Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-08-28
From the New York Tribune.
Fire Annihilator.

munication from q shp-owner, showing the
great advantage TO be derived from univer-
sal adoption of this invention. We confess
we were somewhat incredulous about there
being a gas which could instantaneously
qucnch flame and yet be inhaled by the hui
man lungs with safety; but this matter seems
TO be set completely at rest by the following
extracts which we make from London pa
pers. ..
The London Times, in describing an ex-
hibition or demonstration of the practical
uses of this invention, by setting fire 10 a
house and Immediately extingnishing it with
this machine, says:
The lecturer instanced the case of terrific
eruption which took place some years since
in the Mediterranean, when an island was
thrown up from depth of so fathons. The
flames reached height of three miles, but
as soon as vapor arose, the flames were
cxtinguished on all the points where it was
seen; and, and having witnessed this fact,
his attention had been drawn TO the subject
more closely. The vapor with which he
could eXtinguish a burning mass was so
powerful, that, were st. Paul's Cathedral in
flames in the interior, he could initiate it in two
or three minutes, if required. The vapor
was perfectly innoxious, and tended to puri-
fly air, and under its shield man could ap-
proach close to any flames, and extinguish
the fire. 1t drew out all noxious gases, and
in the case Of foul drains, if there were
vent given, it would purify them immediate
~. In answer to question put by lady,
Mr.. Phillips said that the materials would
last any time. The portable Fire Annihila-
tor is less in size than an upright coal-scut-
lie, (sixteen inches in height by eight inches
in diamctcr.)
We copy the following from the London
Morning Post:
The gaseous vapor emitted, although anti
conclusive is the contrary TO the anti-respira-
tory. 1t renders the slfocating exhalation of
fire tolerable, in the very midst of it, and is
so refreshing as to enable the bearer of the
machine to carry it into the midst of the fire.
1t is unquestionably the most valuable in
strumcnt furnished by modern science and
modern invention; no vessel, no public or
private establishment, should be without it.
II is certainly the cheapest and most desira-
bic method Of insuring both life and proper
ty.
The London Standard says:
II was astonishing to see with what case
the fire men, protected by the. vapor emit
ted frcm the cylinder, could deliberately and
with IMMUNITY walk into The middle of fire
whose heat caused distant spectators to re-
coil, and succeed in pouring the vapor into
the interior of the building. This combina-
ton of gases is by no means injurious 10 ami
NAL Hts-q,ite the contrary, although it is in
domitably anti-combustive. The flame Of
gas, or of such combustible substances OF
fluid as cannot be overcome (eXcept by i'm.
mersion)by means of water, are instantane-
ously extinguished byit.
The following remarks which are perfect
ly conclusive on this piont, are from the Lon
don Observer:
Ifthc result produced unbounded satisfac.
lion and establishment, the explanation of TN
nature and construction of the Annihilato
gave almost equal delight; the immense pow
er of three or four pounds of charcoal, will
two pounds of inter and two pounds of plaste
or gypsum, when converted from a solid t.
agaseous state, and combined with quar-
of water, appeared to realize the extreme G
scientific calculations, while the cheapnes
of the charge, its preservation for years i
perfect readiness, the facility Of operating b
a smart touch on a button, and the inoriou
nature of the vapor, al uhich Lord Dodlc
Stuart and tlUo or three other gentlemen in
uerScd their faces arithOm Inconvenience, wer
considered the browning practical merits {
the invention; the only disappointment, esp'
oially among the ladies', was, that these pre-
tcctors are not ready for purchasers.
The London SIN, fully settles this part
the question as follows:
One thing, and most important thing
is, is that the vapor may be safely inhah
without any mischief, or the least i'll effect
which the inUentor proceed to demonstration
placing the hose IN his mouth, and imJibn
phat appeared TO aus most tmsarory draug'
A correspondent of the Boston TranscriI
in a lengthy and interesting letter on Il
value and Importance of this invention say
In conclusion, will glance at afew Of t
nd,.nntnnns of this Invention nYer Mater