The Sun.
London, England, 1823-09-06 00:00:00

MR. GRAHAM ANIS HIS BALLOON.

'lnconsequence of the disappointment which
the public sustained at White Conduit House by the Balloon
not ascending as' expected, Mr. Gil.allAel and his friends have,
lost no time in making' preparations for a second ascent. Dur-
ing the last few days the balloon has. been in the Pantheon.
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where various experlments•have been made ; and on Wednes-
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day evening it was filled with common air,
.for the porpose, of.
ascertaining if any would escape; it however answering:their`
expectations, Mr. Graham determined by the advice of his
friends to make an ascent. YeSterday morning was accordingly;
fixed on as the time, but fearing he should incur the public
pleasure e'second time, should he fail, he determined upon as-,
cending prirately, and in consequence gave no notice. As early
as six o'clock yesterday necienieg the workmen were employed
in laying. on the gas intotie"iriaciouVeimbereyeed of Mr.
Snewin, in Berwidc-street, Soho, who kindly consented that'
Mr. Grahain should make 114 ascent from thence. A tempo-
rary stage was erected in the middle of .the yard, a large high
pole was then fixed at one end of the 'yard, and a rope thrown .
across from. that tate large stack of chimneys. The netting
having, been then placed over. the balloon, it was suspended
'from tfie before-mentioned rope. This occupied until -ten
o'clock, when the workmen having brought the gas-pipes into
the middle of the yard, the process of inflation' commenced.
The gas at first came very sparingly, but afterwards with velo-
city. By half-past eleven the balloon was about one-third in-
tlated,'•When its immense size was quite observable. Mr. Gra-
ham appeared in excellent spirits, and was moat active in the
operation. From that period up to two o'clock the gels way,
most plehtifully supplied to the balloon. It was acknowledged
that on the first occasion the fault lay with the Gas Com-
pany, and they were therefore determined no exertion should
now he wanting on their.part. By this time the yard was
filled with most respectable company, friends pf Mr. Grahaele ;
nor was the exterior less-occupied. Bervelek-street presented a
complete Mass of spectators, ae also did that par, of Oxford-
street; the tops of the houses and windows were crowded with
people where only a slight view could be obtained ; and from
the preparations going forward within, each felt convinced of
Mr. Graham's intention to ascend, and sincerely wished' him
success. At half-past two the car was brought forward; it
was made of wicker, tastefully paintiel ; on one side was the
hoary Neptune seated in his ear, drawn bleee,a-liorses, through the
deep ; on the reverse was four nymphs dancing, while Pan
played the merry tune on his snipes ; the whole wus surmount-
ed by a beautiful wreeth of flowers. The inside was lined with
pink velvet and blue curtains. Things appearing in this state
of forwardness, the pilot-balloon,was brought out and instantly
rose into the air; it cot its way north-east, and was visible far
a length of time; the • persons engaged, on the occasion then
commenced attaching the car wthe balloon, which occupied
till a quarter past three ; the gets at this time had made the
balloon perfectly buoyant, and it seemed as if anxious to recede
into the tipper regions ; it was therefore disengaged from the
teas apparatus and properly .secured, ;Mr. Graham then got
into the car, and it was generally understood Mrs. Graham
would accompany him in his aerial excursion, by her apparent
desire to get into the car; however, Mr. Graham, from' some
motive, declined her doing so ; but she did not rest satisfied.
Mr. G. while in the car, ascertained that the strings which were:
attached to it were too long ; they were again untied and made
shorter; this aeieitpied until near 4 o'clock ; the grappling irons
were then i placed n the-cer, and the other necessary implements
for the ascent. Curiosity was now at the highest, to see Mrs.
°mina' ascend, but that was shortly put an end to, by a young
gentleman . named Hare* getting into the car, anti it was
intimated- that he was to Accompeny Mr. Graham.. Both now
appeared in excellent and upon the appointed signal the
balloon was lowed from her moorings, and Ascended with great
magnificepce.
, The yard I's surrounded with buildings, and it was much
feared the balloon would strike the top or 'chimney of .one'of
the houses. 'However that was not the (else 1$ and although it
ascended with great Tepidity, accident wattevoided. The
balloon shot along in an easterly direction with great splendour,
both the aeronauts at the time waving their flags. They were
observable at a great distance; and mint until their weee'actually
out of sight were the eyes of the multitude off them. •
Great praise is due to the persons connected with the Gas
Works, by whose exertions the 'process of inflation was ren-
dered effective, and success insured. ,
THE DEsceori OF THE AERP,TAIITS.—Last night, about
eight*clock, the ahnVe Gentleden; who ascended.yesterdey.in
the balloon from Berwick-street, Soho, descended in a turnip-
field between Steoud and Rochester, in perfect safety. The
packing up of the balloon occupied tome time, when. they in-
fit:lll4 started for London, and arrived about two o'clock this
• mining. They both appeared in excellent health and•spirits,
and Mr. Grahams has Intimated his intention, in conitequence
of his success, to re-ascend. in, a Alert time., The balloon con-
lieenedeeltame;eueatui quantity of 2410,000 gallons of gas.

