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[[start left column]] [[start clipping 1 of 2]] ^[[1829 - handwritten in pencil above this column. Henry Green - handwritten in pencil beside it]] Balloon Ascent and Speedy Fall. - Mr. Green, the aeronaut, having announced that he would ascend on Tuesday in his magnificent balloon from Sydney Gardens, Bath, an immense concourse of people was collected round the spot at an early hour. He commenced the inflation of the machine at four o'clock, from the gas pipes in Johnstone-street, and after it was filled two persons got in the car, and the balloon being permitted to ascend to a considerable height, was carried in that manner to the gardens; and during the day the experiment of a partial ascent was occasionally repeated. It was soon found, however, that the gas was escaping rapidly through some fissures in the silk, and before trying the final ascent it was deemed necessary to give the aerial machine an extra inflation. Notwithstanding this precaution, the gas escaped so quickly, that a gentleman who wished to accompany Mr. Green was obliged to forego his voyage, as the balloon was not sufficiently buoyant to carry two persons. - Mr. Green was also obliged to throw out most of the ballast to be able to ascend alone, and when the balloon was loosed from its moorings about two o'clock, it ascended but very gradually in a westerly direction. Having attained the height of about three or four hundred yards, it suddenly began to descend, and came to the ground in one of the gardens of a house in Kingsmead-terrace, not more than half a mile from the place whence it started. - Mr. Green effected his landing in safety, and the machine was shortly re-conveyed to Sydney Gardens. A number of persons crowded round the balloon on its descent, and the gas escaped in such volumes, that one poor boy was nearly suffocated, and was taken to the United Hospital in a senseless state, but on the application of proper remedies speedily recovered. ^[[May 22, 1829 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 2]] ^[[July 23, 1829 - handwritten in ink]] Mr. GREEN AND HIS BALLOON. - A disgraceful scene occurred a few days ago at [[underline]]Devizes.[[/underline]] Mr. Green, the aeronaut, who had already once disappointed the people of that place, being unable, from an escape of gas from his balloon, on account of its unfinished state, to ascend according to promise, the mob broke in, and with knives and other instruments destroyed the balloon, which contained 1,500 yards of silk, and the car; and it was only through the prompt interference of the magistrates that Mr. Green was saved from personal injury. Such was the fury of the enlightened people of Wilts, that, to preserve life, Mr. Green, his wife, and a friend, were compelled to secrete themselves in a dark hole until eleven o'clock at night. [[end clipping]] [[end left-hand column]] [[the words; Henry Green, and, mob are handwritten in pencil alongside this clipping]] [[start centre column]] ^[[1830 handwritten in pencil above this column]] [[start clipping 1 of 6]] On Saturday last, Mr. Green, jun. made his 40th aerial voyage from Cambridge, accompanied by Robert Hollond, Esq. of Corpus Christi college, and Thomas Wm. Hulkes, Esq. of St. John's college, who advanced a sum of money to enjoy the pleasure of the excursion. At about half-past six o'clock the aeronauts entered the car, Mr. Green standing in the centre, and his companions sitting one at each end. The machine rose in the most majestic manner, and the ascent was one of the most grand and imposing ever witnessed. The balloon took a north-westward direction, and continued in sight upwards of half an hour. At a quarter after eight, the aerial travellers descended in perfect safety, upon a farm occupied by Messrs. Waddelow & Little, in the parish of Standground, three miles to the right of Peterborough. ^[[May 15, 1830 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 6]] ^[[May 15, 1830 - handwritten in ink in left margin]] Mr. Green, jun. accompanied by R. Holland, Esq. of Corpus Christi, and T.W. Hulkes, Esq. of St. John's College, Cambridge, ascended in his balloon from Cambridge on Saturday, and descended in the farm at Standground, within three miles of Peterborough, performing the distance (38 miles) in one hour and 35 minutes. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 6]] [[underlined]]Mr. Green, jun. [[/underlined]]made a very fine ascent in his balloon from Cambridge, on the 15th instant, and descended in safety about eight o'clock, near the residence of H. Usborne, Esq., at Branches Park in Suffolk. Dr. Woodhouse, of Caius College, and James Ackers and F.W. Beaumont, Esquires, of Trinity College, accompanied the aeronaut. ^[[May 1830 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 6]] ^[[May 22, 1830 - handwritten in ink]] Cambridge - Mr. Green, jun. made a second ascent on Saturday se'nnight in his very magnificent balloon from this town. He was accompanied on this occasion by Dr. Woodhouse, Senior Fellow of Caius College, and James Ackers and F.W. Beaumont, Esq. of Trinity College, each of whom posted the Pony in liberal sums. All the appendages being secured, and the necessary arrangements completed, precisely at half-past six, at a given signal, the cords were loosened, the band struck up "God save the King," and the splendid machine arose at a rapid rate, amidst the shouts and applause of the assembled thousands. For the