On Monday evening Mr. C. Green, the veteran aëronaut, ascended in his balloon, “The Albion,” from the gardens of the Royal Standard Tavern Albert Saloon, at Hoxton. It was announced as Mr. Green’s 200th ascent, the first this season, and the last preparatory to his intended voyage across the Atlantic, with the great Nassau balloon, on a visit to America. The announcement attracted a numerous company to the gardens; and a more delightful evening for such an exhibition could not have been desired. At precisely twenty minutes to seven o’clock, Mr. Green having stepped into the car, and the balloon being freed from restraint, ascended amidst the plaudits of the spectators, and having attained some altitude, bore away towards the south-cast. After a delightful voyage of thirty-five minutes, Mr. Green alighted with perfect safety in a ploughed field, about one mile S.S.W. of Dartford, in the parish of Crayford, Kent. The balloon was secured, and Mr. Green returned in a post-chaise shortly before twelve o’clock to the Albert Saloon, where he was loudly cheered. He crossed the river three times during the journey.
The Illustrated London News, London, England, Week Ending July 2, 1842
