The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-10

We have received several numbers Of an interesting
little paper published in the city Of San Vicente State
Of San Salvador, Central America entitled FL Rol is
devoted to the support Of liberal principles against the
reactioDafy tendencies Of Mexico and Guatemala No.
II contains summary Of the earthquakes which have
distinguished this year in Central America and Mexico.
On the oath Of November last, at O'Clock in the
morning, severe shock Of earthquake was felt in
this city, which followed by another on the succeed
ing day. at the hour. In connection with this
nouncement have taken the trouble bring together
the following data relative to the severes
which have occurred during the present year.
APRIL "a, ls64.-The terrible earthquake which de-
stroyed the city Of San Salvador
MAY 5-At O'Clock In the morning occurred earth
quake which was felt over large part Mexico In the
departments Of Vera Cruz, Guerrero, oaxacs &c. The
movements were from South to North. 1t threw down
many buildings, and stopped up many Of the mountain
lodges and cliffs. The Cathedral of Chiapas left
mere wreck n such state Of dil.pidation as to tor
bid all rope or res toration In this month (May)
strong but fortunately brief of earthquake
elt nj Coatepeque, In this state whittier the govern
nent had removed after the destruction OF San Saliva
JUNE ll.-1his day was marked by severe shocks Of
earthquakes, which were felt throughout all Central
America to the province OF Veraguas in New Granada
1t st2 O'Clock p II. In this city San vcente)
The clock tower of the church thrown down and
Tome damage done to the church Itself 10 the town OF
Chin0meca. the church, the parochal house and the
cabldo were thrown to the ground
vince of veraguas New Granada) informs us that at
half past IL O'Clock A. M. felt earthquake
which las ushered in by furious hurricane Consider
able damage was done to the houses in the town.
On the 18th OF July commenced a series of earth
quakes in Guatemala. At o CLOCK in the morning ard
sgan at clock p. NJ occurred the terrible shoe -
which it supposed would utterly ruin che city They
fortunately bret After these others but
shocks took place about every half hour, intsrm
ged with constant tremors OF the earth On the 18th
other severe shocks occurred, which occasoned mach
damage.
AUGUST at halfpast IL O'Clock ut night the city of
San Jose in Costa ca experienced OF the severest
shocks OF earthquake known in that State. 1t
lasted with constant strength for about two minutes
Other shocks, more less violent continued at inter
walls, up to the It'll. The towns OF San Domago and
Baroa have suffered severely The village at the Gallo
Dulce on the Pacific, invaded by the SEE, and en-
tirely ruined.
. SEPTEMBTR.-This month marked By seven shocks,
Persons residing among the ruins Of the city of Sal
vador report that which occurred the 18th of
this month was more powerful than that which de-
stroyed the city in April.
0CroBFR.-On the 18th Of this month a strong shock
was felt at Cojatepeque and the Oath, others in
Guatemala The following list 81 the dates Of the
most notable earthquakes which have occurred In this
quarter of the globe, during the past eight months.
They extend over an area Of six hundred leagues
APRIL 16.-City Of San Salvador destroyed.
MAY b.-seven shocks In Mexico.
JUNE 1Seres Of seven shocks in all Central America.
July n-Shocks in New Grenada
17-Shocks in Guatemala.
AUGUST b.-Shocks in Costa Rica
SEPTEMBER 11.-Shocks in San Salvador.
October 17.-Shocks In San Salvador.
2.-Seven shocks in Guatemala.
NOVEMBER N.-Seven shocks in San Salvador.
1t 10 worthy Of remark that most Of the shocks
Cured about ii O'Clock NJ 1t would appear If the
agitation OF the internal fires have been greater this year
than during any other for very long period