Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-04
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GalVanic Cement.
FOR RNOFlNG.


rTNHE subscriber is prepared To cover roofs of
l. buildings, with and better article than ever
before known. The public aware that Govern
ment has had scientific men experimenting, and that
has been the stady the Architects aud Builders
years to discover article for roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes OF the weather and
be mperyioCs to fire and water and remain pernia-
nen fixture. As yet, nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish The cOntrac-
ton, expansion and rusting of metal roofs great
IA changeabic climates, that they become useless un-
less being repaired at great eNpeuse yearly Shingles
not fire proof, and not be used fiat roofs,
and the various Compositions and Clements that have
been brought into for roofing do stand the
ton OF the weather, but they when IT il warm and
crack when frosty, and after years become
crumbiy and worthless; whereas, the inventor OF the
Galvauc Cement, has lab0red twenty years 10 combine
articles obs Viae those difficulties, and testify
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliable persons, who have had his combination applied
10 tier 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, fiat or steep, covering over old shingles
without removing them; lining eave-trOughs, scanning
around batt!enehts, chimneys and sky lghiS C"Ner-
ing cr-tJs, StoameTdecks, &c. This Cement, by its
nOn-cunductiun and galvansm, prevents metal roofs
from rustng ana unsnldeThg, and resiSt the extremes
OF heat and cCd better than anything invented
tor entire roofs or for covering metal ana the out side
OF wood buildings, making them fire proof. Its ap-
pearance rs like slate; beautiful for the rich palace or
the humaie cottage.
The undersigncd 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, any part of the state at short notice:
This Roof Is being put on m this city, for the
benefit OF all concerned, and warranted TO excel all
mode Of Roofing tested 70 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
Fer further information enquire At the oflee, where
samples may be seen. Office with A V. 5. LndSey,
Real Estate Broker, No 33 College Street, Nashville,
Tenn; or, address box 60, POst-onice,
See testimonials OF the following gentlemen who have
- W $ BENNETT, PKor1uEroR
Attached is a note from JoiIS l.. MORGAN Esq. Arch
itcct by which may be the opinion of Mr. samuel
Sloan the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
lecture whose experience with mode OF roofing,
MEMPnIs, March y. 1857
Mr.. W 5. BESNETT.-When in Philadelphia Pa. few
days ago, called upon Mr.. Samuel sloan the ceiebrat
ed Architect, and author - the sloan Work on Archi
tecture asked his opinion as 70 tue durability, Sc,
Of Vests Patent Roof such You using IN the cty
of Memphis and he told me that he had no hesitation
in saying that Il Is good aud durable roof, and
that he is using II on a fne building for himself.
Respectfully, JOHN l. MORGAN, Architect.
OFFICE OF MIS- CENTRAL TESS. r. R Co.
BolIvAR, Tenn, Oct ], 1887. !
This viii certify that the NJ. c. 4 T. r. r. Co. have
their Cars Bridges Buildings Nc Nc Nests Galvan-
&c Cement. Having it used and tested, have
hesitation in recommending 10 DC the best and cheap
IL p NELLY. President,
NJ. c 4 L r. R. Co.
ENGINEER's AND GENERAL SuPr's oyrIcE, MExrars AND
CHARIISroS RAILROAD.
MgNr1ns June os 1857.
To WHOM IT NAY CoScEKx-Ths is "a certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased Of W Bennett the right 70 prepare and use
upon their Depots Buildings, Cars, &c, &c, West
Galvanlc patent Gre and water proof Roofing and that
we believe II 70 be an economical and durable cover
ING, having already had II IN use Tor eight months
T. c. ARMS, Gen1 Supt.
MEMPHIS March . 1857.
W :, Bennett, Fsq.-near Sir.-The facts within our
knowledge Of the durability, &c, Of Vests Galvanic
Cement: these; Tbs balding you covered for us
last Spring an happy to state, has answered our ex
| pectations We can, therefore, recommend il TO the
public for all roofing purposes; light cheap, ire
and water proof roof II does not get soft and run
from the effects of the heat OF the sun; does Il
harden and crack from the effects oi the colo any
persons wishing 10 know more Of this article can call
| at our mandatory.
Carriage Mandatory Monroe 81, Memphis, Tenn
| MEMPHIS. Tenn Pee sth 1886
To wuoM CoScERS-Ihis is ~ certify that
| W :. Bennett covered roofs for Last spring
with composition called Vests Patent Galyanic Ce
meni, one Of them was a new deck the other an old
single roof which giving perfect satisfaction lie
also repaired d0mer window which leaked badly and
had bsied the skill Of Carpenters 10 prevent rs leak
do most cheerfnlly recommend hs mode Of roonng To
the public, for all roofing purposes and believe 70 be
permanent fixture against are and water
| Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
| SUPPLEMENTARY OFTIcE, NENrus ONO T. r
| MENPHis, TESS., feb. 10, 1851
Nix BENNETT;-Dear slr;-Our company having been
troubled very much with eaky cars, put sume o. your
Patent Paint upon them, and 80 far my knowledge
| extends, can cheerfuly recommend IL % any who
wish dry roof of any sort.
Yours &c, II. COFFIN. Superintendent
| NErrilIs, TENx Jan IL 1851.
| 70 PUHJc,-w. : Bennett maae application TO
| Us last Summer buildings with Vests
Galvautc CemeAt; being ncw thing, Ne tsOnght we
would try H., h1 aIied Ia EiacksEnih shop and
Engine House, attsf he'd the Foundry They have
proved all required II waser proof roof having ~iih
of the Creates storms and gying good
satisfaction We only adj, Try and you will be
| satisfied. CURTIS A kNAPr, Iron Founders.
4 MEsPfErs, Jan. IL, 1857
Mr. Bennett has done small amount q roofing
| for N hls peculiar Nay, with CottOn stuff, coated
With preparation the bass of which appears - be
Gal Tar u very enectual and light roof, and Ap-
pears D. promise considerable durability from the
prescrvatv- qualities Of the comp0sloa which pcne-
srais the eoth and projects from The naence % the
ar and wafer TIE Composition docs net liqaEy and
from TIE eGscts q the huat q tbs summer
nor does hArea and crack from tbs bn1neace IN the
l cold q Winter A r. MERRILL
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