The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-23
IS.ss,,z, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, Tor BOOKS,

a--S'1' the Philadelphia Exchange Patent Soap
stone Lined and Kcyhoae Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and 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 max the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the lth
day of September. when Messrs Evans Watson
tested one OF their Baamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cords of wood over it,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p
NJ, making flye 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 s. Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Eoans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN; Having been present when the COM
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
Respectfully, S. " MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, lS49
Messrs. Eoans & WATSON, PHILADELPHIA.
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 effectualy, after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings Arch
street wharf, the Schuylkil, on the 9th of June
lS49. 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
rigerators warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 20 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF incorporation
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street betpeen Cruvier 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 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
tording, 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 fthe 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 amuelStewart
Peter Conrey,Jr. Henry S. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. f. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, ir., President Board of Trustee
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. G. Hall Nj. Nj. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cor
4. w. Sewell A. Van Ebber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
}. Morgan Hall Theo. IL. McCaleb
+. H. Barton b. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G. C.. Snethen
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
A. J. WEppERngRN M. D. } Medical Board.oi
THOMAS HUNT, NJ. ID. { Consultation
II. g. HEARTT, Actuary.
+. l.. GooLD, Attorney
RICHARD BEIN, d., No. 27I Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2k to 2o'clock, p. m.
By the Charter only s 900 is taken on sin gle
life.
01- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
pllcatons 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 restrc-
tions to residence in the South. By the charter
Dividendes of Profits declared annually and
the profits draw interest and can DC made availa-
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full
o. California Permits at New York and London
Rates Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the office Of
the Company,
Or Extensive Travelling Privilegesarc allowed
90 Office hours, 8 a. IN. to p. m.
August 2-1y
GADSBY,S HOTEL,
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Sd It,
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2--iftf
DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend to anv
business he may be entrusted with before either
ofthe Courts of this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution of Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street
July lift
ID III. HOoE & CO., Wholesale and retail deal
Il ers in Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Sheetng, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvaniaavenue,b etween7t tn and 8thstreets,
Washington, ID. G..