The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-08
Fn, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
Ea@ PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &

the I'M ie1elpnla Exchange. fatent soap
stone Lined and Kcyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than my other Chests In the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue 10 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned were present, on the 18th
day of September. when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their gaamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsofwood OVERT,
commencing at 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 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
son, SO Dock street
THoS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, III N. Sd street.
Mcsus. Eoans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been prescntwhen the cong
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurty of the papers: No
mark Of Of fire was apparent on any Of them
Respectfully, S. V. mERRICK.
PHILADELPHrA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, lS4s.
MesSrs. Exams q WATSON, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pre- 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
SUKANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49 AND DECLARED
FNrTnO r
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of Incorporation,
100000.
Office No 80 Camp Street bet,cecn Grupier and Com
streets, Neio Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested ID 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
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 ofthe profits of the company.
Creditors insure the lives of debtors. a
married woman can effect insurance on the life Of
her husband, for the sole benefit and hCrself
and children free from the claims ofcreditors.
TRUsTEEs.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, ir. Henry S. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. +. Levcrich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebce
n. C.. Hall NJ Nj. Cohen
John l.. Safarans Edw. Jcnncr Cox
f. w. Sewell A. Van Bbber
Cornelius Felowcs William II. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
+. IL. Barton Il. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G. G. Snethcn.
JonN HAGAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
A. j. WEDpERBURN, M. ID. Medical Boardsof
Thomas HUNT, NJ. ID. Consultation.
II. e.. HEARTT, Actuary.
T.. l.. CooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BErN, Md, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l24 to 2o'clock, p. IN.
by the Charter only 1000 is taken on n 81 gle
life.
(p5- This Companyis prepared to entertain APP
plicatons 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 lees than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices and without their restric-
tions residence in the South. By the charter,
DiVidendee of Profits arc declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can made avala-
Bile at once to the extent of two thirds Of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full
lCj> California Permits at New York and London
Rates Prospectus, Table of Rates. and all infor-
nation to Life Insurance, and all papers mecca
sary effect Insurance be had at the Office Of
the Company
To- Extensive Travelling Prvilegesarc allowed.
rs Office hours, 9 a. IN. to p. m.
August Ply
GADSRY's HOTEL,
Corner or Peunsylyanis avenue aud "a st.
Near Railroad Depot, WGShingion.
Oct Eff
DuILIP BARTON KEY will attead to any
3 business he may be entrusted with before either
OF the Courts Of this Districts and will also attend
T. the prosecution of Claims before Congress and
thc Departments. Office on street,
| July lift
| ID H. HoOE Il CO., Wholesale and retail deal
z ers in Competing, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattiugs,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Shooting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvania avenue ,between1th and Sthstreets,
Washington, ID. e..
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