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[[start left-hand column]] [[start clipping 1 of 8]] A Balloon was last week let off at Paris, and a man of the name of GARNERIN, with a young Lady, ascended in it. It rose majestically to an immense height, and after continuing stationary for some time there, a gentle breeze carried it from Paris, and it descended in a village a few miles off. ^[[20 July, 1798 - handwritten in ink]]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 8]] Among the aerostatic novelties of Paris, is the ascension of a man and horse in a balloon. This we should suppose to be the most expeditious mode of travelling possible, and to exceed greatly our flying waggons, flying dillys, and flying coaches. The great object of Citizen GARNERIN, in aeronautic expedition, appears to have been to obtain the air of the higher regions, which was some degree more impure than that which he breathed on terra firma. The Philosophers of Laputa bottled up Sun Beams, for the purpose of ripening cucumbers : thus it appears that it is not only in moral but even in physical pursuits that the French condescend to profit by the wisdom of the flying Island. ^[[1798 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 8]] Citizen GARNERIN, who has lately ascended in a balloon, has written a long Letter to the Editor of the French Paper L'Echo, in which he enlarges on the great advantages likely to result from aerostatic expeditions. The chief of these which he enumerates, is that of conveying intelligence from the Fleet with the utmost speed. Unfortunately for the Great Nation, their naval news always comes to too expeditiously for them. ^[[1798 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 8]] GARNERIN, the Parisian Aeronaut, whom we announced some time ago as preparing to pay a visit in his baloon to some of the European Sovereigns, came back again to earth within three quarters of an hour after he ascended. He has therefore postponed his great journey to the 14th of July, a memorable day for French extravagancies. ^[[July 1801- handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 5 of 8]] Citizen GARNERIN, irritated by some observation of the Newspaper wits of Paris, [[underlined]]on his aerial[[/underlined]] voyage of the 14th July, has published some details respecting that voyage. On that day he ascended from the Champs Elysees, accompained by his wife, and the Citizens NOLIN and BEAUVAIS; in the evening he discontinued his voyage at Ferti sous Jouarre. It was reformed on the following morning by the Citizens NOLIN and BEAUVAIS only. The new voyagers were buffetted by the winds; they encountered squalls and torrents; they ran over the departments of Seine and Marne, of the Marne, the borders of that of the Ardennes, and then that of the Aisne, in which they descended at Saint Thibaud, near the house of Citizen D'ORMESSON. Departing thence, after a stay of one hour, they coasted along the department of the Somme, from which they were borne back on that of the North. At Trelon, near Maubeuge, they were under a necessity of descending once more, with the intention of remounting again the moment after. Vain hope! the peasants of the village having tampered with the balloon, rendered it impossible for them to proceed; and the Aeronauts were consoled for this vexation only by the excellent reception which they met with from Citizen LEMMERS. ^[[Oct. 3. 1801 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 6 of 8]] Citizen GARNERIN wishes to be appointed aeronaut to the French government; but the government, though professing the highest wishes to encourage his talents, has declined his request. - France has been so much censured for innovation, that they are probably afraid of being the first to take aeronauts into the public service. The matter might be accomodated by a little change in the title -the appellation of Admiral of the Clouds would probably meet the wishes of both parties. ^[[Oct. 3. 1801 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 7 of 8]] The 14th inst. was to have been a grand day at Paris; being the anniversary of that devastating hydra, the French Revolution. Among other intended amusements, the Aeronaut GARNERIN was to ascend in a balloon. He gives the following account of his intended journey: -"The balloon in which I am to ascend, in company with three other persons, will afford me every means of making the long voyage which has for some time engaged my attention. This ascent, which is to be preceded by four other balloons, will be the grandest that has ever taken place. "The detonating globe that is to precede the exhibition of the fire-works, will be attended with extraordinary effects: it is the balloon of taffety, in which I last ascended, that will be employed for this purpose" ^[[1801- handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 8 of 8]] ^[[1801 - handwritten in ink]] GARNERIN, the French balloon-man, was right, when, according to The Morning Chronicle, he ascended with the English and French flags in union, to announce to the powers of the air the re-establishment of Peace on earth; for the Prince of the Power of the Air has undoubtedly sufficient cause to rejoice in the completion of the present