The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-18
IN FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.--EVANS *

the fhlladelphla Exchange Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keybole 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 lowprices.
We, the undersigned, were present, ON the 18th
day of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested one Of their Saaman Fire Proof Chests,
which time they consumed five cords of wood over it,
commencing at 8 A. M. and continuing until 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 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 s. Wat
son, SO Dock street. .34
THoS. HANsELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Euans f. Watson
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed TO view, Itako pleasurein adding my
testimony to the perfectsecurity of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any of them
pHIls sspIsy Sept. Is, 1885, 3. MhAA'oA
BALTIMORE, June IS, l849.
Messrs. Exams & Watson, Philndelehia.
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 effectuay, after I'M
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings ON Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylki, the 9th of June,
RUSSELL & GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made TO order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses Pire-p proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re-
figerators warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 80
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
49,
DIVIDEND OF 20 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of incorporation
100000.
Office No .36 Camp Street bet,oeen Grauisr and Com
mon streets, Netr 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 alued
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in stocka
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 If
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 the profits of the company.
"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 OF creditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey,jr Henry s. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John s. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. e. Lcverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER Convey, jr., President Board Of Trustee.
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w Smith
John L. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. C.. Hall M. M. Cohen
John L. Safiarans Edw. Jenner Cox
K. w. Sewell A. Van Bbber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo. IL. McCaleb
f. H. Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr G.. C., Snethen
JOHN HAsAN, President of the Company
EDw. JEsNER Coke, Vice President.
A. j. Wn R,,sn M D. Medical Board Of
II. G. HRARTT, Actuary.
+. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, NJ d., No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the Office daily
from l2k to 2o'clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on a sing
life.
01- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
phcat1ons for Life Insurance, and issue Policies
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-
ions as to residence in the South. BY the charter
Dividendes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and made availa-
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full. s
Or California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table Of Rates, and all infor-
matop as to Life Insurance, and all papers mecca
sary to effect Insurance can be had at tho Office Of
the Company.
Or Extensive Travelling Privilcgesare allowed.
Or Office hours. 3 n m. to p. m
August Ply
GADsBY's HOTEL,
Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sd at.
Near Railroad Depot, JVashington.
Oct 2--iftf
MISS IL. Ii. SCOTT.
Music Lessons ON Piano and Guitar.
A PPLICATION TO be made at Miss MARY e.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. MIR.
Holmes, Missouri avenue, between Sd and AZ
streets, WAsHINeToN, ID. G. After the experience
Miss ScorT 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.
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano at Tcinperance Hall. on f. street