The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-06
$3.50 (To THE pUBLICD 600
NASSAU PRINCIPLE
wArERpRovING CLOTH.


DY this method the pores Of the Cloth are left
ID open as before, by which the insensibe persp-
ration can freely escape and ut the same time II II
rendered Waterproof for all practical purposes
The process is both simple and cheap II is adapted
TO every trade and occupation in which Cloth oil any
description is or can be used. Cloth having passed
through this process is forever after safe from Mil
dew aud Vermln. Sail and Awning-makers, Clio
thiers, Hatters, Boot aud Shoemakers, Umbrella
makers, Cloth manuiac turers, and all others whose
interest II u.s. respectfully invited to tins SUBJECT
Rights for sale for any part Of he United
SfdteS by The Proprietor, al has rest
dence, No. 1870 Nassau Street,
Nelo York, either for Cash
or in exchange for pro-
pery, real or per
SonaI.
Also, for sale AN easy cheap, and simple process,
for rendering Calico Prints Fast-he 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 Harnessmakers Boot
and Shoe Dealers, &C. will do well to consider of 1t.
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 Commit
tee of the Common Council.
"The Committee on Arts, Sciences and Schools,
asking for consideration for an invention which the
petitioner claims his rendering Cloth OF every de-
scription Waterproof, beg leave to report
That they examined several pieces OF Cloth which
they tested and found the lmpervious to water,
except from pressure beyond that Of ordinary rain,
and believe that persoss clad with garments made
from Cloth thus prepared, would be secure from vet
from usual exposures in rainy weather. The adyan-
tages of this above that Of India Rubber VIII be per-
ceived, when il is known that the pores OF the Cloth
are closed allowing the free escape OF the nsen-
sible perspraton, which is important to health. The
Committee are assured by the petitioner, that the
beauty or ustre of the Cloth is not furnished, that its
quality is injured, that it not less supple but on
the contrary the beauty, quality and supleness are
preserved, ard 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 lar as they investigated
the improvement, finding it to meet their exPecta-
tons, they cheeriully recommend such trial OF its
merits by the public, as will more fully test its
utility
(Signed)
MOSES G. LEONARD, Committee
HENRY f. DAVIES, o'"'"''''ee
The following are the prices asked for the erciusire
right to use the "Nassau Principle" of Waterprovng
in the different States Proper proportion will be
made for any city, town, county or district.