Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-13
TIE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent Galyanic Cement
For

subscriber now prepared to cover roofs of build
4 lngs. with new and better article than befor
knswn. The public are aware that Government ha
hsd scentihc men experimenting and that has tn
article for roofing purposes that wo1d stand the suddeI
changes OF the weather, and be imperyious Ere
has been attained without costing more than the peop
Ssa The contraction, expansion snd rustiDg Of meta
are SO great In changeable climates that they be
ecne useless, unless being repaired great expens.
nat roos and the various Compositions and Clements thai
nave been brought into for roofing do stand the
action OF the weather but they when is warm, and
crack when rosty and after one or two years become
and worthless Whereas the inventor the Gal
ces to obviae those difficulties, and testify
long experience, and Testimonials reliable
buildings that bis Cement IS the
ever before known The combination of this
aCciated entire
ering old shingles without removing them; lining
ssyights Covering car-tops, seamer-decks, This
cement, by its non-conducon and galvansm, prevents
extremes Of heat any thing ever in
vented for entire roofs for covering
sae OF wood buildings, making them fire proof Its ap-
is Ike states beautiful for the rich palace
The having secured the right 10 the State OF
tennessee viii sell rights OF Territory by Counties
The subscriber is also prepared roofs Of build
ings In any part OF the State, at short notice
ft Of all concerned and warranted other modes
OF Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode Roof
half in the city Of Memphis which proved salts actory
to which number Of the os prominent citizens
For further Information enquire at he Office, where
samples may be sesn Office with A v. s. Lndsley, Real
Estate Broker No 33, College sta eet, Nashville, Tenn
address box 90, P. o.
See Of the following gentlemen who have
W. s. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is note from John L. Morgan, Esq.,, Archi-
tect, by which may be tie opinion of MIR. Samuel
Sloan. the celebrated Architect and Archec-
tue whose experience with this roofing witho
doubt, is satisfactory to all.
MEMPHIS, March ls, 1851.
Mr. W. g. BESSErr-when in Philsdeiphia, Pa, few
days ago, called Mr.. Samuel soan the celebrated
Architect and author of the Architecture
asked his opinion to the durability. &C., Of Vests
Patent Roof such using in city of Meuphis
ana ne tod me that he had no hesitation in saying to me
that it is good and dursbe roof and all that its advo
Gates csi it to be- farther saying that he using
JOHN L. MORGAN. Architect.
OFFICE OF MISS. CENTRAL TENN R. R. Co.,
This viii, certify .b.. Boz goLvAa TEES Oct 1881;
chased of Mr. w. S. Bennett the right to use on
Cars Bridges Buildings &C. &C. Vests Galvauic Cement.
comuendng it to be the best and cheapest covering
in use. r.. P NEELY President
M. c. I. 4. R. Co.
EscrsEEa's aISL surr's OFFICE, MEnrBs CHARLES
TON RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS June 26, 1857.
To WHOM IT CoScERS--This is TO certify that the
Bennett the right to prepare and use upon
their Depots Buildings, Cars &C., &c. Vests Galvanic
it to be economical and durable covering having al
ready had ifn use for eight months.
r,
F.C. ARMS, Genr supt.
MFafPHIs, March 2, 1851.
W. q; BESsETr, Eso:-Dear sir.-1he facts within
knowledge of the durability &C., of Vests Gavanc Ce
spring am happy to state has ans ~ered our expectations.
We can therefore eoommend it the public for all roof
It does not soft aud the effects the
the sum- nor does harden and crack om the effects of
the cold ANY persons wishing to know more OF this ar
N. s. BRUCE & CO.,
Csrriag. Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec sth 1856 y
To WHOM + ooSoERS-This is 20 certify that w. s.
Bennett covered roof, for last spring, with
position called Vests Patent Galvanc Cement one OF
giving perfect satisfaction. He also repaired dor
er window. which leaked badly and had baed the skill
in making perfectly tight. do cheerfuly recon-
mend his moce OF roofing public, for all roofing
\ fire and water. d. COCKRELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
sUPERIsTESDEsr's OFFICE, MExPHIs & ONO R. R.
MsMPHIs, Tenn Feb. 19, 1857.
Mr.. BENNETT Dear sr:-Our company having been
troubled very much with leaky cars, put Of your
Patent Paint upon them, far my knowledge
tends can cheerfuy recommend it to any who wish a
dry roof OF any sort Yours, Sc.,
| III. COFFIN, Superintendent
MEMPHIS TENN, JAM u, 1857
last summer to cover onr bedings with VESTS Garsnie
Cement itbeng thing, thought would try it;
attached TO the 70 Indy They have proved ali required
OF water proof roof having whsood the great
est storms, and giving good satisfaction. Wecan only
| add, try 1t and you will he satisfied.
CURTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MEHPHs, Jan. IL, 1857
TMr. Bennett ha done small roofing
me in his peculiar way with Cotton stud, coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears be Coal
II is eectua and light roof and appears promise
considerable durability from the preseryatiye qualities
the conpoiion, which penetrates the IN and projects
from the nhuence OF the air and The Composition
does quify the he at of the
ia does il harden and from the
influence in the cold Of winter.
Oct9-ly A. P. MERRILL.