Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-05
THE GREATEST INvENTIoN o
West's Patent GaIYanie Cement


HE subscriber is now prepared to cover roofs of build
i ings, new and better article than ever before
known. The public aware that Government has
had scientific experimenting and that it has been the
article roofing purposes that woaId stand the sudden
changes OF the weather, and be mperviOus to FIRE and
water and remain perm anent fixture. As yet, nothing
has been attained without eoFtDg more than people
wish The contraction expansion and rusing Of metal
roofs are SO great IN changeabie climates that they be-
come useless unless being repaired great expense
yearly Shingles Ere proof and used
nat os and the various Compositions and Cements that
have been brought roofing, stand the
| crack frosty, and after years become
eruby and worthless; whereas, the inventor Of the Gal
cles to obvate those dcu ies and testify from his
long experience and testimonials from reliable
buildings that his Cement is the cheapest and best aer
ever before known The combination Of this Cen such
thatt Is culate6 for entire roofs fat steep,
ering old shingles without removing them; ning
scanning around battlements chimneys and
skyhghts. Covering car-tOpS steamer-decks, This
Cement by its conduction and galvanis, prevents
metal roofs from rustDg aud unsolderrg and the
extremes Of heat and cod better than any thing
side of wood bu dings n aking them fire proof Its ap-
is Ike slae beautiful rich palace the
humble cottage.
The undersigned having right to the State
Towns on reasonable terms.
The subscriber is also prepared roofs Of build
ings, in any part of the State, at short notice.
ih Roof Is nov beng put on in this city for the bene
Mt OF al concerned and warranted eel all other modes
OF hooing- The subscriber has ad his mode of Roof
ing tested its qualities dUring the year
half in the city Of Memphis, which has proved salts acory
to which number Of the ost prominent citizens
y.
For further information enquire at he once where
samples may be sean Office with A. " S. Lindsey, Real
Estate Broker No 49, College sti ee, Nashville lern; OF,
See testimonials of the following gentlemen who have
". s. BENNETT, Proprietor.
Attached is note from John L. Morgan ESQ Arehi-
tect, by which be seen the opinion of MIR. Samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architec and writer Architec
tue, whose experience with this OF roofing wtho Ut
doubt, is Satisfactory to all.
MrslpHrs, March 19, 1851
Mr. W. s. BENSETr.-When in Philadelphia, Pa, a few
days ago, called upon Sloan the ebrated
Architects and author Work Architecture
Patent Roof such using the city Memphis,
and he told that he had hesitation saying
that 1t is good and durable roof and is all adVo-
Gates clai it to be; farther saying using
fine building for himself ,I ResPeGtfIII5
OFFICE OF Miss. CENTRAL & TEHS. R. R. Co,
This win certify that the NJ j. T. T. r. Co. have pur-
chased Of Mr.. W. Bennett the right to use on their
Cars Bridges, Buildings &C. &C. Vests GaIvanc Cement
Having seen 1t used nd tested have hesitation
in use. R. P EEELY, President
NJ c. q T. R. R. Co.
ENcNEER's GEN'L sUPrs OFFICE, MElPH1s CHARLES
ToS RAHzoAD.
To WHOM IT NAY CoxoEax-Ths is 10 certify hat the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
their Depots Buildings cars Ec Westis GaiyanIe
patent FIRE and water proof Roofing and that we believe
20 be ooBomca and durable covering having al
ready had it in use for eight months.
SAM. TATE, Pres dent.
F. Q. ARMS, eenT supt.
MEslPHrs, March 2, 1857.
W. 3. BENNETF, FsQ.-Dear Sir.-Ihe facts within our
knowledge Of durabtv, Sc of Vests Galvanic Ce-
ment; these The building you covered for US
We therefore recommend it the public for
ing purposes light cheap, FIRE and proof roof
Il does not get soft aud o the fec Of the heat Of
the sun; does it harden and
the cold. Any persOns wishing to more
n. $. BRUCE 4 CO,
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MBMpHrs, Tam. Dec. sth, 1856
To WHOM IT NAY CoSoEsN-This is to certify that W. s.
Bennett covered two roofs for me last spring, with
position called Vests GaIvanic Cement Of
them was deck, he other old shinge roof which
window. which leaked badly had bailed the skill
Of Carpenters prevent its leaking, which
in making perfectly tight l 90 most cheerfuly
mend his OF roofing to the public, for al roofing
fire and water. D. COCKRELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
sUPERINTESDENr's OFFICE MEarpHIs 4 ONO R. R.
Nj. SIIs. MEHF5Is, iESS Feb 10; 1851
troubled much with leaky cars, put Of your
tends can cReerfuiy recommend it to any who sisb
dry roof Of any sort. Yours, &c,
H. COFFIN, superintendent.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. IA, 1851.
To TIE PuBLIO-W. S. Bennett, made pieation 10
last summer buildings with Vests Galvanc
Cement; IL being thing, thought would try it,
had i applied to Blacksmith Shop aud Engine House,
attached to the FO Indry They have proved all required
Of water proof roo having withstOod ofthe great
est storms and giving good satisfaction. Wecan only
add, try it and you viii be satisfied
CURTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MEMPHIS, Jan. Il, 1851
mr Bennett has done small amount Of roofing for
me in his peculiar way with Cotton stuff, coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears Coal Tar
Is ehectual and light roof and appears promise
considerable durability from the preservatye qualities Of
the composition, which penerates the cloth and protects II
from the influence Of the air and water The Composition
does Iquify heat Of
sun In nmmeri nor does harden and crack from the
influence in the cold Of winter
oct9-Iy A. P merrill.