Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-23
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GaiVanic Cement.
FON ROOF ING.

rTNIIE subscriber is prepared 10 roofs Of
Il buildings, with new and better article than ever
before known. The public are aware that our Govern
ent has had scientific men experimenting and that 1t
has been the study of the Architects and Builders, for
years To discover article for roofing purposes, that
would stand the sudden changes OF the weather, and
be impervious 10 fire and water, ami remain peTlna
nent fixture. As yet, nothing has been atttined with
costing than the people wish. The ContraC-
ton expansion and rustng of metal roofs, great
in changeable climates, that they become useless
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not fire proof, and not be used fiat roofs,
and the various Compositions and Cements that have
been brought into for roofing, do stand the
Of the weather, but they when is warm, and
crack when frosty, and after two years become
crumby and worthless; whereas the inventor of the
'alvanic Cement, has abored twenty years 10 combine
articles to obvate those difficulties and can testify from
his long experience aud numerous testimonials from
rcaalc persons, who have had hs combination applied
To their buildings, that his Cement is the cheapest
and best article ever before known. The combination
Of this Cement Is such that is calculated for entire
roofs, Hat steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining eave-trOughs, scanning
around battlements, chinncys and sky lights. Cover
ing car-tnpS staamer-dcck &c. This Cement, by its
non -conuctiOB and gIlvansm, prevents metal roofs
from rustng and uusOdering and rcssts the extremes
Of heat and cold better than anything invented,
entire roofs for metal an! the outside
Of wood buildings, making them irc-prUoC Its ap-
pearance is like slate beautiful for the rich palace or
the humale cottage.
The undersigned bay ing secured the right to the state
of Tennessee, viii sell rights of Territory, by Counties
Towns ON reasonable terms;
The subscriber IL alsn prepared u cover roofs of
buildings any part OF the state, short notice:
This R,of is now being put on IN THIS city, Tor the
benefit all concerned, and warranted tO excel all
other modes OF Roofing. The subscriber has had his
mode OF Roofing tested to its qualities during the last
year and n half in the city OF Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory to which q number Of the most
prominent citizens can testify,
For further information enquire at the Office where
samples may be seen. Office with A '. :. Iindscy,
Real Estate Broker, No. IS, College succt, Nashville,
Tenn; or, address box 80, Post ultcc,
see testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
W :. BENNETT, PRoriuEroR
Attached rs note from JOHS l. MoRGAN Esq, Arch
tect, by which may be the opinion Of Mr., samuel
Sloan, the celebrated Architect and writor upon Arch
i.ecture, whose experience with this mode of roofing,
without doubt, Is satisfactory 10 all
MENTns, March II, 1857
Mr. ". 5. BESNErT.-When IN Philadelphia la. few
days ago called upon Sir. Samuel sloan the cerbrat-
cd Architect and author ~ the Sloan Work Archi-
lecture. asked h.s opinion to the durability, &c,
Of Vests Patent Roof, such using In the
of Memphis, and he told me that lac had no hesitation
in saying 10 me that it is good and durable roof ana
Is ali that it, advocates claim la be; farther say ing
that he is using il ON a any building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect
OrHcE MIS-. CENTRAL & TENN. r. r Co.
BOLIVAR, Tan, Oct l, 1857
This will certify that the NJ C. 4 4. X. l.. Co have
purchased nf MIR. W :. Bennett the right Ia use ON
their Cars, Bridges Buildings, &c, Sc Vests Galvan
ic Cement. Having used and tested, / have no
hesitation recommending be the best ana cheap
H. p NELLY, President,
NJ {. I. X. X. Co.
ExG1SEKn's AND GENERAL surI's OrricE, MKxrHIs AND
CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
MEMrIIS, June ~, 1857.
To WHOM MAY CoNcERS:-1his Is 10 certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased Of W. : Bennett the right 10 prepare and
upon their ncpots buildings, Cars, &c, sc, West
Galvanc patent fire and water proof Roofing and that
we believe to be an economical and durable cover
ing, hav ing sreaey had 1t IN use for eight months.
SAM TATE, President.
=. G. ARMS, Genl SUpt.
MEMPHIS March >. 1857
VS., BENNErr, Esq-ncar sir.-1hc facts within our
knowledge OF the durability, Sc., Of Vests Gaivane
Cement; are these; The building you covered tor
Last Spring atn happy 10 state, has answered
pectations. We can, therefore, recommend II To the
public for all roofing purposes; light, cheap, Are
and water proof rouf. IL does MOI get son and
from the effects of the heat Of the sun nor does IL
persons wishing TO know more Of ths article call
II our mandatory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81, Memphis, Tenn
Mplrms, Tenn, Dec sth, 1854
To WHOM IT CoNCERN;--Ths certify that
". = Bennett covered two roofs FOR me last spring
with a composition called W,sts Patent GalVanc Ce-
mrnt one of them was a deck, the other an old
shlnge roof which giving porirct satisfaction. lie
also repaired domer window which leaked badly. and
had baied the skill Of Carpenters 20 prevent is leak
ing, which he succeeded IN making perfectly tight.
du most checTiuly recommend his mode Of roofing t.
the public for ali roofing purposcs and believe II To be
permanent fixture against IRE and water
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
SCfERISIESpkST's ofBIcE, M.esnnS & ONO r. r. !
NEArtiis lENN feb. le, 1857
NR. BENSErTs-ncar Ssr rs-OaT com any having been
troubled very much with eaky cars pat some OF your
Patent PANT upon them, and 50 FAR my knowledge
extends, ] can checrfGlly recommend IL % any Who
wish dry roof OF any SORT.
Yours, &C, H. COFFIN, Superintendent
MsstiiIs, TrxS, Jan Ia, 1857
To TIE PUKIIcs-W. :. Bennett nlaue application 10
last summer 10 buildings with wssts
tialyanie Cement: u being thing thought We
Try had applied to BlaC ksnlth SlupA and
Engine House, attached 10 the Foundry. they have
proves all required of water proof rol h ytng with
OF the greatest storms and giving good
satisfaction We only add, Try and viii be
satisfied u tkIIS kAAPP, Iron Founders
tA e. MKsrHs, Jan Il, 1887
Mr. Bennett has done some small amount of roofing
for hs pesaIiar way with Cotton stuff, eoated
with a preparation the basis of which appears to be
Coal Tar. II - very crectnai and light roof, and APP
pears 10 promise considerable durability, ff0m Tho
prcscryafiye qualities af the composition which pene
fass the clnh and proiectA frol the influence the
air and water. Tie COMPOSITION does lquify and
run from effects Of the heat of ts Ia summer
does ii harden and crack ffom the influence IN the
cold of Winter. A. L. AkltiII~
Oct sly