C. G. Rockwood, Jr.—American Earthquakes. 427 
: Jan. 18,—At 2h a ipabed earthquake occurrefl at Contoocook, 
New tenet and vicinity. 
Jan. 18.—At about 8" two light shocks were felt on the southern 
coast of N orth Carolina. They were reported from Wilmington, 
New River Inlet, Fort Macon, and Beaufort, and ten miles east o 
stated as three or four seconds, and the direction southwest to . 
northeast. 
the observatory. The amplitude of each vibration was three 
seconds of are in six seconds of time and they continued for 
twenty minutes.’ 
- 27.—At 23" 30™ a Rips et ee earthquake occurred in Hum- 
boldt. ‘Count , Cal. Two shocks were felt, the first at the time 
ah stated, " the sect, a very light one, about five minutes 
later They were preceded and followed by a roaring sound, and 
At the latter place the first shock was sufficient to shake buildin ngs 
perceptibly and to displace light articles. The direction wa 
ted. 
Jan, 29.—Three distinct light shocks at Rothesay, nine miles 
from § St. Johns, N. B. The hour not stated.—lV. . Times. 
Feb. 15.—About 6% a very light shock at Caledonia, Missouri, reported by R. 
FP. Chew in the Saint Louis “Globe Democrat,” Feb. 20,84. 
Feb. 16.—At 9" a very ei earthquake at Point des Monts, 
ashes. Canadien Meteorol. Serv. 
March 2.—At 10° 20™ a moderate ga in Orchilla ee in 
the Caribbean Sea, and another lighter one at 4" on March 4 at 
the same place ; reported by Captain Holt of the ship “ David 
Stewart.”—J. M. B. 
March 15.—At a * a very ue shock at San Francisco, Cal., preceded by a 
loud rumbling nois Y. Times. 
March 17. mee 144 a light shock at North Platte, Nebraska.— 
U.S. Weath. Rev 
March 18. tet onda 13° 30™ and 13" 45™ a moderate earth- 
quake occurred in Southeastern Newfoundland. It extended 
from m St. John, where it was only slightly felt, northwestward to 
Trinity, | a distance of about sixty-five miles, being reported in the 
untry 
Brigus Bay, mad Holyrood. The direction was north to sou 
March 25.—At 16" 40™ a severe a shock occurred at 
San Francisco, Cal., and vicinity, followed by a second somewhat 
