The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-17

WAISON, NO. % 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 18th
day of September, when Messrs Evans Watson
tested one of their Saamander Fire Proof Chests, ut
which time they consumed five cords Of wood overit,
commencing at 9 A. M. and continuing until p.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
| n 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, SO Dock street.
THOS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs Euans e. 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
testimony the perfect of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any Of them MEpp,cx
PHIlADElraM, i Sept. ls, 1850.
BALrIMoRE. June IS, ls49.
Messrs. Ecans r Wafson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLxmEN We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire. proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectualy, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings Arch
street wharf, ON the Schuysl, on the 9th of June,
RUSSELL s. 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 Slate lined Re-
fgerators, 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 A
DIVIDEND OF rs 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, bettccen Grucier aud Com
mon streets, Neic 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 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, ID in Its operations
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
ticipate in the whole Of the profits Of the company
married woman can effect insurance on the life o.
her husband, for the sole benefit and of hersel
and children, free from the claims ofcreditors.
TRUSTEES.
| John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr. Henry S. Buckner
Robert J. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. L. Lcvcrich
| Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
| PETER CoNREy, jr., President Board OF Trustee
| DIRECToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w, Smith
| NJ C. Hall NJ M. Cohen
John L. Safarans Edw. Jenner Cox
f. w. Sewell A: Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
l ]. Morgan Hall Phco. II. McCaleb
f. II. Barton b. NJ Norman
| Andrew Carr G. G.. Sncthen.
| JOHN HAaAN, President of the Company
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A. j. WEpprRnyns, M. D. Medical Board OF
| THOMAS HUNT, M ID. Consultation.
| II. G. HEARTT, Actuary.
| E. l.. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIs, M. D., NdW27l Magazine street
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office dali,
| from l2l to 2o'clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on singl
life.
O0- This Company is prepared to entertain ap
plicaons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies OF
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes
| ut 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
lions rs to residence in the South. By the charter
Dividendes of Profits declared annually, an,
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of thei
amount, where the party has paid his premiums il
| full.
0J- California Permits at New York and Eondol
Rates. Prospectus, Table Of Rates, and all infor
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers ncccs
sary to effect Insurance can be had az the Office
the Company.
o. Extensive Travelling Privilegcsare allowed
Or Office hours, 9 a m to 6p IN.
! August Ply
GADSBY's HOTEL,
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Sd 1T
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
/ Oct 2-iftf
MISS E. b. SCOTT.
Music Lessons on Plano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION to be made at Miss MARY Z
IA BRONAUGHS, next door to the Hon. MI
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and 4
streets, WAsHrseToN, d. c.. After the expcrienc
Miss ScorT has had in teaching in Serninariet
both South and West, she is confident she wi
give satisfaction to those who flavor her with hei
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give lesson
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms lnoderotc Sent eff