348 Prof. E. Loomis on the Aurora of 1859. 
30. Observations at Selma, Alabama, (lat. 82° 25’, long. 86° 51’), by 8. 
K Gs, 
Aug. 28th, about 8 P. M., there was a very well defined arch 
of red fleecy looking clouds extending up about 20°, that was 
beautifully brilliant for half an hour. From 84 till after 10 P.M. 
there were incessant flashes that might have been taken for dif- 
fuse lightning. 
31. Observations at Cahawba, Alabama, (lat. 32° 19’, long. 87° 16’), by 
Marruew Troy, M.D. 
Aug. 28th, from 8 to 9 P. M., a bright light was visible a little 
east of north. It was brightest near the horizon, and extended 
to a height of about 30°, gradually fading at its upper border. 
32. Observations at Jacksonville, Florida, (lat. 30° 15’, long. 82° 0’), by 
Dr. A. J. Batpwin. 
Aug. 28th, about 8 P.M. was seen a remarkable aurora which 
continued until 2 4.m. Aug. 29th. At times it was of a vivid 
red, with streamers radiating towards the zenith. The brightest 
were from N.W. to N.E. The color would almost fade out at 
times, and then lighten up the heavens again with a brilliancy 
which was majestic. About 9 o’clock there was a dark cloud in 
the north extending from N.W. to N.E.; and the auroral display 
was beautiful along the fringe of this cloud. 
33. Observations at Micanopy, Florida, (lat. 29° 35’, long. 82° 18’), by 
James B. Bean. 
Aug. 28, just after dark I noticed a luminous appearance in 
the north, which at times disappeared and then reappeared with 
increased brightness, till 9 o’clock, when it exhibited streamers 
shooting up toward the zenith, and sometimes a deep red glare 
of rosy light toward the N.E. At 10 p.M. the streamers were 
+ a distinct, presenting beams of gray and purple light. It 
isappeared about 11 P.M. but reappeared with more beauty 
etween 1} and2 A.M. The streamers were very distinct, ex: 
hibiting various colors, and shooting at times within 10° or 16 
of the zenith. The luminous haze in the N.W. continued till it 
was obscured by day-light. 
84. Observations at Cedar Keys, Florida, (lat. 29° 7’, long. 83° 2"), by 
Judge Ava. Sree. 
Aug. 28th, occurred an aurora, brightening up the northern 
horizon with most beautiful coruscations. It extended from N. 
pointed forms of the most dazzling brightness. It cease about 
93 P.M. but reappeared the next morning in still greater bril- 
liancy and continued until overpowered by the light of day. 
