The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-04-06

VuNHE first half Of the nineteenth century will be
Il recorded the age ofStean. 1t has passed
and with it will pass the steam engine with the
things that were
The second half of the century will be known
as commencing the age Of Gas-an agent destined
not only to light but to ENLIGHTEN the world.
This age has now commenced, and with it is now
introduced the Gas Engine.
Professor John C.. +. Solomon, after twenty six
years Of close observation upon the experiments
of his own and of others in attempts to make the
principle Of the condensation of carbOnic acid gas
available as mechanic motor, has perfected the
same ;and having Just received letters patent for his
'Improved Carbonc Acid Eng inc, " now offers to
dispose of rights for the use thereof to the u.
States government, and 10 individuals to COM
panies, the rights of States, counties, cities.
The immense saving of money ard labor, and
Of human lives and suffering, secured by the use
of this new motor, will inevitably insure its speed
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 propellng agent, from the snge-horse power
for the cotton-gin the two thousand horse power
for steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, of boilers and fur
naces, fuel and fremen, and of bulk and weight
100 tons weight su!icing for the same power Of
800 tons of the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
engine of twenty Five (25) horse power now
"working well" al Cincinnati, noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpareil of the
18th instant
"We are pleased to state that J. c. F. Solomon,
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
of carbonic acid gus, in its application to an engine
The successful experiments of this invention were
not long since given in the Nonpareil. The same
gentleman has received another patent for the steer
ing and propeIing power"
Also, rights for the use of his 'Improved Pro-
polling aud Steering Apparatus, one peculiar adj
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete
troll ofthe vessel independent of the engineer that
he cam right-aboutfac man-of-war in less time
than is required to load her guns.
Also, rights for his "lmproved Spring Saddle"
for 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
ID. l.. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, ID. c..
Southern Female Institute.
/ he next session of this institution will COM
mence on the first Monday in Oct ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
---Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy.
ID. Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics.
Guillaume Richards DE Ringie, Prof. Languages
Robt. J. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil. and Chem
lsry.
Board for ten months, Exclusive of Washing
$50.
Professor IS fees for entire academic course. Der
session of ten months, $40. Payable in ad vance
No deduction made except in cases of protracted
illness
Those who wish further information are re-
quested to address
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President Board of Trustees