“Summary’
Date
2-15-1812
Newspaper
Western Spectator
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3 and 4.
Newspaper Location
Marietta, Ohio
Serial Number
1290
Abstract
Report that the January 23, 1812 earthquake was felt more strongly the December 16, 1811 earthquake across the mountains to the east of Ohio. Mentions that it was felt at Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut. Reports that a letter from a Captain Hill confirms the damage on the Mississippi river from the New Madrid earthquakes.
Transcript
SUMMARY. We have reports that the movements of our troops indicate some new expedition in the Floridas.-The U.S. Senate requested information from the Secretary of State respecting our trade to France, who reported it was under very severe restrictions, but that no precise answer could be given.-The earthquake of the 25d ult was much more severe beyond the mountains than that of Dec. 16. It extended to Newhaven Hartford Connecticut.-We understand a letter from Capt. Hill of Marietta [unreadable] the worst accounts we have heretofore detailed of the ravages of the shock of Dec. 16 on the Mississippi.-An arrival from Corunna in Spain Dec. 4 brings no word of late movements of the hostile [unreadable]. The French had taken Gigon a small Spanish seaport. Nothing material done in Congress. The volunteer bill has become a law.-Some maneuvering, but little blood shed of late in Spain and Portugal.-Troubles in South America continue unabated.
Recommended Citation
"“Summary’" (1812). New Madrid Compendium. 1226.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1226
