The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-26

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sHsE4E first half of the nineteenth century will be
i recorded az the age 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 be known
| as commencing the age Of Gas-an agent destined
not only to light but to EsLiGHTEH the world.
This age has now commenced, and with II Is 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 10 make the
principle of the condensation of carbonic acid gas
available as mechanic motor, has perfected the
and having just received letters patent for his
"Improved Carbonic Acid Eng inc, now offers to
dispose Of rights for the use thereof to the u.
States government, ard to individuals or to COM
panies, the rights of States, counties, 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 Is now
used, and in thousands of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight of the steam en-
CINE has precIuded its use.
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as propelling agent, from the single-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 Gremen, and Oft bulk and weight
100 tons weight sufficins 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 we'll" at Cincinnati, noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpareil Of the
18th instant:
"We are pleased to state that ] c.. F. Solomon,
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
of carbonic acid gas in its application to an engine
The successful experiments Of this invention were
not long since given in the Nonpareil. The same
gentleman has received another patent for the steer
ing and propeIling power"
Also, rights for the use Of his "Improved Pro-
peIIing aud Steering Apparatus, I" one peculiar ad-
vantage ofwhich gives the pilot such complete con-
troll ofthe vessel, independent of the engineer, that
he can"right-about-face" man-of- 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 inyalu-
able inventions, and of obtaining rights, &C., may
be promptly obtained by addressing
D.. L. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, ID. G.
Southern Female Institute.
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the first Monday in Oct. ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
--------------Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy.
ID. Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics
Gulaume Richards De Ringie, Prof. Languages
Robt j. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil and Chem
istry.
Board for ten months, Exclusive Of washing, }
$3.50
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-
quesed to address
DR.. BEVERLEY WILLFORD,
President Board of Trustees.