The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-22

sequence Of which the French coast was kept in
shade and was not nearly 90 readily visible the
On gaining distance Of about twenty miles from
the land Of France, the coast was visible towards
the west trending out into the sea, and
in point, which Mr.. Green believed to be in the
neighborhood Of Cherbourg.
At length, while bearing upon the southeastern
course, the voyagers approached the land which
they had essayed to reach in this aquaaerial man
ner. The tide was low, and the sands which exhi-
bited themselves were Of great width being appa-
rently from mile to mile and a half wide The
grapnel was lowered, and drew after the balloon, to-
gether with tho gude-line. AT this juncture two
men were observed walking on the sands, and, as
the trailing ropes emerged from the sea and passed
over the sand. they caught at them. The result
was that the first man was dashed u the ground
with fearful violence, and the second performed q
complete somersault in the air, much to the amuse
ment Of his highness and to the alarm Of Mr..
Green who feared that the individuals thus placed
hors d. CONDUIT might have received some serious in
considerable height. However, before he lost
sight Of them he had the satisfaction Of seeing them
again on their legs
The land beneath the balloon, after the shore was
crossed, was observed to be Of very undulatory
character, resembling number Of lme-kilns. In
the distance appeared lofty hill, the further
side Of which MIR. Green resolved to descend, ex-
pecting that there would be fertile valley beyond
| it, most likely populated. In this conjecture he
proved TO be correct. He cleared the top Of the hill
by altitude Of about fifty feet, and then rapidly
descended on the other side, the grapnelt tumblng
heavily down the steep, and almost getting ahead
of the car. village was observed close at hand
and the peasantry were perceived to be on the alert
On approaching the bottom of the valley, the Duke
shout I'd directions to the crowd through the speak
ing trumpet. The balloon presently touched the
earth, but the shock slight as to be almost
imperceptible. 1t Immediately shot up again about
thirty feet, and after succession of two or three
bounds, made without violence, it was secured
that the Duke was enabled to alight in a field of
fallow- land, after which the balloon took another
short fight, and MIR. Green finally put his feet on
the land of France in an adjoining grass-fed, the
time being few minutes after six.
The voyage so successfully completed, was then
found to have terminated in the neighborhood of
Neufchatel about twelve kilometers, or ~ English
miles, ;. of Boulogne.
A railway-statiOn was close Mt hand, on the Bou-
logne and Amiens railroad. Hitler the Duke pro-
ceeded, and almost imme dately entered train on
his route to Paris, whilst MIR. Green proceeded to
Boulogne, and has since retuSned with his balloon
to Hastings.
Meeting OF Americans I'm London.
WHO IS THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER TO TIE
GREAT FAIR!
On Saturday evening, March %, an adjourned
meeting Of nerican contributors, their agents, and
other Americans, interested in the forthcoming IN
dustrial Exhibition, was convened at the Free
mason's Tavern, Great Queen street, for the pur-
pose of receiving the report of committee APP
pointed at former meeting. There were between
fifty and sixty citizens of the United States present.
The chair was occupied by Mr.. John St. John, of
New York.
The CHAIRMAN commenced the proceedings by
stating that il was deemed eXpedent to obtain at
present the private residences Of all the American
contributors now in London, and that ON Monday
(this day. it would be desirable to asce rtain how
much working machinery these contributors were
about to exhibit, the name, character, and steam
power Of that machinery, and the extent Of room it
would occupy, in order to pait of that particular
part Of the Crystal Palace which had been assigned
to the Americans by the metropolitan executive
committee. He begged to observe that the meet
ing held on wednesday last had reference to mat
tiers which were entirely of private nature, inte
resting solely to American contributors The
points discussed, arranged, aud settled on that
casion were of no importance to the public, and,
therefore, il deemed inexpedient to have any
detailed publication of the proceedings. All the
matters of difference there, if difference existed
had now, he WAS very happy to say, been perfectly
and harmoniousy adjusted. Every thing was now
distinctly understood between the American con-
tributors and the various other parties terested
in the Exhibition. The duties OF the different in
dividuals settled and defined; and there
occasion for any further dscussi debate upon
matters which simply ofmportan, sc to the Amc-
rican contributors alone (Hear, hear) lie would
take that occasion of saying that they assembled
there that evening in foreign country and that they
had peculiar obligations resting upon them. They
had certain rules and regulations to observes and 1t
would be their duty to conform in all things SO far
as it was possible an practicable to the usages and
plans which were in existence for the government Of
all foreigners attending the exhibition. CLEAR,
hear) He believed there was no people who would
Cooperate more cheerfuly than the citizens Of the
United States, and that if discussions of certain
matters and points of interest to the exhibitors
should arise they would be conducted in a spirit Of
the greatest possible iorbearance and Cancellation
(Cheers.) Several very necessary propositions
would be submitted to the meeting, with the view
Of enabling the Americans to get promptly into ac-
ton Mt the building, and Of giving their commits
sioner all the facilities which his condition and cir
cumstanses required in order that he might eff
fall upon him in conducting the American depart
ment of the industry of all nations. lie had no
hesitation in saying that every American would aid
the commissioner at all times, and upon all occa-
sions, with hearty good will. (Hear hear) Mr..
Riddle, the present commissioner, had only lately
arrived in London, and was unable to be present
that evening, as he had to make many arrange
ments which had been deferred until his coming.
Other nations might get ahead of the Americans in
their pre- separations during the next week or two
but it was the duty of his ielow-ctizons, particu-
larry they had the disposition TO prefer Mr. Rid
die all the assistance in thoir power; and, it they
did so, there were plenty Of American contributors
In London, intelligent industrious, and hard work
ing who, when combined, would take of sheir coats
and go to business, and prepare their display in the
best possible and practicable manner. (thecrs)
The names and addresses Of all the Americans
present having been taken down in writing,
Mr. REowS. Of New York read the report Of the
committee appointed at the former meeting. The
committee stated that they recognized MIR. Riddle
as the American commissioner; that they had full
confidence in him, believing him to be wen qualified
to perform the duties Of his high Office and that they
would heartily cooperate with and sustain him in
promoting the objects Of the exhibition. They
recommended that m advisory committee and an
auditing committee bc appointed, and also stand
ing committee Of FIVE. to nominate twenty-onc
jurors for the awarding of premiums, be also APP
pointed.
Mr.. SrAssrrRY, Of London, said he could not,
consistently with propricty, remain silent when he
heard q report read which recognized Mr.. Riddle as
the only duly-authorizod commissioner lie APP
pcarcd there behalf Of Mr.. Charles i Stansbury
The CHAIRMAN observed that discussion OF this
subject had been prevented nj the former meeting
Mr.. SrANsBrRy said that Mr.. Charles +. STAINS
bury was the original commissioner appointed by
the executive committee Of the United states, and
that he questioncd the competency Of the present
meeting to decide on his commission and quaif
cations
The CHAinNtS-Wc have not mentioned him
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