The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-03
The Great Invention OF the Age !--steam
Supplanted!-Gas TriumphantI

TNHE first half Of the nineteenth century will be
i recorded as the age Of steam. IL has passed,
and with il will pass the etcain 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 ENLiGHTEN tho world. This
age has now commenced, and With ii is now intro
duccd the CHS Engine.
Professor John L. r. Salomon, after twenty six
years Of close observation upon the experiments OF
his own and Of others in attempts to make The prn-
ciple of the condensation of carbonc acid sava!-
able mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
and, having just received letters patent Tor his
"Improved Carbonic Acid Engine now oilers 10
dispose of rights for the csc thereof to the United
States Government, and TO individuals or to com
panics. the rights of States. counties, or cities
The immense saving OF money and labor. and OF
human lives and suffering, secured by the use OIL
this new motor will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption in all places where steam power Ia now
used, and in thousands of other places where tho
great expense, bulk, and weight oi The steam en-
ginc has precluded it's use.
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as propelling agent, from the sing horse power
for the cotton gin 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 fremen, and Of bulk and weight
100 tons weight suflicng for the snme power of
900 tons OF the steam engine.
These facts established by the experimental
engine of twenty-five (25) horse power now
"working wel'' at Cincinnati. ms noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpdreiiofthc 18th
instant:
s'We are pleased TO Nate that j. G.. y. Solomon,
late of this city has received patent for his motor
of carbonic acid gas, in its application to an en-
gne. The successful experiments Of this invon-
ton were not long since given in the NonpareH
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and propclling power"
Also, rights for the use OF his Improved Pro
peiiing and Steering Apparatus one peculiar ad-
vantage of which gives the pilot such complete con
troll of the vessel, Independent Of the engineer, that
he can "right about face" a man ofwar 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
d. L. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentce, 7th ct.
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, d. G..
From Mr.. Royse, Of Ne,o Albany. Iadiana, iarentor
V a neto agricultural scosdcT, a Rotdtory Plough
WAsHINGToS, January 30, lS52.
MR. ELDER-lSr: Icheerfully avail myself of this
opportunity 10 give you few brief statements In
reference TO Professor Salomon's New Mechanical
owe my country. The facts the following.as
near rs ! now recoliect:
Iarrived at Cincinnati on the oth Of October,
1851 and on the following day called to see Pro-
fessor Saiomon's New Mechanical Motor, of which
had read accounts in the public papers. was
desrous 10 the engine, from tho fact that had
for come time prcvioos been studying 70 make the
same principle applicable - . motive power TO
machinery. ! vas astonished and delighted In
witnessing the construction and operation OF the
engine. saw my embodied idea before me more
perfect than bsd conceived.
witnessed the operation for hour. II
uniform ant pcrfc and Of Sufficient power
TO lii weight Of ~ .0OJ pouuds twenty hse times
in minute, This power was applied to turn the
machinery Of the chop and appeared to he equal to
steam gincs commonly used in mac hines -shops
The whole length Of this engine 10 about twelve or
fifteen feet. and suppose its weight might be
about i've -or ak tons. Toc furnace 10 sn.sii
sheet iron pam tho size Of my hat, and held about
double handful Of charcoal. The machinery 10
not more complicated than that Of the steam
engine, the principle OF oonstrooiion and operation
being the ssmc. This vas estimated TO be
twenty five horsepower engine, Of which have
given you briof description
I am not pecunsriiy interested In the success of
to make any statements in reference TO IT. have
bad previous ncqusinianoc with Profe essor ss]o.
mon, md saw bias. 10 my knowedgc, until
] met him in THE city on yesterday.
Your, respectfully.
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