better accommodation of his companions Mr. Green took his seat upon the hoop above the car, carrying in his right hand a silk parachute, to which was attached a small basket containing a live dog, which was dropped from the balloon when it had attained the height of about 1800 feet, occasioning a considerable alarm to those individuals who were not aware of the effect of this somewhat novel sight; the parachute almost immediately expanded, and gradually descended until it fell into the river, near Chesterton, from which it was instantly taken by some persons near the spot, and with the animal perfectly safe, restored to the owner. With the exception of a short interval in passing through several clouds, the balloon was seen till within a short time of its descent, which took place about eight o'clock near the residence of H. Usborne, Esq. at Branches Park, in Suffolk. During the voyage, and when nearly over the town of Newmarket, Mr. Beaumont, whilst in the act of making an observation, dropped his pocketbook containing a £5 note and several memoranda, for the recovery of which he has offered a reward. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 5 of 6]] [[The words Henry Green, Coventry, and "adieu" handwritten in pencil alongside this clipping.]] Loss of Mr. Green's Balloon. - Miraculous Escape of the Aeronaut. - The following letter appeared in a Stamford Paper: - "Wisbeach, June 20. - We are most credibly informed, by Mr. S. Provost, of Thorney, farmer, on whom we may rely, that a grand balloon, belonging to Mr. Green, was taken in Thorney Fen by him, without any person whatever being with it, and, upon securing it, it was also found that the rope and grappling irons were missing. It of course threw him, and others who by this time had come to his assistance, into a state of alarm as to the safety of Mr. Green, and any other person who might have been with him. We have not as yet heard any thing of him." Fortunately all fears have been since dispelled by the appearance of Mr. Green himself, who has furnished the following explanation of the event. He says, he made his ascent from the outskirts of Coventry on Friday afternoon, at twenty minutes before four o'clock, and, having attained an altitude of 1,500 feet, he made an experiment to try the efficiency of his safety valve, which when opened, he supposes from some of the silk becoming entangled with the springs, remained so, and the gas of course rapidly escaped. The balloon descended at a frightful rate on the town, and Mr. Green with consummate coolness cut away the grapple, and, as he neared the tops of the houses, threw himself from the car, holding at the same time by the ropes. A strong current dashed the car against a house, and then it rose again, thus affording Mr. Green an opportunity of saying, "Adieu to thee, thou lovely one!" as he quietly took his station on the roof of the building. He was hurt, but not seriously, and like a British tar (which we believe Mr. G. has been) he looks at the adventure as "a good lark!" ^[[1830 June 21 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 6 of 6]] FINDING OF MR. GREEN'S BALLOON. - Probable Death of this Intrepid Aeronaut. - We have received a respectable correspondent, the following letter, from which we are greatly afraid that Mr. Green's one hundred and fifty-second trip to the clouds has been his last. Should any further intelligence reach us, before all our impression is worked off, we will insert it: - "Wisbeach, June 20.- We are most credibly informed by a Mr. S. Provost, of Thorney, a farmer, upon whom we may rely, that a grand balloon, belonging to Mr. Green, was taken in Thorney-fen by him, without any person whatever being with it, and, upon securing it, it was also found that the rope and grappling irons were missing. It of course threw him, and others who by this time had come to his assistance, into a state of the alarm as to the safety of Mr. Green, and any other person who might have been with him. We have not as yet heard any thing of him, but we hope and trust that in our Champion of Tuesday we shall have a full and favourable account of Mr. Green." - We have just heard a rumour, that Mr. Green is alive, having saved himself on the top of a house near Coventry. - ED. Stamford Champion. ^[[1830 June 24 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[end centre column]] [[start right-hand column]] [[start clipping 1 of 4]] ^[[? 29 June - handwritten in ink]] PROVINCIAL. ^[[July 24, 1830 - handwritten in ink]] Mr. GREEN, the experienced aeronaut, accompanied by Mr. J. B. Cuttill, made a second [[underline]]ascent from Lincoln [[/underline]]on Tuesday last, and, like the former one on Midsummer fair-day, it was particularly favored by the weather. A parachute, with a handsome little dog in it, the property of J. Fardell, Esq. descended from a height of perhaps 1,500 feet (from Mr. Green's calculation): it was a considerable time in view before it reached the ground, and presented a delightful object: it fell in a field at the foot of the hill below the Asylum, and the little animal, which was well secured in a basket, was taken up unhurt. After a voyage of an hour and 40 minutes the travellers descended safely at Rothwell, four miles east of Caistor, to which place they were fetched in a chaise by J. Dixon, Esq. who, as well as his townsmen, had been for some time watching the approach of the balloon. As in the former ascent, the waters of the German Ocean, Boston