Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-06
Great Balloon Voyage.

ST. Louis, July 1.-The first grand expe
rimcntal AIR voyage 10 the seaboard, took
place from Washington Square this evening
McssrS. Wise, Lamruntain aud eager having
made Il successful ascension in the mammoth
balloon Atlantic At $40 p NJ, the iu
tlati"n Of the balloon WAS finished, having
been witnessed by thousands of citizens,
while the square outside of the enclosure was
thronged with excited spectators, and the
voyage was commenced. VIM. Hyde, re-
porter Of the Republican, accompanied the
eronauts. but should his weight prove an
obstruction 10 the passage of the balloon, he
will be landed ut Il favorable point, and this
course will be repeated If necessary to the
accomplishment of the end in view, until all
the party excepting one, together with the
boat. are landed, Mr.. Wise being dctermin-
cd 10 reach the Atlantic coast. If such thing
is possible.
package containing letters, St. Louis
papers and Western exchange papers, was
sent by the United States Express, which
will be- forwarded Ia their agents in New
York from whatever place the aerunauts
aiight.
Mr.. Brooks manager Of the st. Louis muse
um, preceded the main party few minutes
III his balloon Comet, desiSlng IA accompany
the Atlantic Il short distance. and to return
in the morning. The weather was favorable.
and the balloon took direction towards Lake
Erie. but when last seen was pursuing u
course almost due east
SANDuSKY CITY, Ohio July 1.-The bal
loon Atlantic passed over this city at seven
o'clock this morning.
CINCINNATI. july 1.-The balloon passed
six miles north OF Fort Wayne ut o'clock
this morning The small balloon WAS seen
ut the same time II considerable distance
south. The large balloon passed fremont at
and Saniu>ky at 30 A. NJ. Its course was
then due east. 1t is possible it took Il north
eu>terly direction after passing Sandusky, rs
nothing has been heard from On the south
ern shore of Lake Erie.
CLEVELAND. July >. The balloon passed
Falrport. thirty miles east of this point, at
= 80 \. W., and WAS seen to nearly touch
the water. Ii rose again and disappeared
in Il urrtheastrrly direction.
S>>DUskY. July 2-rhe aerial ship At
lantic passed here at seven nclock this morn
ing. Ii course was east hy north. 4 paper
VA. droppri from it, but it unfortunately
fell into the lake. Only three persons were
visible. The name Of the ship WAS distinct
II seen.
81. Lotus, July MIR. Brooks. who pre-
sided at the great balloon expedition last
evening. has returned. He alighted short
distance east Of Edwarisville Illinois, Mt II
quarter OF : o'clock last night, the balloon
having attained IN altitude Of 1900 feet aud
travelled - miles.
TRoY. July 3. lSj9-The Troy Daily
Wing learns from Mr.. Gager, one OF the pas
srngers 10y the Atlantic. who arrived in Troy |
this morning. the following particulars
Saturday II p. NJ, ST. Louis time, were
abreast of Rochester. over Lake Ontario. |
" hen the altitude was increased on account
al the wind, which WAS blowing perfect
hurricane. accompanied by rain. The sup
ply gas was small. consequently the balloon |
did not reach the altitude above the storm. |
The vessel WAS mmediate y headed for shore.
When the storm was highest the vessel WAS
only about thirty feet above the level OF the |
Lake. We reached land i'll IL few seconds, IN
the town of Henderson. Jefferson County, |
with I'LL hands on board. Welanded in III. edge |
uf woods, with the basket swinging to and |
fro, making rapid eyolutions among the
higher branches Of the trees, the passengers
clinging to the rigging. The strength and
general excellence Of the arrangements Of
the balloon basket probably saved the party.
The balloon was left in high tree, swinging
above the boat. and much damaged. The |
whole distance travelled is $50 miles: we |
started at 60 p. NJ, on Friday, from St.
Louis. and landed ut Henderson, Jefferson
County, at go p. NJ, on Saturday. Mr..
Lamountain, remained in charge of the bal
loon: Mr. Wise, Mr. eager, and Mr.. Hyde, |
will come on to the East. A grand recep-
ton was given to the parties at the village Of
Adams, Jefferson Co. Mr. eager will come
IN to Troy, Mr.. Wise to Albany, and Mr..
Hyde to New York.