. Barton b. NJ. Norman
| Andrew Carr c. e.. Snethen.
JoHs HAaAE, President of the Company.
EDw. JENsER CoxE, Vice President.
a. J. wEepEaByas, NJ. d. Medical Board oil
| H. G.. IiEARTT, ACtuary.
| n. l.. Coon, Attorney.
RIcHARp BEIS, NJ. d., No. 27I Magazine street
| Medical Examiner, who will be al the office daily
from l2l 90 2o'clock, p. m
ny the Charter only $4,000 is taken on singls
| life.
Or This Company is prepared 70 entertain AP-
pcAtions for life Insurance, aud issue Policies on
all sound aud healthy White persons and Negroes
( at the Tahle Of Rates established by the Board
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York aud London OflccE, aud Without their rcEtric
tions az 20 residence in the South. Ny thecharicr
Ditidendes OF Profits arc declared annually, and
the profia draw interest, and can po made ayaiia
bic at once 20 the eKtent Of two thirds oi theft
amount, where tho party has paid hiH premiums Ia
full
Dt. California Permits a. New York and London
Rates Prospectus, Table ~ Rates, and all inior.
nation a. 10 l.iic Insurance and al papers ncccH
sary 10 ciIoct Insurance can De had al Che Office q
4 the Company
90 Extensive Travelling Privilcgcssre allowed
5J- Oflco hours, a. M. % 3 ,. M.
/ August 2-~iy
aADHnr,s HOTEL.
Corner of fPsnnEyivanta ayen~e snd IA 90,
Near Rsilrosd Dspsf. Wsshsnglpa.
Oct 2-fftf
MISS o.. ~. sCOTT.
Maste Lessons Ptane and CattsF.
A PPIICATIONto BE- mads a. Mlas MARY 3
| n BRONArGHA next door o. tbs Hon. NJ
1 Holmes, on Missouri sNcHur. between % and a
streets, W AsnlNsror. %. &. Aitrr the ekperirnc.
! Miss sc0rr has had In teaghiBR in seininsrita
both south and West. she is conhdenf she Wii
give Subtraction 70 thoss ~heiaFof bsr ~iih ihei
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