Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-10
Hardware and Cutlery.
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GaiVanic Cement.
EON ROOFKN

The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent Gaivanic Cement.
FON ROO ING.
ryNHE subscriber is prepared to cover roofs of
l. buildings, with a and better article than
before known. The pubic a that n
ment has had scienthc men experimenting and that il
has been the study OF the Architects and Builders
years to discover an article for roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes of the weather and
be mpervious 10 fire and water and remain perIna-
nent fixture. As yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish The contrac-
on expansion and rusting Of metal roofs great
in changeabe climates, that they become useless
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not ire proof, and not be used Nat roofs,
and the various compositions and Cemcnts that have
been brought into use for roofing do not stand the
ton OF the weather, hut they when il is and
crack when frosty and after two years become
Crumbly and worthess; whereas, the inventor Of the
Galvanc Cement, has labored twenty years combine
articles to obviae those difficulties and can testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliable persons who have mad his combination applied
TO their buildings, that his Cement is the cheapest
and best article before known. The combination
Of this Cement is such that calculated for entire
roofs, fiat steep, covering old shingles
without removing them; lining eavetroughs, scanning
around battlemeuts, chimneys and sky lights. Cover
ing caTtops, steamer decks &c This Cement, by its
nOn-conducuon and galvanism, prevents metal roofs
from rustng and unsolderng and resisls the extremes
Of heat anu cold better than anything invented
for entire roofs for covering metal and the side
OF wood buildings, making them fire proof. Its ap-
pearance is like slate; beautiful for the rich palace
the humale cottage
The undersigned having secured the right to the State
Of Tennessee, will sell rights of Territory, by Counties
or Towns, reasonable terms
The subscriber is also prepared to cover roofs OF
buildings, ia part OF the state, at short notice:
This Roof IS now being put in this city, for the
benefit Of all concerned and warranted 10 excel all
other modes of Roofing. The subscriber has had his
mode OF Roofing tested 10 its Qualities during the last
year and a half IN the city of Memphis which has
proved satisfactory, To which number OF the
prominent citizens testify
For further information enquire at the office, where
samples may be seen. Office with A V. :. Llndsey,
Real Estate Broker, No. 49, College Street, Nashville,
Tenn; or address box 90, Post office,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
W $ BENNETT, PRorTIrroR-
Attached is a note from JOHN l. MORGAN Esq, Arch
tect by which may be the opinion of Mr. samuel
sloan the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
itecture whose experience with this mode o! roofing,
MEnruIs. March u. 1857.
Mr.. ". 8 BESNErT.-When in Philadelphia, Pa, few
days called upon Mr.. Samuel sloan the ccebrai-
ed Architect, and author u the Sloan Work Archi-
lecture. asked his opinion 10 the durability, &c,
Of Vests Patent Roof such using in the city
OF Memphis and he told me that he had no hesitation
in saying Ia that 1t II good and durable roof and
il all that its advocates claim il To he; farther saying
that ne If using il Oh fine bllildnlg for himself.
Respectfully JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect.
OrF1cE or MRS. CES1RAI & TEvN R r. col
BOLIVAR, IISN., Oct. !, 1887. I
This viii certify that the NJ {. a 7. r r. Co. have
purchased Of Mr.. ". :. Bennett, the right 70
&c Cement Having seen II used and tested, have
hesitation In recommending be the best ami cheap
H P NELLY, President,
81 Z. 1. X. X. Co.
EyGExEKRs AND GENERAL Sur'rs Or11cK, MEsIH1s AND
CHARLESTON RAIIRoAD.
MEMPHIS June &C. 1857.
To WHOM II CoNcERN;-Ihis Is 10 certify that the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad COMPANY have pur-
chased Of W. :. Bennett the right 10 prepare and
upon their Dcpots, Buildings, Cars, &c, Sc. West
g..lx pafa trp md shaf
believe il 10 be an economical and durable cover
ing, having already had il in for eight months
SAN. TAfE, President
=. G. ARMS, GenT Supt
MEMPHIS March . 1857
W $, BrSSrTT Esq.-near sir-Ille facts within our
knowledge OF the durability Sc. Of Vests Calyanic
Cement; these; The building you covered for US
last Spring, sm happy state, has answered
peetations- We can, therefore, recommend il 20 g
public for all roofing purposes light, cheap, hse
and water proof roof. II does not get soft and
from the effects OF the heat OF the sun nor does ii
harden and crack from the effects Of the cold Any
persons wishing To know more of tins article, call
our mandatory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81 Memphis, Tenn
MExs4as. Tenn, Dec ssh, 1856
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This Is 10 certify thai
W. S. Bennett covered two roofs for last spring
with composition called Vests Patent GalvEnic Cc
nent, of them a deck, the other old
shngie roof which are giving perfect satsfaeoa He
also repaired dcmer wndos which leaked hadly and
had baiied the skill OF Carpenters prevent IL iek
ing which he sacceedsd ia making perfectly ughL l
do most cheerfuly recommend his mode of roofing 60
the public, for all roofing purposes and believe Il ~ be
q permanent fixture against nre and Watsr.
D. COCkRk1I,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
srrE5uSrrxDESr's OrrIcz, MksrHls a ozIo R RI
MEarH1s, TKSs., Feb. 10, 1887.
NIX BgSSErrs-DeAr Sir;-Our company having been
tTogbled very much with leaky put some of your
Patent PANT upon them, and far my kn0xiedge
extends, can chceriuly recommend Il % any vino
wish dry roof OF any sort
Yours, sc, II. COFFIN, Superintendent.
MISPfns. TESN, Jan IL, 1887.
To The PumIcs-W. = ReuIee made application 20
Us last summer 10 cover our buildings with Vests
Gaivanc Cement; Il being thing, thought
would Try a; had applied to Blacksmith shop and
Engine House, attached % the Foundry. They bAv~
stood of the greatest stornas and giving goOc
satisfaction We only add, try and you xiil Be
satisfied. CURTIS n KNAPP Iron Founders
NE,xrIus, Jan. 10, 1887
Mr.. Bennett has done some small amount Of roofing
Tor IN hss peculiar xxy, with Cotton stun coaod
with preparation tle bass of whsch appears b.
Coal Tar. II very efectual Anc light roof and 4p-
pears u promise considerable durability, from the
preservatire qualities of the composition Whih pene-
Estes the cloth and protects from the the
air aud water The Composition do-s not iquify and
from the efcts of the heat Of the sun 10 is.aef
II ma. N,