The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-24

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rE~HE 6r,t half of the nineteenth century viii b
i recorded as the age ofStsam Il has pas.sd,
and with it will pass the seam 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 ight but TO KNLiGHrEH the world.
This age has now commenced, and with it is now
introduced the Gas Engine.
| Professor John G.. F. Solomon, after twenty six
years OF close observation upon the experiments
Of his own ard of others in attempts to make the
principle Of the condensation of carbonc acid gas
available mechanic motor, has perfected the
same ;and having Just received letters patent for his
"lmprovrd Carbonic Acid Engine, 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 its 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 precluded lis use.
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as propellIng agent, from the singIe-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 6remen, and fbuk and weight
100 tons weight sudicing for the same power of
900 tons Of the steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
engine Of twenty-five (25) horse power, now
working well" at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati NonpareiI of the
18th instant:
"We are pleased to state that J c.. F. Solomon,
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
Of carbonic acid gus, in lis 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 propelling power"
Also, rights for the use of his "Improved Pro-
pelling aud Steering Apparatus, p one pecular ad-
vantage ofwhi gives the pilot such complete con-
troll ofthe vessel, independent of the engineer, that
he can'righi-about face man. of-war in less time
than is required to load her guns.
Also, rights for his "lmproved Spring Saddle, y
for military and common purposes, designed for
the greatest possible comfort of both horse and
rider
Any information in regard to the above invau-
able inventions, and Of obtaining rights, &c, may
be promptly obtained by addressing
b. L. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington. D. C.
Southern Female Institute.
lii next session Of this institution will COM
mence on the first Monday in Oct. ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
-fr oI. Mental and Moral Philosophy
ID. Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics.
Guillaume Richards DE Ringie, Prof Languages
Robi. j. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil and Chem
istry.
Board for ten months, Exclusive of washing J
$3.50.
Professors fees for entire academic course. Der
session of ten months, $40. Payable in advance.
No deduction made except in cases of protracled
illness.
Those who wish further information are IRE.
quested to address
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President Board of Trustees.