The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-09-25
MINERAL PAINT.
BridgeWater Paint Company.


BridgeWater Paint Company.
f, HAVE been appointed A gent 'f5rr. the county
Of Attakapas, for the sale OF the above Paint.
1t can be had of me in any quantities, either dry
or in oil, at Pattersonville, of William p. Allen,
Franklin; or of John Devacourt, New iberia.
C. B. G. WHELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept 10. 1852
As' .-lc--~~-J
Certtfcate Of Capt ST. Clair 1Rog1assom,
of the steamer Magnolia.
Having painted the hurricane deck of the
passenger steamer Magnolia" under my com
mand, with the Bridg gewateri PANT, cheerfully
recommend it for its rnpervious qualities, and
have no hesitation IN pronouncing it superior III
nv Judgment TO any mineral paint before the
public, and believe it to be certain protection
against the effects Of sparks and cinders. has
also proved entirely waterproof on my decks
after three months use. ST. G. THoMASsoH.
New Orleans, Dec. 2. 1851
Certificate Of Capt. W11lsqm Brown, Of the
IolGoqt PorpoiSe.
have used the Bridgewater Paint, for which
Messrs. G. G. Robert & Co, are agents, on the
hurricane deck of the towboat "PorPoise. =
The paint has been on about three months, and
sparks and cinders constantly falling upon it has
became perfect slate. and | am satisfied OF its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
certain protection against the effects of sparks
aud cinders, confidently recommend the
Bridgewater paint for the purpose set forth in
the Agents circular. WM. BRqwN-
New Orleans, Feb 4, 1852. ~
Certificate Of the. Managers aud ,AggpS, Of
e .1iLoafsi~liai Dry .Boek Codspasg gfilf
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted
with the Bridgewater Paint, and its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully concur in opinion
with Capt. Thomasson. of the Magnolia. and
Capt. Brown Of the Porpoise. We cheerfully
recommend said paint as a superior article
HuGHEs, VALLETT 4 Thomas. L. ID. d.
E ]. p. WHITaEY IL Co. Agents. '3
New Orleans. Feb. 4, 1852.
Cer7ifcate Of Joseph Benson, Painter.
+ have used the Bridgewater Paint for the past
FIVE months on brick and plastered buildings,
and tin, shngle and canvass roofs, and in
every instance i; has given the fullest satisfac-
ton. From tests and experiments made under
my immediate direction can testify to its being
proof against ELECTS Of sparks and cinders, and a
protection against leaks. ! consider it far supe
rior to any mineral paint | have ever seen, and
invaluable for all outdoor purposes-possessing
qualities that particularly recommend it for use
IN southern climate. - JosEPH BENSON
New Orleanss Feb. g. 1852 as&-g 9,lt
Certificate Of Join r. Miller, of Atakapas.
4 In July last was iiIidcedto apply the Bridge
water mineral Pant to my Sugar-House, and in
every respect it has exceeded my expectations,
and the representations made BY the Agents,
Messrs. G. c. Robert sC Co. Iaelteerfully add
my testimony to the numerous ones eInbTaced
A.
same TO planters and etIers as the best fire and
water protector have ever known. Where,
have applied it, it has been exposed TO the sun
since last July, and has neither blistered nor
cracked, and has formeda solid Inetahc surface,
which has proved entirely ilnpervlons
455. II. IoHY F. MILLER.
New Tberia -Attakapas, Nj arch 16. 1852. li'
URderwrtters' Certificate
The undersigned underwriters, having conf
dence in the Bridgewater Paint, fot the covering
of single roofs and frame buildings, will at all
times give those fire risks p preference where
the Bridgewater paint is used. - -tsit..Ft'
l.. MATTHEW'S; Ag' Sun Mutual Ins. Go.
THos, 4. ADAMS, Pres. Crescent Mutl, =
EDw. OGDEN, Agent General Mutual ="
as A. BROTHER, Pres! Home Mutt ms g
~ John PEMBERToN, Pres, Merchant !"
]. M. LAPREYRE, Pres. N. o. Ins.. "a
tCHAs. BkIGGs. Ag1 Il pool Il London ''
SAM'L f. A sHToNs Agt Del Mutnal 81
The attention IF lie public Is particularly di-
fected to the following EeceHthe Of seme
Of our most prominent and extensive commercial
firms. The interest Of the cotton and sugar fac
tor is so clearly identified with that of the
planter, that it would be superfiuous to more
than point to the annexed oon,usndahoHta
We, the undersigned Cotton Factofsand Com
mission Merchants. do cheerfully recommend
the Bridgewater Paint for the purposes set forth
IN the Agents Circniar; and beiieve we are
serving the interests OF Planters by calling their
attention toits peculiar enduring and protective
Qualities aaiHT fG .@fHlI s1s 3}4 t9#@fl
l,...r WRIGHT, WILLIAMS. &f Co.s,,a
PAYNE &, HARRISON.
5it's WATr & DRsAULLRs. 3fs}
Gaea - GEO. NJ. PINekaRD 81 Goe1 u
HiI,I, MCLEAN u CO.;
WARD & Jonas '' =. y A''''
BUCHANAN.TCARRoLL 81 Co.
5& I 5 M3 GREENwooDs 81 Go.
In addition to the Testimonials, (which are
sufficient to convince the most increduIous Of its
superior protective qualities) the Agents have
in their possession numerous certificates from