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Messits. SAnr,rtt 1411) •GitERAT'S , BALLOONS.-
LEICDO, SEPT. 3.—Thin morning), in consequence of the
boisterous state of the weather, Mr. Sadler issued a hand-
bill, postponing his ascent until tomorrow. This Infiniti.
lion produced another from. Mr. Breen, who was to ascend
in his Coronation Balloon on Thursday, putting off his
ascent until Friday, when it is to take place; whatever might
be the preyious proceeding of Mr. Sadler. These aeronautic
transactions hull prodacedasensibleeiliiet upon Pontefract races,
in the way ,Of Attendance., by diverting Ole attritiqn of many
thousand visitors. • i

§powri NG 114TELLAGgtiCi.

PONTEFRACT SEPTEMBER 31EETING 1823.
wEemEsuAr.
The. Foal Stakes, a Sweepstakes of 30gs each, 10gs ft, for
yr-olds; colts to carry Ott. 31b. 011ie§ 80.—The last mile.—
Compromised. , •,
The Gold Cup, value 100 gs, a Sweepstakes of 10gs each, with
20gs addell, the surplus (if any) to be paid to the winner in
specie, for horses, &c. of all ages three-yea' olds to con,
6st. 814., four Hat., five Bst. Sib., six and aged 9st. 11b. Two
miles and seven furlongs.—(3 Subscribers.)
Mr. Riddell's br. h. Doctor Syntax, aged 1
14 Scarborough's b. c. Regalia, 4 yrs .• •• 2
Fifv Pounds given by the Noblemen and Gentlemen in the
Neighbourhood of Pontefract, for horses, kc..of all ages ;
3yr olds to cry Est. 61b., four let. 101 b., five Bst. 61b., six
and aged Sat. Heats one wile and three quitters each.
31r. Latubton's ch. c. Lorenzo, yarn. 1 1
Mr. Ellis's ch. f.. Lady Ful(ord, 3 yrs 2 3
Mr. Maintain's be. m Charlotte, aged
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BASINGSTOKJ Dar.).—SEPT. 4.
The 'Wellington Stakes of lOgs each, with 801, added from the
Itacing•Fund:- Heats, once round,the Course ands dititants.
Mr. Whiteside b. h. Brother to Antonio, 4 yrs, list. 1 1
Mr. Willie's br. c.iblllaphst4ard, 4 yrs, Hat. 41b. - 5 2
Mr. Dilly's b: C. 1116inentus, 4 yrs, flat. 71b. - 4 l
Mr. Fleming'e bl. c. Augustin, 3 yrs, 7st. 9 dr
Mr. Grintwood'e by .Chatham, 3 yrs,:7lu. 31b. • dr
The DOI: of Wellington and Mr. Circle Ponlett aro Sub-
scribers, but did not name.
The Duke of Wellington, Lord -Bolton, Sir Henry Wilson,
W.,Cbute, Esq. Wither Bramston,llsq. Belftmrt 1;14,
Nortbcote, Esq., Sir Stafford Nordicqte, C. Cali/Weil,
Eiq., Edward Lane, Esq., G. P. Jervotse' Esq., MP., T.
Fleming, Esq., M.P., 'Thomas And CharleiiMays, Esqrs. &c.
were among the company present. 4