Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

was soon entirely above ethe region Of clouds.
NV senses were becoming more and more OPP
prcssed--ihe sensation of cold was passing a.
way-lfe seemed to concentrate and accumu-
late about the heart such were my last physi-
cal sensations my last recollection of external
things, were the EARTH almost entirely invisible,
and the balloon still making rapid flight tow
ard the Moon. passed into state Of entire
linscnsibility The recent scientific discoveries
of Professor GoetleibS have to myself at least,
satisfactorily explained my then condition; my
life was suspended-not destroyed, by the
gradual operation OF intense cold. How long
thus remained, have not yet sought TO ascer-
tain, and have not now time to speculate upon
the subject. The sensations attending my revi-
val were similar to those related above, but of a
reverse character. Unlike those, beginning
with intensity and gradually declining. With
natural physical sensation, consciousness and in
tellectual power returned. fortunately recol-
lected my situation before made any great eff
fort, otherwise might have precipitated myself
from the balloon. Twas slowly approaching the
earth, as | supposed, and already trees, houses,
and cultivated fields became visible and distinct.
! Why my balloon descended, did not then ur-
derstand, as it was still fully inflated; still it
came down slowly, and could soon distinguish
objects more clearly. | was approaching some
unknown handsome quarter OF the earth little
known or described; every thing wore strange
aspect. came still lower, and could distin-
guish more minute objects could see that |
was observed, and that the people were moved
| by the widest excitement; the sounds of life
came TO my ears; the mingled shouts of aston
ished man, and the various cries Of the
lower animals. Still lower, and the welcome
atmosphere breathed by my fellow man RECALLED
another sense. The breeze was loaded with the
perfume Of the fresh earth--I was still SLOWLY
descending, borne by the gentle wind in the d.
rectiop OF a vast city which lay on plain at the
loot of a mountain. Though astonished at all
saw, was by this time entirely self-possessed.
and made the necessary preparation to land
J and secure my balloon. i was carried directly
over the city at a gentle height, and
with speed not exceeding three or four miles
an hour toward the side of5the mountain. The
establishment my appearance seemed to create,
is inconeeivable. The broad streets were
crowded with the up-ga2ing population, and the
tlGe OF human life swelled in proportion TO my
q progress, but eachseemed now so wrapped up in
his own internal wonder, that universal silence
hung over the city. AT length | reached the
NIL SIDE, and my balloon resting gently in some
low buShessl secured it to neighboring tree.
W ht" ho uouOI Dul lnat was on some I'M
explored portion Of my native planet The ill.,
habitants, WHO by this time had gathered around
me, although of very peculiar aspect, were
fine variety of the human race Their manners
too, were perfectly courteous and their language, o
thong unintelligible, was of soft and pleasant
sound. When Pohad finished my operations,
and folded my balloon, by gesture, they iatima-
ted desire that Ishould go with them TO the
eity' while on our way, eve were met by ano- q.
ther company of men, apparently having author
Wy, as their dress was more uniform, their order
more regular, and their commands were obeyed
by the crowd; by whom Yas Immediately sur
re rendered INTO the possession of the new corners.
lhese continued to direct and escorto me, with
our any 'rudeness whatever, through the streets
until we approached an immense and most mag
micent palace, which had before noted and G
admired IN my passage. After sundry DELAYS
and a passage through long ranges of splendid
apartments, and transfer at different points I'm
TO the care ofaseveral different persons, was at
last uShered into chamber of comparatively
small dimensions and plain accommodation.
mere were but three or four persons in the
ROOM who all seemed to be occupied by some
grave, discourse. Q
Ia CONCLUSION negt week. %