Deeps, and the Humber, were visible at intervals, but occasionally interrupted by the rising of mists from the earth: the course of the Trent was also traceable for a considerable distance. [[end clipping]] [[the words dog, and, German Ocean, are handwritten in pencil alongside this clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 4]] ^[[Aug ?? - handwritten in ink]] AEROSTATION. - Yesterday (Wednesday), Mr. Green, jun. ascended in his balloon from the area of the White Cloth Hall in the presence of a very large and highly respectable assemblage. The inflation commenced a little before two o'clock, and proceeded steadily until about a quarter to four, when, in consequence of a sudden jerking of the balloon, the connecting pipe was severed, and the supply of gas suspended till the damage was repaired. At twenty-five minutes to six, the balloon, which is made of silk in alternate stripes of crimson and gold, and is calculated to hold 140,000 gallons of gas, was completely filled, and the supply was cut off. The car, which is of crimson damask, ornamented with blue silk drapery, and lined with green damask, had been previously attached. In it the intrepid aeronaut took his place, and after a few preliminary arrangements a gentleman of this town, whose name was understood to be [[underline]] Kelsall, [[/underline]] also mounted the car. The balloon was then permitted to ascent to the height of about a hundred feet, being restrained by ropes. At this distance Mr. Green let go his mproved parachute containing a living cat, which descended upon the roof of the Cloth Hall in a very beautiful manner. The balloon was then pulled down, for the purpose of affixing the grapling irons and making the final arrangements, which being completed, precisely at six o'clock the aeronaut loosed the cords which bound him to the earth, and the balloon went off in a most majestic style, amidst the cheers of the spectators, the band of the 10th Royal Hussars, which had attended by permission of Colonel Wyndham, playing, "God save the King," and the aeronaut and his friend waving their flags. The intrepid voyagers arrived safe at Jones's Cafe de l'Europe, in this town, a little before one o'clock in the morning, having descended into a field belonging to Mr. Armitage, in the township of Royston, about four miles from Barnsley, at half-past seven o'clock. Several persons obligingly went to their assistance, amongst them Mr. Hawkins, a worthy farmer, who kindly invited them to tea at his house, and undertook to repair all damages. Two miles and a half was the greatest estimated height which the balloon ascended; the voyage was remarkably pleasant, but the weather was very cold. - Leeds Intelligencer. ^[[Aug 21 1830 - handwritten in ink]] [[End clipping]] [[the words George Green, cat, and 2 1/2 miles, are handwritten in pencil alongside this clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 4]] ^[[Sept 10. 1830 - handwritten in ink]] BALLOON ASCENT. - On Friday afternoon, Mr. Green, Jun., made his second ascent from the White Cloth Hall-yard in Leeds, being the 46th time that he has ascended in his magnificent balloon. The inflation of the balloon commenced about half past twelve, and it was nearly completed about half past four; the supply of gas, however, was not finally cut off till near six o'clock. At ten minutes past six, the car having been properly attached to the balloon, Mr. Green entered it with Mr. [[underline]] Snowdon [[/underline]] and Mr. [[underline]] Russom [[/underline]], the gentlemen who accompanied him. The weights which had been attached to the balloon to check its buoyancy were then detached, and it was moved from its original situation to the centre of the yard. All the preliminary arrangements being completed, at half past six precisely, the ropes were let go, and the balloon ascended most majestically amidst the cheers of the spectators. It proceeded in a south easterly direction at a very rapid rate, and in less than five minutes it entered a dense cloud, and was not again visible at Leeds. At 44 minutes past six the intrepid voyagers made a safe descent in the Ings, at Wakefield, having travelled about ten miles in little more than thirteen minutes. A great number of the inhabitants of Wakefield were attracted to the Ings to witness the descent, with which they were much gratified. Mr. Green, and his two friends, arrived safe at Jones's Café de l'Europe, in Park-row, Leeds, at ten o'clock the same evening.- Leeds Intelligencer. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 4]] ^[[1830 - handwritten in ink in left margin]] Balloon Sleeves. - A few weeks ago, when the rage for wearing enormous sleeves was at its height, a lady arrived by one of the steam-boats, with shoulders more than usually tumid. Green's balloon was but a type to these fashionable enormities in the millinery art. One of that officious class of persons called tidewaiters, expressed a strong inclination to examine the shoulders of her ladyship's gown. This caused her to frown and blush; but the officer was obdurate, and insisted upon a search being made, when, after a considerable resistance, he liberated ten pints of Highland whisky from the sleeves of her gown, carefully stowed away in sheeps' bladders. The Lady must have felt much lighter after this deliverance. [[end clipping]] [[Rum-runners - handwritten in pencil alongside this clipping]] [[end page]] [[209 handwritten in pencil at the bottom of this page]]
