Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-14
TIE GREATEST mvEHTIoN OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement


VIE subscriber is prepared to roofs OF build
known The public are aware that our Government has
had scientific men experimenting and that has been the
STUDY OF Architects aud Builders for years. discover
article for roofing purposes that wonld stand the sudden
changes OF the weather. and be impervous to FIRE and
water, and remain perm 6xure- As yet, nothing
has been attained without costing than the people
roofs, great In changaable climates that they
come useies, unless being repaired great expense
fiat roofs the various Compositions and Cesnts that
have BEEN brought into use for roofing do not stand the
action Of the weather. but they when is warm, and
crack when tosty and after one or two years become
crumby and worthless Whereas the inventor OF the Gal
vPnic Cement, has abOred twenty years combine srt
ees to obviate those dcu s, and testify from his
IOIg experience and numerous suonias from reliable
persons, who have had his combination applied their
buildings that bis Cement Is the cheapest and best scer
ever before known The combination oths Cenen such
that Ca cuated for entire roofs fat steep,
erirg over old shingles without removing them; lining
eaVe-t,oughs scanning arouLd oatemens chimneys and
sbyhghts Covering cartops, steamer-decks, This
Cement, by its non-conducon and gavan m, prevents
metal roofs rom rustpg aud unsoderng ana reSsts the
extremes Of heat and cold better than any thing in
sac OF "ooo ou idng aking them hre proof It's sp-
Pearane is Ike sate beautiful for the rich palace the
The undersigned having the right to the State Of
Tennessee will sell rights Of Territory, by Counties
The subscriber also prepared to roofs Of build
his Roof is now being put in this city the bene
fit of all concerned and all other modes
Of Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode OF ROOF
ing tested its qualities during last year and
half in the city Of Men pills. which proved scory
to which number OF the ost prominent CT tizzns can
For further Information enquire at he oHee, where
Estate Broker. No So College stI eet kaslys Tenn or
address box 60, P. O.
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
u. s. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is note from John L. Morgan, ESQ Archi-
tset by which may be seen tie opinion Of Mr. Samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architec and writer Architec-
ure, whose experience with this mode Of roofing who
a doubt, is satisfactory to all.
Mr.. W. s. BzsNErr-when in Phiiadepha, Pa, a few
days ago. called upon Mr. Samuel Sloan the ebrated
Architect and author Of the sloan Work on Architeeure
asked his opinion as to the aurabiitv &c Of Wests
Patent Roo such as you using in the city Of Memphis
that it is good and durable roof is all that its advo-
Gates cai it to be; farther saying that using
' JOIN l. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE OF MISS. CENTRAL Tenn. R. RI
BOLIVAR. Tenn, Oct. I, 1881.
This vii eerty that the NJ y. t. R. Co. have pur
Cars Bridges Buildings &C. &C. wess's Gavaaic Cement
Having used and tested no hesitation in re-
it to be the best and cheapest covering
in use. R.P NEELY, President
NJ c. T. R. R. Co.
EEGNEERs GES'L sUP'r's OFFICE MEaPH1s CHARLES
ton RAHAoAD-
To WHOM CoNcERs.-Ths is 10 certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased OF '" Bennett the right to prepare and upon
their Depots Buildings Cars, &C. &C. Vests GaIvanc
patent fire and water proof Roong and that we believe
it 10 be an economical and durable covering, having al
ready had it in use for eight months.
President
p G. ARMS, Gent Supt.
W. e. BESSETT, Eso-Dear sir.-Ihe facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, &C. of Vests
spring, happy cred our expec atons
We can therefore commend it to the public for all roof
ing purposes; as light, cheap e and proof roof
1t does not get soft and from the Effects of the heat of
the sun; nor does harden and crack from The Of
the cold Any persons wishing to know Of this
ticle' can call at our manufaetory:
Carriag, Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MEzFHrs, TEsz., Dec. sth, 1856.
To WHOM II MAY cOSoERN.-Ths is TO certify that W s.
POSITION eaeS 49, PSp lT me - ls -SPr5g s with @ con- ~
are giving perfect satisfaction. He also repaired
window which leaked badly ana had bsed the skin
of Carpenters prevent leaking which he succeeded
in making perfectly tight. do most cheerfuy recon-
mend his mo, OF roofing 10 the public for all roofing
Rnd beieFeit to be permanent fixture against
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
sUPERrNTENDEST's OFFICE, MEMPHIS OHIO R. R.
MR Bennett Dear sir:-Our company having been
troubled very much with eaky cars put Of your
raent PANT upon them and SO far as my knowledge
tends can oheerfuiy recommend it to any who wish
II. COFFIN, superintendent.
MkaPHIs, Tenn, Jan. "a. 1857.
TO THE PrBLIo.-W S. Beunett, made pIcation US
last summer to buildings with Vests Galvanic
Cement being thing, thought would try it;
had applied to blacksmith shop, and Engine House
70 peo 9ne 70 pd @ IGey have proved az REQUIRED
est storms and giving good satisfaction. can only
add try il and you will be satisfied.
CURTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MEIPHIs, Jan. Is, 1857
Mr Bennett las done some small amount OF roofing for
n in bis peculiar way, with Cotton stud, coated with
reparaton the basis OF which appears be Coal Tar
Is very eeotual and light roof aud appears ProPse
considerable durability, from the preservatiye quas Of
he composition which peneTstes the cloth and protects
rom the infue OF tne air and The Composition
ots not quy and from the Effects Of the heat OF the
un in summer; does il harden and fro the
nd-ence in the cold OF winter.
Oct9-ly A. P. MERRILL