The republic., 1851-09-11
==, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, Tor BOOKS,
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stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted 10
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 llth
day of September, when Messrs. Evans Watson
tested one of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cordsof wood overit,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until 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
THOs: HANsELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Epans & 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 perfectsecurity of the papers No
mark Of fire was apparent on any Of them;
Respectfully, s. V. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. is, 1850.
BALTImoRE, June lS, lS49.
Messrs. EUans & Watson, Philadelehia.
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 effectually after
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf, the Schuylls, on the 9th of June,
io4s. Yours very respsetiSllyy;i IISIy;i, c,,,,r
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-
frigerators warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov 30
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE M
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL 1S49, 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 ,bet,oeen Gravier and Com
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 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
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, neither for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till DEATH par
tcipate in the whole of the profits of the company.
Creditors insure the lives of debtors. A
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 8. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker EdwardSparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREy, jr., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECTORS.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
n. @. Hall NJ M. Cohen
John L. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
h. w. Sewel A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
E. Fl. Barton b. NJ Norman
Andrew Carr &C. Snethen.
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company.
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A.. J. WEpDERBURN, M. D. Medical Board..oi
THOMAS HUNT, M. ID. Consultation.
III. G.. HEARTT, Actuary.
E. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, M d., No. 271 Magazine street.
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2A to O'Clock, p. m.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life tu
0q- This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
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-
tons to residence in the South By the charter
Dividendes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest and made availa-
BILE 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 can be had at the office of
the Company.
0O- Extensive Travelling Privilcgesare allowed
o. Office hours, 8 a. IN. to p. IN.
August Ply
GADSBY'S HOTEL,
Corner ofPcnnsylvanie of avenue and Sd st.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2-iftf
1uILIP BARTON KEY will attend to anv
Il business he may be entrusted with before either
OF the Courts of this Districts and will also attend
to the prosecution OF Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
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