Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
COMPANY,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
rsprTaI 0VEE 100000 DOLLARS,


AND CONSTANTLY IN CIR h A > u.
The Charter of this Company offers more taVora-
bic advantages to the farmer ana others, thah any
Compauy chartered in the State, by insuring
with or without premium note. If the applicant
prefer, he can pay the full amount OF the premium
in cash. or by affecting cash insurance tor twt
years the insured saves one-eightl of the amount
he would otherwise haye to pay; or ny becoming
member, and giving Il small premium note, the in
surcd saves nearly half of the amount charged
by Stock Companies when inSarlng from year To
wear. This is the advantage resulting from the
combination OF the -
CASH End MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire, on the l3th day OF
March, 1854, since which time over seven THOUSAND
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members of the Company, and over seventy thou-
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year, we lee
nrate!u! for the ibera. patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for It's fatterlng pros
pects of future usefulness. The Directors nope
and believe that, by prudence, caution, ana Il rigld
system of economy, they will establish for tins
Company reputation for chcapncss and safety
net surpassed by any Company in the U. States.
All differences in settlement of losses, may be
determined by three dsntereStcd arbitrators OF the
County where such loss happened, to be mutually
chosen By the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. w. Thomas, James L. Close,
7. 3. Robertson, Thomas L. Hill,
Dr. r. ii. Stabler, K. H. Carter,
Christopher Ncale, Wm Wright
p. D. Lipscomb, X. T. Lester,
Sias Bigow, Ben. +. Aalic,
W. NJ. Turner, George Il. French,
A. r. Blakcy, VIM c. Knight.
OFFICERS:
II. W. Thomas. Prcs't Thomas T. Hill, Treer.
T. z. Robertson, V. .Pres't VIM. Wright, Secretary.
JAS. Z. CLOSE, Actuary 4 General Agent
my 7-c&dly --
rIlHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
4 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 S. Hough,
Robert Jameson, James +. smith,
Thomas K. Keith, Robert u. Violet,
William IL. FOwe, Thomas McCormich,
John II. Brent, John W ltherS.
John B. Daingerfield,
zzss-. Office hours from to i, and from y to 81
o'clock. c. W. WATTLES, Secretary
Office Oh King street, near st. Asaph.
nov l0--dly
HJuE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
| OF ALEXANDRIA offers reliable insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS as they
may receive at their Office, No ii FAIRFAX
STREET Also, as a Savings Bank, receives
MONEY ON DEpOSITE, allowing interest, and
investing the same agreeably with their Charter.
Board of Directors:
D. BOYD SMITH, PRESIDENT.
r. s. AShby, Nm n. Mc|eigh,
CassiuS f. Lee, n. Boush,
Benjamin Barton, Lewis Mckenzie.
NOV I0-,f T. g. POWELL. Sec'y.
n DINNER AND TEA SETS.
I RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
white gold band, and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., &C.,
separate, for setts.
French Porcelain TEA SETS, white, white and
gold gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths Slop Jars, &c.
Do do. do. Pitchers, Mugs, DC, &C.,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail, at prices
that cannot fail to please.
9th mo IS r. II. MILLER, son co.
FURNITURE WAGON AND CARRIAGE-
i The citzens of Alexandria ard vicinity, are
informed that have an excellent Spring WAGON,
and am prepared tn haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to any part of the city, Washington or short
distances in the country. Particular attention Civ
en- TO moving the Furniture Of families changing
their residences, to all which give my PERSONAL
ATTENTION. - "
Also a fine CARRIAGE and HORSES, which
can be had at any time with careful driver.
Orders may be left at c. Brengle's Confectionery
store King street where slate is provided for the
purpose. [sep lG-dlyl v. A. HIGHS.
BROoMs! BROOMS !! BRG0MS!!!
7 AM nov receiving my SPRING SUPPLY OF
| BUCKETS, TU.S. CHURNS, Barrel and
staff. Flour Buckets, Sugar Boxes. Patent Zinc
Washboards plain do, Clothes Pins, Rolling Pins,
Half Bushels and Pecks, Baskets, Blacking,
Matches. Wfitewash Brushes, Shoe Brushes,
Scrub Brushes and busters, and such goods
are generally kept i'll a Broom and Wooden"are
Store pledge myselfto TO sell ut Baltimore prices.
L. HERRING, Royal ST., south of King.
-,f-- Broom Corn wanted NH 2
WALL PAPERS, WINDOW CURTAINS, AND