Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-06
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FON HOSFANG.

rI,HE subscriber is prepared 10 roofs Of
i buildings, with a new and better article than ever
before known. The pubic aware that our Govern
meat has had scientific men experimenting, and that
has been the study Of the Architects and Builders for
years discover article for roofing purposes, that
would stand the sudden changes Of the weather, and
be imperVious ire and water. and remain perma-
nent fixture. As Yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrar
ton expansion and rusting Of metal roofs great
Changeabe climates, that they become useless, un
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not nre proof and can not be used fiat roofs,
and the various COMPOSITIONS and Ccnlcnts that have
been brought into for roofing do not stand the
OF the weather, but they when 1 warm, and
crack when frosty and after or two years become
crumbly and worthless; whereas the inventor OF the
GalVanc Cement has laOvred twenty years 10 combine
articles 70 obviate those difficulties and can testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliable persons, Who have had his combination applied
their buildings, that his Cement IL the cheapest
and best article ever before known. The combination
Of this Cement is such that is calculated for entire
roofs, nat or steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining truughs, scanning
around battlemcnts. chnneys aud sk y-lighIs Cover
ing car tops steanier-dccks &c THIS Cement by is
uon -cOaduction and galvanism, prevents metal roots
from Tstng and unsolderng and resiss the extremes
Of heat and cold better than anything ever invented,
tor entire roofs for covering metal and the out side
Of wood buildings making them hre-prOOf. Its ap-
pearance is like slate; beautiful for the rich palace
thS hunlale cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right 10 the State
OF Tennessee will sell rights OF Territory by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber is also prepared 10 cover roofs OF
buildings, any part Of the state, short notice
This Roof now being put in this city, for the
benefit of all concerned, aud warranted to excel all
other modes Of Roofing. The subscriber has had his
mode Of Roofing tested 20 its qualities during the last
year and a half in the city OF Memphis which has
proved satisfactory, 10 which number Of the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further Information enquire at the ofce, where
samples may be Office with y. V. : Lindsey
Real Estate Broker, No. 49, College Street Nashville
Tenn. or, address box 90, Post-ofiice,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
W : BENNETT, PROPRIETOR
Attached is note from JoHS l. MoRGAS, Esq, Arch
itect by which may be the opinion OF Mr.. Samuel
sloan the celebrated Architect, and writer upon Arch
tcctIre, whose experience with this mode Of roofing
without doubt, IL satisfactory TO all
MEMPHIS March - 1857.
Mr. W. :. BENNETT.-when IN Philadelphia, Pa. few
days ago called upon Mr. Samuel sloan the cclebrat
ed Architect, and author ID the sloan Work on ArCh
lecture. asked hls opinion ss TO the durability, &C.
Of Memphis, and he told me that he had uo hesitation
in saving that it is good aud durable roof and
IS all that advocates claim it be- farther ayng
that he is using tine building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect
OrtIcE or MIS-. CfNTE.I Il TrSs. r. r. Co I
BOLIVAR Tenn, Oct /, 1857.
This will certify that the 81. c s T. X r 60 have
purchased OF Mr. ". : Bennett, the right 10
their Cars Bridges Buildings Sc., &c West's GalvAn
ic Cement. Having Il used and tested have no
hesitation recommending TO be the best and cheap
H p NELLY, President,
NJ c s T r r. Co.
ENGIsEEE's AND GENERAL SCP'I's oFIoE MExI1B AND
ChAR:EsIos RAILROAD.
MrnPuis June &C. 1857.
To WHoa IT NAY CoNoERs:-Ihis 70 certify that the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
rased OF " : Bennett the right 10 prepare aud use
upon their Depots buildings, Cars, &c, &c, West
Gavanic patent nrc aud water prou BUong, and that
believe 10 be an economical and durable cover
ing having already had 1t in use for eight months
f. c ARMS, Genl suPt.
Alyxrp,s March . 1857.
W. s. BENNETT, Esq.-near Slr.-1he facts within our
knowledge OF the durability, &c., Of Vests 6alvAnie
Cement; these; The building you covered for Us
last Spring, happy @ state, has answered our *
pectaions. We can, therefore, recommend IL TO the
public for all roofing purposes; ilgnt cheap ire
and water proof roof IL does not get SOFT ana run
from the ELECTS II the heat of the sun; does II
harden and crack from the effects oi the cold Any
persons wishing % know more OF this article can call
" : BRUCE 90,
Carriage Mandatory Monroe 81 Memphis, Tenn
MExtHs Tenn Zee sth, 1850.
To wnox NAY coSdRS:-Ths is 10 certify that
W : Bennett covered two roofs Tor last Spring
with a composition called Vests Patent 6alysnic Ce
ment. of them was new deck, the other an odd
sllnse roof, which giving perfect Satisfaction. he
also repaired domer window, which leaked badly and
had baied the skill Of Carpenters 20 prevent leak
do Rlost cheerfuliy recommend his mode OF roofing 10
the public for all roofing purposes and believe 10 be
permanent fixture against hre and Nat.r;
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
srFE1uSIxNDEyT's OFTlcE MKNrHr 4 ONO n. r.
MKNFHs, TESS. Feb. ~, 1857.
Mr.. BESxErTs-Ilear sir:-Our company having b-en
troubled very much with leaky pat u your
Patent Paint upon them, and 80 FAR nay knowledge
extends, | cheerfuliy recommend IL 10 any who
wlsh dry roof % any sort
You're, Sc.. II. COFFIN, Superintendent
AEsffiis TcSS., Jan. II, 1851.
To prDiIcs-W. - Bcnn,it made application -
us last summer buildings With Vests
GalyAnic Cefn.alt; q being thing, thought
would tsy a; had q applied 10 blacksmith shop aud
Engine House, attached 70 the Foundry. They have
proved ait Repaired water proof rOf. having With
the greatest storms, aud ing good
satisfaction. We only add try a and y0g Wl be
satlshed- CURTIS a KNAPP, Iron foanders
NE.n9ns Jan Il 1857
Mr. Bennet; has done small amount 4 roofing
for Ia hz I-caiAr Way, wfh Cotton stua coated
with Preparation The hasss u which appears 10 be
Coal Tar. II very eHectuai and light rogf, and ap-
pears promise considerable darabil.ty fF0En tie
pressry atve qualities Of the conpdsItsn ~hch penc
rairs the csth af.d pTcts frOn the iracnee Of the
aud water The Cutn-p--t-a dos nol bguny and
the e,cts Of the heal u The summer;
soss harden ana crack from tiss isaaenee IN the
cold of Wlnirr. a. r. MERRILL
INa L.