The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-29
- FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS.

the Philadelphia Exchange Patent Soap
stone Lined and KeyhoIe Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the
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 18th
day OF September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one of their Saamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsof wood over it,,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until 9 p
NJ, making five 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 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, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the professionally of the papers. No
mark rs apparent on any e. MERRrcK
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, IS49.
Messrs. EUans g. Watson, PhiIadelehia.
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 effectualy, after un-
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, ON the Schuylki, 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 Slatelined Re-
frgerators, 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 25PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of incorporation
100000.
Office No 38 Camp Street, bettueen Grurier and Com
mon streets, Netc 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 estatevalued
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 a 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
ticpate 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 of herself
and children, free from the claims ofcredtors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr. Henry s. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. K. 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. C.. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
Il. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
]. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
K. H. Barton u. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G. c. Snethen.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A. WEPDEnByaN, M. d. Medical Board OF
II. q. HEARTT, Actuary.
f.. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BErN, Md, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2k to 2o'clock, pm.
By the Charter only $ 900 is taken on single
life.
0uS- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
plcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at Inc IaDic OF Rates eStabll5hed by the Board,
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and without their restric-
tions to residence in the South. By the charter,
Dividendcs of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can made availa-
BILE at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0U- California Permits at New York and London
Rates Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation to Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the office of
the Company.
Or Extensive Travelling Privilegesare allowed.
Or Office hours, g n. IN. to p. m.
August Ply
GADsBr's HOTEL,
Corner ofPennsytvania avenue and I'D st.
Near Railroad Depot, Jpashingfon.
Oct 2--iftf
MISS r. B. SCOTT.
Music Lessons on Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION to be made at Miss MARY E.
"A BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and 4 J
streets, WAsHINGToN, ID. C.. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Seminaries,
both South and West, she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage.