The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-19

Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted 10
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
lIO0 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 oil 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. M. and continuing until 2 p
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning. when 1t 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
THoS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, III N. Sd etreot.
Messrs. EUans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, taso pleasure in adding nv
testimony to the professionally of the papers. No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. v. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept l6, 1885,
BALTIMORE, June IS, 1S49. =
Messrs. Eoans 6. Watson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN; We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved books and contents effoctually after I'M
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil. the 9th of June,
le49 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-ned Re-
fgerators, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL IS49, AND DECLARED A
pIvrDESD 25 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
BUSINESS OF the Company confined TO Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund hy Act of instrumentation.
100000
Office No. 3s Camp Street bet,cee,l Gravier and Com
streets, NeD Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincuinbered 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 it's operations
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
dron after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death par-
ticipate in the whole ofthe profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors A
married woman 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 S. Allison
Isaac johnson VIM. e. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w Smith
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N. G.. Hall M M Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
u. w. Sewen A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo. ii. McCaeb
E. H. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr c.. c. Sncthen.
john HAeAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
Al. WEpDERBuRN, M d. Medical Board oil
THOMAS Hunt, M. ID. ( Consultation
Al. G. HEART, Actuary.
e. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, MD, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office dailv
from III to 2o'clock, ppm.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life.
o. This Company is prepared to entertain APP
pcations 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 arc 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
Dividendes of Profits declared annually and
the prohts draw interest, and made availa-
BILE at once 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-
matiop as to Life Insurance, and all papers neces
sary TO effect Insurance can be had at the office of
the Company
Or Extensive Travelling Privilegesare allowed.
Co Office hours, 8 a, IN. to p. m.
August 2-ly