Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-05
miscellaneous.
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GaiVanic Cement.
EOss NNOFANSa.

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rT,HE subscriber is prepared to cover roofs o:
i buildings, with new and better article than ever
before known. The public are aware that our Govern
rnent has had scientific experimenting, ana that
has been the study oil the Architects and Builders ioi
years. discover article Tor roofing purposes, that
would tie sudden changes Ci the weather, snC
he impery iuus FIRE and water, ami remain perna
nent hxture. AS yet nothing has been attained with
costing more than the people wish The contrac-
ton expansion and rusng of metal roofs are SO great
ntcibc climates that they DcCDiic useless, un
less being re paired great expense yearly Shingles
are fire proof and can not be used on fiat roofs
and the various Compositions and Clements that hay,
been brought into Tor roofing, do not stand the &C
the weather. but they when il is warm, and
crack when frosty and alter or Two years become
crumbly aud worthless whereas, the inventor Of the
Gaivanc Cement, has abored twenty years 70 combnt
tclrs vaIc those difficulties and can testify iron
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
rcaae persons, who have had his combination applied
. their buildings, that ms Cement IL the cheapest
and best article before known. The combination
this Cement sucn that rs calculated for entire
roofs, Hat steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them; inug eaye-troughs, scanning
around battlemcuts, chinncys and SKY lights Cover
ing car tops, teanerdccks &c. lhis Cement, by H.
non oonducuon and galVanism, prevents metal roof
from rusting unsoldeTing the extremes
heat and cold better than anything ever invented.
tor entire roofs for covering metal and the out sde
OF wood buildings, making them lire proof. Its ap
pearance is like slate; beautiful for the rich palace or
the huInale cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right To the state
OF Tennessee, will sell rights OF Territory, by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
buildings in any part Of the state, at short notice:
1his Roof being pat on IN tins city for the
beneht "i al concerned arr warranted 10 excel al
other modes 81 k0Uhns. ihe subscriber mas had hi
mode Of ROWING tested its qualities, during the las
year amt hall IA the city OF Memphis, which han
proved satisfactory, " ~hIch number OF the mosi
prominent citizens can testify.
FOR further Information enquire at the otics, where
samples may DC seen. Oiice with y. V. ;. Lindsey
Real EstAt" Broker, No. -, college street, Nashville,
Tenn; or adjrcss box 90, Post office,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used Il, With hOsts Of others.
W. 5. BENNETT, PRorRIEroR.
Attached is d note from JoHv l. MORGAN, Esq. Arch
itect, by which may BE- seen the opinion Of MI Snue
Sloan the celebrs ted Architect and writer upon Arch
tecture whose experience with this mOio OF roofing
without doubt, is satisfactory 70 all
Mn. W. =. BESNE1T.When IN Philadelphia ! few
days ago called upon Mr. Samuel Soan the ceebrat
ed Architect aud author II the Sloau Work on ArChi
lecture. asked his opinion az 10 the durability &c.
OF Vests ratrut Roof such you using in the city
Of Memphis, aud lac told me that he had no hesitation
Ia saying "a ms that u Is good and durable roof tno
all that advocates claim IL to A1o; farther saynk
that be IS using it on al!e building for himself.
Respectfully, JOHN L. MokGAN, Architect.
orrcx OF Mrs. CENTRAL K TkSS. R. RCo.l
BOLIVAR, hLSS. Oct. l, 1857.
This will certify that the u. C. a 7. X, R. Co. have
purchased OF Mr.. W. = Bennett the right to Oh
their Cars Bridges Buildings, &c, &c, Vests Gavan
&c Cement. Having il used and tested, have
hesitation in recommending II 10 be the best and cheap
H. p, NELLY, President,
81 L. x /. X k Co.
ESGIsEKR's AND GENERAL SrP'Ts OFFICE, MEarnps AND
CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
MkNPHIs. June 20, 1857.
