Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-22
The Greatest Invention Of the Age.
Vests Patent GaIVanic Cement.
EOEs ROOF ING.

TVNHE subscriber IS prepared 10 cover roofs OF
Il buildings, with new and better article than ever
before known. The public aware that Govern
ment has had scientific men experimenting and that II
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 inpervo ous To fire and water and remain a perna-
nent fixture As yet nothing has been attained with
out costing more than the people wish. The contrac
ton expansion and rGstng of metal roofs, are great
ciangeable climates, that they become useless,
less being repaired at great expense yearly. Shingles
not fire proof and can not be used on HAT roofs,
and the various Compositions and Cements that have
been brought into use for roong do not stand the ac
ton of the weather. but they when il warm, aud
crack when frosty and after two years become
crumby aud worthless; whereas, the inventor Of the
Galvanic Cement has labOrcd twenty years to combine
articles a. viate those dficultics tcstfyTrou
his long experience, and numerous testimonials from
reliable persons, who have had ms combination applied
70 their buildings, that his Cement is the cheapest
and best article ever before known. The combination
OF this Cement is such that IL is calculated tor cutre
roofs, flat or steep, covering over od shingles
without removing thcm lining eavetrOughs, scanning
around battlemcnts, chmneys and sky lights. Cover
ing tops steamer decks, &c This Cement, by its
non -conducon and 'caIvanism prevents mcLll roofs
from rsting and unsodcrng, and resists The
of heat aud cold better than anything ever invented
for entire roofs or for covering metal and the out side
OF wood buildings, making them hre-pru0f. it, ap-
Pearance is like slate beautiful for the rich palace
the humale cottnge.
The Undersigned having the right the
of Tennessee will sell rights of Territory, by Counties
Towns reasonable terms;
The subscriber Ii a!so prepared 1" cover roofs Of
buildings IA any part OF the state, At short notice:
This Roof s now being put IN in this city, Tor the
benefit Of all concerned and warranted To excel alt
other modes ol l'o"hGg me Subscriber hdS h"h MS
mode Of Roofing tested "a its qualities, during the last
year and half IN the city OF Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, Ia which number Of tIIc most
prominent citizens can testify.
For further information enquire ai the Office whrr"
samples may be Gnicc with 4 Y. Iiudslcy,
Real Estate Broker No 3D. College street, Nashville,
Tenn; or, address box 81 Post. uice.
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used Il, with hosts OF others.
W. :. BENNETT, Pnorm,Ton,
A,
ltect, by which may De seen the opinion oi MI samuel
sloan the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arsi-
itecture whose experience with this mode OF roofing,
MtoiITs, March IL 1857.
MR. W 5. BEyNErT-whcn in Philadelphia Pa, a few
days ago, called upon hr Samuel sloan, the ceicbrat
ed Architect, and author ID tho Sloan Work Archl-
lecture asked las opinion as 10 Tn" durability, &c,
Of Vests Patent Roof such You using ia the cjty
of Memphis, and he told me that he had 10 hesitation
in saying 10 that ts good aud durable roof, and
ali that claim be; farther SAYING
that he is using II on a lue building for himself
Respectfully, Join l. MORGAN, Architect.
OfyIc. or Miss CENTRAL 4 TryN. T. r Co.l
This will certify that the N. 9 4 r R. r. 60. lave
purchased 81 Mr.. W :. Bennett the right ON
their Cars Bridges Buildings, &c, Sc, Vests GaIvan-
&c Ccment Having seen ii used and tested have 10
hesitation In recommending II to be the best and cheap
- ~ IL P NELLY, President,
NJ {. Il I. Il. II. Co.
ESGrNEERs GEvERAL surT's oIyIcE, MElrnrs AND
CIiARLISsroS RAILROAD.
-.... MKsrHns, June % 1857.
To wHoM IT MAY CoNcEBN-lhis To- certify that the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
chased oil W : Bennett The right u prepare and
upon their Depots, buildings, Cars, &c, &c, West
Galyanc ratrnt nre and water proof Roohng and that
believe II 10 be economical and durable cover
ing having already had 1t In use for eight months
SAM TATE President.
=. G ARMS, Gen' Sulh
ME1rals. March .. 1851
g, W s, BKSNETr Esq.-ncar sir.-Tlc facts within our
Aaftl tla Ng gl
Cement; these; The building you covered Tor us
last Spring, an happy 10 state, has answered our
public for all roofing purposes; as light, cheap, IRE
and water proof roof IL docs get and run
from the effects OF the heat ur the sun docs h
harden and crack from tie effects of the cold ANY
persons wishing 10 know more q. thls article, call
al our manulactory.
Carriage Manufaetory, Monroe St, Memphis, Tenn
MExrnR, Tenn, Dec sth, 1855.
To WHOM IT MAY CuScEEN-Th-s Ia 70 certiy that
W. 5 Bennett covered two roofs for last spring
with a composition called Vests Patent 6avanc Go
ment, of them was new deck, the other OH
shinge roof which giving perfect satisfaction. lie
also repaired domer window, which leaked badly aud
had baied the skill Of Carpenters t0 prevent s leak
ing which he succeeded IA making perfectly pshL I
do most cheernly recommend his mode OF roofing 10
the public for all roofing purposes and believe u be
apermanent fixture against Ore and water
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
sUrnuSTKpESrs ofYlos NE,srfns ONO r. r
MKNrIiis, rENS Feb 10, 1857. !
MR- BKSSErT;-Dear Sir Our company having bvvn
troubled very much with lsaky put some Of your
Patent Paint upon them, aud FAR my knowledge
extends, | can cheerfaliy recommend Il % any Who
wish dry roof OF any
Yours, 2c-, H. COFFIN, Superintendent
AEsrHts rksS Jan IL 1851
TO PuBtIc;-W. ;. Bennett made appil atisi1 b
us last summer 20 buildings With Nes, ;
Galvanic Cement; Il being thing We thought We
would Try had applied 10 Backsnliih shop aud
Engine House, attached % the Foundry. They have
proved all required OF water proof rooi having with
stood OF the greatest storms and giving good
satisfaction We only add toy II aud you viii be
satisfied. CURTIS & KNAPP, lroB Founders.
MExrnIs, Jan, II, 1881
Mr.. Bennett has done small amount oi roofing
for ia his peculiar way, With Cotton stun, coated
with preparation the basis uf which appears DO
Goal Tar. II II very efuctual and light rnof and aI
pears 10 promise considerable durability, iron tIe
preeeryative qeaitles OF tie o0mposon which pene-
trstes the cloth and protects from the Influence the
air and wHter Tie Composition does iiquify and
run from the effects Of the heat 81 the Ia lnlnsf
does harden aha nGuoace in tbs
cold Of Winter. A. II. MLItIsii-
Oet ely.