The Sun.
London, England, 1824-07-02 00:00:00

MR. SADLER'S BALLOON.

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EntNnunait, 3triet 29.—Yesterday morning, the signti
for the intended ascent of this intreped aeronaut' was made
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by firing a gun from Heriot'szgreen, and hoisting a union jack
on the hospital, at eight o'clock. In about half an hour after
the process of inflation commenced. The balloon, by the bills,
was said to contain.2B,ooo cubic feet, but it was deemed expe-
dient not to put more than 23,000 into it, thus making allow-
;Lice for expansion. The gas with which it was filled was
pracured from the Edinburgh Gas Work, and specially pre-
pared for the occasion. The coal gas prepared at that este.,
b'iihnient, for the usual censumption in the city, is very pure,
a 'd may be, in specific gravity, as 700 to 1,000. The
gee, however, which was prepared for the balloon was of a
different description, and its specific gravity estimated at
about 500 to 1,000. When the balloon was filled, it was
a ipposed to be sufficient to tarry a weight equal to sevan
hundred pounds. The mode of ' introducing the gas into
the balloon, though very expensive, was very smple. Pipes
were laid from the Grassmarket to Heriot's-hospital Green,
having ;a stop cock at the end, to which was attached a tube
formed of oiled linen, which connected with the under part of
the balloon itself. The balloon wad suspended by a cord from
two poles, until it attained sufficient buoyancy to support itself,
when the suspending cord was removed. A number of men
were then employed in holding the net-work covering the
balloon, to which, 65 bags, each containing Bib. of sand, were
attached—these were lowered gradually as the balloon filled.
A number of men were also employed to keep hold of
the moans, and to prevent the tube from twisting. Some
cords. attached to the top of the balloon were . held in
a Banque. manner. At nine o'clock the first pilot balloon was
set.oft ; it rose perpendicularly for nearly a mile, when it took
IS a E. titrestion. At eleven o'clock a second pilot balloon was
set ofi, winch at first took a westerly direction, but subequently
followed the course of its predecessor. During the previous
part of the morning, the weather had been lowering and dull ;
but towards one o'clock the day began to clear up—. when the
balloon assumed a beautiful transparent appearance, to those on
off; after rising to a great height, it took apparently the course
the ground. 'About half-pas! one a third pilot balloon was set
of the two former ones, but ultimately descended on the Castle-
hill. About half-past two o'clock a fourth pilot was dis-
patched, which soared to a great height, disappearing over
Inelikieth; and, the balloon was than removed from the place
where it had been filled, to a station nearly 50 feet nearer
the Hospital. 31r. Sadler then appeared, dressed in a black
fur ; cap, jacket, and trowsers, apparently in full self-pos-
session, and proceeded to make the necessary preparations by at-
taching the cords of the net-work M the hoop, and afterwards the
car to the ballon. In the car, which was painted of a sky-blue
calour, and fitted to hold two persons, was placed a speaking-
trumpet, barometer, thermometer, grappling-irons, with a re-
ticule containing a flask of wine and a few biscuits. At eight
minutes to 3 o'clock Mr. Sadler leaped into the car, followed
by a gentleman, who afterwards resigned his place to Mr.
Campbell of Glensaddle, who, it is said, had a considerable bet
in dependence upon the event, And paid a handsome sum for
his aerial voyage. A Mr. Armstrong, a friend of Mr. Sadler,
was to have gone up with him, but gave way to Mr. Camp-
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be attained in both ends of the car—Mr. Campbell being a
heavy man, and Mr. Sadler very light. Everything being got
ready at.four minutes past three, the balloon was liberated, and
aecinded in the grandest style, the band playing ''' God save
the King." It took a westerly direction for a few seconds,
owing probably to an eddy occasioned by the vicinity of the
Castle. It afterwards inclined more to the east, without attain-
ing a great height, but subsequently proceeded due north, across
end of Leith Docks, in the direction of the Roads, and then
gradually inclining towards Inchkeith. It was observed that a
quantity of ballast was here thrown out, and the balloon attained
elintieonti.lu
: tify the inhabitants of Leith, by descending considerably when
nearly atove that town. The balloon then was lost sight of

n the direction of Leven, in Fife, at 22 minutes before five,
haying been visible for an hour and 38 minutes.—Mr. Sadler
and Mr. Campbell returned to town this morning, at a quarter
before one o'clock. We understand that they descended near
Leven in Fife, at 2 minutes after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon
—having encountered no adverse accident whatever on their
voyage. The car in which they made this adventurous trip,
was mounted on the top of the coach that brought them back.

