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A DIARY OF THE 



panic of fear, got out from the ruins of their 

 house a part of that day's dinner, which was 

 eaten, in thankfulness and tranquillity, under a 

 tree in the court-yard adjoining the remains of 

 their dwelHng. 



The effects of this calamitous earthquake were 

 not confined to the immediate neighbourhood of 

 Concep9ion, but were also particularly severe at 

 the island of Juan Fernandez, distant 300 miles 

 in a w. N.w. direction. The sea, there, advanced 

 as in Talcuhuana Bay, and totally destroyed the 

 few buildings which were in the occupation of the 

 military governor and Chilian garrison. On the 

 sea retiring, a volcano rose in the anchorage, 

 and continued burning for some time. It was 

 also reported that the island had sunk many feet 

 below its former level. 



The island of Santa Maria, situated near the 

 spot of the Challenger's wreck, was found, on 

 examination, to have been upheaved ten feet ; 

 and the anchorage which had previously existed 

 between it and the main land was no longer 

 considered safe. 



On the 9th we sailed from Concep9ion, taking 

 leave of Mr. Rouse, our worthy Consul, who 

 left us, carrying with him the warm esteem and 



