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tora was observed in all parts of the State, and very generally 
throughout the whole north Pacific region. 
The aurora of Sept. 1, 1859, was first observed about 10 P. M. 
ere was seen first a warm glow in the northwest, and two 
white silvery clouds in the north. Soon the light extended in 
all directions, until the entire firmament was suffused with a 
_ mddy light so bright at times that the hour could be distin- 
_ guished on the dial of a watch. At midnight a splendid glow- 
_ ng corona was seen extending from the eastern to the western 
zon, and the whole southern hemisphere appeared to be in 
one continuous blaze. These ever changing phenomena contin- 
ued to manifest themselves until lost in the dawning day. 
16. Observations at St. Louis, Mo. (lat. 38° 37’), from a St. Louis 
Journal. 
On the night of Sept. 1st we had a most. beautiful exhibition 
of the aurora. The view did not approach its highest grandeur 
until after 11 o'clock. At first there was a hazy appearance, 
embellished here and there by faint streaks and tremulous 
touches of light. Then the wavy pencillings grew stronger and 
er, and the light spread until it had crept up to the zenith, 
a half of the world seemed enveloped in a sheet of mellow 
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IT. Observations at Louisville, Ky. (lat. 88° 8'), from the Louisville 
Journal. 
One of the most magniticent auroras ever witnessed in this 
lttitude was seen about 9 o'clock, Aug. 28th. The whole heav- 
» ‘tom the northern horizon to the zenith, were brilliantly 
lluminated with a rose.colored light, and the flashes were very 
i The northwestern sky was the portion most brilliantly 
roe ara but in the northeast, the rosy flush was exquisitely 
18. Observations at Charleston, S. C. (lat. 82° 46'), from the 
Charleston. Mercury. 
» Ante 28... The northern heavens were brilliantly lighted until 
tbout 2 o'clock Monday morning, when the aurora faded en- 
Py away. On the morning of Sept 2d the auroral exhibition 
Surpassed any former instance observed in this city, for the 
, extent and diffusion of the lights. 
19. Observations at Bermuda (lat. 82° 34’), from the Bermuda 
The al Gazette. a 
aurora of Aug. 28th appeared to ascend from a few de- 
reg above the rid; pat i a great distance u wards to- 
the zenith, assuming a variety of shades and beautiful 
