The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-04
- FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &

IA fAfERS, JEWELKY, &c.-EVANS &
WATSON. No. SO Dock street, opposite
tho Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire apd 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 Mcssrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests
which time they consumed five cords OF wood ovcrit
commencing at 8 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-
sence, 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, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
| SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Mesas. Epans & Watson.
GEsTLEMEN: 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 perfect security of the papers No
e re was on any MTppcu
PHmADsIsalA, Sept ls, 1850 1850. "AA'A'
| BALTIMORE, June IS, 1S49.
Mssus Ecans & Watson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire. proof Chests to the notice of the
public, tho one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efcctually, after UNI
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings on Arch
street wharf, the Schuylkil. the 9Th of June,
ls4s. Yours, very respectfully.
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 Slate lined Re-
Fs superior 70 al Now Sshs sossm
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. ON ~ MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund ~ Act or incorporation,
100000.
Office No. 80 Camp Street, betlrsen Grusicr and Com
mon streets, Netr Orleans.
This permanentfu fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit Of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered 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
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 OF
her husband for the sole benefit and of herself
and children, free from the claims ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrcy,j r. Henry s. Buckner
Robert ]. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
Dr. T. n-o- ID -rv u
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w. Smith m
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebec
John T y !, h ssffar,n. E NJ NJ I Cohen
E. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Felowes William H. White
J. Morgan Hall Thee II. McCaleb
E. Fl. Barton Il. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G.. C.. Snethcn.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER CoxE, Vice President.
Al WEpDERBvaN, NJ D. Medical BOARD oi
THOMAS HUNT, M d. s Consultation.
H. q. HRARTT, Actuary.
K. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEiN, Md, No. 271 Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from Ia to 2o'clock, pm.
By the Charter only $ 900 is taken on single
life.
0u- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
pcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table of Rates established by tho Board,
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and without their restric-
tons as to residence in the South BY the charter
Dividcndes of Profits declared annually and
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa-
BILE at once to the extent of two. thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0j- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and alhinfor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers
sary to effect Insurance can be had at the Office OF
the Company
Or Extensive Travelling Privilcgesare allowed.
0U- Ofloe hours,9 a IN. to p. III,
August 2-ly
GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner of PennsyIvanis avenue and Sd 1t.
Near Railroad Depot, Warrington.
Oct 2--iftf
MISS Il. d. SCOTT.
Music Lessons on Plano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION TO be made at Miss MARY E.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and ~
streets, WAsHINGToN, d. G. After the experience
Miss ScorT has had in teaching in Summaries,
both South and West, she is confdept she will
give satisfaction to those who favor he with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street.