Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-18
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FOR ROOFING.

'NNA'N
i buildings, with and better article than
before known. The public aware that our Govern
ment has had scientific men experimenting, and that IL
has been the study of the Architects and builders or
years 10 discover article for roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes OF the weather. and
be Impervous to fire and water, and remain perIna
nent fixture As yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrac
ton expansion and rusng Of metal roofs great
IN changeabie climates thai they become useless,
less being repaired at great expense yearly Shingles
not fire proof and can not be used fiat roofs,
and the various Compositions and Cements that have
been brought into for roofing, do stand the
OF the weather but they run wheu 1t is warm and
crack when frosty and after two years become
crumbly and worthless; whereas the inventor Of the
GalvanIc Cement has labored twenty years combine
articles to Obvate those difficulties ana testify from
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
relinale persons, who have had his combination applied
sDd hest art"e e. ' neforn n es9 He n 'e eS,n
this is such that is calculated for
roofs, fiat or steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them lining euve.troughs scanning
around battements, Chimneys and sky lights. Cover
ing car tops steamerGecks &c. THIS Cement, by its
none conducton and galvanism, prevents metal roofs
from Tustng and uusodcring and ressts the
0f heat and cold better than anything invented,
for entire roofs or for covering metal and the out side
OF wood buildings. making them FIRE proof Its APP
pearance is ike slate beautiful for the rich palace
the humale cottage.
The having secured the right to the STATE
Of Tennessee will sell rights If Territory, jy Couucs
or Towns reasonable terms;
The subscriber s also prepared to cover roofs Of
buildings, IN any part Of the state, at short notice
This Roof = now beng put on IN this city, FOR the
other modes OF foonng. The subscriber has had his
Roofing it, qua' tics during the last
year and halr ia the city of Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, to Which number Of the most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further Information enquire at the Office where
samples may be Oilce with \. Y. D ILnasley
Real Estate Broker No. 3d. College Street Nashville
Tenn; or, address, box 90, Post oiilce.
see testimonials OF the follow iAg gentlemen who have
used il, with hosts OF others.
". 5. BENNETT, rrorrarTos
tect, by which may be seen the opinion Of Mr.. samuel
Soan the celebrated Architect, ana writer upon Arch
tecture whose experience with this mode OF roofing
without doubt, Is satisfactory Ia all.
..... ME,nIfrs March I2, 1857
Mr.. W. s BFNNErT When IN Philadelphia Pa. "a few
days ago, called upon Mr. Samuel sloan the cclcbrht
Architect and author "a the sloan Work ON Archi
lecture asked his opinion to the durability, &c.
OF Vests Patent Roof such as YOU are using IN the CT,
OF Memphis, ami he told that he had hesitation
in saying 10 me that Il IL good and durable ruul ard
Is all that lis advocates claim to be- farther yng
that he is using It on fnc building FOR himself.
Respectfully, JOHN l.. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE or Mss CENTRAL & TEyx r r. Co.l
BOLIVAR, Tenn, Oct /, 1887.
This will certify that the VI c. & r. r. r. 60 have
purchased Of Mr. W. s Bennett, the right use on
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings &c &c. Vests Galyan-
c Cement Having used and tested have no
hesitation In recommending be the best and cheap
est covering now in use
II. P. NEEIY, President,
NJ &. s T. r. r. Co.
CHARLESTON RAILROAD
MEMFiS, June %, 1857.
To WHOM MAY CONCERN THIS Is to certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased Of ". : Bennett the right 10 prepare and use
upon their Depots, Buildings, Cars, sc, &c. West
Galvanc patent hre and water proof Roohug and that
We believe II 10 be economical and durable cover
ing having already had II in use FOR eight months.
fr- SAM. TATE, President
- f. c. ARMS, Gen1 Sapt.
rt.1 NEafrnrs. March 2 1851
RE-gS -D4nr Sir f,at. IN,
knowledge Of the durability, sc. of Vests Galvanic
Cement; are these; The building you covered fnr us
last Spring. am happy 20 state, has answered
pectations We can therefore, rocenIsncnd
public for all roofing purposes as light cheap IRE
from the elects Of the heat of the sun nor does
harden and crack from the effects OF the cold. Any
persons wishing 10 know more Of this article call
at our manufactory.
Carriage Mandatory, Monroe 81 Memphis, Tenn
MSNiTns, Tenn, noc sth. 1856.
To wHox CoScERN;-Ihs Is 10 certify that
W. s Bennett covered two roofs for me last spriug
with composition called Vests Patent Calyauic o.
ment. Of them new deck, the other an old
shinge roof which are giving perfect Satisfaction lie
also repaired domcr window, which saksd badly, and
had baied the skill OF Carpenters 10 prryent Is leak
ing which he succeeded in making pei lfcCuy tight
do most cheerfuiy recommend his mode OF roofing 10
the public, for ali roofing purposes and believe % be
apermanent fixture against 1rv and water
II. COCkfIlI,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
SrPERISTENDEST's 0sflcE, MENIIus & Ono T. X I
MENPHIs nrSS Feb. 1s 1887.
NR BENNET-Dear Sir;-0ur company having been
troueed very much with eaky ears put some OF your
Patent Paint upon them, and Ear as my knowirdge
extends, can cheerfuy recommend IL 90 any who
wish q dry roof Of any sort.
Yours, &c, II. COFFIN, superintendent
MEMPHIS, TrSs, ian. II, 1887
To PumIc;-w. > Bennett made applie atian b
last Summer 10 buildings wah Vests
Galyanc Cement IL being thing, We Thought We
would try IT, had applied % Black smith shop and
Engine House attached 90 the Foundry. They have
proved all required OF water proof roef having with
stood OF the greatest storlns and giving good
satisfaction. We only add, try and you will b.
satisfied CURTIS KNAPP, Iron Founders
MEMrrus Jan, II, 1857
Mr.. Bennett has done some small amount ~ roofing
for me IN his peculiar way, with Cotton stuff coated
with preparation the basis of which appears 10 be
Coal Tar H Is very enectnal and light roof and APP
pears 10 PROMISE considerable durability, frum the
preservatve qualities of the composon which Tene-
trates the cloth and protects from the influence the
air and water. The Composition does not iiquiy and
run from the effects Of the heat of the sun Ia summer
nor does u harden and crack from the nuence In the
cold OF Winter A n MEEnII
Oct ely.
l Harness! Harness..
hIOIlCE--l have removed my harness shop from
~ Deaderiek street. 10 30. g. Cup salrsl south side
laaII Ifa .uI..