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The Daily Dispatch: September 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
Norfolk, Va.,) who is the proprietor. Mason's Hill is a very high and commanding position, and about two miles from Munson's Hill, both of which are now fortified and in possession of the "rebels." In a straight line from Mason's Hill stands the Capitol at Washington, and which can readily be seen with the naked eye Whilst beholding the dome of the Capitol, I feel like one looking upon the "promised land," where shortly, I hope, "may our possessions be." I had the pleasure of seeing Prof. Lowe's balloon, and am sure his observations were of little account to him. The Yankee experiment of ballooning came near receiving a great "pull back," by the firing upon the balloon spy by the Washington Artillery. Several shots were fired at it, when it immediately "went down." Don't suppose, however, "anybody was hurt." But, nevertheless. somebody was scared, for the balloon suddenly disappeared and did not come up again. Camping at Mason's Hill is interesting and exciting — not a da