The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-02
The Great Invention or the Agei-steam
SuppIantedy-GasT triumphant

The Great Invention or the AgeI--steam
Supplanted!-GasT triumphant.
THE first half of the nineteenth century WILDE
i recorded as the age. of steam. II has passed,
and with it will pass the steam engine with the
things that were.
The second half ofthe century will be known as
commencing the age of g as-an agent destined not
only to light but to ENLIaHTEN the world. This
age has now commenced, and with il ia now intro
duced the Gas Engine. ets
Professor John c. F. Solomon, after twenty six
years Of close observation upon the experiments of
his own and of others in attempts to make the prn-
ciple of the condensation Of carbonic acid asava
able as mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
and, having just received letters patent for his
"Improved Carbonic Acid Engine" now offers 10
dispose of rights for the thereof to the United
States Government, and to individuals or to COM
panies. the rights of States. counties, or cities.
The immense saving Of money and labor, and Of
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption in all places where steam power is now
used, and in thousands of other places where the
great expense, 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
tor the cotton gin to the two thousand horse power
for ocean steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, of boilers and fur
naces, fuel and hremen, and of bulk and weight
100 tons weight sufficing for the same power OF
800 tons OF the steam engine. h
These facts established by the experimental
engine of twenty-five (25) horse power, now
working well" at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati NonpareiIof the 18th
instant:
"We are pleased TO state that ]. C. II. Solomon.
late OF this city has received patent for his motor
OF carbonic acid gas, in its application to amen
CINE. The suGcessfu! experiments Of this inven'
ton were not long since given in the NOnpdreu.
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and propelling power"
Also, rights for the use of his "lmproved Pro-
Pelling and Steering Apparatus one peculiar adj
U COlADIetG
troi Of the vessel Independent of the engineer that
he can "right- about face man Of war in less
time than 10 required to load her gune.
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, SC, may
be promptly obtained by addressing
80. II, r...,.a.. ~. D. L. ELDER, "
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th ST..
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, Washington, d. G.
From Mr.. Royse, Of Ne,u Albany Indiana, inDe.tor
ofa neu agricultural ,oonder, a Rotatory Plough.
..g ,E WAsHINGToN, January 80, 1852.
Mn. ELDER-Sir: cheerfully avail myself of this
opportunity to give you few brief statements in
reference to Professor Saomon'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 rocollect: .s .ts
arrived at Cincinnati on the 9Th of Octobcrs
1851, and on the following day called to see Pro-
b
had read accounts in the public papcrs. 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 an hour 1t
uniform and perfect, and of sufficient power
to lift weight Of IL 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 commonly used in machine chops.
The whole length of this engine is about twelve
fifteen feet, and suppose it's weight might be
about five or six tons. The furnace is a small
double handful of charcoal. The machinery is
not more complicated than that of the steam
engine, the principle of construction and operation
being the same. This was estimated to be a
twoaty five horsepower engine, Of which have
given you brief description.
am not pecuniarily interested in the success of
the invention. never expected to be called upon
to make any statements in reference to it. have
had no previous acquaintance with Professor Salo.
mon, and never saw him, to my knowledge, until
Imet him in this city on yesterday
Yours, respectfully,
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Dec 27-eod3mif Washington, &C.
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