The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-03-16

TIME first half Of the nineteenth century will be
Il recorded as lie aye of Steam. 1t has passed,
and with it will pass the steam engine with the
things that were.
The second half of the century will DO known
an commencing the age OF Gas-an agent destined
not only to tshi but TO EsI'cHrxS the world.
This eXe has now commenced, ana with II ~ 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 carboDic acid gas
available as a mechanic motor, has perfected the
same land having Just received letters patent for his
s.Improved Car6onic Acid Eng inc, - now offers TO
dispose Of rights for the use thereof to the u.
States 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 new motor will inevitably insure it's speedy
adoption in all places where steam power ID now
used, and in thousands Of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight Of the steam en-
CINE has precluded It's use.
This new motor may be applied TO all purposes
as a propeing agent, from the single horse power
for the cotton-gin to 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 iremen, and OF bulk and weight
100 tons weight sufficing for the same power of
800 tons of the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
engine Of twenty-fi (25) horse power, now
working well" at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpareil Of the
18th instant
"We are pleased to state that J C. +. Solomon,
late Of this city, has received patent for his motor
of carbonc acid gas, its application to an engine
The successful experiments of this invention were
not long since given in the Nonpare. The same
gentleman has received another patent for the steer
ing and propeing power.
Also, rights for the use of his slmproved Pro-
pelIing aud Steering Apparatus" one peculiar ad-
vantage Of which gives the pilot such complete con-
troll ofthe vessel independent of the engineer, that
he can''r ght-about-face" man-ot-war IN less time
than is required to load her guns.
Also, rights for his "improved 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
Attorney and agent for the patenee, 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, d. G.
Southern Female Institute.
II 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.
d. Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics.
Guaume Richards De Rnge, Prof. Languages
Robt. j. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil. and Chem
Istry.
Board for ten months, exclusive Of washing,
$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.
Those who wish further information are re-
quested to address
DR.. BEVERLEY WILLFORD,
President Board Of Trustees.