New-York tribune., 1841-12-02
pEPnoIIs BALLooN DESCENT.

Mr.. Gypson the aerozaui, Tade us aU Tbrr.dsv
cent from Spalding, N LiIcoi'silie' o ,ta -
the I4lh instant Throughout me Gay tne VIM
H., - strong tfeezes from he southwest by south,
onsed oreat difficulty during the imitation, by
rs,sn.Iy throwing back pressure on the gas con-
s-sd nv ppes from the gasholder. III about halt
s, four in the afternoon, all the gas that could be
pbtaoed having been conveyed into the balloon pre-
narstIons were made for the ascent, when II was
found that the ascending power 50 deficient that
all the aeronaut could carry with him 10 assist IN his
descent was fifteen pounds OF sand and small rope
The ascent Immediately took place, the balloon beng
drif,ed rapidly over the town, toward Ho!oeach,
when, as Mr.. Gypson states, ron sudden and *
traOrdinary expansion OF the gas, he was quickly
borne through some immense masses OF clouds thai
hoated a short distance from Spaldlag in conse-
quence OF being near the ocean Il was necessary
for Nj Gypson TO part company win the CLOUDS Is
quickly as possible 10 accomplish which the large
valve thrown open 10 rs utmost extent, and Inc
balloon was seenrepassIng te clouds over Hone 'ch
Marshes spot very favorable Tor electng safe de-
scent. and where Mr. Gypson first reached the earth,
with very slight conclusion; but an individual VINO
was within few feet OF the balloon, seeing the
unexpected vsiter, started of panic struck. and no
entreaes of the aeronaut could induce him 10 rciern
or render any assistance. In minute 4 mlie eX-
sted between the voyager and the spot ne rsl landed
upon during which short time, according 10 the
statement OF several gentlemen VINO IoAo"eu we
balloon on horseback, Mr.. Gypson must have had
five or SIX violent Conclusions, for the ground breeze
blew with such velocity that the balloon, car, and
aeronaui altogether above four hundred weight, hav-
ing now very small quantity OF gas 10 give II any
bnovancv was borne onward toward the ocean, de-
fying some OF the best horsemen this part OF the
country to approach II, some OF whose cattle were
dead beat in their nertorous attempt to render Mr.
Gypson assistance. Balloon, car, and occupant,
bounded over the Marshes till It approached an inlet
from the sea- into which ii plunged, and Mr. Gypson
was dragged through, immersed in water, for thirty
or forty yards when fortunately at the further ex-
tremity, soping green mound presented itself, on
which remained the remnant OF willow, and this
proved the anchor Of the aeronaut, who cung TO II
till some persons came to his assistance, and relieved
him from his perilous situation. Mr.. Gypson expe-
rienced the greatest humanity from gentleman of
the name OF Godng, who supplied him with an en-
tire change OF clothing, he not having dry thread 10
boast OF brandy not wanting 10 complete the
remedy for cold, Mr.. Gypson having already taken
in considerable quantity OF salt with the water IN
which he was immersed We are sorry to hear that
Mr. Gypson sustained d serious injury on the wrist
of the right hand from binding the valve-llne round
it 10 rive him command over the valve, which was
however rendered useless by the violence the wind
which forced great quantity ei silk, forming the
upper hemisphere of the balloon into the valve, and
all escape of gas was hereby rendered impossible
The balloon sustained comparatively small injury
but Mr. Gypson, addition 10 the injury on the wrist,
Likewise met with serious hurt on hls right leg.
He was, however, conveyed by his friends back to
SpaldiDg the night, and is expected TO make an
ascent from neighboring town in d week or ten
days London Britannia.