Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-21
1dE dhEAIEST INVENTION OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent Galyanic Cement
For 7oohn<

HE subscriber is now prepared to cover roofs Of build
ings with a and better article than before
known The public are aware that Government has
had scientific men experimenting and that IT has been the
for roofing s stand se
changes OF the weather. and be mpervious to fire and
been attained without costing more ean he people
sn Inc contraction, expansion and rusting Of metal
come useless unless being repaired at great expense
yearly Shingles not IRE proof and be used
nat roo ana the various Compositions and Cemrnts that
have been brought into for roofing stand the
action OF the weather but they warm
crumby and worthless; whereas, inventor the
to those e S years @ to & aI S
ong and numerous te tmonias reliable
budings that his Cement cheapest and best atcier
ever before known The combination OF this
ering over old shingles without removing them; lining
scanning around batrlements chinneys and
Cement by its non conducton and gaIvanim prevents
roofs rom rustDg and unsodering and ressts the
vented for entire raos for covering metal the
IKE slate; ssaurifui sle rich palace
humble cottage.
The having secured the right to the State Of
Towns, on reasonable terms.
ings, in any part Of the State at short notice
Ibis Roof now being put in this city, for the bene
Of Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode of Roof
half in the city of Memphis which has salts
TO which number Of the ost prominent citizens can
testify.
For further Information enquire at he Office, where
samples may be Once with A. " s. Lindsey, Real
ssaie Broker No 49, College street, Nashville, renn OF,
See testimonials the following gentlemen who have
W. s. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is a note from John L. Morgan Esq Archi-
sect by which may be seen the opinion of Mr. Samuel
ture whose experience with this mode roofing wiho
doubt, is Satisfactory to all.
Mr.. w. 8. BExxErr-when in phiIsdeiphia, Pa, a few
days called upon Mr. Samuel Sloan, the celebrated
Architect author Of the sloan Work on Architecture
Patent Roof such using in the city Of Memphis
that it is good and durable roof all
Gates claim to be- farther saying that he using
JOAN l. MORGAN. Architect.
OFFICE OF Mrsa CENTRAL Trss. R.R.co.
BoLIvAR. TESs., Oct. /, 1851. I
This will certify that the NJ. u T. R. r. Co. have
chased OF Mr. w. s. Bennett, the right to their
Cars, Bridges Baidings &C., &C. Vests Gavanic Cement
in E. p. NELLY, President,
NC. I. Z. z. Co.
EsaNEKRs Gks'L sur'rs OFFICE MEs,pHIs CHARLES
MEMPHIS, June &C. 1857.
To WHOM MAY CoScERs.-This is 10 certify that the
chased Of W. s. Bennett the right 70 and use mon
their Depots Buildings, Cars, &c. &C., Vests Gavanic
it to be and durable covering having al
ready had it in use for eight months.
4,
&c. ARMS, Gent supt.
MEMPHIS, March 2, 1851.
knowledge Of the durability &C. of Vests Galvauc ce
spring happy to state has cred expectaons
We can therefore, recommend it to the public for all roof
1t does not soft aud from the effects of the heat of
the SUM- does it harden and crack from the effects of
the cold Any persons wishing to know more Of this ar
~ ~ g. BRUCE co,
Carriag. Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MExPHIs tenn Dec sth, 1885,
To WHOM coHCERS-ThiS is to certify that W. &
Bennett covered roof for last spring, with
position called Vests Patent Galvanc Cement of
giving perfect satisfaction. repaired a dor.
mer window which leaked badly and had bsed the skill
of Carpenters it's leaking which he succeeded
in making perfectly tight do most cheerfully recon-
purposes, and believe to be permanent fixture against
fire and water. d. COCRRELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
euPEanTEsDKsrs OFFICE, MEMPHIS ONO R. R. I
MEMPHIs, TEsS Feb 10, 1851.
Ma BESsETT,- Dear sir:-our company having been
Pstsas Paint ahs ana so far a: knowledge
tends can cheerfully recommend II to any who wish
dry roof OF any sort. Yours, &c,
H. CoFFIN, Superintendent.
MEMPHIS, TEsx Jan. II, 1851
To THE PuLIIc.-w. s. Bennett, made application
last buildings with Vests
hadt applied to Blacksmith shop, and Engine House,
attached to the Po Indry They have proved all required
OF water proof roof having wthstood of the
est storms and are giving good satisfaction Wecan only
add, try 1t and yon will be satisfied.
CURTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MkzPHls Jan. Il, 1851
KaMr Bennett Ia done small amount OF roofing for
in his peculiar way, with Cotton stud coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears be Coal Tar
1t is eHectual light roof aud appears promise
considerable durability from the preservatve qualities
the composition, which pene,rates the cloth and
from the influence OF The Composition
does not hu and from the effects OF the heat OF the
snn IN summer; nor does 1t harden and crack from the
influence in the cold OF winter.
0ct9-iy A. P. MERRILL.