The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-29
From lte Philadelphia Inquirer, Aug. 2S.l
PROFESSOR LOVES BALLOON TRIP TO


The aerial commander, Prof. T. S. G. Lowe, still
indulges in confident hope that he will vet reach
the shores OF the Old World, by passage through
the upper air. His darling project is not to be
given up. The Professor is a man of unbendinp
perseverance, and resoute determination. He cal
culates calmly and sereney the future of events,
and is not frightened at the past failures OF others.
He has certainly degree of recklessness in his
character without which it would be impossible
to conceive him the bold and daring adventurer
that he Is. Success in every ascension which he
has made in balloons of ordinary size has filed
hlm with degree of confidence that admits of no
idea OF defeat From the tone of his conversation
one Is apt to infer that he finds it not great deal
more dIhcult to cross the ocean in balloon than it
would be for Philadelphians to cross to Camden in
Terry boat The public view this expedition with
but little favor. The word mpossibility is heard
instantly, when the SUBJECTS broachcd.
This want of confidence in the scheme of Prof
Lowe in part to be attributed to the innumerable
postponements of his trip which had been an
tn""nced to ia Ike place from New York. lie st~tae,
him. lie has been received in PHILADELPHIA with
moro cordiality, and is backed by number of
scientlic men. For the past two or three months
he has been laboring upon the "Great Western"
now spread upon the ground at Point Breeze gas
works, and covering nearly four acres of space
His balloon has been thoroughly vanished and
everything necessary for the voyage has been pro-
cured His ascent will take place about the end Of
the week. 1t will be conducted in a verv quiet
manner. No announcement will be made en- the
previous day, but the signal of his departure will
De tne ringing OF city Dell three four hours be-
fore he bids us goodbye.
On Saturday afternoon he received from New
Iork the metallic liteboat which is to be attached
to the boat, to provide for exigencies should any
danger arise while in the air-ship. The boat is
named the Leontine, in honor of the wife of Prof.
Lowe Its dimensions are Length, % feet; depth,
~ feet; breadth of BEAM feet. The lie Ontine is
provided with two air-chambers having a capacity
three times greater than that of the chambers
usually constructed in these boats-in each
valve is placed for the convenience of slowing away
supplies Of provisions and clothing, to be used in
cased of necessity. The outfit for the voyage in
cudes supply of water and provisions sufficient
for the consumption of ten persons for six months;
and the sea-worthy character of the lifeboat which
the Professor states, is endorsed by the most com
patent nautical authority, insures the safety of
the yoyagers In any event, should they be
compelled to abandon the balloon.
In order to provide for possible contingencies the
boat has been fitted with mast twenty feet high,
bearing large "mutton-shouder" sail; two rud-
ders with cords and tiller attached; four oars; two
lnda-rubber buckets, for water; a vapor-stove and
an lndia-rubber covering extending from stem to
stern The Professor stepped into the boat on Sat-
urday, dressed himself in his submarine armor and
out he plunged into the water and hoated like a
feather. There was large number of persons as
sembled on the wharves, many of whom, on being
told the nature of the boat and its captain excaim-
ed 'foosh man." "guess his life isn't dear to him,
etc. Should Lowe make his ascension to Europe
successfully, he will the praise, in exchange
for the pity, with which many now view him.
From MATANzAs.-The steamship Matanzas four
days and fourteen hours from Matanzas, arrived at
New York on Monday morning.
There is news of moment The health of Ma
tanzas is remarkably good for the season. There
is very little sickness either in the city port.
The commercial adyices By this arrival are as
follows
MATANzAs, August 22.-The Matanzas sugar market,
since the 9th instant has been rather dull owing princi
pally to the difficulty in obtaining vessels, and also
the discouragng vices from the North Prices
firm as last quoted Whites 11@l3 reals; yellows, 1920
DS, l1G11A reals 17-lS do. 10d10H 1916 do, "a
9h 1914 do, SHGS4. Browns Hip D s, TX G17H
reals. Cucuruchos, 9-1O DS 6A@l7 reals Muscovados
KIOSK reals. Moasses quiet * for clayed 3H for
Muscovado Stock of sugars in first and second hands
90 600 bxs. and 700 hhds
Feights scarce; but there being large demand for
the moment, rates easier at 6HG6A per hid; 81
| per box for sugar to the United States.
Cowes, Falmouth and market, 55d60s.
Exchange has advanced. London, Az KG)15 premium.
| New Y ork, 2%, 3H, do.
iA-r cs s'-"" and MoIasses from Is Jan 10 22d
| August, 1860: % 49, ~
| Boxes. Hhds. Thds. Hhds.