Preliminaries. [[end clipping]] [[ end column]] [[start centre column]] [[start clipping 1 of 8]] Among the fist importations form France we find M. Garnerin, who ascended from the Champ de Mars, by a balloon in 1800, and descended by means of a parachute. He landed at Dover on Thursday last and has brought his apparatus with him to make the same experiments in England. ^[[april 1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 8]] Saturday being the day fixed upon for Mr. Garnerin's second ascent in his balloon, from which he was to descend by means of a Parachute, vast numbers of people were collected at three o'clock about Lord's Ground, from which place the Balloon was to ascend. M. Garnerin, in consequence of the high wind and heavy rains, not choosing to make the ascent, had handbills distributed, and placards affixed, informing the publick the experiment was put off till Monday, at four o'clock, when it will be made, if the weather is more favourable. The balloon was sent away to the Pantheon in a cart, followed by a vast concourse of people. The cart was surmounted by a tall Frenchman, with a tremendous large cocked hat, and whose figure was the most grotesque imaginable. The populace, by the time it arrived near the Pantheon, became irritated at their disappointment, and it was found necessary to convey the Balloon to Marlborough Street, where it was placed, by order of the Magistrates, under the care of the Police Officers. Thousands of persons continued flocking to Marybone, long after the Balloon had been sent back to the Pantheon. ^[[april 24 1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 8]] M. Garnerin, the Aeronaut, who has made himself celebrated by the experiments he has made with the Parachute, in descending from immense heights, is arrived in England, and will, no doubt, shew his daring adventure in London. ^[[1802. May - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 8]] PANTHEON AN IMMENSE PARACHUTE, of the Invention of the celebrated Aeronaut GARNERIN, whose [[ascent?]]in England has already been announced in the news[[papers?]] will be exhibited at the above Place on the 10th of [[May?]] and following days, together with a Balloon of [[?]] cubic feet. It is with this Parachute that Mr. Garnerin has already descended four times from the upper [[regions?]] of the air. The English Nation, so remarkable for the encouragement it has always given to useful discoveries, [[will?]] decide on the merits of this experiment, which will [[?]] be repeated by this Aeronaut. It has already met with the approbation of the French Consular Government, which has rewarded Mr. Garnerin with a superb Fusil d'Honneur, [[?]] will likewise be exhibited at the Pantheon, and also a [[bust of?]] Bonaparte, on the head of which will burn the fire of [[?]] kept up by means of a thermo-lamp recently invented. Garnerin will attend from twelve till five o'clock. Admittance One Shilling. ^[[May 7 1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end of clipping]] [[start of clipping 5 of 8]] PANTHEON, May 28, 1802 - BALOONS and PARACHUTE - The Public are most respectfully informed, that the EXHIBITION of M. GARNERIN'S BALOONS and PARACHUTE, which was advertised for the [[?]] of June next, at Marlborough Gardens, Chelsea, is unavoidably Postponed for a few days, in consideration of the damage that night accrue to the neighbouring Gardens and Grasslands, from the great concourse of persons who are expected to assemble; an inconvenience that M Garnerin would most anxiously avoid. It is in contemplation to obtain the use of a more central and eligible spot, of which public notice will be forthwith given. - All Tickets issued for Marlborough Gardens will be received at such place; and, in the mean time, the Exhibition of the Baloons and Parachute will continue as usual at the Pantheon Oxford-street. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 6 of 8]] M. GARNERIN, the aeronaut, we have no doubt will have sufficient encouragement in this country. We believe too that these are the only high flying projects that will meet with a good reception! ^[[1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end of clipping]] [[start clipping 7 of 8]] ASCENSION in a BALLOON, and Descent in a PARACHUTE. ^[[May 27th 1802 - handwritten in ink]] On the 2d of June next, the celebrated Aeronaut, GARNERIN, will ascend from MARLBOROUGH GARDEN, between the King's road and Blackland's-lane, Chelsea, into the upper Regions of the Air, and when at the distance of 10,000 feet from the Earth, separate from his Balloon, and let himself down, without any other assistance than that of his Parachute. This Experiment, so wonderful by the learning and courage it requires, will be made at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon. Admittance to the Seats in the Garden, next to the Apparatus, Half-a-Guinea; Second Places, Five Shillings. Tickets are now delivering at the Marlbourgh Tavern; at Mr. Carbery's, No. 31, Conduit-street; and at the Pantheon, Oxford-street, where the Balloon, Parachute, and all the Aerial Machines are now exhibiting, and will continue to be so to the 15th of June, the Days of Experiments excepted. Admittance, at the Pantheon, One Shilling. Fine weather being absolutely necessary for the Parachute Experiment, both for the gratification of the Public, and the Aeronaut's safety, in case of a boisterous wind, that Experiment will be put off to the 8th; but that the Public may not be disappointed, Mr. Garnerin, in spite of the wind, will ascend without a Parachute, and give a sight of the most extraordinary Aerial Voyage ever made in Great Britain. