The republic., 1851-07-11
ss,z s;s.,z, FIRE PROOF CHESTS. for BOOKS,

the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyho 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 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the Ilth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one Of their Saaander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords Of wood overit
commencing al A. NJ. 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 il 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, S3 Dock street
TH0s. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill n. Sd street.
lIessrs. Evans & TVatson
, 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 perfect security of the papers, No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June Is, 1849.
Messrs. EcdnS & Watson, Fhiladelehia
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests TO the notice of the
public, the one VIC purchased from you having
saved our books and contents etectually, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf ON the Schuykil, on the 9th of June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully,
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made 10 order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire-proof
Doors for Banks and StoresS Patent Sate-l lined Re-
rgerators warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL nENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURARCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED A
DIvIDEND OF % PER CENT. on II MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF incorporation.
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street bet1ceen Grapier and Com
streets, Neio 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 estatevaluc
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in stocks
OF the State and of the United States government.
Ihis 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 aud 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
Ncipate 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 use of herself
and children, free from tho claims of fcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan samueIstewart
Peter Conrey, ir. Henry $. Buckner
Robert J. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. r. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PErER CoNREY, ir., President Board of Trustee.
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N c. Hall NJ Nj Cohen
John L. Satfarans Edw. Jenner Cox
+. w. Sewel A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Feilowes William H. White
=. Morgan Hall Thco. ii. McCaleb
y. II. Barton B. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr c. G.. Snethen.
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
a. j. WEDpsRBuRN, M. ID. Medical Board OF
THOMAS HUNT, nj. ID. { Consultation
II. G.. HEARTT, Actuary.
u. l.. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, NJ. D., No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner who will be at the office daily
from l2l to 2o'clock, p. m.
By the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life
o. This Company is prepared to entertain APP
phcatlons 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 restric-
tons as to residence in the South BY the charter,
Dividendes of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa-
Bile at to the extent of two thirds of their
amount where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0rt- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates and all infor-
NATION as TO Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
cary 70 effect Insurance be had at the office Of
the Company.
lT5- Extensive Travelling Priviegcsare allowed.
o. Ollce hours. a. m. to p. IN.
August 2--ly
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