The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-10
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NASSAU PRINCIPLE
WATER PROVING CLOTH.

DY this method the pores OF the Cloth are left
ID open before, by which the insensibe perspi-
ration can freely escape and al the same time II 4,
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 and Vermin. Sail and Awning makers Cio-
thiers, Hatters, Boot and Shoemaker, Umbrella
makers, Cloth manufacturers, and all others whoes
interest II is, are respectfully invited TO this subject
Rights for sale for any part Of the United
States by The Proprietor, at ms resi-
dence, No. 1870 Nassau Street,
Nep York. either for Cash
OF in exchange for pro-
perry, real or per
s0ndL
Also, for sale 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 Harnessmakers, Boot
and Shoe Dealers, sc. will do well to consider Of il.
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 +. H. Pettis,
asking for consideration for invention which the
PCpe'ohCf as IcuucTiuS Siotn VI cNcTN
scription Waterproof, beg leave TO report:
That they examined several pieces Of Cloth which
they tested, and found the mpervous to water,
except from pressure beyond that of ordinary rain,
and believe that persoas clad with garments made
from Cloth thus prepared, would be secure from vet
from usual exposures in rainy weather. The advan-
ages Of this above that Of India Rubber will be per-
ceiyed when il is known that the pores Of the Cloth
are not closed, allowing tie free escape of the nsen-
sibe perspiration, which is important TO health The
Committee are assured by the petitioner, that the
beauty lustre of the Cloth is not furnished 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 ot
all and the Committee have doubt many will be
disposed from this cause to try its advantages and
such test wi do more establish its reputation than
any recommendation from this Committee
The committee feeling disposed to treat the petit
ton with all fairness, and far they investigated
the Improvement, finding it to meet their expecta-
tons, they cheerfully recommend such trial Of its
merits by the public, will more fully test IFS
utility
(Signed)
MOSES G. LEONARD, cu,;,,o.
HENRY +. DAVIES,
The following the prices asked for the ereiusire
right to use the NASSAU Principle" of Water-provng
in the different States Proper proportion win be