The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-13

I1OITIUayeDUTE
OF perous balloon ascent, made by the intrepid
Hronaut, Wise:-
Mr. Epiron-For the information of my many friends
who presen my 4sih atmospheric voyage, made
from town lollidaysburg saturday last shall
furnish phbcaon all the particulars connected
With the adventure The process imitation
stances, tho elements were combining IRON all points
of the compass to general and boisterous storm NO
thing in short but the most interchangeable energy ana per
severance the part of Mr. Downy and Nr DAVID
Woods who had taken the most importan; charge under
their control could have enabled to make an ascension
under such awar OF tho storms during me carry par "a
the initiation the action Of the gas from the baon bew
OH the ga'ome'erwsich was soon "a uhu a. ~
my energetic friend MIR liinkle, and tho inhaton was
again resumed but such the violence oi the Ie'ic
gambolng Of the Vesperus, that II continued tossing
TO and o my rlends who held II by the neck that
began to despair OF their ability to endure the rough usage
they laboring under at the time. After getting the
assurance OF those gentlemen that they would hang on 70
last ribbon retained my confidence in accomplish
ing the ascension, until received thu hear sckening
information from friends chat the network was last
giving way about the top OF the balloon now gave UP
all hopes oil getting Off and greatly feared that the
yesperus would break through her trammes and es
cape but Providence sent CLEAN of sunshine, with
short abatement of the storm OF about twenty i've minutes
during which time worked in fresh supply OF gas
utes past two o'clock ! mounted the car, and having
balasted the vessel it was restrained for few min
utcs by n rope But | felt that every surge of The
balloon increasing the rupture in the net work
which. by this time was go large that bub as
ing then that time precious cut the rope and gave
my host Of friends below a parting salute, which was
heartily responded to by the loud hurrahs OF thousand
voices. began to congratulate my self upon the
victory had gained such formidable obstacles below
and felt cOmposurc that the net work would stand
safely while the balloon was free in the arr The balloon
took norherly direction, and ascending rapidly I'M
til reached altitude of about 1900 feet where en-
countered violent gale from the swinging II 10 and
fro and cracking the work at every surge My heart
at began scken at the idea OF falling away IRON
the balloon at that height with nothing 20 me ou
rendered still more gloomy by the lowering appearance
Of the heavens, as around and beneath the ciouds
| Nd nf nd Va
could also the valleys of tho Allegheny noun
tans, where the shedding down its beams Of light
mind The valve rope would at least bear hundred
pounds and the top OF the balloon being equally strong
threw the greatest part OF the weight OF my Doay upon
it, This necessarily opened the valve to its fuil extent
and must bring the machine to the ground BUT the
velocity Of the wind being at the rate OF about fifty
miles per hour carried me 10 miles before reached terra
hrma threw my anchor, which grsppled in fence
and capszed it, and alter bounding over the field cang
again in fence broke the rail This conclusion
| violent, and finding myself driving into rugged
piece Of timber land, made an attempt to jump over
board into plou ghed field but the balloon it'll
violent surge and caught in hitch OF the ropes by
one leg fortunately grasped the drag rope in an In
vered position. thinking would hang on to that II my
leg should be released Having lost considerable ballast
in the conclusion tho balloon in few moments dashed
into the top of high tree IN piece OF woodland
leg still fast to the rigging OF the Here took mitch
to limb of tree ana even succeeded in tying firm
knot now made desperate effort to release my foot
from the car which was tossing ahon IN the tree top an
the squalls against the balloon ond draw the tree ovei
making fearful that 'h"top woHa tie broken Oh By
violent kick succ. sdea in reee ug my foot Mnh the
loss Of my boot from the car single rope s'il held II
fast to the tree and ter got foo' hold Oh the tree &c
cured the valve cord in my hond, the squalls however
stronger until 1t broke the rope by which ad
dashed il to the top with terrible crash and ked
the valve rope through my left hand burning the hk y
| 4 crisp. The balloon In few moments dashed out o.
| sight, the keeping 1t in tolerahe trim
II discovered, in viewing the machinery. tina
taken unnecessary alarm in the breaking Of the net
work, plainly proved itself sufficiently rong to hav
borne its load any desired distance My regret
HANGED by the favorable opportunity That was before me-
OF reaching Philadelphia by early canfleght After 40
oqusng in the tree top upon the DAYS adventure iof
WHILE began Chamber down its trunk leaving the end
! Of the drag rope dangling in Its top ready for d
port OF entry TO touch my contemplated rip IRON
Pittsburgh the mountains TO the eastern cities m
soon as can rig upa machine The car Of the I've.
perus" had in IL six copies Of the Hoidaytburg Stand
ard" printed tho day of the ascension atA May s4a
basket OF prov Should the balloon be found
by any person they shall he handsomely rewarded for
turning It, giving notice of its whereabouts by ad
dressing me In Lancaster City rennsylvana The commit
tee Of arrangement whose ntring energy was devoted
my assistance the Whole day, AMI who gave me such
cheering and attering reception my return with thc
their social kindness and noble generosity in rendering
me much than the whole receipts Of the day beor'
they even knew OF my loss Also those gentlemen from
huntington Mr. Woods and Mr.. Wallace for their disin
erested generosity In connection with several gentlemen
who acted in double capacity ofreevng me IN my loss
of the Vesperus, which shall soon be replaced by then
aid My thanks also due to Mr. Joseph Jones at Locks
yon nro ocdi ss soFva ny ' ''0 ' JOHN WISE
HoIlipAr.prno Saturday night, May 4.
The following from the Catski New York; Recorder
explains the whereabouts of Mr. Wise's balloon
WHO .HAs Losr BaLLooS7-O On the evening Of the An
inst balloon aghted on the pre- misses Of the Rev John
r. Van yakenburg. OF Lexington, in this county. The
car which attached 10 the balloon contained lady,
basket in which quantity OF cake, small bottle.
tin cup and several papers printed at Holiday sbnrg Pa
dated May L. eii. Attached to the basket vas paper
upon which written "John Wise, Philadelphia" The
balloon OF size requiring about six hundred yards
of silk.