“The Concussions of the Earthquake”
Date
3-25-1812
Newspaper
Liberty Hall
Page and Column
Page 2, Column 4, Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Serial Number
777
Abstract
Felt report for the December 16, 1811January 23 1812and February 7, 1812 earthquakes from Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Transcript
CAPE GIRADEAU, FEB. 15, 1812. The concussions of the Earthquake still continue the shock on the 23d ult. was more severe and stronger than that of the 15th Dec and the shock of the 7th inst. was still more violent than any preceeding and lasted longer than perhaps any on record,????. 10 to 15 minutes-the earth was not at rest for an hour) the ravages of this dreadful convulsion have nearly depopulated the district of New Madrid. But few remain to tell the sad tale-the inhabitants fled in every direction. It has done considerable damage in this place by demolishing chimnies, and and craking celler walls.-Some have been driven from their houses, and a number are yet in tents. No doubt volcanoes in the mountains of the west, which have been extinguished for ages, are now opened.
Recommended Citation
"“The Concussions of the Earthquake”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 762.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/762
