The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-26

The Great Invention or the AgeI-steam
supplanted!--GasT triumphant
T'HE fret halle of the nineteenth century will be
recorded as the age OF steam. IL has passed,
and with II 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 EsLIaHrKN the world. This
age has now commenced, and with it is now intro
duced the Gas Engine. 49,.
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 prin
cpe OF the of rbonic acid gas avail
able as mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
and, having just received letters patent for his
Improved Carbonc 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 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 horse power
for 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 fremen, and of bulk and weight
loo tons weight snfficing for the same power OF
! 300 tons OF the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
| engine of twenty-five (25) horse power, now
"working well" ut Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonparsiiof the 18th
instant:
eve are pleased to state that J. c. F. Solomon.
late OF this city, has received patent for his motor
OF carbonic acid gas in it's application to an 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
pelling and Steering Apparatus" one peculiar adj
vantage OF which gives the pilot such complete con-
troll OF the vessel independent OF the engineer that
he can "rght-about face" a man of war in less
time than 10 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 MN
opposite Odd Fellows clio Hall, washington, b. C.
From Mr.. Royse, Of Ne,o albany, Indiana, inuentor
Of a nsn agricultural ,oondsr, a Rotatory Plough.
WAsHINGToN, January 30, 1852.
Mr.. ELDER-Sir: lcheerfolly avail myself of this
opportunity to give you few brief statements in
reference to Professor Salomon's New Mechanical
owe my country. The facts are the following, as
near as now recollect:
arrived at Cincinnati on the 9Th of October,
1851, and on the following day called to Pro-
had read accounts in the public papers. WINS
DESTROYS to see 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. II
was uniform and perfect, and OF sufficient power
to lift weight Of IL 900 pounds twenty five times
in a minute This power was applied to turn the
ArhS xypEth aeh H.
steam-engines commonly used in machine shops.
The whole length of this engine is about twelve or
fifteen feet, and ! suppose its weight might be
about five five or six tons. The furnace is small
a double handful Of charcoal. The mac hnery is
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 horse power engine, of which have
given you brief description
am not pecuniariy 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
met him in this city on yesterday.
Yours, respectfully,
Pc. ROYSE
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