Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-01
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FOR MOOR

has been the st1dy OF the Architects and Builders
years. to discover article for roofing purposes, that
would stand the sudden changes Of the weather and
be mperviOus 10 fire and water. and remain perma-
nent fixture. As yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrac-
ton expansion and rustng of metal roofs, great
III changeabe climates, that they become useless
less being repaired at great expense yearly. Shingles
are not lire proof and can not be used fat roofs,
and the various Compositions and CeIncnis that have
been oroAgh INTO use lor roofing, DO not stand the ac
ton o the weather. but they run when II is warm and
crack when frosty and after years become
crumbly and worthless whereas, the inventor of the
Galvanc GemCat has ab0Ted twenty years 10 combine
articles oh ytc Those difficulties and testy from
his long experience. and numerous testimonials from
relaale persons who have had his combination applied
10 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
new roofs, fat or steep covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining eave-troughs, scanning
around battlementS, chEnneys and sky hts Cover
ins tops steamer decks, &c This Cement, by its
noncohhucLoh ahd galNaislns prevents metal roofs
from rCstng and unsolterng and resiss the
OF heat and cold better than anything invented,
for entire roofs or for covering metal and the out side
OF wood buildings, making them tire-proOf. Its ap
pearance is like slate; beautiful for the rich palace
the hGmaie cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right 10 the State
Of Tennessee, viii sell rights Of Territory by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber is also prepared TO cover roofs OF
buildings, in any part of the state, short notice.
This Roof is now being PCT on in this city, for the
benefit o ali concerntTI and warranted 20 excel all
other modes oI t"ohLg- Inc subscriber has had ms
mode of Roofing tested TO it, qualities during the last
year and half in the city Of Memphis, winch has
proved satisfactory, to which a number Of the most
prominent citizens testify.
For further Information enquire at the office, where
samples may be seen Onloe with A. V. :. Iindsley,
Real Estate Broker, No. SO, College street Nashville
Tenn; or address box 10, Post-oilice,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used it, with hosts OF others.
". s. BENNETT, PROPRIETOR.
Attached is a note from l. MORGAN, Esq, Arch
tect, by which may be the opinion Of Mr. Samuel
Sodn the celebrated Architect writer upon Arch
tcctuTe, whose experience with this mode Of roofing
MEMPHIS, March 10. 1857
Mr. W S. BENsETT.-When in Philadelphia, Pa a few
days ago called upon Mr. Samuel sloan, the celebrat-
ed Architect and author of the Sloan Work Archi-
asked his opinion the durability, &c
of Vests Patent Roof such as yo are using in the CITY
OF Memphis, and he told that lac had hesitation
in saying 10 me that it is good aud durable roof and
is all that ns advocates claim II to be; farther saying
that be is using il on line building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN 1. MORGAN Architect
OFFICE OF Miss. CENTRAL TI.SS. r. r. Co
BOLIVAR, TENN., Oct. l. 1857. (
This will certify that the ". C. I. r. r. Co. have
purchased Of Nh W. : Bennett, the right to use On
their Cars Bridges Buildings 6c., &c, West is Gavan-
ic Cement. Having ii used and tested, have no
hesitation IN recommending 1t be the best cheap
est covering now in rs.
- ''''' ' IL P. NEH.Y, President,
II. c. & i. X. X. Co.
ESGISER's AND GENERAL Str'r's OF1cE MEMPHIS AND
CaAKLlssIoS RAHRoAD.
MKxrfIs, June 2e, 1857.
To Nffn CoNCEflN-llls certify thai the
Memphis aud Charleston lkar ntd Company lave pur-
chased Of W 3 Bennett the right 70 prepare and use
upon their Bepots, Buildings Cars, &c, &c, Vests
Gavanic patent irc and water proof Roofing and that
We beeVc il 10 be economical and durable cover
ing, having already had il in use for eight months.
SAM. TATE President.
+. {. ARMS, Gen'i Supt.
MEMPHIS, March 2, 1857.
VS., BFSoI-TT, Esq.-Dear sr.-The facts within Our
knowledge of the durability, Sc, Vests Gavanic
Cement; these: Tie building yOu covered for us
last Spring am happy 70 state has answered our ex
pectltions We can, therefore, recommend il the
pIblc for all roofing purposes, light cheap, Tire
ald water proof roof Il does not get soft and run
Eom the elects of the heat Of the sun; does
harden and crack from the ELECTS Of the cold. Any
persons wishing 10 know more OF this article, can call
at our manuiactory-
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81, Memphis, Tenn.
MEsai4ls. Tenn, Dec sth, 1855
To WHOM IT CoSosaSN.-fhs is to certify that
". 5. Bennett covered two roofs for last Sprine
with composition called West Patent Galvanic Ce
nsnt, one Of them WAS new deck, the other an old
shingle roof which giving perfect satisfaction I'D
also repaired domer windOu which leaked badly and
had bafied the skill Of Carpenters 20 prevent It's leak
ing. which he succeeded IA making perfectly tight
do most Cheerfuly recommend his mode OF roofing D.
the pnbc, for all roofing pGrpes and believe 70 be
a permanent nxiuTe against IRE aud waier
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
| suPERSrExpENr's oFTlcE. MEssiTIs olno r. r.
MgsrHis, 7ESS, Feb. 10, 1857. !
Mr. BESSErTs-Dear Slr:-our company having beeI
troubled very much with leaky cars, put sne ot YOU
| Patent Paint upon them, and FAR my knowietgs
extends, cln eheerfuily recommend 1t To any wis
wish a dry roof of any sort
Yours, Sc., ii. COFFIN Superintendent
| MExFns TESS. Jan. Il. lshs.
/ To THE PuRfIc;-w ;. Bennett made Application q
| US last summer to buildings with Vest
GaIvanlc Cement: being thing We thoug ht ~
would Try H. had appled 70 blacksmith shop ans
fhgne House attached "a the Foundry. Tisey hay'
proved all required u proof roOf having wiih
stood al the greatst storms and are giving goo
satisfaction. We o;y add, Try aud you Niu b'
| satisfied CJRffs KNAPP, Iron Founders
| MEMF7us, Jan. Il, 1851.
Mr.. Bennett has done some small amount Of rooln
for n his peculiar Nay, with CuttOn stuff coaisu
with preIaratOn the bass of which appears % be
Coal Tar. Il y very eectaal and light roos aud ~
pears 10 promise considerable durability, IRON In
preservatire qualities of the composition, whch pcsle
traas the cloth and rptecs t frou thr nlleEce a ID
air and water. The Composition does net lFiaEy an
run rom the eects of the heat Of the IN SGmneE
does 4 harden and crack ffom the innaence N IA
cold u Winter a p MERRILL
Oct Sly.