The republic., 1851-12-13
s~~ FIRE PRooF cnEsTs, for BOOKS,

gSsz, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
kM M PAPERS, JEWEl2Y, &c.--EYANS &
H&G WATSON No. SO Dock street, opposite
a--~~ the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief ProofIRON 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 a very low prices
We the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans Watson
tested of their Salamander Fire Proof Chess,a at
which time they consumed five cordsof woodoverlt,
commencing at Q A. NJ and continuing until p.
NJ, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained In the fire until
the next moaning, 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, SO Dock street.
THOS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Ecans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN Having been present the con
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity OF the papers No
Respectfully, S. v. MERRICK.
PHLApELPHIA, Sept 10, 1850
BALTIMORE, June Is, lS49
BIessrs. Evans 8. Watson, PhHadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you ndNlnR
saved our books and contents cfectually, after un
dergoing n very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil, the 9th of June,
'7'' O'' . W RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made 10 order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pirc- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re-
fgerators, warranted superior to all Others, Water
Filters. Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED ~ APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF % FER CENT. ON II MONTHS BUS. yEes.
Business Of the Compang c1aJfled to Lfye
lnS,.1 ance eRtp,
Permnnor.s Fund hS Act OF Incorporation,
100000.
OGcf M 50 Camp Street bet,Ceen GruUier aud 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 mortgages on unincumbcred real estate Va ued
at double the amount loaned thercon and in stcckB
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 q
upon the most secure and solid principles, and af
! fording, for a small annual sum paid during life,
I n 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
ticipae in the whole ofthe profits of the company.
Creditors insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman can. effect Insurance on the life Of
her husband fcr 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
RobertJ. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac johnson VIM. F. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREy,r r, President Board of Trustee
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. W Smith
John l.. Lewis .Iunius Bebce
4 n. G. Hall NJ. NJ. Cohen
John f.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
+. w. Sewell A. Van Bbber
Cornelius Fcllowcs William II. White
!. Nor gan Hall Theo. H McCaeb
+. H. Barton y. NJ Norman
Andrew Carr &. G.. Snethen.
! JoHN HAGAN, President Of the Company.
Epw JENNER CoxE, Vice President
A. J. WEDDERBURN, NJ. D. Medical Board oil
THOMAS HUNT, NJ. ID. Consultation.
II. G. HEARTT, Actuary
f. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RcHARD BEIN, M. D., No. 27l Magazine street
Medical Examiner, who will at the office daily
from l24 to 2o'slock, p. m.
life.
GS- This Company is prepared to entertain ap.
plicaons 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
! Dividendcs of Profits are declared annually, anc
the profits draw interest, and can DC made availa
! bic at once to the extent Of two thirds of thcir
amount, where the party has paid his premiums il
! full
(S5- California Permits a New York and Londor
| Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates and all infor.
nation to Life Insurance, and all papers ncccs
gary 10 effect Insurance can be had at the office
| the Company.
] DJ- Extensive Travelling Prvilegcsare allowed
555- Office hours, 9 a. M. TO p. IN.
! August 2-ly
! FUmE BATHS.
| rTN0 all who are afflicted with Rhcumaticcon
| i paints we would say go and try DR.. ENER
! SONS SULPHUR FUME BATHS, at Copp's Pavilion
| on louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pc.
culiarites Of it are such that il cures elTcctualy
thisconpant. Also all other diseases of Chronic
nature such asScrofula, Gout, ,diseasesof the skin
joints, &c.
| Galyanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues to apply these i'm,
porant remedial agents to such diseases and sucI
| aces aaindicnte their usefulness
] Aug. ~ -2a~u
GADsBY's HOTEL.
! Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and III &.
Near Railroad Depot, Vashington.
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