The republic., 1851-06-11
- FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
- WATSON. No. So Dock street cnnoaite

| t7 FAfEltS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS Il
H. WATSON, No. SO Dock street. opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stono Lined and KeyhoIe Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand moro heat than any other Chests in the
| 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 llth
day OF September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood overit,
commencing at 9 A. M. 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-
sencc, 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, 83 Dock street.
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs EUans 8 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 pcrfecsecurity of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any Of them hnnncv
PHIIADEIpHlA, Sept. ls. 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, 1S49.
Messrs Euans & Watson, Philadeiehi0
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 our books and contents efectually, after
dergong a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings on Arch
street wharf on the schuylkil on the 9th of June,
lS49 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 30--d6m
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED APRIL l649, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF % PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund lay Act or Incorporation,
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Stree, ,bettcsen Grurier and Com
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 estate valued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stocke
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 it's 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
dren 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 can insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman can effect insurance on the life ol
her husband, for the sole benefit and Of herself
and childrcn free from the claims of ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr. Henry S. Buckner
Robert J. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
De- ~, - IAr% pAo AnfT -
DIRECTORS
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John L. Lewis Junius Bebcc
N. G.. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
f. w. Scwell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowcs William II. White
j. Morgan Hall Thco. ii. McCaleb
z. III. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G. G.. Sncthen.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company.
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
Al. WEpDERByRN, M. D. ! Medical Board OF
THOMAS HUNT, nj. ID. : Consultation.
II. G.. HEARTT, Actuary.
f. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, MD, No. 27l Magazine street
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office daily
from l2A to 2o'clock, p. IN.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life.
05- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plicatons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies
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 restrc-
tions to residence in the South. By the charter
Dividcndcs of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest and can be made availa.
bic at 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 to Life Insurance, and all papers ncces-
sary to effect Insurance can be had at the Office o
the Company.
o. Extensive Travelling Privilegcsare allowed
0J- Office hours, 8 a. m. to p. m.
August Ply
GADSBY,S HOTEL,
Corner OF fPennsylvania avenue and I'D ST.
Near Railroad Depot, Warrington.
Oct 2-iftf
MISS K. d. SCOTT.
Music Lessons ON Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATlON to be made at Miss MARY f.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. MIR.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and Al
streets, WAsHINoroN, d. c. After the experience
Miss ScorT has had in teaching in Seminaries
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 at Temperance Hall, on f street.
Terms moderate. Sept 6--tf