Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-14
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
COMP Ny,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER $4,000 DOLLARS,


AND ONSTANTLY IN CIR + ASl 81.
The Charter Of this Company offers more tavora-
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered in the Stutc, by lnsurlng
with or without premium note. Ii the applicant
prefer he can pay the full amount OF the premium
in cash, or by ettecting cash Insurance Tor tWt
years the insured saves one-clShtl OF the amount
he would otherwise have to pay; or ny becoming
member and giving small premium note, the IN
sured saves nearly one-half Of the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when insuring from year to
wear This is the advantage resulting from the
combination Of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire, on the 18Th day vi
March, 1854 since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured anu become
members of the Company, aud over seventy thou-
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year. we feel
grateful for the liberia! patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for its atterlnS pros
poets of future usefulness. The Directors nope
and believe, that, by prudence, caution, and rigid
system Of economy, they will establish for this
Company n reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed BY any Company in the U. States.
All differences in settlement of losses, may bt
determined by three dsnterescd arbitratorS OF the
County where such loss happened, to be mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. w. Thomas, James T. Close,
7. &. Robertson, Thomas T. Hill,
Dr. K. II. Stabler, K. IL. Carter
Christopher Neale, VIM. Wright
p. D. LipscOmb, Il. +. Lester,
Silas Biglow, Ben. f. Nallc,
W. NJ Turner, George h. French,
A. r. Blakey, Wm. C. Knight
OFFICERS:
II. ". Thomas, Prest Thomas T. Hill, Tre'er
T. 2. Robertson, V. .pres't Vim. Wright, Secretary
JAS I. CLOSE, Actuary General Agent
my 7-c&dly
V1HE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
L ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure against
Fire. generally, in Town and Country as heretofore
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ANTHONY p. COVER. President.
William Gregory, Edward 5. Hough,
Robert Jameson, James I. smith,
Thomas r. Keith, Robert u. Eloett,
william II. F0we, Thomas MCCORMICK,
John II. Brent, John Wlthers.
nis- Office hours from to J, and from . to 50
o'clock. c. W. "ATTLES, Secretary.
Office OF King street, near St. Asaph.
nov l0-dly
TE1HE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
/ OF ALEXANDRIA offers reliable insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS as they
may receive at their Office, No. IL FAIRFAX
STREET Also, as Savings Bank, receives
MONEY on DEpOSITE, allowing interest, and
investing the agreeably with their Charter
Beard Of Directors:
D. BOYD SMITH, PRESIDENT.
r. S. Ashhy, "m. n. McFeIgh,
Cassius Z. Lee, N Boush,
Benjamin Barton, Lewis Mckenzie.
nov l0-tf L. B. POWELL, Sec'y.
n DINNER AND TEA SETS.
Il RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETTS,
white gold band, and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &c, &C.,
separate, for sets
French Porcelain TEA SETS, white, white and
gold, gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETTS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, &c
Do do. do. Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &C.,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail, at prices
that ca mot fail to please.
9th mo 2G R. II. MILLER, son co.
T1URNITURE WAGON AND CARRIAGE
Il The citizens of Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that I have All excellent SPRISG WAGON,
and am nrepared to haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to anv part of tie city, to Washington or short
distances in the country Particular attention CIV
en- 10 moving the Furniture of families changing
their residences, to all which | give my PERSONAL
ATTENTION. ~
Also fine CARRIAGE and HORSES, which
can be had at any time with careful driver.
Orders may be left at c. Brengles Confectionery
store. King street. where slate is provided for the
purpose. [scp l6-dlyl W. A. HICKS.
BROOMs! BR0OMSM BROOMs"".
I AN nos receiving my SPRING SUPPLY OF
| BUCKETS, Tu.S, CHURNS, Barrel and
Staff. Flour Bdckets, Sugar Boxes, Patent Zinc
Washboards, plain do, Clothes Pins, Rolling Pins,
Half Bushels and Pccks, Baskets, Backing,
Matches. Wtitewash Brushes, Shoe Brushes,
Scrub Brushes and Busters, and such goods as
are generally kept in Broom and Woodenware
Store. pledge myself to sell at Baltimore prices.
L. HERRING, Royal st., south of King
1sT.- Broom Corn wanted. NH 2
WALL PAPERS, WINDOW CURTAINS, AND
OTHER INTERIOR DECORATIONS!
JP. CLARKE being desirous of reducing his
eJ stock offers great inducements TO persous IN
want Of goods in his line Of business. tie will
ols. ,b.r, mt n cnst rather than remove them.