Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FOH ROOFKN ING.

rT'HE subscriber is now prepared To roofs Of
L buildings, with new and better article than ever
before known. The public aware that our Govern
ment has had scientific men experimenting, and that
has been the study OF the Architects and Builders for
years Ia discover article for roofing PURPOSES that
would stand the sudden changes Of the weather, and
be impervious 90 fire and water and remain perma-
nent fixture. AS yet, nothing has been with
out costing more than the people wish The cOntrac-
ton, expansion and rustug Of metal roofs great
In changcabe 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
brought for roofing do not stand the ac
ton of the weather, but they when it warm,
crack when frosty, and after two become
crumbv and worthless. whereas the inventor of The
Galvanic Cement has k.borcd twenty years to combine
articles 10 obvatr those difficulties and testify
his long experience and numerous testimonials
reliable persons, who have had his combination applied
I" their buildings that his Cement Is the cheapest
and best article ever before known. The combination
Of this Cement is such that IL calculated for
new roois, nat or steep, covering over Old shingles
without removing them; lining eave-troughs, scanning
around batemcnts, chimneys and SKY lights. Cover
ing car tops, steamer decks &c. THIS Cement by its
non -conductOn and galvanism, prevents metal roofs
from rusng and uns"dering and ressts the extremes
Of heat and cold better than thing ever invented
for entire roofs for covering metal and the
Of wood buildings, making them iire-Proof. Its ap-
pearaucc is like State beautiful for the rich palace or
the humale cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right 10 the state
Of Tennessee will sell rights of Territory by Counties
Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber Is also prepared tn roofs Of
buildings, in any part of the STATE, short notice:
benefit Of all concerned and warranted To excel all
other modes of Roofing Tie subscriber has had his
mode OF Roofing tested as To its qualities during the last
year and half IN the city OF Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, 10 Which number Of Tie most
prominent citizens testify
For further Information enquire at the office where
samples may be seen. Ofiice with \. V : Lindsey
Real Estate Broker No. 3J College street, Nashville
Tenn. or address box 90, Post -olice,
See testimonials of the following gentlemen who have
used II, with hosts Of others
W. :. BENNETT, PRoPRrrToR
Attached is a note from JoHN l. MORGAN Esq. Arch
ect, by which may be the opinion OF MIR. Samuel
Sloan, the celebrated Architect, and writer upon Arch
hecture whose experience with this mode OF roofing,
without doubt, is satisfactory to all.
MEMPHIS, March II, 1857.
Mr. W. :. BENNETT.-Whcn in Philadelphia la "A lew
days ago, called upon Mr. samuel sloan the cecbrat
Ell Architect, and author ~ the Sloan Work Archi-
lecture. asked his opinion a. to the durability &C
of Vests Patent Roof such as You are using IN the CITY
of Memphis, and he told that he had no hes tton
say ng that IL Is a good and durable roof ana
h all that its advocates claim be- farther saying
that he is using II ine building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect
OFFICE or Mrs. CENTRAL & TExx. r. r. CO..
BOLIVAR, 1i,NN., Oct /, 1857.
This will certify that the VI. g X I. r. X Co have
purchased OF Mr.. W. ;. Bennett, the right ON
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings &c Ac Vests Galyau-
&c Cement Having seen II used and tested have no
hesitation IN recommending To be the best ana cheap.
est covering now in use
H. P. NELLY, President,
NJ {. 4 L r. K. Co.
ENGINEERS GENERAL SUP'T's OFr1CE MExPnIs AND |
CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
MEarius, June III, 1857.
To WHOM CoNCERN;-1his is 10 certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur- |
chased Of W : Bennett the right Ia prepare and
upon their Depots, Buildings, Cars, Sc., Sc. West
Galyanc patent lre and proof Roofing that
we believe II to he economical and durable cover
ing, having already had It in use for eight months.
SAM TATE, President.
,. & ARMS, Gcnl Supt-
Mk,rnr~, March .. 1887.
W ;, BENNsrI, tsq-Dear sir-lhe facts within our |
knowledge Of the durability, Sc., OF Vests Galyanc |
kement; these; The building you covered Tor us |
Past Spring, am happy TO state, has answered ex
acctatons- We can, therefore, recommend II to the
public for all roofing purposes; a light cheap, hre
hnd water proof roof II does not get soit and run
from the effects OF the heat of the sun nor does IN |
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold Anv
persons wishing % know more OF this article can call
ft our mandatory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST Memphis. Tenn
MEMPHIS Tenn. Dec sth 1854
To WHOM IT MAY CcScxRS:-rhis Is to certify that
" :. Bennett covered roofs for me last Spring
with composition called Vests Patent Galvanic &c
|lent, one ot them was new deck the other an oil
|hngle roof which giving perfect satisfaction lie
$50 repaired a domer window which leaked badly and
ad bafed the skill Of Carpenters prevent IT, leak
pig, which he succeeded IN making perfectly tight /
10 most cheerfully recommend his mode OF roofing tU
PIE public, for all roofing purposes, and belcve be
permanent fixture against nre and water.
u. COCkRII,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
SurERSTENDESrs Or1ICE, MEdruIs 4 OHIo r. X.
AEArnns, nlSN Feb 10, 1885,. 4
MR BkNsErr-ltear Slrs-Our company hav ing been
oubled very much with leaky cars put some OF your
latent Paint upon them, AID FAR as my knowledge
fxtends, can cheerfully recommend Il To any who
lsA dry roof of any sort
Yours, &c, H. COFFIN, Superintendent
MKarIIrs, TluSS., Jan Il, 1887.
To THE PUmIc;-W. - Bennett made appls alton IN
last Summer 10 cover our buildings With Vests
Flvanic Cement; IL being new thing Thought We
ouid Try IT, had applied u Black smith shop and
hgine House, attached % the Foundry They have
oved all required ol water proof roof h. wing With
"od some OF the greatest storms aud giving good
tlsiaeuon- We can only add, tTy u and you will be
tsLed CURTIS x KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MKsfTus Jan. IL 1857
MI Bennett has done some small of roofing
me In ms peculiar way, with Cotton stuff coated
10 preparation the basis of which appears be |
), Tar is very eiiectual and light roof and APP
ars 10 promise considerable durability from the /
eservatite qualities of the composition, which pene-
c-s the cloth and protects Il from influence Of the
ana water The Composition does not hqufy nd
from the effects OF the heat the sun la summer,
d.es IL harden and crack from tho influences in the
Id Of Winter. n NhIxItff
Oct. ely.