To WHOM CosoERS ms 10 10 certify that the
Memphis AID Charleston I.al DAD Company have pur-
chased OF W s Bennett the sight L. prepare anu us
upon their Depots, Buildings Cars, &c, SC, West h
6alvanic patent fire aud proof Roofing, and
We believe il 10 be an economical and durable cover
ing, having already had II IN use Tor eight months
SAN. TA1E, President.
+. c. ARMS, Genr supt.
MEmrIrls, March ., 1857.
W. s, BENNETT, Esq.-Dear Slr-Ihe facts within our
knowledge of the durability, &c, Of Vests Galvanc
last Spring, am happy to state has answered
pectatons. We can, therefore, recommend II 10 .hc
public for all roofing purposes as light, cheap, ire
aud water proof roof Il does not get soft and run
from the effects OF the heat of the sun; does it
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold. Any
persons wishing TO know more Of this article, can call
at our mandatory
y. 5. BRUCE & 60,
Carriage Mandatory, Nanroe - Memphis, Tenn
Mxsrul., Tenn, Pee s,h, 1854
To Whos Co>cEiCS--This Is 10 certify thai
". : BenEcu covered two roofs for me last Spring
with comps sition called Vests Patent Gsisanc &C.
ncBt, % Them deck the other OH
single root which are gts g Pcr;cci satisfacton he
also repaired duiner window which leaked badly ano
had baitied the sk Of Carpenters 10 prevent las leak
ing, which he succeeted N making perfectly tight J
most cheerfully recommend his mode OF roofing
the pub for all roofing purposes and believe il 70 be
permanent n1tare against 1rs and water,
D. toCARE1I,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
srrEarrxsrsS7's osysx uYsarsfS \ oHo r. RI
NExran. fs-sS Fse. -, 1857
NE BsNS<rs--lsar slr:-ilur coalfsny having been
troubled very Inea with ieAAy cars pat Of your
Patent Paint uPoa them, and 80 TAR - my knowledge
extends, 4 can chssgfuy recommend % Guy who
2b a dry rod OF any soT
Yours Ses II. COFFIN, Superintendent
Nraptus Tr.< L., IA 1857
To ruE PUEics-w. = Bennett made Application 20
last summer % cover Our buildings ~sth Vests
would ny n; had sptie3 b our blacksmith shop aud
Engine Hous-. attached q ths fUeIdry They haye
proved all required 81 Satr Pree6 rvf has iag With
Stood soae u The greatest sterms, An Are gyHg gos
satisfaction Nc oniy Hnt, tsy Il EHdyoG viii be-
satisfied. CURTIS e KNAIP, iron Founders
asSi4ns. Jan -, 1857
Mr. Hrnnsst hss done s'tsah an.uant q rooans
foe nae Va his peculiar wsy, with ootsn atm, coaGs
Coal IAr. Il very enscta, aud Ia roof, ant aF
pears pr9nslse cunsaderAhs iaratilay, ifem tie
prcsers alive qualities 81 ts equ'I'ossiss' ~hci p,s-
trsias ghs clotE ant pToteets a a ilaecs ~ tae
air and NaiFF fhr toIntseithsn docs ant hqany AID
run frosn the effects the the
noe does harden and crack from ies insasass n 'ls
cold q Water. A. r. MERRILL
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For Rent or Sale. Il
4 n elegant ssbarh.n rs.siaeneo tbs soafh-
n eFn boundary a Tie city, SITUATED m ths ga
eeatfe o four iot, tie frctst a - rh n IL
hishlS ornamentsa with sFef Gems si1sde sna fralt
trpes Of choico earsrtes- Il also coafalnz vegetable
faglsn, koasz nssiy rapsFed ana painaed and every
nag " compete re pair.
In additso1 % he d~sss there u servants hanss
s,able carriage sad coz kass. There 4 Also iarga
eisern capable % contaplag 800 harris 81 wassF.
tbs hs,iss ailazlee cnlnaassslag an sxten-
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