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June 12, 1821
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Mr. Guillé ascended in a balloon from Vauxhall Garden at about 5 PM yesterday, carried by a fresh S.S.E. wind for three-quarters of a mile at 50 feet height, descending safely near Love-lane. About 50,000 spectators gathered, with 3000 paying admission, though most returned disappointed.
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THE BALLOON.
Mr. Guillé went up yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, from Vauxhall Garden.—The wind was fresh at S. S. E. and took the Balloon in its current after it had reached the height of about 50 feet above the tops of the trees. After skimming at that height over the surface about three quarters of a mile, the Balloon descended near Love-lane, without injury to the aeronaut. It is judged that about 50,000 persons collected to witness the ascent, and that about 3000 paid for admission to Vauxhall Garden. They generally returned home—disappointed.
[Mer. Adv.
Mr. Guillé went up yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, from Vauxhall Garden.—The wind was fresh at S. S. E. and took the Balloon in its current after it had reached the height of about 50 feet above the tops of the trees. After skimming at that height over the surface about three quarters of a mile, the Balloon descended near Love-lane, without injury to the aeronaut. It is judged that about 50,000 persons collected to witness the ascent, and that about 3000 paid for admission to Vauxhall Garden. They generally returned home—disappointed.
[Mer. Adv.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Ascent
Vauxhall Garden
Aeronaut
Wind Current
Crowd Disappointment
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Guillé
Where did it happen?
Vauxhall Garden, Near Love Lane
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Guillé
Location
Vauxhall Garden, Near Love Lane
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon About 5 O'clock
Story Details
Mr. Guillé's balloon ascent from Vauxhall Garden was carried by S.S.E. wind for three-quarters of a mile at 50 feet before safe descent near Love-lane; large disappointed crowd watched.