The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-03-17

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or in oil, at Pattersonville; Of W liam p Allen,
| Franklin; or of John Devalcour4 New Iberia.
c. B. G. V HELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept. TO- 1852
Certificate of Capt ST ChoE- IHomasson
of tie SteaBsel zHagBoliu.
| Having painted the hurrica re deck of the
passenger steamer Z" Magnolia, under my COM
mand, with the Bridgewater Paint, | cheerfuly
recommend it for its impervio5s qualities, and
have no hesitation in pronounclug 1t superior, in
my judgment to any mineral amt before the
! public, and believe it to be a certain protection
against the effects of sparks an,E cInders. | has
also proved entirely waterprofe my decks
| after three months ST.. G. zfHoMAssoN.
New Orleans, Dec. 2 1881
| Certificate Of Capt. TFiLiam Brown, Of tic
I0tr5oat PoryoiS.
have used the Bridgewater faint, for which
Messrs. &. c. Robert & Co., ar agents, on tAe
hurricane decS of the towboaf ''Porpoise. =
: L he paint has been on about thee months and
sparks and cinders constantly fa.llng upon it has
had no effect whatever. In abcut four weeks it
became perfect slate, and az, satisfied of its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
certain protection against the effects of sparks
and clnders. | confidently recommend the
Brldgewater paint for the purE9se set forth i"
New Orleans Feb. 4, 1852.
Certificate Of tile Managers aad agents of
Louisiana Dry Dock Company.
Having had the Louisiana Dr. Dock painted
with the Bridgewater Paint, ,snd its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully conrur in opinion
with Capt Thomasson. Of the Magnolia, and
Capt. Brown of the Porpoise. We cheerfuIly
recommend SAID paint as u superior article.
HUGHES, FALLETT II THo,gAs. L. ID. D.
]. p WHITNEY u Co. Aesnts.
New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1852
Certificate Of Joseph Benson, Painter.
have used the Bridgewater Pant for the pass
five months on brick and plas red buildings,
and on tin, shingle and canvass roofs, and in
every instance 1t has given the inllest satistac-
ton. From tests and experiments made under
my immediate direction, can testify to its being
proof against effects of sparks and cinders, and d
protection against leaks. | consider it far supe-
rlor to any mineral paint have ever seen, and
invaluable for all outdoor urposes-possessing
qualities that particularly recomG end it for use
in a southern climate. Jost PHI BENSON
New Orleans, Feb 6, 1852
Certificate Of John T. Miller of ARakapos.
la July last was induced to arpIy The Bridge
WdtCA diHL anu IN
every respect it has exceeded my expectations,
and the representations made by the Agents,
Messrs. q. G. Robert u Co. / cheerfully add
my testimony t. he numerous ones embraced
in the Agents circular, and iecommend the
same to planters and others, as he best fire and
water protector | have ever known Where
have applied it. it has been exposed to the sua
which has proved entirely iinpe svious- tAred
JoHM F. MILLER.
New iberia, Attakapas, March 16, 1852.
Unaypriters' Certificate
The undersigned underwriters, having conf
dence in the Brldgewater Paini, for the covering
of single roofs and frame buildings, will at all
times give those FIRE risks preference where
the Bridgewater paint is used.
L. MATTHEWS, Ag't Sur Mutual Ins. Co.
Tuos. A. ADAMS, Pres. Crescent Mut1 1"
EDw. OGDEN, Agent General Mutual
A. BROTHER, Pres. Home Mut'l Ins. ="
john PEMBERroN, Pres Merchant "
J. NJ. LAPREYRE, Pres N. 0. Ins.
CHAs. BRIGGs, Ag't L'poel & London 1"
SAM'L f. ASHTON, Ag't Del. Mutual u
The attention of the public IS particularly di
rected to the following rndations of some
of our most prominent and extensive commercial
firms The interest of the cotton and sugar fac
tor is so clearly identified with that of TIE
planter, that it would be surerhuous to mere
than point to the annexed comEaendatlon:
We, the undersigned Cotton Factors and Com
mission Merchants, do cheerfully recommend
the Bridgewater Paint for the purposes set forth
in the Agents Circular ard believe we are
serving the interests of Planters by calling their
attention to its peculiar enduring and protective
qualities.
WRIGHT, WILLIAMS & Co.
- PAYNE Il HARRISON. .-
WATT & DEsAr.LEs.
... GEo. NJ. P1NcKAF I'd & CO.
HILL, MCLEAN % Co.
WARD Il JONAS
BUCHANAN, CARROLL & Co.
z-r M. GREENWOOD aN Co.
In addition to the testimonials, (which are
sufficient to convince the most incretlulous o its
superior protective qualities the Agents have
in their possession numerous certificates from
parties at the North, which may be seer
application at their office, among which are those
of Brevet Lieut. Col G. H Talcott, New York
Arsenal R. S. Smith, Lieut.. and Quarter
master, o. S. Military Aeadsiny, West Poet !;
Oliver H. Lee. late superintendent {now Secre-
taryl Of the Hudson River Rail Road Compaay :;
D. C. Cullom, Assistant Engineer; New i ork
and Erie Railroad, &c, &c. -
Carriage Mandatory u Repairing.
The subscriber has removed his
NzEEo shop to the new building ON Main
So street, nearly opposite the saw mill of
Capt Gates, where he will ~ all times be pre-
pared to execute with neatGess and despatch all
| work instrusted to him.
His stock of materials IL complete and we'll
| selected, and he has in his employ workms.i OF
experience in the several branches of the busi-
! ness.
| Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended TO him by the citizens of St. Mary, the
subscriber hopes, by diligent attention TO his
business, good workmanship and very moderate