The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-14
The Great Invention or the AgeI-Steam
SappIantedi-GasT triumphant

SappIantedI-GasT riumphant
THE frat .li Of the ninsteenth century will be
l. recorded as the age of steam. II has passed,
and with 1t will pass the steam engine with the
things that were. a
The second half of The century will be known as
commencing the age of Gas--an agent destined not
only to light but to ENLIGHTrN the world. This
age has now commenced, and with 1t is now intro
duced the Gas Engine.
Professor John G. F. Solomon, after twenty SIX
years Of close observation upon the experiments OF
his and of others attempts to make the prin-
clple OF the condensation of acid
able as mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
and, having just received letters patent for his
"Improved Carbonic Acid Engine" now offers to
dispose Of rights for the use thereof to the United
States Government, and to individuals to COM
panies. the rights Of States. counties, or cities.
human lives and suffering, secured by the use Of
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption in all places where steam power 10 nov
used, and in thousands Of other places wherein
great expeDse, bulk, and weight of the steam en-
CINE has precluded its use.
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as proPelling agent from the single horse power
for the cotton gin to the thousand horse power
for ocean steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, of boilers and fur
naces, fuel and 6remen, and of bulk and weight
loo tons weight suffcing for the same power OF
300 tons of the steam engine. a....
These facts are established by the experimental
engine of twenty-five (25) horse power, now
working wells at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati NonpaTeiiofthe 18th
instant: . .-.r u
awe pleased to state that J. C. F. Solomon,
late of this city, has receiv patent for his motor
Of carbonic acid gas, in it's application to en-
CINE. The successful experiments of this inven
ton were not long since given in the Nonpareii.
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and proPelling power"
Also, rights for the use of his "Improved Pro-
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete
troll OF the vessel, independent of the engineer that
he can "right about face" man Of war in less
time than is required to load her guns.
Also, rights for his "Improved Spring Saddle"
tor military and common purposes, designed for
the greatest possible comfort of both horse and
rider.
Any information in regard to the above invalu-
able inventions, and of Obtaining rights, &c. ,may
be promptly obtained by addressing
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th st., p
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, Washin gton, D. C.
From Mr.. Royse. Of Nep albany. Indiana, inuento,
Of neto agricultural tDonder, ROtatory Plough.
WAsHINGToN, January 80, 1852.
Mn. ELpER-Sir: lcheerfuily avail myself of this
opportunity To give you a few brief statements in
reference to Professor Salomon's New Mechanical
Motor as it is your request as well as duty
owe my country. The facts are the following, as
near as now rccollect: 81. l..
arrived at Cincinnati on the 9Th Of October,
1851, and on the following day called to sec Pro-
fessor Salomon's New Mechanical Motor, of which
tesirous 70 the engine, from the fact that had
for some time previous been studying to make the
same principle applicable as a motive power to
machinery. was astonished and delighted in
witnessing the construction and operation of the
engine. saw my embodied idea before me more
perfect than had conceived.
witnessed the operation for near hour. II
was uniform and perfect, and of sufficient power
to lift weight of II, 900 pounds twenty five times
in minute This power was applied to turn the
machinery Of the shop and appeared to be equal to
steam. engines community used in machine shops.
The whole length Of this engine is about twelve
fifteen feet, and l suppose its weight might be
about five or six tons. The furnace is small
sheet iron pan. the size of my hat, and held about
not more complicated than that of the steam
engine, the principle ofconstruction and operation
| being the same. This was estimated to be
twenty five horse-p power engine, Of which have
given you brief description. ....,,
am not pecuniariy interested in the success OF
theinvention. never expected to be called upon
to make any statements in reference TO it. have
| had previous acquaintance with Professor Sa.o.
mon, and never saw him, to my knowledge, until
1 met him in this city on yesterday. ..r,..r
ea." Yours, respectfully,
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.... ..... j. c. +, SALOMON, Patentee,
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