Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-09
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FOR ROOFING.

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before known The public are aware that our Govern
ment has had scientific experimenting, and that IL
has been the study OF the Architects and Builders for
years, discover article for roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes of the weather, aud
be impervous to fire and water and remain a peTna-
nent fixture AS yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish The cOntrac-
uon expansion and rustng of metal roofs, great
in changeable climates that they become useless IN
less being repaired great expense yearly Shingles
not lire proof, and be used fat roots,
and the various Compositions and Clements that have
been brought into for roofing do not stand the
ton OF the weather, but they when il is warm and
crack when frosty, and after years become
crumby and worthless; whereas, the inventor Of the
Galvanic Cement has abored twenty 10 combine
articles % Obyiate those difficulties and testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
rellaaie persons, who have had las 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 eaye-troughs, scanning
around battlements, chimneys and skyIghts. Cover
ng cartos steamer decks, &c. 1his Cement, by its
non cOnductlon and galVanSm, prevents metal roofs
from rustng and unsolderng and resists the
Of heat ana cold better than anything inventes
for entire roofs or for covering metal and the outside
Of wood buildings, making them fire proof. It's ap-
pearance is like State; beautiful for the rich palace
the humale cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right the State
of Tennessee, viii sell rights OF Territory, by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber is also prepared % roofs OF
buildings in any part OF the state AT short notice:
This Roof Is now being put on in tins 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 10 its qualities during the last
year and half IN the city of Memphis which has
proved satisfactory, to which number ol the most
prominent citizens can testify
For further Information enquire the Office, whore
samples may be seen. Office With \. v ;. Lndsey,
Real Estate broker, No. 35 College street, Nashville,
Tenn; or, address box 90, Post-onlce,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used IT, with hosts of - ers
W. S. BENNETT, PROPRIETOR
Attached is a note from JOINS L. MORGAN ESQ Arch
itect by which may be the opinion Of Mr.. samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
tecture, whose experience with this Of roofing
MEarqns, March l2 1857
Mr.. W. :. BESSETT.-When in PhIadrlphia Pa, few
days ago called upon Mr. Samuel sloan the celebra
ed Architect, and author u the Sloan Work on ATchi-
bclufe asheu his oIihloh as 10 the durabity &C,
Of Vests Patent Roof such as you are using IN the city
Of Memphis, and he told me that he had hesitation
in saving 10 nae that 1t Is good and durable roof and
Is all that its advocates claim 20 be, farther saying
that lac II using IL a tine building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN L. MORGAN, Architect
OFFICE oF NIss. CENTRAL & Tszxx r. r. Co
BOLIVAR nssS., oct /, 1857.
This will certify that the NJ. e. q T L. r. Co have
purchased Of Mr.. W. : Bennett, the right to on
their Cars, Bridges Buildings Sc, &C. Vests Galvan-
&c Cement Having seen II used and tested have no
hesitation in recommending il 10 be the best ana cheap
Ii P nelly President,
NJ C. a +, k Il Co.
ENGIxEER's AND GESERAL SrPT's OFFIcg MESIHrs Axp
CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
MENrfns June 26 1857
To WHOM 1T NAY CoNcERS:-Its Is % certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Conn pany have pur-
chased Of W Bennett the right TO prepare and use
upon their Depos, Buildings, Cars, &c, &C, West
Galyanc patent hre and proof Roofing and that
believe 10 be an economical and durable cover
ing, having already had II in use for eight mouths
sam. TATE President
r. c ARMS, Genl Supt-
MExrHrs, March ?, 1857
". {, BENNETT Esq.-Dear Sir.-fhe facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, &c, Of Vests Galvanc
Cement; these; The building YOU covered for us
last spring, happy state has answered our
pectations. We can, therefore, recommend u 10 q e
public for all roofing purposes as light cheap, q
from the effects Of the heat Of the sun does II
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold. Any
persons wishing 70 know moro Of tins article, can call
at our manuiactory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST, Memphis, Tenn
siKsrHIs. Tenn, Dee sth, IsSs
To WHOM NAY CoSCERS This Is % certify that
". :. Bennett covered for Spring
with composition called Vests Patent Galyane Ce-
Inent, OF them deck, the other Old
shngle roof which are giving perfect satisfaction lie
also repaired domcr window which leaked badly, and
had bafiied the skin Of Carpenters prevent leak
ing, which he succeeded Ia making perfectly tight
do most cheerfuly recommend his mode OF roofing %
the pubc. for all roofing purposes and believe be
a permanent nxtare against nre and water
II. COCkREIL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
surEuxrExpESr's orylok, MEsrIn- Ono T. RI
NENffIIs nzSS., Feb. ls 1857.
Mr. BENNETTs-pcaF Sir;-l)nT comTsny having been
troabicd very much with eaky cars put of your
Patent Paint upon them, and 50 FAR my kBoH ledge
extends, can ehecrfuly recommend Il TO ANY Who
wish dry neOf ei any sort
Yours, kc., H. COFFIN, Superintendent.
MKxFHIs. TESS., Jan. II, lss7.
To THE PuEiIcs-W. :. Bsnaett made application TO
last Summer to cover buildings with Vests
Gaiyanic Cement; II being new thing, We thoaght
would try t. bad applisd % Blacksmith shop snd
Engine House, attached % the Foundry. Thry have
proved AL required ol water prool rouf, having TN
stood some u the greatest storms aud giving good
satisfaction We only add. tTy aud yon viii be
satisfied. CIRIiS a KNAPP, kua Founders
AEsfHEs, Jan. u, 1857
Ar. Bennett has done some small amount ef routing
for mo IN his peculiar way, with Cotton stua coated
with PREPARATION the bass q which arp1Ars % be a
Coal Tar. II : very etectsal and light F,g and Ap-
pears % promise considerable durability ron the
preserv4i qualities of the eompusfion Which P-us-
trzics the cloth and protects from he larBce u lhs
air and water. Tie Composition does hof qulfy AMI
run froSu the ecs q the eeai ol te summer
nor dose q harden ald crack froE Tic influences in the
cold a Winter A y. Mi4lllfL-