The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-14

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From the many numerous important discoveries attery,
science throughout Christendom appears be unusually
energetic just In Europe il be basiy
gagged in making Improvements upon the system promul-
gated by counuyman, Doctor Jackson for surgical
operations while the patient under the influence of the
vapo of sulphurc ether and 1t has succeeded in
tanning the quantity TO be inhaled in order destroy
sibily and suffering Some remarkable facts have been
stated the sittngs of the Academy OF Sciences in Paris
Experiments have been made in France upon animals OF
nearly every description, and with entire The
most ierocious dogs have been Frustrated by it, and the
extracted from their bones without their hav
ing exhibited the slightest indication of pain Among
other successful of the article persons extreme
agony, reported of accouchment which was
performed by of the orceps. 1t is recommended
great caution should be exercised the administra
of the ether for instances, the inhalation OF
its vapors has been followed by ffightnl commissions
and derun In other cases, rational conversation
kept up, while there utter insenslblity
to the otherwise bodily suffering, such
as patients making ncisions in his own flesh
While the discovery is universally considered as the
most extraordinary one ever made 1t is believed that
its use in some diseases had better be dispensed with,
consequence of the injurious tendencies upon the muscular
system
Mr. Audrand, an individual well known in Paris for his
unremng exertions, for the last years. to perfect
system of railroad travelling by of compressed air.
seems length in fair way succeed He has laid down
way 100 yards long, upon which carriage built for the
purpose is nnpeled upon his principle with
and smootlness heretofore attained the ordinary
railroads. There is locomotive necessary to move
it, inasmuch this is accomplished through a tube
laid in the of the road, with pipe by its
side, which keeps up the motive power. This sys-
en the inventor undertakes TO show Is vastly prefer
able in all respects that of the atmospheric 1t COM
bines all of its advantages while it is subjected to of
mperections 1t unes entire safety with the capacity
from Is to 90 miles per hour The cost OF keeping 1t
motion stated be less than oneha OF that OF the
CINE PEELED carriages The system has much SIM
plicy trains may be stopped and started read
w. with little risk, pochaise This is the sub
stance of opinions expressed by Mr. Audrand, and by
competent persons who have examined its operations
Should it succeed Congress will authorize the laying
down of line through the middle of Pennsylvania avenue,
from the Capitol the presidential mansion Such work.
of its peculiar adaptation to that beautiful street,
would be great national convenience II not OF national
economy.
A committee of the Paris Academy of Sciences has
ported favoraby the discovery by Mr. Won Hacke, OF
Brussels, of entirely system OF aerial locomoon
The idea of finding point dappui navigate against the
wind renowned, but reliance is placed upon the
rents deren, heights which must be sought for carry
ing the balloon in the direction which it is intended for it
to proceed. Mr. HIS invention consists OF an apparatus
with wings each of which an ascending and descend
inc force IS impaired of from lbs but by extending
the number to four the power could be increased from ~ 10
40 s which would be ample for his or balloon, unless
of very large dimensions, when 100 lbs could possibly be
reached. While am far from believing that the air VIII
ever be successfully navgaed for any considerable DIS
once must confess that discovery, after we behold
what the magnetic telegraph is accomplishing every min
ute can in the astonish The is so prolific OF
valuable Inventions that there is oreteng what day
or an hour may bring forth.
The brains several of the most eminent German profess
busy work eudeavorng ascertain remedy for
the defects in feel entire confidence in their Ill
innate The report of the experiments OF the board
artillery officers with the article at Mayence is not alto
pether favorable; and the Genanc Diet made their
recommendation condition in the contract with Schonben
and Boge glders to be paid by the conedera
ton for the invention is still withheld.
Yours, truly, AMERICANS.