New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-19


No. 70 Camp street, N. o.
The superior qualities the BRIDGEwATER PAINT are
extensively known, and its reputation avoraby
shed that the Agents do deem necessary to enter into
heightened description of its merits will therefore
only point few of prominent properties refer direct
TO selected testimonials from parties for most part well
known in this vicinity.
For covering Roofs either Tin Iron Zinc Paper Canvas or
Wood will be found invaluable the beuding shrinking or
warpng of the material upon which is used not affect
the Paint In twenty four hours it dries and In four weeks
becomes perfect Slate. AS FIRE and WATER PROOF
Paint will be found superior any other perfect pro.
lection to buildings against sparks cnders, etc.
1t possesses great BODY, ELASTICITY. FLEXIBILITY
and properties superior to mineral substance
now in
For DECKS of STEAMERS either Wood or Canvas it has
rival it not only dries readily but becomes hard
in comparatively short e forming coating perfectly
SPARK and CINDER PROOF. The great body of the Paint,
which has asonshed all painters who have used it.
the best and cheapest covering for WOOD TIN CANVAS or
MUSLIN ROOFS.
For every description of SHIP PAINTING either Wood or
Iron above under water, it will be unsurpassed
and especially recommended for decks of
tifcstes annexed on this point most convincing.
For RAILROAD CARS, rEPOTS, BRIDGE Es AND ALL
OUTDOOR WORK, it has been successfully North
and has of ncalcuabe service in durability
in the protection it affords against leaks injury cars
from the effects of falling sparks and cnders.
For the purposes for which the Paint recommended is
UNEQUALED, and its value for PLANTATION use for
STEAMBOATS, ETC.. etc, is 1NCALCULABI.E besides being
CHEAPER than ANY other PAINT in the COUNTRY. Its
peculiar qualities must its general in the South
EVERY PLANTER, BUILDER and STEAMBo AT OWNER
will by single trial be convinced of the superior advantages
of the BRIEGEWATER PAINT, the score of economy u
rabyand protective properties other mineral sub
stances
ECTIoNs:
The quantity of oil required proper consist
ency for depends the absorbing the sur
face which it is applied Great be observed to
clean the surface before painting applying it to can
it better to flour sizing first prevents the decay
ing of the CLOTH and smooth hard body water
proof One hundred pounds two thousand
square feet with two coats.
In mixing with nseed oil pound Lharse should
be used to five gallons of OIL With the boiled oil drer is
necessary
The BRIDGEWATER MINERAL can also be used for
Fences, Barns etc. by substituting lime for oil One
twentieth lime then mix with the and
reduce to consistency for by adding Apply with
ordinary white wash brush.
Selected Certificates.
Certificate of the Ne,c Orleans Under,c,iters
The undersigned underw writer's having confidence in the
and frame buildings will at all times, give those fire risks
preference where the Bridgewater Paint is used.
L. MATHEWS, Agent Sun Mutual Insurance Company
I. A. ADAMS, PresI Crescent ;. .
A. BROTHER, Pres't Home :. .
j. PEMBERTON, Pres'tN o. .
EDWA ARD OGDEN, Agent General Munal =.
CHAS BRIGGS, Agent Liverpool and London .
SAML +. ASHTON, Agent Delaware Mutual =.