The Sun.
London, England, 1836-10-07 00:00:00

AEROSTATSON.

VAUXHALL GARDENS.
Mr. Green who, not having the fear of a tumble before
his eyes, was yet undaunted, nor dreading torrents of rain
which visited the Gardens in an inverse ratio to the visitors,
made his 224th balloon ascent, among the faint cheers of
the assembled 800 or 1,000 persons present—of those who
by the inclemency of the weather, and by that alone, had
their voices drowned, or they would have burst into cla-
morous cheers ; for never was there a more superb sight
than that elastic bound by which the stupendous machine
in a steady manner, left the grounds of Vauxhall. It rose,
as we say, steady, and took a direction almost due west.
In an instant (in less, if possible) the wavings of a hand-
kerchief, a hat, and the applause of the spectators must
have been equally lost to the eye of the sight-see-ers and
the ear of the navigators of the clouds. Never did We see
anything more beautiful. The moment the balloon entered
the clouds it was received by a dense heavy mass, and the
next moment it was in a clearer atmosphere ; again it was
darkened, and shortly after we lost sight of it. For a third
time it made its appearance, and then it took an altitude,
after which we altogether lost it.

The following is a matter-of-fact account given us by a
gentleman connected with gardens, and, will, we have no
doubt, be of interest to the public :
" Notwithstanding the very unfavourable state of the
weather during the whole of the morning, the proprietor of
Vauxhall determined to keep faith with the public, and at
nine o'clock in the morning the inflation was commenced.
On account of the enormous pressure of the wet absorbed by
the netting of the balloon, and the consequent pressure on the
surface of the silk, the process occupied about half an hour more
than on the previous occasion. There were not more than
1,000 persons present, but the confidence created by the suc-
cess and perfect safety of the three first ascents appeared to
have increased the ardour of the amateur aeronauts. Early
in the afternoon numerous inquiries had been made con-
cerning the vacant seats in the car, and at three o'clock six
places were secured. Although the day was not at all fa-
vourable to spectators, it was favourable to what may fairly
be called balloon effects, for it is most probable that 10 mi-
nutes after leaving the earth the aeronauts would find them-
selves in a brilliant sunshine, with a mass of floating vapour,
forming an imaginary earth, immediately below them. The
view of the earth must have been in a great measure ob-
scured, thereby perfecting the illusion which has been often
described by former aerial voyagers, of their complete sepa-
ration from all terrestrial associations. There appeared a
dense mass of clouds hovering over the surface of the sur-
rounding country, but the progress of the balloon made it
evident to all that this apparent mass was merely a series of
layers of condensed floating vapour, for the machine was at
one moment almost lost to the sight, and the next presented
its clear outline to its beholders."

With respect to this particular ascent it is well to men-
tion two or three particulars bearing a connection with it.
Among others is the circumstance that Mr. Green carried
with him a new and more powerful grappling iron, on a
principle constructed by Mr. Gyc, jun., which certainly ap-
peared sufficiently powerful to • arrest the greatest force,
short of a 74 rate man of a war in a storm. When this in-
strument was half lost in the distance, it bore the appear-
ance of a gigantic spider. We are informed that many
places in Germany are desirous of receiving Mr. Green's
help, and that the largest towns in England have expressed
a similar wish, but that none of them have an idea of the
really great expense which must be incurred. Another fact
is also interesting—that it is ascertained that no less than
4 cwt. of water must, in consequence of the state of the
weather, have been carried up with the balloon. It is an-
other fact that the gas contained in the balloon would sup-
ply an argand lamp, of the size ordinarily used in shops, for
twelve years, at the quantity of four cubic feet per hour,
used four hours per night, and seven nights per week.
The ladies and gentlemen who went up in the balloon
were Miss Anderson (whose appearance and spirit elicited
the warmest marks of admiration from the spectators), Ma-
dame Fanny Gabrielle Baronne de Talbot ; the Hon. Wm.
Talbot, Capt. Ogle, of the Guards, Mr. Woodroffe, Mr.
Back, and the two Messrs. Green, in all eight.
The aeronauts descended in a field about two miles be-
yond Uxbridge, after a voyage of one hour and twenty mi-
nutes. The descent was without difficulty, the grappling-
iron taking hold in a grass field of about twenty acres, and,
after dragging but a short distance, fastened in the earth,
and, notwithstanding the stormy nature of the weather,
which, at that time, was rather boisterous, the balloon was
landed. The passengers landed without the slightest in-
convenience, and the balloon did not rebound. They pro-
ceeded to Uxbridge, and, according to their different desti-
nations, proceeded elsewhere.

LONDON AND GREENWICH RAILWAY.—TweIve
massy iron columns are now erected in Bermondsey-street.
They are intended to support the iron bridge, which we hear
is on the road from the foundry. The whole of the rails from
the Deptford station to the London end arc laid, and every
preparation is making for the grand opening on the Ist of
November.
Tickets for the dinner to he given by the Reformers
of Liverpool to Viscount Melbourne and Lord John Russell
are in great demand. The entertainment will be sumptuous,
and the company numerous and highly respectable; and even
parties are making in the metropolis to be present on the occa-
sion. The dinner, though of the best sort, will be wormwood
to the Tories.

