Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-06-10

II greatest Invention Oh Ine Agei
PERFECT PROTECTION IRON THE ELEMENTS
VESTS
PATENT GALVANIC CEMENT
FOR ROOFING.
THE subscriber is now prepared to cover roofs Of
i buildings, with a new and better article than ever
before known. The public are aware that our Govern
ment has had scientific men experimenting. and that 1t
has been the study Of Architects and Builders for years,
stand the sudden ehangesof the weather, and be impervt-
Gus to fac aSd wafer, and remain a permanent fixture.
A. yet, nothing has been attained without costing more
than the people wish. The contraction, expansion and rust
ing Of metal roofs, are so great in chAngeable climates, that
they become useless, unless being repaired at great ex-
Pense yearly. Shingles are not hre proof, and cannot be
used Oh Fat roofs, and the various Compositions and Ce-
ment thathaveb been brought into use for rconEg, do not
stand the action CT the weather, but they run when IL is
warm, a6d crack when frosty, and af'er one or two years
become cruz bly,, AID worthless; whereas, the Inventor
Of the Galganic Cement, has labortd twenty years to Som-
bine articles 10 oeviate thost difaculties. AMI can testify
from his long experience, and numerous testimonials
from reliable persons, WAC have had his combination Ap
piled to their ~bDildings, that his Cement Is the cheapest
= d best article ever before known The combination Of
this Cement is such, that IL is calculated for entire new
removing them lining cave troughs, seeming around
bsttlements, chimneys and sky lights. Covering car
tops, steamer decks, sc. This Cement, BY its non-csn-
duction and gzlvinism, prevents metal roofs from rust
ing and undersoldering, and resiSts the extremes Of heat
and cold, better than ~snything ever invented, for entire
roofs or fer covering metal and the outside OF wood
buildings, making them fire proof. Its appearance is like
slate; beautiful for the rich palace or the humble cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right TO the State
Of Tennessee, will sell rights OF Territory, by Counties or
towns, on reasonable terms.
The subscriber is also prepared to cover roofs OF build
ings, in any part Of the State, at short nOtics.
This roof Is now being put on in this City, for the bene-
At Of ali concerned, and warranted to excel all other
modes OF roofing. The subscriber having resided In the
city Of Memphis one year, and has had his mode Of roof
ing tes,ed as to its qualities, which has proved satisfse
tory, to which > number 81 the most prominent citizens
can testify.
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used 70, with hosts Of others.
For further Information enquire at the once, where
samples may be seen in J. L. Morgsn's Architectural
Rooms, No. 3 walkers Block, Memphis, Tenn, or ad-
W. s. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is q note from John L. Morgan, Esq, A.ehi-
tect, BY which may be seen the opinion Of Mr.. Samuel
Sloan. the celebrated Architect. and writer upon Arehi-
lecture, whose experience with this mode OF roofing,
without q corbt, is Satisfactory to all.
MEMPHIs, March u, 1857.
Mr.. ". s. BENNETT: When IN Phiisdelphia. Pa, q
few DAYS ago, ! called upon Mr.. Samuel Sloan. the cele-
brated Architect, and author Cf the Sloan Work on Arch.
itecture. / asked his opinion as to the durability sc, Of
VESTS Patent Roof, such as you are using IN the city Of
Memphis, and he told me that he had no hesitation In say
ing to me that it is a gOOd and durable roof, and is all
that its advocates claim IL TO be; farther saying that he
Is using It on q fine building for himself.
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN Architect.
MEMPHIS, March ., 1857
" s. BENNETT. ESQ, Dear Sir The facts within
our knowledue Of the durability, &c, OF VESTS Galvani
Cement, are these The building you covered fer Us last
Spring, we am happy to state has answered cur expecta-
tons. We can therefore, recommend II to the public for
all roofing purposes; a. q light, cheap, Gre and water
proof roof. It does not get SOFT and run from the Effects
OF the heat Of the sun nor Dies It harden and crack
from the effects OF the cold. Any person wishing TO know
more Of this article, can call at our manufactory.
n. s. BRUCE 4 CO.,
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis Tenn.
MEMPHIS TENN, Dee. 8, 1855.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that
W. s. Bennett, covered two roofs for me last Spring. with
composition called Vests Patent Galvanic Cement;
one Of them was a new deck, the other an old single
ROOF, which are giving perfect saiisfaetiOn- He also re
paired q dormant window which leaked badly, and had
oahied The skill Of carpenters 70 prevent its leaking,
which he succeeded In making perfectly tight. l do most
recommend his mode OF roofing to the public,
or all roofing purposes, and believe it to be a permanent
ixture agaiLs, Ore and water. ID
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
SuPER'DTs OFFICE, MEMPHIS & OHIO B.
MEMPHIS. TENN, Feb. Is, 1851.
Mr. BENNETT, Dear Sir: Our Company having been
troubled very much With leaky cars, put some Of your
latent Paint upon them, and SO far as my knowledge ex-
ends, I can cheerfully recommend 1t to any who wish q
h. COFFIN. Superintendent.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Jan. II, 1887.
To THE PUBLIC W. s. Bennett made application to
last summer to cover our buildings with Vests Gal
-anic Cement; It being . new thing thought We would
~ 1t had it applied TO our Blacksmith shop and Engine
louise attached TO the Foundry. They have proved all
equired OF a water proof roof, having vithstood some Of
he greatest storms, and are giving good satisfaction.
We can only add, try It and you will be satisfied.
CURTIS & KNAPP, Iron Founders.
AENPHIs, Jan. Il, 1857. .
Mr.. Bennett has done some small amount OF roofing
Dr. me In his peculiar way, with Cotton stun coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears to be Coal Tar.
Is 8 very efectual and light roof, and appears 70 PROM
considerable durability, from the preservatiye quail
&c Of the composition. which penstrates the cloth and /.
-ctects It from the influence Of the air and water. The
Imposition does not liquify and run from the effects Of
lie heat Of the sun In summer nor does Il harden and
aek from the influence in the cold Of winter.
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