The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-26 00:00:00

CREMORNE GARDENS.

Mr. Ellis, the spirited proprietor of these attractive
and charming gardens, following out his plan of cater-
ing extraordinary novelty for his friends and public
supporters, hit, in the fertility of his genius, upon the
daring experiment of a " lion" ascent in the " Royal
Cremorne Balloon," under the guidance of that in-
trepid aeronaut, Lieutenant Gale, R.N. The an-
nouncement had the effect of taking the town by sur-
prise, and the gardens would have filled to the num-
ber at least of ten thousand persons, but that the
public had a doubt that any such bold and hitherto
unheard.of attempt would be made. We can vouch
for the reality. " The king of beasts" made the
ascent, and a right royal and courageous animal he
proved. The " Lion Queen," Mrs. George Batty,
was to accompany her royal charge, but untoward
circumstances operated to chain her to terra firma—
the weight was found to be too much for the
balloon. Her Majesty, who has the right sort of
heart for such a service, entered the cage with the
lion, and the ascent was attempted, the balloon being
still under the control of the ropes, but Lieutenant
Gale finding that his aerial vessel was too heavily
laden, lowered her helm, and set the Queen down.
The gallant Lieutenant then gave orders to let
the balloon loose from her moorings, and, to the
tune of " Off she goes," set sail with his sole corn-
pagnon du voyage, the lion. The noble animal was
enclosed- in a capacious cage or den, so constructed as
to admit of a full view of him through its iron
grating. The ordinary car was dispensed with, and
the cage—made to serve Lieutenant Gale is its stead
—was attached to the balloon by strong lashings, the
intrepid Lieutenant taking his station on the top,
with as much coolness 'as if he were walking the
quarter- deck of a tight-built ship. He was furnished
with all the appliances for making a descent. Mrs.
Batty, who caressed her favourite on entering the
cage, felt evidently disappointed at not being able to
accompany him. Attired in all the paraphernalia of
glittering mail armour, including a helmet adorned
with a flowing ostrich feather, she was to take her
seat on the back of " The King of the Forest," and
thus ascend. The attention of so novel a sight ex-
cited intense interest in the minds of those who were
so fortunate as to witness the preparation and ascent.
The gallant Lieutenant, at the signal, set sail, fol-
lowed by a hearty cheer, and the lion, as he gravely
and majestically looked down upon that earth he was
leaving, might well be supposed to imagine, in the
words of Crusoe, " lam monarch of all I survey."
Away they went, in unbibus, Lieutenant Gale occa-
sionally opening the trap at the top of the cage, and
communicating with his royal companion. They
traversed rapidly onward, and were soon lost sight of.
The ascent left a strong impression on the mind, and
intense anxiety prevailed in the minds of those who
witnessed it for the safe descent of the voyagers,
which was effected at Mortlake in Surrey, after a
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COY-ENE-GARDEN THEATRE.—We understand Miss
Wallace, sister to the talented composer of Maritana,
will make her debut at this theatre immediately, in the
above named popular opera. New operas by Balfe
Wallace, Laurent, Des Anges, and Glover are spoken of,
but considering the shortness of the season we doubt all
being performed. We have authority for stating that
Miss Miran, who was so successful in Balfe's Maid of
Honour, Cherubino in Figaro, and Pierotto in Linda da
Chasnouni, at Drury-lane last season is positively not
engaged. Wallace's new romantic opera Lurline will be
amongst the first novelties at this theatre, and we are
informed Mr. Bunn intends to produce it ragarilless of
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PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—A most effective operatic
company is engaged at this theatre, including:—Tenors
—Messrs. Charles Braham and Rafter. Soprani—
Madlle. Nan and Mrs. Weiss. Contralto—Miss Poole.
1 Bass—Mr .`,Weiss. Operas by Auber, Flotow. E. Loder,
and G. Linley, Esq., are in preparation. On dit the
libretto of Mr. Loder's opera, written by Fitzball, in-
volves a plot of peculiar interest, and the dramatic effects
are novel and striking.
JENNY LlND.—This highly popular lady was ex-
on her way from Newcastle to Edinburgh. Though the
pected to pass through Berwick on Friday, at mid-day,
circumstance was but partially known, there was a con-
siderable number of respectable persons congregated on
the platform of the North British Railway station for
the purpose of seeing her. Biddle., however, did not
arrive, though the other members of the musical party
did; she had been delayed in Newcastle, and arrived
here by a subsequent train. She remained in the town
several hours, and as she ventured abroad to view the
ramparts and pier, caused quite a sensation in the
streets through which she passed. Her departure from
the town was a very exciting scene. The platform of
the station-house was crowded by some hundreds of
has, in rsttE ii
per-
sons, who saluted her with acclamations from the mo-
ment she appeared till the train conveyed her beyond
a
hearing them.
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the kindest and most magnificent manner, presented to
buffaloes, males and females of the
the above establishment, two giraffes, two camels, two
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were shipped at Alexandria on
different species. They
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arrival at Southampton is confidently expected on
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before Saturday next, consefquentl: they will
reach
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gardens in the early part next week. This splendid
gift is enhanced by the o handsome way in which it bas
been conferred. T 1 •
The animals have been supplied with
means of conveyance
and
provision for the voyage free
of expense, and a native of the country accompanies
them in charge. The greatest curiosity exists to inspect
these valuable and scarce animals.
We understand the Glasgow, I3arrhead, and
Neilaton Direct Railway till be opened early next week
for traffic.—Glasgow puper.
TRAMPS.—By an Act paned on the 4th instant,
tramps, on being admitted into workhouses, are to be
searched, and any money found on them is to be de-
livered to the guardians, to be applied in aid of the com-
mon fund of the union. If they have in their possession
any money, or other property, of which, on inquiry made
by the guardians or other officers, or by overseers, they
shall not make a complete disclosure,
,they may be Mil.
Daiwa as idle and disorderly persons.

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