THE ASCENSION.
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Yesterday was the day assigned for the farewell
Ascension of Mr.. Robertson and lady. At an ear
ly hour in the afternoon the battery was crowded
with spectators. and the avenues leading to the gar
den were thronged with nutitudes pressing for
admission. Several small balloons were started at


intervals. according previous notice given About
half past 8. the being attached to the balloon,
MIR Robertson and lady entered, when notice was
given of all being ready, the cords were cut. the
balloon ascended majestically to a considerable
height, and took an eastern direction, an.hcontnued
its course till the evening closed. There were not


less than 10000 persons assembled to view the as
cension In the garden, next to the balloon. the
attention of the spectators was drawn TO some Of