When was it published?

October 23, 1836 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News October 23, 1836

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure, Social Event

Q: What keywords are associated?

Balloon Excursion, Mr Lauriat, East River, New Rochelle, Warm Air Current, Balloon Landing

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 3

What is this article about?

Mr. Lauriat conducted a balloon excursion, ascending to nearly 7000 feet, encountering warm air currents, dipping into the East River during descent, and landing safely at New Rochelle, East Chester at 6:05. He described it as delightful but lost $200 due to low attendance at the garden event.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

THE BALLOON,—We wish to record the remarkable fact that Mr. Lauriat entered a current of excessively warm air, after raising 2000 feet, and was so uncomfortably heated as to be inclined to relieve himself by partially undressing. The highest altitude was nearly 7000 feet. He dipped two or three times in the East River when descending, and rose again 1000 feet, after which he landed at New Rochelle, East Chester, at 6 o'clock and 5 minutes.

He says it was the most delightful excursion he ever made. We learn the garden was not filled, and he is minus $200.—Staten Islander.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Balloon Excursion Mr Lauriat East River New Rochelle Warm Air Current Balloon Landing

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Lauriat

Where did it happen?

New Rochelle, East Chester

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Rochelle, East Chester

Key Persons

Mr. Lauriat

Outcome

landed safely at 6:05; garden not filled, minus $200

Event Details

Mr. Lauriat entered a current of excessively warm air after raising 2000 feet, becoming uncomfortably heated and partially undressing. Reached nearly 7000 feet. Dipped two or three times in the East River when descending, rose again 1000 feet, then landed at New Rochelle, East Chester at 6 o'clock and 5 minutes. Described as the most delightful excursion he ever made.