The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-07
The Great Invention or tho AgeI-Stoam
SupplantedI-Gas Triumphant

The Great Invention or tho AgeI-Steam
SupplantedI-Gas Triumphant
TJNHE first half Of the nineteenth century will DO
L recorded as the age of steam IL has passed,
and with It will pass the steam engine with the
things that were.
The second half ofthe century will be known
commencing the age of Gas-an agent destined not
only to light but to ENLIoHTEs the world. This
age has now commenced, and with 1t Is now intro
duced the Gas Engine. -t...
years Of close observation upon the experiments of
his own and Of others attempts to make the prin-
ciple of the condemnation Of carbonic acid gasavai
and, having just received letters patent for his
''Improved Carbonic Acid Engine" now offers to
dispose Of rights for the use thereof to the United
States Government, and to individuals or to COM
panies. the rights of States. counties, or cities.
Theimmense saving Of money and labor, and Of
human lives and suffering, secured by the useof
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption In all places where steam power IL now
used, and in thousands Of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight Of the steam en-
CINE has precluded it's use
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
propellipg agent. from the single 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 sufticing for the same power OF
1900 tons ofthe steam engine.
These facts are established by the experimental
engine of twenty-five (25) horse power. now
t.working well" at Cincinnati, as noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonpareiiof the 18th
instant:
eve are pleased to state that J. C. F. Solomon,
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
OF carbonc acid gas, in its application to an en-
CINE. The successful experiments Of this inven.
ton were not long since given in the Nonpareii.
for the steering and propeling 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 con-
troll ofthe vessel Independent Of the engineer, that
he can Fright 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
rider.
Amy information in regard to the above invalu-
able inventions, and of obtaining rights, SC, may
be promptly obtained by addressing
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th st..
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, Washington, D. c.
From Mr.. Royse, Of Menu albany. Indiana, inuentor
ola ne'O agricultural ,oonder' Rotatory Piough.
WAsHlNGToN, January 30, 1852.
Ma. ELpER-Sir: IcheerfulIy avail myself Of this
opportunity to give you few brief statements in
reference to Professor Saiomon's New Mechanical
Motor as it is your request, as we'll as a duty
owe my country. The facts are the following, as
near as now rGcollcct:
arrived 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
had read accounts in the public papers. was
DESTROYS to see the engine, from the fact that had
for some time previous been studying to make the
same principle applicable as 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.
witnessed the operation for near an hour. IL
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
m nOin in ms me lhn
The whole length of this engine is about twelve or
fifteen feet, and ! suppose its weight might be
about five or six TONS The furnace is small
sheet iron pan. the size of my hat, and held about
a 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 a
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 it. have
had no previous acquaintance with Professor Salo:
mon, and never saw him, to my knowledge, until
imet him in this city on yesterday.
Yours, respectfully,
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Courier and Express, Buffalo; Herald, Cleveland;
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Advertiser, Pittsburgh; Gazette, Enquirer, Nom
pareil Atlas, Commercial, and Cist's Advertiser,
Cincinnati; Courier, Journal, and Democrat,
Louisville; Intelgencer and Republican, st.
Louis; Picayune, Delta. and Advertiser, New
Orleans Courier, Charleston; Wing, Richmond;
Alta California, San Francisco-insert three
months every other day, inner form, and forward
bills, with copy Of the paper, to
j. C. F. SALOMON, Patentee,
Dec 27-eod3mif Washington, d. C.
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY, CITY
OF WASHINGTON.