Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-16
Misfellane0ns.
The Greatest Invention of the Age.
Vests Patent GaIVaRic Cement.
FNN ROOFING.

TNHE subscriber is now prepared 10 roofs Of
Il buildings with new anu 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 for
years 10 discover article for roofing purposes that
would stand the sudden changes OF the weather, and
be imperviOus To fire and water, and remain perma-
nent fixture As yet, nothing has been attained with
OFT costing more than the people wish The contrac
ton, expansion and rusng Of metal roofs, great
in changcable climates that they become useless
less being repaired al great expense yearly. Shingles
not fire proof, and can not be used fiat roofs,
and the Compositions and TCments that have
been brought into FOR roofing do not stand the ac
OF the weather bat they when il is warm and
crack when frosty and after one two years become
crumbly and worthless; whereas the inventor of the
Gavauc Cement has tabored twenty years combine
articles ~ Ubvatc those difficulties ana testify from
his long experience, and testimonials from
reiaae persons, who have had his combination applied
u their outings, tiat his Cement Is the Cheapest
and best article before known The combination
of this cement is such that is calculated for
new roofs, hat or stetp, covering over ola shingles
without removing them; lining ctvet troughs scanning
around btttlemeuts, chmneys and Say lights Cover
ing car-tnrs, steamer-dechs, &c This Cement by its
noncondnctlon and gay anisn, prevents metal roofs
from Tustng and unsolderng and resiss the
Of heat and cold better than any thing invented,
for entire roofs for covering metal and the outside
Of wood buildings making them fire-proof. Its ap-
pearance is like slate; beautiful for the rch palace
the humalc cottage.
The undersigned having secured the right TO the state
Of Tennessee, Will sell rights of Territory by Counties
OF Towns, on reasonable terms;
The subscriber is also prepared to roofs of
buildings, IN any part of the state, at short notice;
IhiS ROOf now betng put on IN this city, Tor the
benefit of ali concerned and warranted to excel all
other modes of Roofing The subscriber has had his
mode of Roofing tested 10 s qualities during the last
year ana hall IN the chy oi Memphis, which has
proved satisfactory, 10 which "a number Of the
prominent citizens can testify
For further information enquire at the office, where
samples may be seen. Office with n '. :. Lindsey,
Real Estate Broker, No 33 College Street, Nashville,
Tenn; or. address box 90, Post Office,
See testimonials Of the following gentlemen who have
used II, with hosts of others.
W. ; BENNETT, PROPRIETOR.
Attached IS a note from JoHy L MORGAN, Esq, Arch
ect. by which may be seen the opinion Of Mr. Samuel
Sloan, the celebrated Architect and writer upon Arch
tecture whose experience with this mode OF roofing,
MEMPHs March IL 1857
Mr. W. : BENNErI-When in Philadelphia, Pa "a few
days ago, called upon Mr. samuel sloan the cclebrat
ed Architect. and author ID the sloan Work Archi
lecture. asked his opinion the durability, Sc,
of Vests Patent Roof such you using the city
Of Memphis. and he told that he had hesitation
ia saying 20 me that IL rs "a good and durable roof and
is all that is advocates claim - be; farther saying
that he is using it on a fine building for himself
Respectfully, JOHN L. MORGAN, Architect
OFFICE OF MISS CENTRAL TESN. r. r, Co.
BoIIvAR, TsgSN., Oct. ], 1857.
This will certify that the VI. C. X I. Z. II. Co have
purchased OF Mr.. w. : Bennett, the right 70 use
their Cars, Bridges, Buildings sc, &C. Vests Galvan-
ic Cement. Having seen u Issd and tested have
hesitation an recommending Il 10 be the best and cheap
90 . '''' '''s ' II. p NELLY, President,
NJ. c. T. r. X. Co.
ESGISEER's AND GENERAL srr'I's OFFICE Mx,srms AID
CHAKLKsTus RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS June 2o 1857
To WHOM RSs--Ihs rs 20 certify that the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
upon their Depots, Buildings, Cars, &c, &C, West
GavaInc patent FIRE and water proof Roofing and that
b.tcve il 10 be economical and durable cover
ing, having already had II IN use lor eight months
SAM TATE President
=. c. ARMS, Gen1 Supt-
Mru7trs. March 2. 1857
" s. BESSE7I. EsQ.-pear Sir.-The facts within our
knowledge of the durability &c OF Vests Gaiyanc
Cement; are these; The building you covered for
last Spring, am happy 10 state, has answered
pectations. We can, therefore, recommend IL 20 the
public for all roofing purposes light, cheap, IRE
and water proof roof Il does get soft and run
from the effects Of the heat Of the sun; docs ii
persons wishing know Of this article, can call
al our mAnufactory.
Carriage Mandatory Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn
ME,sPHIs, Tenn, nee sth. 1855
To WHoN MAY CoSc11sN This ls certify that
W ;. Bennett covered two roofs for last spring
with composition called Vests Patent GAlvane &c
ment, one of them deck the other old
Single roof which are giving perfect satisfaction He
also repaired a douer ndoW which leaked badly and
had bated the skill OF Carpenters 70 prevent rs leak
ing, which he succeeded IN making perfectly tight
do most eheerfully recommend hs mode OF roofing 20
the public, for all roofing purposes aud believe u be
permanent fixture against h"" AI,h ~ ,srprII SsiSr
Proprietor Commercial Hotel
SUPERINTENDENT oFylcE, MEsF1ns Ono r. r
MEofPHrs, fKSS Feb. 1s, 1851.
MR BENSEITs-DeaT Sirs-Our company having been
troubled very much with leAky ears, put some az your
Patent Paint upon them. and 50 Gar my Snowiedge
extends, chceriuliy recommend IL % any VINO
wish dry roof OF any soFt
You're. kc., H. ooTFIN, Saperintendent.
MKar1sfs, TESS, Jan Il, 1857.
To PCnIcs-w. :. Bennett made application 10
last SIMMER cover bgildings with Vests
6Alvtno Cemfnt being a thing, We thought ~e
wOad 10y q; had applied - our blacksmith Shopa and
Engine House., attached - me foundry hey bNve
proved all requred a water pFoe< reof having With
stood some u the greatest st1rnS and giving sood
satisfaction. We s,niy add ~ and you vii be
satisfied CURTIS A KNAPP, Isoa sanders
NErPsEs Jan. Il, 1887
Mr. Bennett has done some small &Haount of roo1ng
for hss peculiar way, with CsftoA stun, coated
with preIAratln the bass of Shsch appears % be
Coal Tar. Is very eictnsi aud night rod, and AZ
pcars 10 promise considerable dursbfy, from the
preservatve qualities Il the composition, shich Isne
trates the cith aii protects the aacnce q the
saG water TIE CsalIsssiiiaa daus !iaufy aud
from the ects ~ tAr lse4fsS Inc S1naaer;
NOR dess harden and crack foni The Gaesoe n the
cold q Water. a r. MERRILL
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