The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-07
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NASSAU PRINCIPLE
WATER PROVING CLOTH.

by this method the pores OF the Cloth are LEFT
- open as before, by which the insensible pespi-
fation can freely escape and Of the time II is
rendered Waterproof for all practical purposes.
me process Is both simple and cheap II Is adapted
to every trade and occupation in which Cloth Of any
description is or be used Cloth having passed
through this process is forever after safe from Mil
dew aud Nermin. Sail and Awning makers, Clio
THEIRS, Hatiers, Boot and Shoemakers, Umbrella
makers, Cloth manufacturers, and all others whose
interest Il rs, are respectfully invited TO this subject
Rights for sale for any part ~ the United
States by The Proprietor, at has resi-
deace, No. 100 Nassau Street,
New York, either for Cash
or ia exchange for pro-
perfy, real or per-
sondt
Also, for sale easy, cheap, and simple process,
FOR rendering Calico Prints Fastthe trade is invited
to il. Also for sale the "Cream Of Earth" sure
and safe remedy for mould Leather and Furs, of
all descriptions. Trunk and Harnessmakers, Boot
aud Shoe Dealers, sc. will do well to consider Of IT,
These remedies are 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 Commit
tee Of the Common Council.
The Committee on Arts, Sciences and Schools,
TO whom was referred the petition of r. II. Pettis,
asking for consideration for an invention which the
petitioner claims his rendering Cloth Of every de-
scrption Waterproof, beg leave TO report:
That they examined several pieces Of Cloth which
they tested, and found the mperyioust 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 act
from usual exposures in rainy weather. The advan-
tages Of this, above that of India Rubber will be per-
ceived, when il is known that the pores of The Cloth
not closed, allowing q free escape of the nsen-
sibie perspraon, which is important to health The
Committee are assured by the petitioner, that the
beauty lustre of the Cloth is not tarnshed that its
quality is not injured that il 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 viii be
disposed from this cause to try its advantages and
such test wi do more 10 establish its reputation than
any recommendation from this Committee.
he committee feeling disposed to treat the petit
ton with all fairness and lar they investigated
the improvement, finding it TO meet their expecta-
tions they cheerlully recommend such trial Of its
merits by the public, will more fully test its
utility"
(Sgned)
MOSES G. LEONARD, (conn;,s.
HENRY f. DAWES, o""''
The following the prices asked for the exclusive
right to the "Nassau Principle" Of Waier-provng
in the different States. Proper proportion will be
made for any city, town, county or district