The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-02-14
EriaI Observations.

We have received visit from Prof. T. S. C. Love-
whose serial observations and ronautic experiments
have excited the attention of the scientific community
Mr.. Lowe has furnished with statement of his
views purposes and Objects to which we invite atten-
ton and cooperation for tie sake Of the important
and interesting problem involved in his undertaking.
We give statement in Prof. loves words:
CHARLESTON HOTEL, February G, 1860.
The mammoth ar-ship City of New York, in which
I intend to make voyage to Europe in May or June
next built last year. designing to start in October;
owing however to unexpected labor, which from the
great size OF the ship it difficult orcsee and the
delay to Which I subjected in tho construction Of
tic mechanical apparatus and other equipments to the
ship it was not completed until November consequent
ly decided to postpone the first experiment Of prac
caly testing the theory of Oceanic Eria Navigation
until Spring, when everything is in the most COM
plete and perfect ORDER shall (my life and health being
spared) solve the problem. have determined not to
neglect the opportunity which the time until then will
afford me- for making observations in the lower lat
tudes. My object now is to make an examination Of
the upper currents ascertain their course velocity &c.
at short distances to and below the Equator to see
cannot discover return current setting from East 10
Wcst-a theory in which have strong faith. s
In the thirty-cght voyages have made above the
cloud regions between Al degs. and 3S degs. North
Latitude have found (hough not always at the same
altitudc current setting from West to East reliable
in its course as the gulf stream.
II, then, can find at near the Equator counter
current possessing the same uniformity and reliability
shall be satisfied The advantages arising from such
discovery can hardly be determined.
The instruments furnished me by Commander Moury,
Z. S. NJ, viii. enable me to make many interesting
experiments the result Of which 1 SHALL by request
forward to the Washington Observatory, and, hope,
be Of some assistance to him in contributing to the
great branch of science upon which he has thrown so
much light.
The result Of the observations shall make here and
elsewhere added to those have already made shall
be happy to furnish you for your readers giving my
reasons sustaining my theory, that Eral Navigation
Should succeed in discovering Westerly current)
can be reduced to practical utility and will become
not only feasible but convenient enabling us to glide
smoothly far above the clouds, from cline to cline.
In pursuance of the above plan I propose to make
the first of series of ascensions from Citadel Green
in this city, Saturday, lth nst or the earliest day
of fair and favorable weather-CAar Courier.
PROF LOVES AscENsIoy.-It has never been our
privilege to witness in all respects interesting
and successful attempt in balloonns THAI that made
from the Citadel Green on Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Lowe is thoroughly in earnest in his efforts and is well
prepared to test thoroughly the possibilities and re-
sources Of pronautic locomotion. 1t is the wish Of
many spectators and others that Mr.. Lowe will find it
convenient to continue and extend his experiments in
this city, and eknow that many passengers will glad
y take short trips under his guidance-Ib l3m inst