Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
COMPA Y,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
n.pJTaJ oUES 2En 000 DOLJARS

CAPITAL OVER 800, ,OOU DOLLhfo,
AND CONSTANTLY INC X > Nc.
The Charter of this Company oilers more tavora
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered in the State, by lnsuring
with or without Il premium note. II the applicant
prefer, hu can pay the full amount oi The prem'am
in cash, or by eccting cash insurance lof twI
years. the insured saves onc-eigh ghth Of the amount
he would otherwise have To pay; or by bec"mlnga
member and giving small premium note, the IN
surei saves nearly one-half OF the amount chargeu
by Stock Companies, when insurng from year to
year 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 l3th day oi
March, 1884, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons nave insured anu become
members Of the Company, and over seventy thou-
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
Increased business during the past year we leei
grateful! for the liberia! patronage bestowed upon
th. Company thus far and for It's naltering pros
pects Of future usefulness. The Directors nope
and believe, that 10y prudence, caution, and arlgld
system of economy, they will establish Tor TINS
Company u reputation for cheapneSs and safety
not surpassed by any Company III the L. states.
All differences in settlement of losses, may bt
determined by three iiSnteIeSted arbirators OF the
County where such loss happened to be mutually
chosen by the insured ana the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. w. Thomas, James 4. Close.
T. B. Robertson, Thomas 7. Hill.
DR.. Il. H. SLa1ler, K III. Carter,
Christopher NeaIe, WIN. Wright
p. ID. LipScomh, H. +. Lester,
SiHS Biglow, Ben. Il. Nalic'
". NJ. Turner, George i. French,
A. r. Elnkcy WIN. &. Knight.
OFFICERS:
H. W. Thomas. Pres't. Thomas /. Hill Ire'er.
4. T. Robertson,V .pres't VIM. Wright, Sccretary.
JAS. T. CLOSE, Ac!uary " General Agent.
my 7--c&dly .-
Tf1nE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
I ALEXANDRIA, continues t" Insure against
Fire generally in Town and Country rs heretofore,
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ANTHONY P. GovHi!, President.
William Gregory Edward 5. llough,
Robert Jameson, James T. Siuith'
Thomas Il. Keith, Robert II. Nloiett,
William II. Fowie, Thomas McCofmlck,
John H. Brent, John " itlers
John L. Daingcriell,
icy Office hours tron y to Z, and from ;! to "A
O'Clock. c. ". WATTLhS, Secretary.
Office Oh King street, near st. Asaph.
nov !O-dly
rs1lIE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
! OF ALEXANDRIA offers reliable insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS as they
NAV receive ut their Office, No. IL FAmFAX
SHEET Also as Il Swings Bank, receives
MONEY ON DEr0SITE, allowing interest. ana
Investing the same a,rcc..hy with their Charter.
Board Of Directors
d. BOYD SMITH PRESIDENT
Z. s. AShby, Wa y. AcEeIEh'
CassiuS +. Lee, y B"uSh,
nov left r.. Z. POWELL, Secy.
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,~sABINET. CHAIR, AND SOFA MANtFAC-
Y TORY, No. i5J hiHy street. -ifef@nGrt", ! 1t.
Having lately lifted up enc OF The Aanus"meS'
and most spacious Warerooms in The city, for tn.
FURNITURE BUSINESS, l respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock OF ftRNI-
rtRE which I am constantly increasing. FER
sons visiting city will find 1t L" their a':Van-
ta.se to give me a call, the range OF my HeVpS,
IN respect 10 quality and price, is Such as TO cover
the wants and views Of all. My stock com riScs
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking. Game AMI Wood Seat
Sitting Chairs Sleboards, Dressing Bureaus,
marble top and plan,l Marble Top and Plain
Wash Stands Marble Top Sofa. Card, Book ana
Nancy Tables. Cottage Set, BcdSteadS OF all pat
tarus. such a. High, Fielding, French, Lnw-PoSt,
Truntlle BedSieadS, several patterns ol cottage
BedstcadS; Hat Racks, WardrobcS, Looking n!as-
SOS. and large number Of other articles embraced
in the business.
r;.T5~ Beds. Bolstcrs Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand. -
octD of JAMES II. DEEATGHN
~ DINNER AND TEA sETTS.
HRENCu PORCELAIN DINNER SETS
white gold band. and decorated
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &c., &C.,
separate. for sets.
French Porcelain TEA SETrS, white, white and
gold gilt and decorated.
Enclish White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
P,glisb White Granite Foot Baths. Slop Jars &c.
Do. do. do. Pitchers, Mugs. &C., Ic.,
in any quantities, wholesale and retail at prices
'''a a,b mo % r. II. MILLER, SON i co.
TlrKNlTURE WAGON AND CARRlA6E.-
j The citizen. OF Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that have an excellent SPRING WAGON,
and am prepared to haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to any part of the city, TO Washington or short
distances in the country. Particular attention CIV
an TO moving the Furniture of families changing
their residences, to all which give my Personal