Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-12
NASHVILLE TENN. TUESDAY, JANUARY l2 1858
THE GREATEST INVENTION OF TIE AGE.
Vests Patent Galyanic Cement
For

subscriber is prepared roofs Of build
Inss with new and better article than before
known The public aware that Government has
nad scientific men expermenng and that t been the
article roofing purposes that wonId stand the sudden
changes OF the weather, and be mpervious to FIRE and
has been attained without Costing more than The OeopIe
wish The contraction, expansion and rusting of metal
useless unless being repaired at great EXPENSE
yearly Shingles not ire proof and be used
roos and the various Compositions and Clements that
have been brought into for roofing do not stand
action Of the weather. but they when it and
crack when frosty and after one or two years become
crumby and worthless; Whereas the inventor Of the
cies to obviate those difficulties, and testify
long experience, and testimonials reliable
buildings that his cheapest and best aticler
ever before known The combination OF this
ering over old shingles without removing them; lining
eaveoughs scanning around bartlements chinneys and
Covering car-topS, steamer-decks,
Cement by its conduction and galvanism prevents
metal roofs from rustng and unsoderpg and
extremes Of heat and cod better than any thing
Tor entire roofs or for covering metal and the ont
Ike siae beautiful for the rich palace
undersigned having secured the right to the State Of
tennessee viii sell rights Of Territory, by Counties
Towns, on reasonable terms.
The subscriber is also prepared roofs Of build
ings, in any part of the State, at short notice.
This Roof now being put in this city, for the bene
fit Of all concerned and excel all other modes
OF Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode OF Roof
half in the city Memphis which has proved salts factory
to which number Of the nost prominent citizens can
testify
For further information enquire at he Office where
samples may be seen. Office with A v S. Lindsey Real
Estate Broker No s. College street, Nashville, Tenn OF,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used 1t, with hosts OF others.
W. s. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is note from John L. Morgan ESQ.,. Archi-
sect oy which may be seen the opinion Of Mr. Samuel
ture whose experience with this mode Of roofing who ut
MEMPHIS March 12, 1851
Mr.. w. S. BESSErr-When in PhiIsdeIpbia Pa a few
days ago. called upon Mr. Samuel Sloan celebrated
Architect and author Sloan Work on Architecture
asked his opinion to the durability, &C. of Vests
Patent Roof such as using in the city of Memphis
that 1t is good and durable roof and all that its advo
Gates claim to be- farther saying that be using onfa
JOHN L. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE hirsa CENTRAL 4 Trsx. R.R.Co,
BoryAR, Tenn, Oct. l, 1881.
chased OF Mr. w. s. Bennett, the right to their
Cars Bridges Buildings &C. Sc Vests Galvanc Cement.
in use. K. p. NELLY, President,
NJ. 4 I. 3. R. Co.
EsCSEEasAsD GEs'L sUr'rs OFFICE, MEMPHIS CHARLES
TON RAHRoAD.
MEMPHIS June 26, 1857.
To WHOM CoScERN.--This is 10 certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased of W. s. Bennet the right prepare and
their Depots Buildings Cars, &C, &C. Vests Galvanc
patent fire and wafer proof Roofing aad that believe
1t 10 be an conomcal and durable covering, having al
ready had il. in use for eight months
NJ.
+. c. ARMS, Gen' supt.
MEMPHIS, March 9, 1857.
w. g. BESsETT, Eso.-Dear sir.-1he facts within
knowledge of the durability, &c. of Vests Galvanic Ce
ment these: The building covered for last
spring happy TO state Ias cred expectations
We therefore, commend it the public for all roof
1pg purPoses; as gh cheap, he and water ProG rooi
the does it harden and crack from the effects
the cold Any persons wishing to know Of this
N. g. BRUCE co,
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec sth, 1sssW
To WHOM IT coscERS.-Tnis to certify that W. s.
Bennett covered two roof for me last spring. with COM
position called Vests Patent Galvanic Cement Of
mer window. ~iion eaKed Dady, Dafied
in maAing perfectly tight DO most cheerfully recon-
mend his OF roofing TO the public, for all roofing
purposes Rnd beeVe to be permanent fixture against
lire and water. ID. COCKRELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
sUPERISTESDESr's OFFICE, MEMPHIS 4 ONO r. R. I
MEaPHIs TENS Feb. 10, 1857.
Mr.. BEsNErr,-Dear sir:-Our company having been
troubled very much with leaky cars, put some OF
Patent Paint upon them, and far my knowledge
tends can cheerfuly recommend it to any who wish
dry roof OF any sort. Yours, &c,
II. COFFIN, superintendent.
MEMPHIS Tenn, Jan. "a, 1857.
To PUrIIc.-w. 8. Bennett, made application 10 US
last sumner to buildings with Vests Galvanic
Cement il being thing, thought would try it;
had applied to shop, and Engine House.
attached the Fo lnry They have proved all required
OF water proof roof having whsood some OF the great
est storms, and are giving good satisfaction Wecan only
ada, try it and you viii DC satisfied.
CUKTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders.
MxAPHs, Jan. II, 1851
fsMr Bennett la done small amount of roofing for
In his peculiar way, with Cotton stuff, coated with
preparation the basis Of which appears 20 be Coal Tar
Ii is edectus and light roof aud appears to promise
considerable durability from the preservatye qualities
the competition, which the cloth and protects it
from the influence OF the air and water The Composition
does lquy and from the effects OF the heat OF the
in summer; does it harden and crack from the
influence in the cold OF winter.
Oct9-ly A. p. MERRILL