Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-09-07

soniDg Experiment upon an extensive scale alone de-
tsrmne this point part Of the work preparatory to build
ing locomotive engine has been done but necessary
to Try further experiments before mourning the expense Of
other large engine upon the plan above mentioned The ro
iay form of the engine has not yet been tested although
possesses advantages not TO be found any form OF the re-
attending its constructions but il is hoped that they will be
outweghed especially this form Of the engine will
occupy less than oneha the required for the ecProca
ing form. 4Ut M efAatt Tfti ~
II would very desirable that the investigation thus be-
gun. and far successfully conducted should be carried at
least beyond uncertain issue, and that every important
point should be settled and particularly that Of its availability
extensive scale. The power is peculiarly fitted for
purposes of navigation if il can be made subservent and
trial upon scale of l00hose power seems TO be the only
mode Of arriving at definite conclusion upon this point
obvious that preliminary such undertaking, great
many experiments will be absolutely necessay and such only
as one quite familiar with the difficulties Of entering upon an
entirely new field Of operation properly appreciate
In conclusion beg leave refer you to the enclosed re-
port before the American Scientific Convention re-
Gently held at New Haven which will indicate the opinions
Of men Of science upon this all-important subject
have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedlent
servant, CHAS. G. PAGE.
Hon. Wm A. GRAHAM, Secretary of the Nary
as See National Intellgencsr of August 49,
NorE-The expenditures under the appropriation were
placed by the making under the supervision OF the Sec
rotary of the Navy; and understand were made only
upon bills approved by the head Of that department. which are
hed as vouchers IN the proper oce NO compensation Wa
is allowed Professor PAeE for his services IN making
the experiments for the great amount OF scientific know
ledge he has to aid him in carrying out the provisions Of the
law.-EDs. .9as f4 ar
We are glad to see by the Ohio papers that the
able and sterling Wing Representative from the
Chillicohe district of that State JOHN L. TAYLOR,
has been unanimously nominated for reelection by
large convention Of delegates from all the coun-
ties composing his district. The convention was
not only numerous, but was one Of the most intel
igent that has met in any State for political pur-
poses. After the nomination of representative
was made, the convention adopted sundry resolu-
tons relating chiefly to State politics, but among
them were the two following very just ones, Of ma
tional interest:
Resolved That, in the opinion Of this convention, General
ZACHARY TAYLOR late President Of this epubc during his
brief occupancy of the Presidential chair proved himself to
be enlightened satesmsn-a patriot without aloyand
that cordially approve Of the policy Of his administration
Resoled, That the ability, integrity and patriotism Of Pre-
sident FILLMORE and his Cabinet furnish with
guaranty that their administration of the General Government
will add greatly the prosperity Of the country and the hap
piness Of the people.