Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
The Greatest Invention Of The Age.
Vests Patent Gaivanic Cement.
FNEs ROO RNea.

rINHE subscriber is prepared ID cover roofs Of
l. buildings, ,th new and better article than ever
before known. The public aware that our Govern
ment had scientific experimenting, and that
has the study tie ArCtcCts anu Builders, for
years discover article Tor roofing purposes, that
would stand the sudden changes Uf tnc weather,
be imperviOus fire and water, and remain pcfna-
nent hxtuic. As vet, nothing has been attained with
out costing than the people wish The COntrac-
ton, expansion and rustns OF metal roofs great
In changeable climates, that they become useless TN
less being repaired at great expense yearly shingles
are not proof, not be used on Lat roofs,
and the various Compositions aud Ccments that have
brought into Tor roofing do not stand the
ton of the weather but they when warm,
crack when frosty, and after two years become
crunIy and worthless: whereas. the inventor Of the
Galvanic Cement has iaborcd twenty years combine
articles bviate those difficulties, ana testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
rcliaale persons, who have had ms combination applied
70 their buildings, that his Cement 10 the cheapest
and best article ever before known. The combination
OF this Cement Is such that Is calculated iof entire
roofs Hat steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining caye-troughs scanning
around battlcments, chnnneys and sky lights. Cover
ing car tops, steaineT-dccks, &C lhs cement by Its
-coudUctIon and gilvansnI prevents metal roofs
rusting and UnsUdering ana ressts the eXIrces
Of heat anu cold better tlil any thng ever invented,
for entire roofs for covering metal and the out side
Of weod buildings, making them fire proof. lts ap
pearance Is like slate beautiful Tor the rich palace
the humale cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right the State
of Tennessee viii sell rights Of Territory, by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber IS also prepared to cover roofs of
buildings, any part OF the state, at short notice.
This Roof is being put ON In this city, tor the
benefit OF all concerned and warranted 10 excel all
other mo,ics OF Roofing The subscriber has had Ia.
mode or Roofing tested 10 ts qualities, during the last
year and a half in the city Of Memphis, winch has
nrnved s.ttisf,ctory 4, which number OF the most
prominent citizens can testify.
Eur further information enquire at the office, where
samples may be Office with !. V = Lindsey
Real Estate Broker, No 80 College street, Nashville
Tenn. or, address box bg Post Ol!cc,
See testimonials the following gentlemen who have
N' - wa ~ " 5 BENNETT, ProrrIrror
Attached is a note from JOINS l. NoRGAS EsI., Arch
itect by which may be seen the opinion Of Mr. samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architect, and writer upon Arch
itectuIe, whose experience wtu this mode ui roofing
NiSsIuls, sIaroh H. 1851
Mr. W. 5. BENNErr.-Wheu IN Philadelphia Ia, few
days ago. called upon Mr.. samuel sloan, the Cc.cbrat-
ed Architect and author IL the sloan Work on ArchI
asked his opinion To the durability, &c-,
Vests Patent Roof, such You using Le city
OF Memphis, and he told me that lac had no hesitation
saying that it l. soot and durable roui, ana
all that advocates claim to be- farther say ing
that he IS using II "a inc building ur himself.
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE or Mss. Cl4srrl,L n TExx r. r. Cot
BUIINAR, IESN., uct l, 1851.
Tits will certify that the NJ {. y l. K r. Co. have
purchased of Sir. ". :. Bennett, the right
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings &c., &c., ests Gavan
ic Cement. Having used aud tested, have no
hesitation IN recommending IL 10 he the beet ana cheap
IL r NEIIY, President.
NJ. g * I. l. K. Co.
ESoISEERs AND GyNlJnr SUITS Of1ca, Mluus AND
CIAKEsTuN RAIIRoAD.
MEMPHIS. June %, 1851
To WHOM IT CoNoERS;-iLs Ia certify that the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad Company lave pur-
chased OF W. > Bennett, the right Ia praiarc and
upon their DcpOts, Buildings, Cars, &C, Sc, West
Galyanic patent lire and water proof Roofing and that
We believe i 10 be economical and durable cover
ing, hal ing already had 1t ~ Tor eight months.
SAM. TATk, President.
J. {. ARMS, GcnI supL
MENrnrs, March =, 1857
W. 5, BENNETT, Esq-Dear sir-lhe facts within our
Vs.
Cement; these; The building you covered lOr us
last spring, am happy to state has answered our
pectations. We can, therefore, rceOmm nd 10 the
public for all roofing purposes; hight cheap TIRE
and water proof roof. IL does not get run
from the elects of the heat 81 the sun: nor does
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold. Any
persons wishing to know more oi tins article cii
al our manulactory.
Carriage Mandatory, Menroe 81, Memphis, Tenn
Ms-Miurs, Tenn, Dee sti. 1854
To WHOM CoNoltN:-1his certify that !
" :. Bsnnett covered two roofs Tor last spring /
with a composition called Vests Patent Galyanic Ce
ment of them dock, the other a odd I
shnglc roof which giving perfect satisfaction. He
also reparod duIner window, which leaked badly and
ing, which he succeeded Ia making perfectly uEGt / !
do most ohoerfuly recommend hs mode OF rooung 10 I
the public for all roofing purposes and believe II u be
permanent fixture against IRE aud water.
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
scrERISrESpESr's OFrIcT MlavruIs 4 ON, r. X
hfAiITlIs. tKNN Fcb. 10, 1891.
NR. BENSErT:-Dcar Sr;--Our COMPANY having been i
troubled very much with lutky cars put OF youT
Patent Paint upon them and lar my knowledge /
extends can cheerfuliy recommend II any who 4
wish dry roof OF any s9rt
Yours, &c, Ill. COFFIN, superintendent.
MEHrnIS, IGNN., Jan Il, 1851.
To TIE Pumuc.-w :. Bennett made application 70
US last Summer % cover our buildings With Vests
Galvanic Cement; Il bcng u,fug We tAnught We
would try IL; had applied tn BiacKsln Il shop aud
Engine honse attached to the Foundry. 1hcy bayo
proved all required a water proof roof hav'ns ~ih
stood OF the greatest storms and are svs good
satisfaction. We onl, add, try i ana viii be
satisfied. CURTIS \ KNAPP, Iron fOuudors
MiMfIr- Jan. H. 1887
Mr.. Bennett has done sussll II roonns
for me Ia his peculiar way, ~th Cotton stuff coated