The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-03-27

vlNHE first half Of the nineteenth century will be
l. 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 of the century will be known
commencing the age Of Gas-an agent destined
not only to light but to EsLicHrEH the world
This age has now commenced, and with 1t Is now
introduced the Gas Engine.
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
principle OF the condensation OF carbonc acid gas
available mechanic motor, has perfected the
same ;and havng Just received letters patent for his
"Improved Cnrbonic Acid Eng inc, now offers to
dispose Of rights for the use thereof to the u.
Suites government, and to individuals or to COM
panies, the rights of States, counties, or cities
The immense saving of money ard labor, and
Of human lives and suffering, secured by the use
of this motor, will inevitably insure It's speedy
adoption in all places where steam power 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 prOpelllng agent, from the slngle-horse power
for the cottongIn 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
100 tons weight sufiicing 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" at Cincinnati, noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonparei Of the
18th instant
"We are pleased to state that J C.. F. Saomon
late of this city, has received patent for his
of carbonic acid gas, in its application to an engine
The successful experiment. of this invention were
not long since given in the Nonpare. The same
gentleman has received another patent for the steer
ing and propelling power"
Also, rights for the use Of his ''lmproved Pro-
pelling aud Steering Apparatus, (" one peculiar adj
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete con
troll ofthe vessel independent of the engineer, that
he right-about-face' 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
b. L. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, ID. C.
Southern Female Institute.
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mence on the first Monday in Oct. ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
----Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy
d. Lee POWELL Prof Mathematics.
Guillaume Richards De Ringie, Prof. Languages
Robt. j. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil and Chem
istry.
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$50.
Professors fees for entire academic COURSE per
session of ten months, $40. Payable in advance.
No deduction made except in cases of protracted
illness
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