The republic., 1851-09-02
e. FIRE PRoOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,

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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 18th
day of September. when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of theirkalamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of woodoverit
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 it 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. S3 Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Evans g. Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the cons
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 OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. v. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June 1S, lS49.
MesSrs. Exams e. Watson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasure in recon-
monding your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually after un-
dergoing very severe heatduring the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings ON Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil the 9th of June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLrNs.
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-
frgerators, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL l649, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT ON ~ MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of Incorporation.
S2OO,0OO.
Office No. 3S Camp Street ,bettUeen Grupiey nd Conn
mon 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 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
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
tcipate in the whole ofthe 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 the claims ofcreditors.
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
John L. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. G. Hall Nj. M. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
T.. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Felowes William H. White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. III. McCaleb
E. III. Barton Il. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G. G.. Snethon
JOHN HAaAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
A. j. WEDDERBURN, M. d, Medical Board-or
THOMAS HUNT, Nj. ID. Consultation M
III. G. HEARTT, AotuaFy.
r. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, M d., No. 27l Masrazine street
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2k to 2o'clock, p. m.
By the Charter only S5, 900 is taken on single
life.
o. This Company is prepared to entertain an
plications 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 restric-
tlons as to residence in the South BY the charter
Diyidendes of Profits are declared annually and
the profits draw interest, and made availa-
bic at once TO the extent of two tfrirxys Of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums ir
full.
0cS- California Permits at New York andI aox
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and p u -
nation as to Life Insurance, and all pav - =. @ .'.o
sary to effect Insurance can be had ~
the Company. VIC oih0e Vi
Or Extensive Travelling Priv eoss. 70 allowed
70 once hours a m. to u. m.