Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-22
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent Galyanic Cement.
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Il buildings with new and better article than ever
before known The public are aware that our Govern
Inent has had scientific experimenting and that
study OF the Architects and Builders, for
years To discover article tor roofing purposes that
Eoud stand the sudden changes OF the weather, and
be impervlous ire and water, and remain pcrma-
hxtuir. As yet, nothing has been attained WITH
out costing than the people wish The contrac-
ton expansion and rUsting of metal roofs great
in changcabe climates, that they become useless,
being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not hrc proof and can not be useu on MT ro"is,
and the various Compositions and IcnclltS that nave
been brought for roofing do not stand the ac
ton of the weather, but they run "hch IL Is warm ana
crack when frosty and after or two years become
crumbly and worthless; whereas, the inventor ol the
Galvanic Cement has iabUred twenty years 10 combine
articles those difficulties and can testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliable persons, who have had hia combustion applied
10 their buildings that his Cement is the cheapest
and best article before known. The combination
of this Cement is such that calculated for entire
new roofs, fiat steep covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining eaye-troughs, scanning
around blttlements, ohimneys and skyights. Cover
ing car tops steamer decks &c. This Cement, by its
non con ducton and galvansm prevents metal roofs
from Fustng uusodeTIng and rcsists the extremes
OF heat cold better than anything ever Invented,
roofs for covering metal and the out side
of wood buildings, making them fire proof. Its ap-
pcarance like slate; beautiful for the rich palace or
the huniaie cottage.
The having secured the right the State
Of Tennessee Will sell rights Of Territory, by Counties
or Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber Is also prepared 10 cover roofs OF
buildings in any part OF the state, at short notice.
THIS Roof is now being put ON IN tins city Tor tho
other modes Of Roofing Inc subscriber haS had his
mode ol Roofing its qualities during the Last
year and a half in the city OF Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, 10 which number Of the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further Information enquire at the oihce, where
samples may be Office with A. '. :. lIndsley,
Real Estate Broker No. 81 College street, Nashville,
Tenn; or address box 69, Post-oiiico,
See testimonials OF the following gentlemen who have
1''1 ~ "''A ' " 5 BENNETT, PRorrEroR.
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itect by which may be seen thc opinion O Mr. Samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architect, and writer upon Arch
itectUre, whose experience with TINS mode oi ROOFING,
MiNrrIs, March II, 1857.
Mr.. W. 5. BENNErr.-When IN ihiladephm, Pa, a few
days ago called upon br. samuel sloan the cccbrat
ed Architect and author the sloan Work ATchi-
lecture. asked his opinion u the durability, Sc,
OF Vests Patent Root such you are using IN the city
of Memphis and he told IIc that he had HO hesitation
saying that 1t Is good and durable roof, and
is all that It's advocates clam I" be. farther saying
that he Is using 1t On iS lnS building ,oI himself ho,
OFFICE or Mrsz CENTRAL X Tsys. r. H. Co
BOLIVAR, IENN., OCT. l. 1851 !
This will certify that the NJ. G. 4 4. X. L. Co. have
purchased OF Mr. W. ;. Bennett, the right To use ON
their Cars Bridges Buildings, &c, &C, Vests Galvan
ic Cement Having seen used and tested, have no
hesitation in Recommending ii 10 be the best and cheap
H. P NELLY, President,
n &. y 4. X X. Co.
CHARLESTON RArLRoAD.
MENrms June 20 1857
To WHOM IT MAY CoNcERN-IhIs rs to certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
hascd W. 5. Bennett the right 10 prepare and
Ipon their Depots Buildings, Cars, Ac., &c, West
ialyanic patent lire and water proof Roodng and
We believe Il be economical and durable cover
ng, having already had il IN use for eight mouths
SAM TATE, President
=. G. ARMS Gcnl supt
MEMPHIS, March ., 1857.
W. S, BENNETT, Esq-Dear slr.-lhe facts within our
knowledge OF the durability, Sc., Of Vests Galvanic
'ement, are these; The building you covered Tor us
Spring, am happy TO state, has answered our
,ectaons. We can, therefore, recommend Il 10 the
,ubc for all roofing purposes; light, cheap, IRE
nd water proof roof IL does not get soft and
rom tbe effects of the heat Of the sun. nor does il
arden and crack from the effects Of the cold. Any
wishing 10 know more oi tins article, ean call
{ our mandatory. .
Carriage Mandatory, Msnroe 81, Memphis, Tenn
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dcc. Sth 1856
To WHOM IT MAY CoSCERN:-Ihis Is certify that
Y. 5 Bennett covered two roofs for me last spring
18th a composition called Vests Patent GalVanlc Ce-
Ient OF them was new deck, the other an old
hinge roof whch giving perfect satisfaction lie
$50 repaired dOmer window which leaked badly and
al baied the skill OF Carpenters Ia prevent it, leak
lg which lac succeeded IN making perfectly ughI |
% checrfully recommend his mode ut roofing 10
ie public all roofing purposes, and believe 10 be
permanent fixture against nre aud wafer;
ID. CuChRE11.,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
SuPEnNrENpENr's oTIlCE, MEGrHIs Oins r. r.
MExrHs, flNN heb. 10, 1851,
Mn. BExNKITs-Dcar Sar :--Uur company having been
oubed very much sith lcaky cars put some OF your
ltcnt Paint upon them, and 80 lar my knowledge
stends can cheerfuiiy recommend II To any VINO
lsh dry roof OF any sort
Yours, &c, IL 'oftiNi superintendent
Mkzf1,Is, TxsS., Jan. II, 1857.
ITO THE PuBtIc:-w. = Bennett made application to
last summer to cover our buititnss with Vests
salvanic Cement IL being thing, We thought We
1uld try IL; had applied 10 our blacksmith Shupan
Igine House, attached 10 the Foundry. They have
loved all required OF 4 water proof ROOT, having with
od some of the greatest storms and are giving good
jrsfaction. We can only add, Try Il and you VIII DO
xtsned. - CURTIS \ KNAPP, Iron Founders
MEarHIs, Jan. -, 1887
Nfr Bennett has done some small amount oi roofing
his peculiar way With Cotton stun, coated
N III prepaT alton the bass OF which appears 10 be
al Tar. IL a very euectual aud light roof ana sP-
nars 10 promise considerable durability from tho
.eservatiye qualities OF the comPost.on, which Icne-
Hcs the cloth aud protects from the influence cf the
4. and water. Tiie Composition does not hqaiy and
"A from the effects OF the heat Of the m summer
Or does harden and crack from tic influence IN the
nd Of Winter. A. J.. Mkltku-
Poet ely.
?, ST. ALHANS,
q, FOR SALE OR RENT.
hEIS is one VI the handsomest inlpeos enients IA
Edgeicld; II y within tNeniy mingi''s walk oi the
u,tol, and Is on elevation overs"eAhg the vntfe