SPORTING INTIMLIGENCE.

;ETTING.ROO3I, JULY 1.-STATE OF THE ODDS.

JULY STAKES.

9to 4 agst IA Jersey's colt I 4to 1 agst Mr. Wilson's colt
3to 1 agst D. of Grafton's 2 sto 1 agst Coquette.

DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
7 to 2 agst Brutandorff 17 to 1 agst Altisidora filly
8 to I agst Swiss 2O to 1 agst Helenus
15 to 1 agst Mustachio 40 to 1 agst Serab.
16 to 1 agst Jerry

BIBURY RACES, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30.
Sweepstakes of 50gs each, h. ft. for the produce of mares
covered in 1820. New Mile.
Mr. Rawlinson's b. f. by Anticipation, Bst. 11b.
General Grosvenor's c. Flaccus, 41b.
Mr. Molony's Horoscope, list,
Very easy.
Sweepstakes of 30 soy. each, h. ft. tbr three and four years old ;
three yrs old, 3st.; four, 9At. 21b. New Mile.
Mr. Dundas's b. c. by Pyramus, 3 y:s
Mr. West's br. c. Corsair, 3 yrs

- bolt.

Very easy.
A Handicap Plate of 501. for all ages. Heats.
Benson's Picton, 5 yrs old, Bst. 121 b. . 4 1 1
Dundas's Encore, 4 years old, 7st. 101 b. - 1 4 3
Molony's Horoscope, 3 yrs, 7st - - 3 2 2
West's Corsair, 3 yrs, Est. 121 b. - 2 3dr
Very easy.
Mr. Benson's Fencer, 10st. walked over, in a match with Mr.
31ytton's Haberly, Ist. Four miles.. 150 sov.

STAMFORD RACES, JUNE 30.—(CogTtNuED.)
A Gold Cup, of 100 gs. for all ages. - Four miles.
Isl Exeter's ch. c. Zealot, by Partisan, 4 yrs - - 1
Col. Wilson's M. f. by Juniper, 4 yrs - - - 2
Dr. Willis's Slouch, 6 yrs cid - -f - 3
The Noblemen and Gentlemen's Plate o 501. ;for three-yew-
old Colts, Bst. 21b. and Fillies list. tkat never won 50/. in
Plate, Match, Sweepstakes, or Subscription. Once round
to a heat. The bast Of three heats.
Lord Exeter's b. c. by Filho da Futa
Mr. Fisher's hl. f. Formosa
M. Platel's br. c. Contention

2 1 1
1 3 II
3 2 1

BOXING
BETwrnic MOSS, THE TINI‘fAN, AND H. ARNOLD.
These men, the reputed best ones among thi provincials,
met at ten o'clock yesterday morning, at Gage 11111, six miles
from To low, Bucks, to fight out their match for 100 sove-
reigns. Moss has beenproved out and out, and Arnold would
have been matched against Cannon, but for the latter spoiling
the John Bull fighter. It was a rare manly stand up mill of
35 minutes,. each ready and stubbornly keeping towards the
scratch. Moss was seconded by Flowers ; and Arnold by one
of the Wiltshire single-stick players, of the name of Wicks.
In the first round, from eagerness, the hits were in general
thrown away, and in closing some scientific wrestling took place
for the fall. Moss was under. _ _ _

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2. Steady she goes was the order of warfare. Moss placed
a heavy left-handed hit upon his adversary's jaw, but it was
quickly returned by a tie-up on the ribs, which made them
rattle, and bent the receiver a bit, after being floored with it.
3. All mettle between the two—no denial with respect to
nob, was out of thought. Arnold unmuzzlcd first, and let loose
with both hands, and the left told heavily. He was hit away,
but he fought manfully up to the scratch, floored his opponent,
and closed his left eye. .
4. What would be termed by the l3illing.gate women a
ricked round. nll the nerves were in action, and the punish-
ment was voilent more about the bOdy than the head, for. eight
minutes, when after a cessation of hostilities, nature having
coursrd them, they tumbled together.
5,5, and 7. The rounds were tame, with the exception of
falls, and Moss had the best of these. The odds turned two to
and after each had
one omikiaiw.sscestrnore wa.nevor. insntod.
done pTiiing, no men went at more hazardous work. One of nun
meant destruction, the other intended all he could do. A se-
vere hitting round took place, all in favour of Moss, who was
evidently the best in wind. The rallies after different br..aka
were severe, and at the close of the last, Moss placed a full
facer upon the olfactory organ, which renewed the streams of
claret, and won him the tight. through a scheming match, or
what in technical terms is called dorse.

