The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-30

The Great Inventiont or the AgeIr-Steam
Supplanted !-Gas triumphant
THE hrst half Of the nineteenth century will be
and with It will pass the steam engine with the
things that were. at e.rrE Hl. z ga
The second half the century will be known az
commencing the age OF Gas-sn agent destined not
only to light but to EHLIdHrEH the world. This
age has now commenced, and with 1t 10 now intro
duced the Gas Engine. 3 n, iailsss9t3
Professor John c. f. Solomon, after twenty-s
years Of close observation upon the experiments OF
his and of others in attempts TO make the prin-
cpe of the condensation Of arbonic acid avail
able rs a 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 thereof to the United
States Government, and to individuals or to COM
panies, the rights of States. counties, cities.
The immense saving of money and labor, and of
human lives and suffering, secured by the use OF
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption in all places where steam power il now
used, and in thousands of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight of the steam en-
CINE has precuded its use.
This new motor may be applied to ali purposes
for the cotton gin to the two thousand horse power
for ocean steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, o. boilers and FUR
100 tons weight suficing for the same power OF
800 tons OF the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
working wen" a. Cincinnati. as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpareilof the 18th
instant:
"We are pleased to state that J. c. F. Solomon.
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
Ut carbonic acid gas, in fts application to an en-
gine. The successful experiments OF this inven'
ton were not long since given in the Nonpayeit.
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and propelling power"
Also, rights for the use of his "Improved Pro-
pelling and Steering Apparatus" one peculiar adj
troll the vessel, Independent Of the engineer that
he can "right. about face' q man war in less
time than is required to load her guns.
Also. rights for his Improved Spring Saddle,
for military and common purposes, designed LOT
the greatest possible comfort OF both horse and
rider. - rz a...,
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..
opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, Washington, d. Z.
From Mr.. Royse Of Ne,o albany, Indiana, inuentor
cfa ne,o agricultural ,oonder, a Rotatory Plough.
.. e WAsHIN0roN, January 81, 1852.
Nh. ELDEn--Sir: cheerfully avail myself Of this
opportunity to give you a few brief statements in
| reference 10 Professor Salomon's New Mechanical
Motor, as it ia your request, as well as duty !
owe my country. The facts are the following, rs
near as now recollect:
| Il arrived at Cincinnati on the 9Th of October,
1851, and on the following day called to see Pro-
| had read accounts in the public papers. was
DESTROYS to 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. 1t
| was uniform and perfect, and Of sufficient power
to lift weight of 900 pounds twenty-five times
in minute. This power was applied to turn the
steam engines commonly used in machine chops.
The whole length of this engine is about twelve or
fifteen feet, and l suppose its weight might be
e 81 +
| a double handful of charcoal. The machinery ia
not more complicated than that of the steam
engine, the principle Of construction and operation
being the same. This was estimated to be
twenty five horsepower engine, OF which have
given you brief description.
am not pecuniarily interested in the success Of
to make any statements in reference to it.. have
had previous acquaintance with Professor Salo-
mon, and never saw him, to my knowledge, until
Imet him in this city on yesterday. l,...5 ...
Yours, respectfully, 81. +. "
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