The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-15
The Great Invention or the AgeI-steam
SupplantedI-G triumphant

The Great invention or the AgeI-Steam
SupplnntedI-Gas triumphant
TIME first half of the nineteenth century will be
l. recorded as the age OF steam. IL mas Passso,
and with il 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 EsLiGHTEN the world This
age has now commenced, and with II is now intro
duccd the Gas Engine.
Professor John Z. f. Solomon, after twenty six
years Of close obser vation upon the experiments OF
his and Of others in attempts to make the prin-
ciple of the condensation of carbonic acid gasaya
able as mechanic motor, has perfected the same;
aud, having just received letters patent ior MS
'lmproved Carbonic Acid Engine" now offers 10
dispose Of rights for the use thereon 10 the ohlteo
States Government, and TO individuals or 70 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 oi
this new motor, will inevitably insure its speedy
adoption in all places where steam power 10 now
used, and in thousands Of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight OF the steam en-
ginc has precluded it's use
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
propcllipg agent, from the single horse power
for the cotton gin to the two thousand morse power
for ocean steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, OF boilers and iur-
naces fuel and fremcn, and OF bulk and weight
100 tons weight sufficing 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 Nonpareitof the loth
instant:
"Wc are pleased to state that J. c. +. Salomon,
late Of this city, has received patent for his motor
Of cnrbonic acid gas, in its application to an en-
gine The successful experiments OF thls ihyen
ton were not long since given in the N0npareil.
The same gentleman has received another patent
for the steering and propclling power"
Also, rights for the use OF his "lmProyed fro,
pclling and Steering Apparatus" one peculiar ad-
x,b ich h0iv
troll Of the vessel independent OF the engineer hat
he can "right- about-face" a 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 ior
the greatest possible comfort OF both horse and
rider.
able Inventions, and of obtaining rights, &c, may
be promptly obtained by addressing
ID. l.. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th st..
opposite Odd Fellows Hall, washington y. -
From Mr.. Royse, Of Ne,o albany. Indiana inuenfor
efa ne,o agricultural ,conder, Rotdtory Plough.
WAsAINoTos, January 80, 1852.
Ma ELpER-Sir: Ichccrfuy avail myself OF this
opportunity to give you few brief statements IN
reference to Professor Salomons New Mechanicai
Motor, as il is your request, as well as duty
owe my country. The facts are the following, as
near as now recollect:
arrived at Cincinnati on the Sth Of October,
fessor SaIomon's New Mechanical Motor, OF which
had read accounts in the public papers was
dcsrous TO the engine, from the iact that had
for some time previous been studying 70 make the
came principle applicable as motive power 10
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. ~
was uniform and perfect, and OF suffcient power
TO lift weight ofl2 900 pounds twenty -hse times
in minute. This power was applied to turn ,he
schinery Of the shop, and appeared TO oe equai 70
etcam. CT gines commonly used in machine shops.
The whole length of this engine Is about twelve or
fifteen feet, and ! suppose its weight might @ oe
shect.ron pan. the size Of my hat, and held about
n double handful Of charcoal. The machinery is
not more complicated than that oil the steam
engine, the principle OF construction ana opcratoh
being the same. This was estimated TO DE
twenty-five horsepower engine, of which have
given you a brief description.
am not pecuniariiy interested in the success oil
theinvention. never expected TO be caiieu upon
10 make any statements in reference to It, have
had no previous acquaintance with Professor saio,
mon and never saw him, TO my knowledge, until
Imet him in this city on yesterday.
Yours, respectfully. ,
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