(11) The grapnel is just visible; rain pattering on the balloon. 
(12) Rain-drops about >,th of an inch in diameter. 
(13) Earth visible ; scud below moving at a greater rate than we are. 
14) In cloud; very dark; earth invisible ; wind blowing in my face. | 
tis} Changed direction ; passing over Wood; can see sheep clearly. 
" (6) Grapnel dragged through two trees, breaking off branches, &c., then through a pond, 
_and finally caught in the bank. The descent was effected in a corn-field, and various efforts 
_ were made to bring the balloon out ; but owing to the strength of the wind, the united strength 
_ of ten or twelve men was insufficient to get it over the hedge and keep it there. 
ON FIVE BALLOON ASCENTS IN 1863. 471, 
Balloon Ascent, from the Crystal Palace, July 21, 1863. 
mometers (free). eis Dry and Wet Thermometers (aspirated). Hygrometers. 
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poe Daniell’s. | Regnault’s. 
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14 52°7 
o"o 59 59°2 
o"o 61°0 
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o"o 61°5 
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9"o 572 57°3 | 
0°3 569 
oro 57°5 
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s oo 57°8 
Hy oo 58°5 
; oo 58°9 
F [oXe) 58°6 58°7 
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