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 8 of 8]] ^[[June 5 1802 - handwritten in ink]] The Members of the Pic Nic Society, it is said, give an Aquatick Fete on the 21st instant, in honour of the Peace, on which occasion M. Garnerin will cause a balloon to ascend from one of the boats stationed upon the Thames. [[end clipping]] [[end column]] [[start right hand column]] [[start of clipping 1 of 5]] The Regatta Fete, in Honour of the Peace, will be given at Ranelagh on the 23d inst. The following Ladies keep Books, a Copy of which is left at Mr. HOOKHAM'S, for the insertion of Subscribers' Names: ^[[June 17 1802 - handwritten in ink]] Dutchess of DEVONSHIRE Marchioness of SALISBURY, Countess of CHOLMONDELEY, Viscountess MELBOURNE. M. GARNERIN, on that day and evening, will exhibit his day and night Balloons. Further particulars may be known, by applying to Messrs. HOOKHAM and EBER'S, No. 15, Old Bond-street. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 5]] ^[[June 24 1802 - handwritten in ink]] REGATTA FETE. THERE not being a sufficient Number of SUBSCRIBERS to the FETE, to warrant the giving it on the Plan originally proposed by Mr. GREVILLE, and it being judged adviseable not to disappoint the general expectation, the present Subscribers and the Public are informed, that on TUESDAY Night, there will be A BALL AND SUPPER At Ranelagh: from the Gardens of which place, Mr. GARNERIN'S NIGHT BALLOON, and MR. RUGGIERRI'S COMET will be displayed. AND ON MONDAY THE REGATTA FETE will take place on the Thames, and a BREAKFAST and DINNER will be prepared, by Mr. ESCUDIER, with WINES, &c. at Ranelagh; and at Five o'Clock Mr. GARNERIN will ascend from the Gardens in his GREAT BALLOON, richly decorated with Flags of different Nations, in Honour of the Peace. Tickets for Subscribers to be taken out at No. 8, in Stratton-street; or at Mr. Hookham's, in Old Bond-street, on this day and to-morrow. The Price 10 guineas for four Tickets, or two guineas for the Ball and Supper on Friday, and one guinea for the Breakfast, with admission to the Garden to see the Balloon ascend on Monday next. Mr. Escudier begs leave to inform the Public, that he has taken upon himself all the Preparations that had been made by the Pic-Nic Society. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 5]] M. Garnerin, the celebrated Aeronaut, after his proposed exhibition at Ranelagh, will, it is said, early in the ensuing month, ascend from Lord's Cricket-ground, and let himself down in a parachute, at the moderate height of 10,000 feet, leaving his Balloon behind him to its fate. ^[[June 24 1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 5]] ^[[June 25 1802 - handwritten in ink]] AIR BALLOON. We learn with pleasure that the celebrated Aeronaut, GARNERIN, has the more readily acceded to the terms and solicitations of the managers of a private society, to make in his balloon an ascension from Ranelagh, as this first excursion is the more likely to prepare and stimulate the attention and judgment of the public to the merit and novelty of his philosophical researches, and the wonderful discoveries which are to be exemplified in his experiments. National liberality will, we trust, with its usual and becoming pride, rival, in this instance, every other occasion, and gratified curiosity repay, with proper encouragement, the bold exertions of the successful philosopher, distinguished already by twenty-five various ascensions. The balloon which is to carry this daring stranger through the aerial regions, we understand, is the same which was launched in Paris, before BONAPARTE and Lord CORNWALLIS. Great as the public curiosity may appear in this first instance, our further expectation is greatly excited, we own, to the event of his second ascension, which is publicly announced for the private benefit of the Aeronaut, and is to take place at LORD'S Cricket-ground, in the New-road, Mary-la-bone, about three o'clock in the afternoon of July 3. This last ascension is absolutely novel, and proportionably interesting, inasmuch as Mr. GARNERIN, after having risen to the height of 10,000 feet, is to let himself down by means of a parachute. This wonderful experiment, and the convenience of the spot, altogether promise an adequate harvest both in the field of glory and fortune. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 5 of 5]] We should think that none of the PIC-NIC managers will venture in Mr. GARNERIN'S baloon, which is to ascend in honour of their fete. The natural levity of that society would make the baloon rise much farther than intended, unless it were to take in as ballast the works of some of their own authors, the gravity of which would faithfully point downwards! ^[[1802 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[end column]] [[end page]] ^[[115 - handwritten in pencil at bottom of page.]]
