The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-10

The Great Invention or the ASsI-stsam
experimentation triumphant
THE first halfof the ninetesnth century will be
L recorded as the age OF steam IL has passed,
: and with i will pass the steam engine with the
TIE second half of the century will be known a.
commencing the ase of Gas-rh, agent de.tinednYt
age has nov commenced, and with 1t is now intro
duced the Gas Engine. $50.
Professor John c. F. Solomon, after twenty six
his own and Of others in attempts 70 make the prn-
ciple of the condensation Of carbonc acid
able as mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
and, having just received letters patent for his
dispose of rights for the thereof to the United
States Government, and 10 individuals or 70 COM
panies. the rights Of States. counties, Or cities
human lives and suffering, secured By the ussof
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption In all places where steam power 10 now
used, and in thousands Of other places where the
great expense. bulk, and weight Of the steam en-
gine has precluded its use. COOS
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as propelling agent, from the single 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 suficing for the same power OF
800 tons OF the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
engine Of twenty-fv (25) horse power, now
"working well" at Cincinnati. as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonparsiiof the 18th
instant:
eve are pleased to state that J. c. F. salomon.'
late of this city, has received patent for bis motor
sns. The sses Of this invea
ton were not long since given in the Nonpareii.
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and propellng power"
Also, rights for the use Of his "lmproved Pro-
pelling and Steering Apparatus" one peculiar ad-
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete con-
troll othe vessel independent Of the engineer, that
time than is required to load her guns.
Also, rights for his "lmproved Spring Saddle"
for military and common purposes, designed Tor
rider.
Any information in regard to the above invalu-
able Inventions and of obtaining rights, SC, may
0epromptly obtained BY addressing NgiDrR
Attorney and agent for the patsntee, 7.h ST.:
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, Washington, DC.
From Mr.. Royse, Of Ne,o Albany Indiana, inventor
Of netc agricultural tconder, a Rotatory Plough
WAsHINaToN, January 30, 1852.
Nh. ELDER-Sir: Icheerfally avail myself Of this
opportunity to give you few brief statements in
Motor. as it is your request, as well as a duty
| owe my country. The facts are the following, as
| near as | now recollect: -,.E
Iarrived at Cincinnati on the 9th of October,
1851, and on the following day called to see Pro-
fessor Salomon's New Mechanical Motor, of which
l had read accounts in the public papers was
desrous to see the engine, from the fact that had
for some time previous been studying to make the
same principle applicable as q motive power TO
machinery. ] was astonshed and delighted in
witnessing the construction and operation Of the
engine. saw my embodied idea before me more
perfect than had conceived. 3. lr p. 1elti 4
witnessed the operation for near an hour. 1t
was uniform and perfect, and of sufficient power
in minute. This power was applied TO turn the
machinery Of the shop, and appeared to Dc eq1al to
steam engines commonly used in machine shops.
The whole length Of this engine 10 about twelve or
fifteen feet, and ! suppose ito weight might be
about five or six tons. The furnace 10 . small
sheet iron pan. the size of my hat, and held about
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
twenty-five horse power 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 1t. 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,
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bills, with a copy Of the paper, to
J. C. +. SA1OMON, Patentee,
Dec 27-eod3mf Warrington, ID. G.
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY, CITY
OF WASHINGTON.