“Raleigh, (N. C.) Dec. 20.”
Date
1-23-1812
Newspaper
Hampshire Federalist
Page and Column
Page 4, Column 2
Newspaper Location
Springfield, Massachusetts.
Serial Number
786
Abstract
Felt report for the December 16, 1811 earthquake from Raleigh, North Carolina. Notes that the first one was felt at “about” 2:00 am (local time) and another at 7:00 am (local time). Effects noted were: for the second shock, that is lasted for 40 seconds , shook furniture in houses, alarmed a committee in Session in the Senate chamber to the point they left the State House. On Tuesday December 17, another shock was noted at 1:00 pm local time. Effects noted were that of giddiness and heat and hats being moved on the heads of legislators in the State House.
Transcript
RALEIGH, (N. C.) DEC. 20. Earthquake.--A smart shock of an Earthquake was felt in this city about 2 o'clock, and again at 7 o'clock on Monday morning last. The latter it is said continued for forty seconds, shook the furniture of houses, alarmed a committee then in session in the Senate chamber so much that they precipitately left the State house. The shock was not, as we can learn, accompanied with any noise. About one o'clock on Tuesday many persons describe a very curious shock and sensation which they experienced, attributable it is supposed, to the highly electric fire of the atmosphere. Some felt a sudden sensation of heat and giddiness, and the hats of the members of the House of Commons, then in session, were lifted or moved upon their heads.
Recommended Citation
"“Raleigh, (N. C.) Dec. 20.”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 771.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/771