Alosi got victory through a dear channel, as far ns punisl]
merit went.

LANGAN'S BENEFIT.

The Irish Champion hid an overflowing benefit yesterday at
the. Five's Court ; not less than 1200 persons were present, and
hal i. 1134 many more went away unahleto procure places. The day's
play was worth 2001. Ward challenged Langan for 2401. within
three months, but Langan said, as he lost 1501. of his own money
on the first battle with Spring, and 1501. on the second.
he‘ would not fight under three hundred. Ward rejoined
he could not make up the other hundred. His backers'
will most probably make the match for the full sum 11, as he
is Langan's equal in weight and height, and has the ad-
vantage in science and experience. Spring and Langan
closed the day's sport with a very animated eet-to. Spring
maintained his superiority With the gloves,. but Langan kept
him awake with a few occasional ticklers. Spring was much
praised for his generosity in attending his rival's benefit, and
Langan's speech, returning thanks, drew down thunders of
applause. Let him imitate Spring's good conduct in private
life, and there is no fear for success in his public capacity.

llonnin MunnEtt.—On Monday night last,
about 11 o'clock, a horrid murder was committed in the rand
leading from this city to Collompton, by 'William Marshall, a
husbandman, about 42 years of age, residing at a place called
Hill-head, in the parish and about a quarter mile from the
town of Broad Clist, towards Exeter. The unhappy perpe-
trator of this dreadful act served in the earlier part of his life
in the Marines, and was for a considerable period quartered in
this city, performing the duties of a corporal on the recruiting
service, but was discharged at the Peace, and since that time
has resided at Broad Clist, where he got married ; for the last
two years, it is said he has been subject to fits, and has laboured
but little, receiving parochial relief from the parish of Broad.
chat. Having a child very ill, he was on Monday last sent to
Exeter for some leeches, which had been directed to be applied
to the child's head ; his stay, it seems, was longer than it need
have been, and it was evening before he returned, appearing
to have drank pretty freely ; on entering his house, he said he
had brought the leeches, when the deceased, who had then his
sick and evidently dying child on her lap, answered, " I fear,
William, it is too late;"—Marshall soon went up stairs to bed,
and in a short time the child expired. About an hour had
elapsed when he was heard coming again over the stairs. At
this time, there was assembled below, his wife and a living
child, his brother's wife, a neighbour named Susan Thorne.
and Ann Taylor ; they were in the act of stripping and
washing the dead infant, and fearing some tumult from the
state in which he appeared on going to bed, endeavoured to
prevent his coming down, but were unsuccessful—he went
through the kitchen to an out-house, in which among other
things was 'kept his husbandry tools, and in a few seconds
rushed again into the kitchen, armed with a spade, with which
he aimed a blow at his wife, but suspecting his intention, she
ran under his arm, and escaped the intended mischief; the
other three women seeing this, fled from the house—Ann
Taylor, and the brother's wife, ran on the road towards
Exeter; they were pursued by Marshall, when, finding he
gained on them, Ann Taylor turned with a view; it is supposed,
to get into the hedge, thinking that in the darkness she might
escape him, but far otherwise was the result,—he saw the more.
meat, and being now close upon the unfortunate woman, struck
her with the spade( which from thelength of the handle was a most
formidable weapon), the first blow was down across the face,
and she was struck to the ground,as her m ore fortunate COM panion
in flight heard a cry of murder and for help; the blow was repeat-
ed, and her cry ceased for ever ;—the skull was literally clove,
and the blood and brains scattered on the road. The neigh-
bourhood was by this time alarmed, and after some re-
sistance he was secured. An Inquest was taken yesterday
Afternoon before Charles Dally Pugh, Esq., Coroner, at the
Red Lion public-house, in Broad-Clist, when, after viewing
the body, and hearing the evidence, as also that of a surgeont
as to the nature of the wounds, the Jury returned a verdict of
Wilfid.llfarder, and the miserable man was about 0 o'clock last
evening, brought into the Devon County ORA, under the
Coroner's warrant.— H is behaviour while being taken toprison,
(during which he was recognized by many persons) was very
, proper, and exhibited no symptoms of hardihood or ferocity.:—
Anu Taylor the deceased, was about 60 years of age, the wife
of a husbandman, and mother of six children, residing at
Burriton, in - Broad-Clist, and bad kindly lent her assistance
on the illness of Marshall's child,
by which she has so unfor.
tunately lost her life.—(Exeter Flying Post, Jura 30.)