Star.
London, England, 1811-10-09 00:00:00

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KR. SADLER'S BALLOON.
' The 21st ascension of Mr. Sadler in his twagnifi-
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colt Balloon from Vauxhall, near Birmingham, ()a
Monday, proved an irresistible point of attraction to
'all mks of persons, who were seen moving in 01l di-
,rectlarts to the spot fit= whieli the ascent took place.
Thousands of people from distant parts, Who were
disappointed on Saturday from witnessing theaseen-
sion of the ;rronaut, in consecpieoce of tempestuous
weather, again arrived in flirmingliam, and the num-
ber of carriages and pedestrians of all ranks and de-
scriptions moving al.ing tl.O roads leading froniWeds
nesbury, Litchfield, Coventry, and Dudley, exce4ed
by far the greatest concourse of spectators Mr. Sadler
lever witnessed r n any former occasion. The collieries
lin the neighbourhood were almost deserteJ, and the
numerous body of miners, who penetrate the bowels
.of the earth in other kind of balloons (skiffs) in which
'they ire adept at a descent, were drawn by phdoso-
phic impulse to view with wonder a stupendous ma-
chine which conveyed the voyagers from terra Irma,
amidst Unexplored, regions. Numbers of respectable
tradespeople in the town closed their shops, and has-
tened to witness the novel spectacle. Notwithstand-
ing this thronged collection ef people, the judtious
arrangements observed. little inconvenience was expe-
rienced : the Regiment of Scotch Greys, the Local
Militia, and a number of constables interspersed with
them were so disposed as to have the elf...ct of ,pre.
serving order, and keeping the access to the gardens
clear. The process of tilling the balloon commenced
at a quarter past ten, anu was fially completed by two
o'clock, it which time the car was attached to it ;—.
an I the different apparatus which bad been prepared,
!!consisting of a thermometer, hydrometer, barometer;
electrometer, mariner's compass, &c. refreshmmte
were then placed in the car. Mr. Sadler entered, at*
was immediately follnwed by Mr.Burcham, a gentle.
man of East Dercharn, Norfolk. Mr. Sadler's goo
and daughter took their leave of him, and all prepa-
rations being completed, the lines which held the
balloon were drawn in, and at 14 minutes past two
the adventurous voyagers. bade adieu, amidst the
shouts of the compaay in the gardens. Tne wind at
this time blew a brisk gale from the S.W. by W. and
the balloon rose in a most majestic manner. On
clearing the trees, thesppctators were struck with awe
by the grandeur of the scene, and burst out in to id
cheers and aetslamations. Mr. Sadler and Mr. Bor.
cham continued to return the compliment by warieg
thcir hats and Hags. The atmosphere w.t.s much over-
cast, and in thtee minutes the balloon, rising with
considerable velocity, entered a cloud, which obscur-
ed the view of the spectators for a few seconds.—
When the wronauts again emerged, shouts of joy
reiterated from all quarters ; and, after continuing in
view for twelve minutes, they were entirely lost to the
spectators, who still continued to express the pleasure
they experienced by every method in their power.—
From the strong current of air they experienced in
nine minutes after their ascension, it is supposed the
zronauts wilt direct their course over Litclifi.2lJ, and
alight near Derby. This is the fourth voyage Mr.
Sadler has made in the present balloon. No accidents
of consequence occurred, and the regiment of Scotch
Greys pertOrmed their duty in keeping the mob from
doing mischief to the adjoining plantations with the
itigheA &wee of credit.


. ship LontiOn - Packet has attired Port.
mouth .frons Havannah, and brings an account of
numerous French privateers being in the Gulp! i of
Mexico and Florida.. The' ship Rigby is lost on Isa-
bella Island. off Cuba. Tivo or three vessels are cri
shore on the Florida tees. The brig Ann, from
Honduras to Glasgow, was plundered is the Gulpii
of Florida.by a French privat.ecr.
The next and last convoy this year for the Baltic
will positively sail from the Nore on the 15th instant,
wind and weather permitting.
The VILSTAL frigate, Captain BIUMILLY, arrived on
Monday, at Portsmouth, from Gibraltar, and is placed
tinder quarantine at the Motherbank. It is rep ithrti,
that theVasrat. touched at Lisbon; but fruni the strict,
ness of the quarantine on all ships hum the Mediter •
ranean, in conrquence of the yellow fever, no cont.
munication has taken place ;iand, therefore, it
possible to ascertain whether she has bro :fp. any
news.

During the late action between the N.st to and t►'e
Boulogne flotilla, BONAPARTE was on hrrrsebaek,
riding about, and almost a frantic spectator of the
scene. Dismounting, as.some of the vanquished re-
creant Captains landed, he tore the epaulets from their
shoulders, saying, what a shame it was to France that
they could not protect him by sea as he did them by
land. Stopping till their Commodore landed, he tore
his epaulets from his shoulders also, together with
the stars from his breast.

Captains and Commodore were afterwards sent to
prison ; and it is generally supposed they will be
shot. The total loss on board the praams in that
actin was, 120, exclusive of twelve on board the
praam that was taken. She was so near the coast
when she struck to the NAIAD and RINALDO, that a
French grenadier jumped from her into the sea, and
swam sate ashore.
But what is the most extraordinary fact, BONA-
PARTE was absolutely on board this identical praam,
sailing for a considerable time, the day previously to
her being captured by the NAIAD.
COVENT GARDEN THEATRR.—Last night Mr. Syr-
ccaitt again appeared in the character of Orlando, in
the Comic Opera of the Cabinet, and gave the Songs
with increased effect. The rest of the characters
were extremely well supported. The farce of Tom
Thumb followed, in which LISTON, as usual, kept the
House in a roar, of laughter.
The miser who was willing to give his ice to the
poor in January, ought to have been libtral enough
to warm it for them.
The importance attached to the circumstance cf
BONAPARTE'S getting up to his boot-tops in a puddle,
is easily accounted for, when we consider what a strong
dread his subjects naturally have of the c0a1,,-.
MARK-LA,. .—To-day there are but few fresh arri-
vals of Wheat, and not much remaining supplies ;
samples of first quality at somewhat better price—
Barley fully at last prices—Malt much in request, anti
rather higher White Peas fdlas dear—Beans of each
sort a trifle dearer—Oats continue in very short supply.
sales to those only in forthwith demand, and the few
made are fully at the last quotation.

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