Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-07
New. York, August 8.
MR.. aUILLE's ASCENSION.

.New. York, august 3.
Mr.. eUILLE's ASCENSION.
Yesterday novel scene wa, presented
to US. For the FIRST time in America an
aeronautic ascension, so often attempted,
was actually executed, anc in manner
that gave universal satisfaction. We have
often been surprised that the frequent exhi-
billions of this kind in Europe should draw
forth so large crowds, and excite such ac-
CARNATIONS as are always expressed by the
spectators, but in seeing this our surprize
has ceased. The scene was interesting be-
yond all expectation.
At an early hour in the afternoon every
carriage was in requisition for the Gardens,
and Broadway, the Bowerv, and all the
roads leading TO that place were crowded,
and at about half past S, all the avenues
became impossible. The lower part of the
town was nearly depopulated. Every tree,
fence and shed in the vicinity of The Gar
den was covered with spectators, ANXIOUS
ly waiting to see the Balloon ascend. To
crafty those who were in the Garden, the
Balloon was partially inflated about So
clock, and suspended about ten feet from
he ground. At 5 minutes past 6 it was
completely inflated. and Immediately rose
about AZ feet, in which situation it was suf-
lered TO remain but short time. At lG
minutes past 6, Mr.. Guile advanced to
the centre Of the circle, and after making
some little examination of The cords which
connected the Parachute with the Balloon,
he took leave of his wife, bowed graceful
ly to the spectators, and took his position
in the Basket. In an instant the Balloon
beganto ascendx The Parachute was evil
IDENTIFY lower or one side than the other,
and much apprehension was felt for the
safety of the voyager. At the moment OF
ascending gust of wind sprung up FROM
the northwest, and drove the Balloon di-
rectly over the tall poplars in the Garden,
so that the basket was forced upon them,
and carried off some of the all branches.
On clearing the trees the fine scene was
presented the Balloon ascenced with ma,
jesty and rapidly to a great height, the
wind waiting it towards Long Island. In
less than 10 minutes the Parachute was de.
tached from the Balloon, and was seen for
nearly half an hour gradually descending,
apparently over Long ls'and-the Balloon
continuing in the mean time TO ascend till
il finally disappeared in the clouds.
Til about 9o'clock in The evening much
anxiety was manifested for the fate Of the
Eronaut, when it was ascertained that he
reached the earth in safety. having landed
at Bushwick, near Williamsburgh, Long l.
STAND, about miles from Vauxhall Garden.
He reached town about half past 8 O'Clock
with his parachute, in perfect health and
spirits.
The engagement of Mr.. G.. was boncra-
bly, fulfilled, and we sincerely hope he may
receive the remuneration he so eminentT
deserves. .Ner. Ado.
yaugusf 4.
We are very happy to inform our read
ers, that Mr.. Guille's Balloon was Disco
yered at sunrise on Tuesday on the water,
at oyter Bay South, by Mr.. John CARL. jr.
who, as soon as it drifted on The Meadows,
secured it, let OF the gas, and brought it
safe to The city this morning, agreeably to
a written request attached TO the Balloon.
The only injury it has received, and which
is easily repaired, are two or three small
holes made by Mr.. CARL TO let off the gas.
Oyster Bay South, where the Balloon was
found, is go miles from this city. We
hope soon to witness another ascension.
Gdzene.
The two Indians (says the NJ. Reserve
Chronicle) who were executed at Huron,
for the murdsf Of Hood and Bishop, suffer-
ed the sentence Of the law with much ua.