The republic., 1851-08-05
~ FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for books.

stone Lined and KcyboIe Cover sALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted te
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
| try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS
l700 now in use. They also continue to make the
| ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
| We, the undersigned, were present, on the lItt
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests
which time they consumed five cords wood overit
commencing at 8 A. M. and continuing until 2 p.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting tc
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire unit
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, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Eoans g. Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded in the above certificate
were exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurty of the papers. Nc
mark Of fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, s. v. MERRICK.
BALTIMORE, June Is, l849.
Messrs EUans g. Watson, PhiladeIehia.
GENTLEMEN We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efectually after un-
dergong a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil, the 9th of June
iS4s. Yours very respectfully;
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 Slatelined Re-
igerators, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL l849, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF 20 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined to Lift
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF Incorporation
100000.
Office No. .3S Camp Street bet,oeen Gravier and Com
mon streets, Neto Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders in bondf
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 it's 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
ticipate 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 of fcreditors.
TnUsTEEs.
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,i ir., President Board of Trustee.
D1RECToRs.
John L. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. C.. Hall NJ M. Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
r. w. Sewell A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William III. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo. H. McCaleb
K. H. Barton b. M Norman
Andrew Carr C. G.. Snethen.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER Coke, Vice President.
A., A. j. WT9DEnnS1S pDEn M. Medical Board OF
II. G. HEARTT, Actuary.
E. l.. GooLD, Attorney
RICHARD BEIN, M. D., No. 2Tl Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office daily
from 12k to ao'clock, p. m.
By the Charter only S 200 is taken on a single
life.
0U- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
pcations 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-
tions to residence in the South. By the charter,
Dividendes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and made availa-
BILE at to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full
0J- 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 can be had at the office of
the Company.
o. Extensive Travelling Priyilcgesare allowed.
Or Office hours, 8 a IN. to p. IN.
August 2-1y
GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner ofPennsylvania OF avenue and 3D. st.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2-iftf
MISS E. B. SCOTT.
Music Lessons ON Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION TO be made at Miss MARY E.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and a.
streets, WAsHINeTos, 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.