The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-26
W., FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,


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 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 y Watson
tested one Of therBalamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsof wood over it,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
NJ, making five hours intense heat amounting TO
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when 1t 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 g. WATSON.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the COM
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view Itako 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.
BALTIMORE, June IS, IS49.
MesSrs. EUdns q Watson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one purchased from you having
saved books and contents eflectually, after
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, on the Schuylkil, the 9th of June
40 " RUSSELL s. GILLINs.
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 Slate lined Re-
frgeraors, 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 % PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act of Incorporation,
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street, bettoeen Grduier and Com
mon streets, Ne1c Orleans.
This armament 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 soc ks
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 ofthe profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman can eject insurance on the life OIL
her husband for the sole benefit and of herself
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. Z. 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 M M. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
e. W. Sewel A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. H. McCaleb
E. III. Barton b. NJ Norman
Andrew Carr G.. G.. Snethen.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A j. WEpDERBURN, M. u. Medical Board..ot
THOMAS HUNT, M. d. ( Consultation.
H. q. HEART, Actuary.
f. l.. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, MD, No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2s to 2oclock p. m.
By the Charter only 5000 is taken on single
life.
0q- 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 less than the rates charged by the New
OrR ana London olnCeS, ana without their reStric
tions to residence in the South. BY the charter
Dvidendes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can DC made availa-
bic at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
0S- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the office OF
the Company.
Or Extensive Travelling Prviegesarc allowed
o. Office hours. 8 a, IN. to p.
August Ply
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner ofPennsylvania avenue and Sd st,
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2-iftf
DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend to any
business he may be entrusted with before either
the Courts of this District; and will also attend
to the prosecution of Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
July TIFF