The republic., 1851-07-16
p FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,


H1)za FIRE PROOF CHESTS, Tor BOOKS,
SM PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EyANS &
aM&4 WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole 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 salamander Fire Proof Chests at
commencing at A. nj. and continuing until p
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a 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 ken 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.
THOS HANSELL 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Epans g. Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, Itako pleasure in adding my
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
PHrlsDRlsalA, Sept. ls, 1850. O.. : AANAioA'
BALTIMORE, June IS, lS49.
Messrs. EUdns & Watson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Freproof Chests to the notice Of the
public, the one we 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
street wharf, on the Schuylkil, on the 9Th of June
lS49. 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 lined Re-
frgeraors, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND DECLARED
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act or incorporation.
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street, ,bettpeen Gravier and Com
MOI. streets, Neto Orleans
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter Tor 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-
fording, 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
tlcipate in the whole of the 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 use of herself
and children, from the claims ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, jr. Henry s. Buckner
Robert J. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. 4. Leyerch
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIREoToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. C.. Hall M. M. Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
orN.s =, W. sswsll Ea,ou. a M;,,;a Van sbbsT S,,
]. Morgan Hall Theo. HI. McCaleb
X. H. Barton B. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G. C. Snethen.
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A. A: J. WIPDEnDy9HS M D. Medical Board.oi
III. G. HEARTT, Actuary.
X. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, Id, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2h to 2o'clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only $5,ooois taken on single
life.
0q- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plicaions 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 as to residence in the South. By the charter,
Dividendes Of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can be made avaa-
Bile at once to the extent Of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0O- 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.
0g- Extensive Travelling Privilegesare allowed.
0U- Office hours 8 a IN. to p. IN.
August 2-ly