On Tuesday evening a poor man, begging his way,
asked at the Swan, Derry-hill, to be allowed to lie in the stable;
his request was instantly granted, and shortly after he died;
and, as it subsequently appeared, from starvation. He bad pr.:-
toe-s
viously passed through Chippenham, and received alms to the
m
Pence.—Bath Paper.
Sinceu t of
of the celebrated improved short-
horned at t
thele
probable few have equalled the prices fetched at a sale which
took place at Mr. Maynard's, near North Allerton, Yorkshire,
on the 14th of last month, where this celebrated breed again
brought the following prices : Twenty-four cows, 1,099
guineas,_ one of which fetched 103 guineas; fifteen two-year-
old heifers, 577 guineas, one fetched 70, and another 76
guineas ; nine one-year-old heifers, 275 guineas ; seven heifer
calves, 171 guineas; five bulls, 370 guineas, one fetched 160;
eight bull calves, 403 guineas, one fetched 120, and another
100 guineas,—York Courant.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRANCE.

PARIS, OCT. s.—The Spanish Consul at Bayonne has
arrived to-day, at Paris ; he is believed to come on some
mission.

The squadron was to leave Toulon on the Ist of October
Its destination is still unknown.

The Memorial des Pyrenees says, the insurgents who
were dispersed after the glorious action at Villa Robledo,
have fallen into the hands of the provincial militia. Above
three hundred, including sixteen officers, have already been
taken.

The Madrid Journals of the 26th and 27th contain
nothing relative to the operations of General Alaix in La
Mancha. It was announced that thirty persons had been
arrested at Granada, among whom were three who had
been part of the Junta, and were suspected of being con-
cerned in the death of the Governor of St. Just. The
Sardinian Envoy at Madrid has asked for his passports. M.
de Latour Maubourg, our Ambassador to Madrid, arrived
at Bayonne on the 30th of September.
The Moniteur does not give this morning the article of
the evening Ministerial Journal respecting Marshal's
Clausel's application for reinforcements. But another
Ministerial Journal this morning completes the declaration
of the Cabinet on this subject, admitting the number of
men to be correct. La Pair adds,—" Marshal Clausel,
whose system we have always approved, and whose cha-
racter we esteem as Governor-General of our possessions in
Africa, would be very wrong to think that he alone could
insure the prosperity of the colony. France is not so poor ;
and to go no further, the manner in which General Bu-
geaud conducted the expedition to Tremecen, proves that
there are still in France men able to conquer a colony and
consolidate its prosperity. Marshal Clausel too well un-
derstands command and discipline not to know that a
Minister of War is not to be so bargained with."—Journal
du Commerce, Oct. 5.

FRENCH FUNDS.-PARis, OCT. 5.
Five per Cents., 105 f. 25c.
Four per Cents., 99f. 25c.
Three per Cents., 7Sf. 5c 20c. 15c. 10c.
Rente de Naples, 97f. 10c. 15c. 2Uc.
Roman Five per Cents., 101%.
Spanish Actives, 25%.
Spanish Differes, 10%.
Spanish Passives, 714%.
Belgian Loan, Five per Cents., 99 99%.
Portuguese Loan, Five per Cents., 51.
Portuguese Loan, Three per Cents, 33% N 34.
Dutch Two and a Half per Cents., 52f.
1-taytian Loan, 350 f.
EXCHANGE ON LONDON.
One month, paper, 25c. 30c. ; money, 25f. 27%e.
Three months, paper, 25f. 7%c. ; money, 25f. sc.
_(burs Authentwue.
BOURSE, QUARTER TO FOUR.-The rise in the different se-
curities has had a similar impulse on our market; the Three
per Cents. opened at 78f. 20c., rose to 78f. 25c., but receded
to 78f. 10c., when about three o'clock another reaction took
place to 7Sf. 30c. It is evident that great efforts are made
to keep up the prices of the French funds.
The Spanish Active Stock opened at 2514, but fell to-25{
sellers, on a report that Villareal had crossed the Ebro ; it is,
however, not believed ; the price got up to 253 to No
other news ; that of the 27th from Madrid is of no importance
for the exterior.

P. S. The Three per Cents. have been at 78f. 35c. buyers.
It is evident that the news of Villareal is not true; he had on
the 23d his head-quarters at Salinas.
LAST PRICES.—Five per Cents., 105 f. 40e. ; Three
per Cents., 78f. 25c. : Five per Cents. Spanish, —; Three
per Cents. Spanish, —; Cortes, —; Coupons, Gueb-
bards, —; Differes, ; New Loan, —; Actives, 251; Pas-
sives, 7-a ; Ducats, 97 35 ; Romans, 1011; Pedros, 51 ;
Belgians, 991; Dutch, 52f. —c. • Haytians, 350 f. ; Mi-
guels, —; Brabant Bank, —; Belgian Bank, 241 ; Con-
tinuation, —c. ; New Differes, 10+ ; Five per Cent. Perpe-
tuelles, —; Royal Loan, —; Three per Cent. Portuguese,
331.