The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-10

SuppIanted Gas Triunmphant
INHE first llf of the ninsteenth century will be
recorded as the age of steam. 1t has passed
and with it will pass the steam engine with the
things that we're. a" % ~r-...
The second half 1.-THE century will be known as
commencing the age of Gas--an agent destined not
only to light but to EHLIaHrRH the world. This
age has now commenced, and with 1t is now intro
duced the Gas Engine. .
Professor John G. F. Solomon, after twenty -six
years of close obser walton upon the experiments
his own and of others in attempts to make the prn-
cpe Of the condemnation of carbonic acid gasavai
able as a mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
Improved Carbonic 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, or 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 nov
used, and in thousapds of other places wherein
great expense. bulk, and weight Of the steam en-
CINE has prccluded it's use.
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as proPelling agent, from the single-h power
for the cotton gin to the two thousand horse power
Tor ocean steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, Of boilers and fur
naces, fuel and firemen, and of bulk and weight
i00 tons weight sufhcing for the same power OF
700 tons OF the steam engine. .... ...
These facts are established by the experimental
engine of twenty five (25) horse power, now
working we'll" at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
instant: ... .... . 49, -. ...., . ......
eve are pleased to state that J. C. F. Solomon,
OF this city, has received patent for his motor
of carbonic acid gas, in its application to an en-
CINE. The successful experiments Of this inven
.lon were not long since given in the Nonpareil
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 ad-
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete
troll ofthe vessel Independent of the engineer, that
he can "rght- about face" q man of-war in less
time than is required to load her guns. - s ~ -.
Also, rights for his "lmproved Spring Saddle, -
for military and common purposes, designed for
the greatest possible comfort of both horse and
rider :. I' ~ ''... lHa'.r.. - J.a.
Any information in regard to the above invalu-
able inventions, and of obtaining rights, SC. may
be promptly obtained by addressing e NED ..a
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th st.. "se
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, Washington, d. G.
From MIR. Royse, Of Nzo albany, Indiana, inventor
Of neto agricultural tDondsr, Rotatory Plough.
WAsHlNGToN, January 80, 1852. Y
Ma. ELDER-Sir: lcheerfully avail myself of this
opportunity to give you few brief statements In
reference to Professor saiomon's New Mechanical
Motor. it is your request, well duty
owe my country. The facts the following, as
near az l now rccollect: ...... . s. -. ..
Iarrived at Cincinnati on the 9Th of October,
1851, and the following day called to Pro-
fessor Salomon's New Mechanical Motor, of which
| had read accounts in the public papers. wos
DESTROYS to the engine, from the fact that had
| for some time previous been studying to make the
| same principle applicable 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. .. ,,.... .......,s
| witnessed the operation for near an hour. 1t
| was uniform and perfect, and of sufficient power
to lift weight Of IL 900 pounds twenty five times
in minute. This power was applied to turn the
machinery of the shop and appeared to be equal to
steam. engines commonly used in machine shops.
The whole length of tins engine is about Twelve OF
fifteen feet, and suppose it's weight might be
| about five or six tons. The furnace is a small
sheet iron pam the size of my hat, and held about
| a double handful of charcoal. The machinery is
no. more complicated than that of the steam
engine, the principle Of construction and operation
being the same. This was estimated to be a
twenty five horse power engine, Of which have
given you a brief description. ..'.
am not pecuniarily interested in the success o.
the invention. ! never expected to be called upon
to make any statements in reference to it. have
had no previous acquaintance with Professor Saio
mon, and never saw him, to my knowledge, unit
met him in this city on yesterday.
Yours, respectfully,
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Dec 27-eod3mif Washington, ID. G.
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