The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-08
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NASSAU PRINCIPLE
WATER-pRovING CLOTH.


pY this method the pores of the Cloth are left
ID open as before, by which the insensble perspi-
ration can freely escape aud at the time II Is
rendered Waterproof for all practical purposes.
The process is both simple and cheap 1t is adapted
10 every trade and occupation, IN which Cloth OF any
description is or can be used Cloth having passed
through this process is forever after safe from Mil
dew aud Vermin. Sail and Awning makers, Clio
thiers, Hatters, Boot and Shoemakers, Umbrella
makers, Cloth manufacturers, and all others whose
interest il is, respectfully invited to this subject
Rights for sale for any part Of The United
States by The Proprietor, at his resi-
dence, No. 1870 Nassau Street,
New York, either for Cash
or an exchange for pro-
perty, real or per
sOndl.
Also, for sale an easy, cheap, and simple process,
for rendering Calico Prints Fastthe trade Is invited
to it. Also for sale the " Cream Of Earth" sure
and safe remedy for mould on Leather and Furs, OF
all descriptions. Trunk and Harnessmakes, Boot
and Shoe Dealers, &c. will do well to consider of it,
These remedies all very simple and cheap One
thousand yards of Cloth may be rendered Water
proof at an expense of one dollar. Waterproof
Flannel worn next to the skin is sure preventive
and cure for the Rheumatism. The following is an
extract OF Report on the subject, from a Commit.
tee Of the Common Council.
The Committee on Arts, Sciences and Schools,
to whom was referred the petition of +. II. Pettis,
asking for consideration fos invention which the
petitioner claims his, rendering Cloth Of every de-
scrpton Waterproof, beg leave to report;
That they examined several pieces of Cloth which
they tested and found the mpervioust to water,
except from pressure beyond that of ordinary rain,
and believe that persons clad with garments made
from Cloth thus prepared, would be secure from vet
from usual exposures in rainy weather. The advan-
tages of this above that of India Rubber will be per-
ceved when il is known that the pores Of the Cloth
not closed, allowing the free escape of the insen-
sbe perspiration, which is important to health The
Committee are assured by the petitioner, that the
beauty usre of the Cloth is not tarnished that its
quality is not injured, that it is not less supple but
the contrary the beauty, quality, and supleness are
preserved and for many purposes rendered more
lasting. The cheapness of the application brings the
advantages of the improvement within the reach Of
all and the Committee have no doubt many will be
disposed from this TO try its advantages and
such test wi do establish its reputation than
any recommendation from this Committee.
The committee feeling disposed to treat the petit
ton with all fairness and far as they Investigated
the improvement finding it 10 meet their expecta-
tons, they cheerfully recommend such trial Of its
merits by the public, as will more fully test its
utility"
(Signed)
MOSES G; LEONARD, Committee.
HENRY f. DAVIES,
The following the prices asked for the erei,lsirs
right 10 the "Nassau Principle" of Water-proving
in the different States Proper proportion will be