Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-26
THE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement
For

For Eoo6nS.
subscriber is now prepared to cover roofs of build
known The public aware that our Government has
had scientific experimenting and that il has been the
article for roofing purposes sudden
changes OF the weather, and be mpervious to fire and
attained without Costing more than the people
vn wa The e0nracton expansion and rusting Of metal
come useless unless being repaired great expense
yearly Shingles not hre proof be used
fat roofs the Compositions and Cemfnts that
have been brought into for roofing not stand
action Of the weather but they run when is warn and
crack when frosty and after one or two wears become
crumby and worthless; whereas, the the
vsnc Cement has labored twenty years art-
cles to obvate those Difficult les, testify
long experience, and numerous testimonials reliable
persons VINO nave had his combination applied to their
buildings that bis Cement i best acer
before known The combination Of
hat is calculated for entire new roofs fat steep,
erfng over old shingles without removing them; lining
eave-toughs scanning around bat,lements chmneys and
sSy-IghtS covering car-tos, seamer-decks, &C. This
Cement, by its non-cOnducton and gaIvan, prevents
cold better than any thing ever in
vented for entire roofs for covering the
Is Ike sate beautiful for the rich palace the
having secured the right to the State of
Tennessee will sell rights Of Territory by Counties or
Towns, reasonable terms.
Tie subscriber also prepared roofs Of build
ings, in any part OF the State, short notice
This Roof is now being put on in this cty for the bene
fit of all excel all other modes
OF Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode of Roof
ing tested a. its qualities, during year
half in the city Of Memphis hich proved actory
TO which number OF the prominent citizens
testify.
For further information enquire he Office, where
samples may De seq. once with A " g. Lindsey, Real
Etate Broker No g. College street, Nashville. Tenn
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
W. s. BENNETT. Proprietor
Attached is note from John L. Morgan. Esq, Archi-
tsct by which may be seen the opinion of Mr. Samuel
ture whose experience with this mode of roofing, who ut
doubt, is salisfactrry to ALL
MR. W. 8. BEsSErr-when in Phiiadelphia, Pa, few
days ago, called upon Mr.. Samuel sosn the celebrated
asked his opinion as to the durabiy &C. Gf Vests
Patent Roof such using city Of Memphis
that it is good roof and is all that its sdvo
Gates cai it to be- farther saying using
JOHN L. MORGAN, Architect
OFFICE OF MISS CENTRAL q TENN. R. R. Co.,
This will certify that the NJ J. T. T. K Co. have pur-
Cars. Bridges Bnidings &c. &C. Vests Gavauic
commanding it to be the and cheapest covering
in Z. NELLY President
NJ c. Il T. R. K. Goa
ENGINEERS GE'L sUPrs OFFICE, MExpHrs CHARLES
TON RAHEOAD.
MEMrHIs, June g. 1857.
To WHOM CoScERS.-This is to certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased Bennett the right to prepare and use npon
their Depots Buildings, Cars, &C. 6c, Vests Gavanic
to be an economical and durable covering having
ready had it in use for eight months
f. C. ARMS, Gen' Supt-
wv. g. BESNErT, Fse-Dear sir.-The facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, &c. OF Vests Gslvanc Ce
ment; these The building you coveped for us last
spring am happv TO state las cred opr expecsons
We therefore ommend 1t TO the public for all roof
1t does get the Effects Of The heat of
the SUM- does it harden and crack from the effects of
the cold. Any persons wishing to know of this
tice, can call at our mandatory.
Carriag. Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, TrNx Dec sth, 1s5sp
To WHOM NAY CoSoERS.-This is to certify that ". s.
Bennett covered roof for last spring, with
position called wes's Patent Galvsnic Ce nens of
them was new deck, he othr old shinge roof which
giving perfect satisfaction. He repaired dor
window which leaked badly ami had baied the skill
o carpenters to prevent Its leaking which be succeeded
in making perfectly tight. do most cheerfuly recon-
purposes Rnd believe to be
fire and water. D. oOCKRELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
sUPERrSrExpExr's OFFICE, MEMPHIS ONO n. R.
MEMPHIS, rKSx Feb 19, 1857.
Mr. BENNETT Dear sr:-Our company having been
troubled very much with leaky cars put some Of YOUR
Patent Paint upon them aud so far as my knowledge ex
tends can cheerfHly recommend it to any who wish
dry roof of any SORT Yours, &c,
II. COFFIN, Superintendent.
NEApH1s, TENN, JAM "a, 1851.
To TEE PULLIc.-W. g. Bennett, made upcation U .
last summer buildings with VESTS Gavanic
hadit applied blacksmith shop, and Engine
attached TO the Fo indry They have proved ali required
Of water proof roof having wthtood the great.
storms, and giving good satisfaction. only
add, try it and you viii be satisfied.
CURTIS 4 KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MEHPHIs, Jan. Il, 1857
SMr Bennett, Ia done small amount roofing for
me in his peculiar way with Cotton stuff, coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears to be Coal
IL Is very efecua aud light roof and appears promise
considerable durability, from the preservative qules
the composon which penetrates the cloth and IL
from the influence OF air and The CompostiOn
does not quny and from effects OF the heat
sun in summer; does it harden and from
nhGsnce in the cold OF winter.
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