Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-05
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent Galyanic Cement.
FON ROOF NC.

NHE subscriber Is prepared 10 cover roofs OF
i buildings, with a and better article than ever
before known. The public that Govern
men has had scientific men experimenting and that 1t
has been the study OF the Architects ant Builders for
years discover an article Tor roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes Of the weather, and
be impervlous 10 lire aud water, and remain pcrla
nent fixture. As yet nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrac
ton, expansion and rustn OF metal roofs, great
in chtngeabe climates, that they become useless
less being repaired at great expense yearly. Shingles
not fire proof aud not be used on nat roofs,
and the various Compositions and Cements that have
been brought into use Tor roofing, do not stand the
uor OF the weather. but they when II warm, and
crack when frosty and alter one or two become
crumey and worthless; whereas the inventor OF the
Galvanc Cement, has abored twenty years combine
articles ~ obvlate those difficulties anu testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
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
new roofs, nat or steep, covering over old shingles
without removing thcm lining eave-tToughs, scanning
around battlcments chmneys and sky lights Cove
lg c'f-tuls, steaner-iccks, Sc lhiS cement, by is
-coaluctUn and Ralvtnism, prevents metal roofs
from rstng and unsoldering and the
of heat and cold better than thing ever invented
for roofs Tor covering metal and the outside
OF wood buIlGngs making them hre-proof lts ap-
pcarance Is like slate beautiful for the rich palace or
the hiimale cottage.
The 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 90 cover roofs OF
buildings, in any part Of the state, short notice
This Roof is now being put on ia this city, Tor the
benefit of all concerned, and warranted 10 excel all
other modes Of Roofing. The subscriber has had Lis
mode OF Roofing tested to its qualities, during the last
year and half IN the city Of Memphis which has
proved satisfactory, which a number of the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further Information enquire at the Office, where
Real Estate Broker No. So College street, NaslV lie,
Tenn; or, address box 90, Post-oiiice,
See testimonials of the following gentlemen who have
used IL, with hosts Of others
". 5, BENNETT, PRorEIEroK
Attached is a note from JOHN l. MORGAN, Esq. Arch
itect by which may be the opinion Of Mr. samuel
sloan the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
MEMITs March lo 1857.
MR. ". s. BESNETT.-When IN Philadelphia, Pa, few
days ago called upon Mr.. samuel sloan the ceebrat
ed Architect, and author ID the Sloan Work on Archi-
lecture. asked his opinion 10 the durability, &c.
of Vests Patent Roof such you using IN the city
of mphs, and he told me that he had no hesitation
saying 10 that II is good and durable roof, and
is all that its advocates claim 10 De; farther saying
that he is using il Oh a noe building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN l.. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE OF Mss CENTRAL & TENS. K. r Co.
BOLIVAR, TkSN, Oct. l, 1887. I
This viii certify that the ~. c. Il +. X r. 20. ha se
purchased Of Mr. ". :. Bennett the right TO use on
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings, &c, &c, Vests Gayan-
ic Cement. Having used and tested, have no
hesitation recommending II 10 be the best and cheap
- ~ - '-'S NV IL p. NELLY, President,
NJ {. T. X. K Co.
EvGI,EEs's AND GENrzAL SUITS Orr1K, MEMPHIS AND
CIIAuEsToS RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS, June Is, 1887.
To WHOM IT NAY CONCERN s TO certify that the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased OF ". Bennett, the right To prepare and
upon their Dcpcts, Buildings, Cars, &c, &c, West
We believe Il 70 be- an economical and durable
ing, having already had ii IN use for eight months.
SAM. TATE, President.
=. c. ARMS, GenI Supt.
MExrrius, March 2, 1857.
W s, BENNETT, Esq.-Dear sr.-lhe facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, kc., Of Vests Galyanic
Cement are these The building you covered for us
last spring, am happy 10 state has answered our ex
| pcctatons. We can, therefore, recommend II % the
public for all roofing purposes; light cheap, nre
and proof roof. Il does not get s,it aHd run
from the effects Of the heat Of the sun; does
harden and crack from the effects Of tbe cold. Any
persons wishing IL know more o tins article can call
| at our mandatory. -
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST, Memphis, Tenn
| MEMrHIs Tenn Dec sth, 1850.
To WHOM IT CoNcES:-Ths is 20 certify that
W :. Bennett covered two roofs for last spring
with composition called Vests Patent Galyanic &c.
menl, one OF them new deck, the other an Old
shinge roof which giving perfect satisfaction lie
also repaired domer window, which leaked badly, and
had baicd the skill of Carpenters 10 prevent is leak
| ing which he succeeded making perfectly tight
do eheerfaliy recommend his mode Of rOong q
the public for all roofing PURPOSES, and believe " BE-
| n permanent fixture against nre and water
| ID. CUSkREIL,
| Proprietor Commercial Hotel
/ SUPKIuSrESDEST's OFyIcE, MEMPHIS 4 ONO II. r. I
| MENffLs, TKNS, Feb. 10, 1851
MR BENNEus-Dcar Sir Our company having beer
troubled very much with lcaky cars, put VI youf
1 Patent Paint upon them, and far my knngiedgs
| extends, can cheerfuliy recommend q "a any wht
/ wish dry roof u any SORT
Yours, Sc-, II. COFFIN, Superintendent
! MENFIus, TESN. Jan Il, 1851.
! To un PumIc;-w ;. Bennett rnaae application q
| Us last summer - cover our btul1ingS with West
Galvanic Cement, being rev thing, We thought 40
would Try H. had sppei u Blarksrnlth shop ana
i1lgno Housc, attached % the Foundry. They bas'
proved al required u water proof rOol having with
stood the greatest storms and are giving 600
satisfaction. We only add, try aud you Viii b.
satisfied CT IKIlS 4 kNAIf, Iron Founders
| MExrsns, Jan. Il, 1887
Mr.. Bennett has done small amount OF roOGn;
for in hz peculiar way ~lth Cotton staa, eoaie.
with preparation The bass VI which appears 10 be
Coal Tr. II very ervctaal and heii roof, and Ap
pears D. promise considerable durability, from Ia
pfeservatlve qaaiItles q the composition which ene
trt-s the cloth and protects IF0n tie aanc- u IN
air and water The Composition discs DOt hguRy ah,
from The eGeCLs of The heat y! thu Ia
nor does harden ana crack ffoEa The Lnnuence IA th
| cold of winteF. A. 4. Mk1lRlI-
/ ocL ely
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