The Press., 1883-10-18
ican state and society with their civil rights and their social equity.

ican state and society with their civil rights
 and their social equity. 2
 FROM GOV. wALLER's ADDRESS.
 In brief address had the pleasure of
 making few days ago at the state fair in
 Meriden, I expressed the hope that the
 time would come when, escaping from the
 cares of the law and the turmoils of pol
 itics, could flee to farm of hundred
 or so acres, well watered by trout streams
 and well shaded by trees, and there enjoy
 the ease and quiet of a well-to-do Connec-
 ticut farmer. In response to this, I have
 received offers from all parts of the state.
 at reasonable prices, of just such places.
 the writers assure me, as my fancy con-
 ce1ved. But I regret that I am not vet
 able to accept any of these offers, even the one that so tempts me from your county
 of Holland. But before Iretire and realize
 my agricultural ambition, shall have to continue 8 while longer in the shades of the law, and fish while longer in the streams of litigation. In Connections neither the farmer nor the lawyer, except In rare and radiant instances, ever gets rich. As rule success in your profession means snug farm cattle of good breed. horses of good metal, and that sort of uui- ct contentment that is better than wealth. The victories of my profession usually consist more ill fame than in fortune.
 The lawyer, it is said, you know, works hard, lives we'll and goes to heaven poor.
 The owner of the farm in this pleasant vicinity who desires me to purchase if he will take pay in law, may fix his own price. ana whatever 1t may be the bargain shall be closed before the sun goes to rest, and tomorrow I'll be the "Lord of his manor. " Bul II he prefers lucre to law, he must wait or l must look elsewhere.
 MIME. cAR1orTAs STORY OF HER JOURNEY
 OVER HOLLAND COUNTY
 This ascension was in. brilliant contrast with the one made by me from the same place last year. The weather this time was bright and warm-too warm in fact. and the sunshine made everything look beauti tul. On the former occasion however the alr was gloomy, the clouds lying low and dense, while the strong wind at once blew me out of sight of earth at one gust. and the land we live on was invisible for nearly an hour except one feeting glimpse which caught as flew backword over the fair grounds again. When finally al1ebted r found that the earth had been dodoino alI around here and there, while I had seem ingly stood still in the air, shrouded in a misty turmoil of angry vapor, which gave me the most unpleasant sensations of al arm and danger that l had ever experienced- except once, when the balloon, torn open by an eager and excited crowd of 9 GOO people, Ill the effort to get nearer-explod- ed in the air at a height of two miles and let me swing downward through spaca like a meteor, landing safely, however. by steer ing the balloon to the tops of soft fir trees which broke the fall.
 But my ascent from Stafford Springs in 1883 was as pleasant as pleasant could be though hot-which reminds me that my ascension just previous, made at Attica in western Now Yrrk, was so cold that for the trst time in lO9 ascensions, I went up in an ulster, ,and together with some 12, ,Ooo spec tators, nearly froze to death.
 To return to our subject The balloon Skylark rose at about 3.20 p. m., floating little east of south, while | distributed 2 shower of little 'sballoon kites" as souven- lrs to the crowd, and advertising my little book of Hrial Adventures-"S -"Skyiarking in Cloudland."
 The country over which I passed was unfavorable, being wooded, and ill adapted to safe landing anywhere. Rising high CT to seek more favorable currents. a shiyer of the balloon told me that our course WAS changing, and we swung around to the south, then for the west, and then a little north of west, to reach which last current threw out half bag of ballast which de- scended in light cloud of dust. The bal loon was now | miles high, and retained It at that height in order to keep my course for for time. Later I let out little gas. descending into the current blowing me westward, and lower down, I again flew a little southward, 50 that my entire course was serpentlne curve, like gigantic let ter 5, rising and falling, and swinging to right and left at will I passed the south ern extremity of Crystal Lake. keeping pretty well along the roadway beneath me. and attentively watching carriage which had left the grounds when did. and with u good horse seemed to be endeavorine to keep up with the balloon. I watched this but paid most particular attention to the very conspicuous shadow which it cast, and which seemed larger and mere real than the carriage itself. Presently the horse qulckened his steps as if his driver were urged by sudden impulse, and I discovered the cause by consulting my barometer, which totd me that was com ing down rapidly, and the occupant of the carriage evidently intended to be on hand to witness my landing. As I neared the earth the low ground breeze swept me away over bad woods to my left, and I rose again quick to get away from them.
 Then l planned to go northward and westward, past Shenipsit Lake. and along by Ellington, and when sufficiently north of that place, to come down and let the ground breeze drift me southward to a safe landing, all of which scheme was carried put. The people of Ellington were all out to witness my landing, and I particularly remarked two very nice young ladies who were waving their handkerchiefs to me as sailed down over their heads, and landed safely at about 4. 50 p. m, after circuit ous flight of perhaps sixteen miles. and about ten miles from my starting place.
 Meanwhile the carriage which I watched lad pursued its straight course as swung Q right and left, in the air, and it's owner Dr. Warren, was among the others to greet ne on landing. Before getting to a safe andlng was forced to jump up and down in he air several times by letting out sand and gas to escape obstacles, trees, houses. etc. put finally found spot which suited my critical taste and the balloon made plunoe or 1t, my little platform touching the earth 'n Dr. Patton's place and then reboundine lp few feet till held by a young man. IIxrI