The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-27


Capitol by solar gas and the lofty lantern over the DOME
and the effect produced on and Others We promised
further particulars; and, on The information of Mr.
Crutehet we proceed to redeem our pledge
The solar gas, invented by Mr. J. Ornchet manuiac
tued IN small room adjoining the sub ba senent of the
Capitol and consists of small stoves and cylindrical retors
enclosed IN brick and iron frames The apparatus is dou-
bic SO as to provide for the one while the other NAV
DC repaired or cleaned II produces crude gas rapidly
me comInonest crude oils of animal mineral vegeta BILE
substances attordng it, Thus, whale OIL foot
eouoiseed OIL &c.-grease from any sourcesupply the
material On passing through the cylinders, which
heated TO redness all impurities other than cabureted hy
uogen are separated in the sim pie manner and fitted
for transit the gashoder where the gas passes by
or force OF the pressure under which Is generated This
part Oft works is situated in the Of the area inside
the northwest terrace the waerank, receiving the gas
holder being surmouned with beautiful massive granite
stone tcurbstono,) having iron pillars around it, sup
porting cornice, all housekeeping it neat fnish and
making 1t an ornament to that part Of the Capitol hereto
fore the repository of ooil, wood, &c Whenever gas is
being used Just in proportion the consumption the gas
flows from the gashoder and in passage through the
tubes to the burners Is made operate (by its pressure)
on another apparatus, which, In operation brings in
combination with the gas amount of atmos
the oxygen OF which goes fix rich carbon gas as light
ana .he amount OF azote produces soness and
he gh, OF the most agreeable kind-an effect found
arise IN any other lights that however intense the light
may oe II can be looked at by the eyes and afterwards the
s"es' Prt may be seen; proving its adaptation 10 the
purposes OF sight above any other artificial light known
besides which, produces sensation of pleasure that
not be described and does affect tire the person
using or seeing it, The main and supply pipes conduc citing
the gas from the holder TO the burners altogether nearly
two miles in length, laid let into the solid walls,
arches, and flooring riek and stone) of the building, be-
ing work OF great labor and expense On threading the
various passages rotundoe rooms &C. of the Capitol you
see the numerous lights from the walls and ceilings, and
are naturally led 10 seek for from whence the sup
hard and smooth. No breach, tube, SOURCE is
to satisfy the inquirer, Some suppose the light Is in the
metal; others think there is magic about it. One in
divdual (rom the Emerald Ise) undertook snuff the
light with shutters and, after efforts
and burns, concluded it in way connected with
the lower regions! The brackets pendants, and chande
Tiers OF the Offices rooms passages &C. of the best kind
expressly Tor the places they Inland show that this
kind ofmanuacure equals any Europe, both for pattern
and finish But the browning merits of this work the
great chandeliers in the Senate chamber and hall of Repre-
sentves Mr. Crutche agreed, in the ofhis
to up the Senate chamber, hall OF Representatives.
rotundo, and lantern The dome, of his improved
concentric burners The in the Senate chamber
is enclosed by various rings open brasswo gded sus
pended by vine chans each ring has attached its lower
rim glass drops and priss below another that the
whole together forms inverted of glass and gded
work, enough to discover the powerful burner in the
,entre which gives the light of 5000 sperm candles Over
he large burnc and forming exterior ring of the chan
lelie tubes and valves arranged form of thirteen
ars, hung also with glass producing by daylight a suitable
arrangement to the chambers and when lighted, the
mental jets Several hundred in numbe form of bril-
liant jets which produce of the ganest effects with
he IN It's CENTRE that be describedin fact, de-
crpon fails portray Over these stars of light and
glass work is ceiling OF plate glass; sivered surrounded
~ guided leaves forming cornice to the whole the
lice fits against OF the circular windows of the
ne, some fory-two feet from the floor; and the beautiful
,ane lighted strongly, show themselves much better than
day, there being formed shadows under the open work.
giving greater relief to the figures.
The chandelier of the hall of Repre- sentatves very
nilar to that OF the Senate chamber except that instead
II the thirteen there thirteen Scrolls so connected
IS to make continuous circle and these produce fine
hect This chandelier is sixty feet above the floor OF
he House, and forms centre TO the skylight underneath
he cupoa Both OF these chandeliers arranged that
ID the carbonic acid formed by combustion ascends up
wards through proper vsnators outside the building this
Improvement being the latest and best both for keeping
the chamber, and ventiating by the operation of
ombnsiion the chamber so lighted The chandeliers the
Residents and Vice Presidents rich and chase
the highest degree the prisms being the purest crys
ane glass; and forming eight burners in each. Altogeth
r. the apparatus olaying the pipes and style
If fixtures, challenge the world for its equal and we hope
he expense incurred by Me- Cruchett above the appro
raton, will be made by Congress, ii their satisfac
ion.
Lastly, shall notice the lantern, 100 feet above the
ome of the Capitol which has been fully tested and in
peaton several nights of unpropitious weather lights
p not only the public grounds inside the railing (about
hry acres) but extends and is of great benefit some
ne-qnarer Of mile beyond in every direction; and |
n fact, is of great public benefit mile from its
entire, or being two miles in diameter of course the
gh it recedes from the CENTRE becomes less and less
i'll the rays haoed, producing an effect similar to
nat of rising in its early stages By-the-bye,
lany of our neighbos in Georgetown and Alexandria find
ome fault in consequence of its inability light them up
Though it is beautiful object for many miles from any
oin and emphatically is entitled to the have
iven it, OF "The National Lantern"
No wonder that this gas IS making way rapidly in
ous States and mostly where it has been longest in
here now than hundred establishments of
arious kinds lighted for three years past and
nore used the approved every other light whet
coal, rosin, oil, &c. and it is pleasing hear that Mr.
rchett has applications for works than he at
snd and that openings for agencies and companies in
arous States exist for the Investment capital and the
arying out this brilliant invention BY the way we may
ate the reason is called solar gas is that its rays APP
roach that Of the much than any other, both
leans in its formation
Mr. O. is prepared dispose Of rights for States unpro
ided for, it being quite impossible for him personally to
tend to but small part of the United States Several
ompanies have been formed in the New England and
'estern States, and erecting apparatus in various
tiles, factories, churches, hotels, steamboats, and resi-
ences. Mr. c. has hundred testimonials from estab
shments having it in We wish him many returns
his labors and expenses in bringing public this
aluable improvement and public benefit.
The Next Congress.
The wings will probably have a majority of in the
ousc, and the democrats majority of II in the Senate
The amount of the matter is, that if parties cohere
riding their old distinctions each is check mated by the
her. No strong party can be carried either
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