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[[start page]] Under the Especial Patronage of his Majesty. Royal Garden, Vauxhall. ONE MORE ASCENT OF THE VAUXHALL ROYAL BALLOON, on Thursday next, October 6, 1836 The Proprietors beg to announce another Ascent of the Vauxhall Royal Balloon, which, on account of the advanced period of the season, will most probably be the last untill next spring,- Doors open at One o'clock, Admission, 2s. 6d. Further particulars in due course. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[this entry appears twice, 2 of the same copies side by side]] Under the Especial of His Majesty, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. __________________________ Another Ascent of The Vauxhall Royal Balloon Which ascended on September 21st, with Twelve Persons, WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT THURSDAY, October 6, 1836, at THREE o'clock. ___________________________ The Proprietors of Vauxhall beg to announce Another Ascent of the New Balloon, which, in consequence of the lateness of the Season, will most probably be the Last, until next Spring. The Balloon will be conducted by Mr. GREEN, being his 224th Aerial Voyage. The extraordinary powers of this beautiful Machine are now so well know, that it becomes unnecessary to give any description of it. It may, however, be stated, that an experiment, made on September 21st, proved it capable of lifting Twenty Persons in the Car at one time, whose weight being added to that of the silk ad apparatus, amounted to 3,797 lbs. Every arrangement will be made to ensure the visitors a good view of the process of inflation without inconvenience; and they are requested to arrive early for that purpose, as it will be completed by Haft-past Two o'clock. The Coldstream and Quadrille Bands will attend; and a variety of other Entertainments be gives in the Theater during the Afternoon. Places in the Car, which is to convey Ten Persons, may be secured on application at the Gardens, or at 141, Fleet Street. DOORS OPEN AT ONE O'CLOCK, Admission, 2 s. 6d. [[image - 3 dots in triangle formation, on right side of text]] Parties can Dine, or have Refreshments of all kinds, in the Gardens. Balne, Printer,33,Gracechurch Street [[end page]] [[start page]] THE FOURTH ASCENT OF THE VAUXHALL ROYAL [[Oct. 6. 1836 - hand written note on right side of word balloon.]]BALLOON. Notwithstanding the state of the weather during the whole of Thursday, the proprietors determined to keep faith with the public, and at nine o'clock the inflation of the Royal balloon was commenced. On account of the enormous weight of water absorbed by the netting of the balloon, and the consequent pressure on the surface of the silk, the process occupied about half an hour more then on former occasions. There were not more then 1000 persons present, but the confidence created by the success and prefect safety of the three first ascents, appeared to have increased the ardour of amateur aeronauts. Early in the afternoon inquiries had been made regarding the vacant seats in the car, and at three o'clock six places were secured. Although the day was not at all favorable for the spectators, still it was one peculiarly well suited for observation of what might be termed "balloon effects;" for it was most probable that,in less then ten minutes after quitting the earth, the aeronauts would find themselves in brilliant sunshine, with a mass of floating vapour forming an imaginary earth immediately below them. The view of the earth must in a great measure have been obscured, thereby perfecting the illusion which has often been described by former aerial voyagers of their complete separation from all terrestrial associations. There appeared a dense mass of cloud hovering above the surrounding country, but the progress of the balloon made it evident to all that this apparent mass was merely a series of layers of floating vapours; for the machine was at one moment almost lost to the sight, and the next presented its clear outline to the beholders. The passengers were, Miss Anderson, the Baroness de Talbot, Mr. Back, the Hon. W Talbot, Mr. Woodroffe, Capt. Ogle, Mr. Green, and his brother, making eight in all. The balloon took a westerly direction, giving to the aristocratic portion of the metropolis a view of its progress, the eastern part having hitherto been favored by the aerial currents. The ascent appeared to create unusual interest, and a party was formed in the Gardens with the determination to await the return of the aeronuats. At a quarter past ten Mr. Green arrived at the Gardens, Having effected a safe decent about two miles beyond Uxbridge. His companions expressed the utmost delight during the excursion, and the ladies were much astonished by the perfect ease and safety with which the descent was effected. [[end page ]] [[start page]] Vauxhall Balloon.- On Thrusday, notwithstanding the dreadful weather, the proprietors performed their promise to the public, and the public confidence in them was shown by the very mumerous attendance to witness the inflation. At the appointed hour the balloon quitted the earth with the following party:- Capt. Ogle, of the Gards, Hon. W. Talbot, Baroness de Talbot, Mr. Woodroofe, and Miss. Harrison; Mr. Green and his brother making up the number of eight individuals. Nothing could be better than the appearance and demeanor of the whole party as they ascended, particularly of the two ladies, who displayed and adventurous spirit and easy confidence in their novel situation, which called forth the unqualified admiration of all who witnessed it. The balloon took a north-westerly course, and came to the earth near Uxbridge. Several parties waited in the gardens till the return of the adventurers, who expressed themselves delighted. [[hand written notes - Oct6 1836]] [[end page]] [[start page]] Explosion of Fire Works.- Messrs. Lee, of Vale-place, Hammersmith, proposed on the balloon ascent from Vauxhall, to fire a rocket art the moment of ascent, and they had placed a quantity of fire-works in a room, at some distance from a fire, to dry. William Young, aged fourteen, son of the foreman, went into the room with a parcel for his father, accompanied by a dog; the animal. it is supposed, knocked the stove over, and the fireworks caught and exploded. The poor boy was so dreadfully wounded that he died the same night, and the dog was found dead in the house. An inquest was held on Monday, when a juror inquired if Mr.Lee, whether, if the rocket were to have been fired at the moment of the balloon passing, he did not think it might have caused it to explode, when most probably the consequences might have proved far more disastrous then they have turned out. Mr. Lee replied, that from the height which the balloon must have attained previous to its having reached the premises he apprehended that there would have been no danger of a rocket hitting it. the juryman said, that at any rate it would have been a most dangerous experiment. No further evidence being adduced, the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death," at the same time expressing a strong opinion of the highly dangerous as well as illegal character of such amusements. [[ hand written note - Oct 12, 1836 ]] [[end page]] [[start page]] No. 85 BALLOONS. this, is the age of air balloons; When thoughtless mortals and buffoons Commit their lives and souls to wind, Or pay to gaze, and stay behind. Vain worms despise their Maker' care. And for presumptuous flights prepare Balloons of various shape and size, Above their proper sphere to rise. The Infidel's balloon we meet- Reason, inflated with conceit; On winds of scepticism borne, Till dash'd in death-in torment torn. Free-will balloons rise every day, As pride inflates them, well they may; Their aerial course may thus be traced, "Exalted self shall be abused." The Pharisee's balloon is spread, And he's suspended by a thread, Over the awful gulph of hell! When he'll alight there, who can tell! New-light balloons some men invent, That prophet;s may make their ascent; Inflated Irvingism thinks To soar-evaporates, and sinks. The worst balloons, of frightful size, on winds of superstition rise- Prepared at Rome-sent through the world, Whence souls are to perdition hurl'd. The world is but one vast balloon, Inflated-gazed at-sinking soon; And he who hath his portion there, Will soon descend to dark despair! Sold at the Author's House, Camberwell, for Grove Chapel Card Tract Society. Subscribers of One Guinea are entitled to 500. [[end page]]
