Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-03
HardWare and CutIery.
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
EOR NOOFlNG.


buildings, with new and better article than ever
before known The public aware that Govern
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, and
be impervous u fire and water, and remain peTIna-
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 are 80 great
in changeable climates, that they become useless,
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
are not tTe proof, and be used nat rOois,
been brought INTO use Ior roohng, do not stand the e
Of the weather but they when II Is warm, and
crack when frosty and after one or two years become
crumby and worthless whereas, the inventor al the
Galvanic Cement has abored twenty years 10 combine
articles obviate those difficulties ana testify from
his long experience and numerous testimonials from
reiaale persons who have had his combination applied
their buildings, that his Cement is the cheapest
and best article before known. The combination
of this Cement Is such that Is calculated for entire
roofs, nat or steep covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining eaveroughs scanning
around bdttements, chnnneys and sky lights Cover
ing cartOps, steamer decks, sc. Ihis cement, D. ts
-cOlduction and galvansm, prevents metal roofs
rustg and unsodcring, and rcslss the extremes
of heat and cold better than anything invented
roofs for covering metal and the out side
of wood buildings, making them hre-Prooi It's Sp
pearauce like slate; beautiful ior the rich palace or
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 20 cover roofs Of
buildings, any part OF the state, AT short notice:
This Roof is now being put IN this city, tor the
benefit Of all concerned and warranted excel all
other modes of Roofing The subscriber has had his
mode of Roofing tested 20 its qualities during the last
year and a haif in the city Of Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, % which number oi the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further information enquire at the Office, where
Real Estate Broker, No S5, College Street, Nashville
Tenn; or, address box 90, Post-OIilce,
See testimonials of the following gentlemen who have
W : BENNETT, PROPRIETOR.
Attached is n note from JoHN l. MORGAN Esq, Arch
itcct by which may be the opinion of Sir. samuel
Sloa the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
itecture whose experience with this mode Of roofing
without doubt, is satisfactory 90 all
MixFuIs, March IL, 1857
Mr. W. 8 BENNErT.--when in Philadelphia, Pa, a few
days ago, called upon Mr. Samuel Sloan the ceobrat-
ed Architect, and author a the Sloan Work on Archi
lecture / asked his opinion Ia the durability Sc.,
OF Vests Patent Roof such you using IN the city
Of Memphis and he told me that he had hesitation
IN saying that II Is good and durable roof and
is all that its advocates claim % be; farther saying
that he is using II on tnc building for himself.
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect
OFFICE or Mss. CENTRAL Il TENN r. r. Co.
BOLIVAR, IESN, Oct. ], 1857.
This will certify that the NJ. e & T. r. X. GO. have
purchased Of Mr.. ". : Bennett the right % on
their Cars Bridges Buildings, &c, &c Vests GalvAn
c Cement Having seen il used and tested, have no
hesitation IN recommending II 10 be the best and cheap
H. P NEELY, President,
NJ C. st K X. Co.
ENeIxEEKs AND GENERAL srr'rs OFFICE, ME,sr4Is All
CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
MEsrHls June %, 1857.
To WHOM MAY CoNERN:-This Is 10 certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur
chased Of W = Bennett, the right To prepare and nsI
upon their nepots Buildings, Cars, Nc., Ac. Vests
Galvanc patent Gre and water proof Roofing, and thai
We believe Il be economical and durable cover
ing, having already had II IN use for eight months
SAM TATE, President
r. C. ARMS, Genl Supt
MEMr1Irs. March 2 1857
W. s, BENNETT, Esq.-Dear sir.-Ihe facts within oui
knowledge Of the durability, &c, Of Vests GalvanH
Cement; these, The building you covered for Il;
last Spring. am happy 10 state, has answered our ex
pcctatons. We can, therefore, recommend IL 10 th'
public for all roofing purposes; as light, cheap, nr
and water proof roof. II does not get sOft aud
from the effects OF the heat Of the sun; nor does
harden and crack from the effects Of the cold. AM
persons wishing To know more Of this article, can cal
at our manufaetory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81, NemphisS Tenn.
MExrHIs, Tenn, Dec sth, 1855.
To wHoM IT NAY C0ScEKS.-Ihis Is % eerlfy tha
". :. Bennett covered two roofs for me last Sprin
with composition called Vests Patent Gal sanic &c
mcnt, 81 them a new deck the 9th n an ol'
shngle ROOF which giving perfect satisfaction. III
also repaired domer window, Nhsch leaked tdy ant
had bailied the skill Of Carpenters prevent is leak
ing, which he succeeded 10 making perfectly tight.
do most eheerfuly recommend his mode Of roofing L
the public, for all roofing purposes and believe IL 10 b
permanent fixture against lre aud water.
d. COcKRTII,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
SrFKIdSIESDEST's OFncJ MENFHIs ONO r. r. l
MEMPHIS, Kan, Feb. 10, 1851. !
Mr. BExSErT;-Dear Sir:-Our company having bee
troubled very much with ielky cars, put Of you
Patent Paint upon them, and SO far my knoviedg
extends, can cheerfolly recommend II 10 any all
wish dry roof of any sort
Yours, &e., II. COFFIN, superintendent
MEei1Is, TESs., Jan. II. 1857.
To TEE PrELic:-W :. Bennett made application Z
last Summer u cover buildings With West
G2ivauic C-ul.nt: Il being thing we thought ~
would try "a. had applied u Blacksmith shop an
/ Engine House, attached 10 the Foundry. They hav
proved all required of water proof ruf, having viii
stood of the greatest storms and are giving goo
satisfaction We only add, tsy and toa viii b
satlSfiec- CURTIS * kNAIf, Iron kOun 1sFs-
| Nrxrtus, Jan. II, 1851
Mr.. Bennett has done some small amount II rooan
for me in his peculiar way with Cotton stnn coate
Cssal Tar IL = very eectaal ana hight root, and Al
pears n promise considerable durability, from sh
prescryauve Qualities q the eomposton, which pen'
trntes the cloth and pfotcts from the Influence Il IL
air and water The Composition does not hqaify an
from the elf1cts u the beat u the
nor does harden and erzck from the inaaenee N u
cold of Winter. A. r. MtIuliL
Oct Sly.
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