Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
THE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement
For 7OohnE.

Vests Patent GdlYanlc cement
For EOohnE.
THE subscriber is now prepared build
ings, with new and better article than before
had scientific experimenting it the
study of Architects and Builders for to discover
changes of the weather. and be mperVous to FIRE and
has been attained without costing more than the people
wish The contraction expansion and rustDg OF metal
roofs great in changeable climates that they be-
come useless unless being repaired great expense
yearly Shingles not fire proof and cannot be used
fat roofs and the various Compositions and Clements that
been brought into for roofing do not stand the
action Of the weather but they when it warm and
crumby worthless; whereas the inventor Of the Gal
Cement has abored twenty years combine srt
to Obviate those Difficult les and testify from his
long experience and numerous testimonials from reliable
persons who have had his combination applied to their
buildings cheapest and
The combination Of this Cement is such
erng old shingles without removing them; lining
eavetoughs scanning around battlements ehmneys and
lights Covering car-topS steamer-decks, &C This
Cement, by its nOncOnduetion and galvanism prevents
rusDg and unsoderng, and resists the
of heat and cold better than thing in
side Of wood bu IdiDgs making proof APP
pearanc like sate beautiful for the rich palace the
undersigned having secured the right the State Of
Tennessee, viii sell rights of Territory, by Counties or
Towns, n reasonable terms.
The subscriber is also prepared to roofs Of build
ings, in any part of the State, short notice.
fit Of all concerned warranted excel all other modes
Of Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode of Roof.
half city Of Memphis, which has proved salts acory
to which number Of the ost prominent citizens
For further information enquire at he Office, where
samples may be seen Once with A. '. 8 Lindsey, Real
Estate Broker. No 49, College str eet Nashville Tenn
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen Who have
W. 8. BENNETT, Proprietor.
Attached is a note from John L. Morgan, ESQ Archi-
ssot by which may be seen the opinion Of Mr. Samuel
tuFe o u
doubt, is satisfactory to all
Mr. w. s. BKEKKrT-When in PhiIadelpha, Pa, a few
days ago, called upon Mr. Samuel slOsn the celebrated
Architect and author of the Sloan Work Architecture
asked his opinion the durability &C., Of Vests
Patent Roof such using in the city of Memphis,
that it good and durable roof and is all that its advO
claim to be; farther saying that he using it
'--'' '1''1' ~ -'--' JOHN L. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE OF Miss. CENTRAL & TEEN. R. R. Co.,
BOLIVAR Tenn, Oct. l, 1881.
chased Of Mr. W. s. Bennett the right 20 use on their
Oars, Bridges Buildings &C. &C. Vests Galvanic Cement
in R. P. NELLY, President,
NJ. @. T. R. Z. Co.
ESoNERRs AND GExL sUPr's OFFICE, MEMPHIS CHARLES
MF4PHrs, June &c, 1857.
To WHOM CoEoERE.-This is to certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased of W. s. Bennett the right prepare upon
patent re and water proof Rooang and that we believe
it to be economical and durable covering, having al
ready had 1t In use for eight months.
?. C. ARMS, Gent suPt.
MEMPHIS, March 9, 1857.
W. g. BENNETT, Eso.-Dear Sir.-The facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, &C., of Vests Gaivsnic oe
ment; these: The building you covered for
spring am happy state cred expectations
We can therefore, commend 1t to the public for all roof
ing purposes light, cheap, IRE and proof roof
the sun; it harden and crack from
the cold Any Perons wishing to know mere Of this ar
n s. BRUCE co,
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81, Memphis, Tenn.
MEnpH1s, tax Dec. sth, ls5s.
To WHOM 6OEoERN--This is TO certify that ". s.
position called VESTS Patent GaTaSo Cement s o0e Of
them deck, the other old shinge roof which
mer window which leaked badly and had bsIsd the skI
Of Carpenters is leaking which he succeeded
mend his OF roohng the public, ali roofing
purposes and believe to be permanent axture against
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
surzRnrEsDESr's OFFICE, MExPHB Ono R. R.
MEMPHIS, TENN Feb 10, 1851.
Nh BEESKTr,-Dear sir:-OuI company having been
troubled very much with leaky cars, put your
Patent Paint upon them far my knowledge ex-
tends can ehesrfally recommend il to who wish
II. COFFIN, Superintendent.
MEsrHIs, TENN Jan. Il, 1851.
To The PuELc-W. s. Bennett, made nplieAtlon to
last buildings with Vests Galvanic
Cement il being thing, thought would try 81
had IL applied 30 Blacksmith shop and Engine House,
attached the 70 IndFy. They proved required
proof roof having whstOod some OF the great
est storms, and giving good satisfaction. only
add try IL and you will be satisfied.
CURTIS KNAPP Iron Founders.
MEsfPHIs, Jan. IA 1851.
Mr. Bennett, has done small roohng for
In his peculiar way, with Cotton stuff,
preparation the basis Of which appears be Coal Tar
Il Is very eectaA and light roof appears promise
considerable durability from the Preservatye qualities Of
the composition, which the cloth protects
from the influence Of the and water. The C5mposon
does not hquy and the Effects Of the heat Of
sun Ia summer does IL harden and crack