Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-11
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent Galvanic Cement.
FOH MOOR FENG.


has been the study OF the Architects ana builders t"r
years discover article roofing purposes
would stand the sudden changes Of the weather aud
be mpervOus 60 fire and water and remain perma-
nent fixture As yet, nothing las been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrac
uon expansion and rustng o metal roofs, great
in changeable climates that they become useless,
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not ire proof, ana not be used fat roofs,
and the various Compositions and Clements that have
been brought into for roofing, do the
ton Of the weather but they run when warm
crack when frosty, and after two years become
crumbly and worthless whereas the inventor ol the
GalvaElc Cement has aborei twenty years Ia combine
articles to obvate those difficulties and can testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliaale persons, who have had his combination applied
10 their buildings, that his Cement Is the cheapest
ana best arucie ever before Known lhe combination
of this Cement such that calculated entire
roofs, FIAT or steep, covering over old shingles
"Hh"ut removing urlni hhihg eiEe-uoughsr scanning
around battcments ciimncys ana sk ky-lghts- Cover
ing tops, steamer decks, &c This Cement, by its
noh-condnCton aud galNanism, prevents metal roofs
from rustng and nsuIderDg ana rcsists the
OF heat and cold better than anything invented
Tor entire roofs Tor covering metal and the side
pearance is like slate beautiful for the rich palace
the huInaie cottage
The undersigned having secured the right 20 the state
OF Tennessee viii sell rights Of Territory, by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber Is also prepared cover roofs OF
buildings, In any part of the state, at short notice:
THIS Roof Is now being put IN tlis 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 Ia it, qualities, during the last
and a half the of Aenthis, which haS
proved satisfactory, To which a number of the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further Information enquire at the Office, where
samples may be seen. orlce with A v : hncsley,
Real Estate Broker, No. So College street, Nashville,
Tenn; or, address box 90, Post onice,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
W : BENNETT, PRorErroR
Attached is a note from J0ifN /. MoRGAx Esq. Arch
itcct, by which may be the opinion Of Nr. Samuel
sloan, the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
Ngfas ia lttE safT
MExl1ns March H. 1857.
Nh. W : BISNErr-wheu IN PhiadeIphis Pa a lew
days called upon Mr.. samuel sloan, the cclebrat
ed Architect, and author % the sloan Work on Arch
OF Vests Patent Roof such as You are using m the city
Of Memphis, and ne told me that he had hesitation
in saying % me that IL Is good and durable roof and
Is all that its advocates claim 10 be; farther saying
that he is using il OH a tine building Tor himself
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect
oy11cE OF Mrss. CENTRAL X TESN. r. r. Co.
B0IIyAE, TEAM, Oct !, 1857.
This will certify that the NJ. {. X /. Il. K. Co have
purchased of Mr. W. : Bennett, the right To
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings Nc., &c Vests Galvan-
10 Cement Having seen il used and tested I have no
hesitation in recommending il to be the best and cheap
IL P NELLY, President,
NJ. e * T. H. Il. Co.
ESGINEzR's AND GENERAL srP'T's OFTIcE MEMPHIS AND
CHARLESTON RAnsoAD. =. ,s.-
To WHOM CoScERS;-Ihis is to certify that the
Memphis and Charleston kallr Company have
chased of W. $ Bennett tbe right 10 prepare and
upon their Dcpots Buildings, Cars, &c, 6c., West
Galvanic patent fire and water proof Roofing and that
believe II u be economical and durable cover
ing, having already had II IA use for eight months.
SAM TATE, President
y. C. ARMS, Genl supt.
Mson4rIs March 2 1857
W. s, BENEFIT, Esq.-Dear Sir.-Ihe Glcts w.thin
knowledge of the durability, &c., uf Vests GavAnc
Cement; these; The building you covered for
last Spring am happy TO state, has answered
pectatons. We can, therefore, recommend u 10 the
public for all roofing purposes; a light, cheap, IRE
and water proof roof. IL does not get suit and
IRON the effects Of the heat Of the SUM- does
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold. ANY
wishing 10 know more Of this article, can call
al our Inaauiactory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST, Memphis, Tenn
NErrTus Tenn. Dec. ssh 1855.
To wHos II MAY CoNcKRN This Is % certify that
W = Bennett covered two roofs for last Spring
with composition called Vests Patent Gavanic Ce-
lnent, Of them new deck, the other old
sbinge roof which are giving perfect satisfaction. lie
also repaired d0mer window which leaked badly, and
had baied the skill Of Carpenters % prevent H. leak
ing which he saeceeded IN making perfectly tight
do chcerfuiiy recommend his mode Of rooung
the public, for ali roofing PURPOSES aud beev 20 be
a permanent fixture against fire aud water
ID. COCKRE1L-
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
SuPEIuSTExDRSr's OFyIck, MEMPHIS 4 ono R RI
AENFTuz, TENN Feb. H. 1857. I
troubled very much with leaky cars pat some of your
Patent Paint upon them, and Car my knowledge
extends, can cbeerfaliy recommend II " any who
wish dry roof Of any
Yours, &c, IL CoFFIN, Superintendent
MEerHis, rESS., Jan. II, 1857.
To THE PUHtIc-w. :. Bennett made apTao4tOn 10
last Summer tO cover our buildings with Vests
Galvanic Cement: u being a thing we thoGght
would Try hal applied q our blacksmith shop and
K1a.yDe Houss, attached "a the Foundry They have
proved all required of water proof roo having with
stood some ol the greatest storms, and giving good
satisfaction. We only add, try and you vii be
satisfied. CURTIS 4 kNAPP, lTon kOunders-
MENFHEs, Jan. Il, 1857
Mr.. Bennett has done small amount % roofing
for me IN his peculiar way with Ctton stun, ooated
with PREPARATION the bass q Nhich appears 10 DO
Cnal far IL Is very enertual and lShi roo{, and APP
pears promise considerable dufabAay. from the
pres-rvatve qlaiiles q the composition, which pens-
trases the cloth and protrcs from the aencr u the
air and water. The Composition does hqlfy and
from the eneets of the heat q the IN
nor does harden and crack from The 'unaeuee a the
cold a Winter. A Z. MERRILL
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