Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-07-23
The Earthquake in Mexico.

interesting portion OF which IS the details
of the extraordinary earthquake, which
happened on the 10Th ult. The Extra
ordinary gives the following account of
the damages in the city of Mexico:
The two aqueducts which carry
water into this city have been badly dam
aged, especially the one which passes into
the city by the Garita de Belen. This
is broken completely off in many places,
and throughout the entire line to Chap
ultepec the arches are broken horizon
tally, showing that they were subjected
TO a severe oscillating motion. The wa
ter was precipitated from the aqueducts
throughout the entire line. The damage
done to these public works viii require a
large sum to repair, and in the mean
time the supply of water in the city will
be small. The water in all the bitches
throughout the city was thrown for some
distance into the streets. Tacubaya road
WAS completely drenched by the water
discharged upon it from either side.
In many parts of the city wide cracks
were made in the earth. In some places
it has assumed an irregularity of several
inches on the sides of these cracks by
sinking or elevating. We learn that in
one private house one half of the floor
of a room has sunk down several inches
below the other kalf, making a complete
step. The streets in several places have
been broken open for long distance,
and some assures which we have seen
are wide enough to admit a persons
finger. The water pipes throughout the
city have been broken in many places,
and small springs have suddenly made
their appearance.
The track of the Guadalupe railroad
received damage in several places. For
tunately the trains were not running at
the time. The damage done has been
repaired, and the road has since resum-
ed its regular trips.
The converts of San Fernando, San
Francisco, Profesa, San Geronimo, San
Juan and the Sagrario, have been seri-
ously damaged. San Fernando is con-
sidered to be a ruin, although it still
maintains its upright position. 1t is
broken and cracked throughout, and is
declared to be unsafe.
The church of San Juan is much in
jured. A large portion of the portal in
front-several tuns-was thrown a long
distance into the street from its posi-
ton.
The Profesa received several severe
cracks, and the tower, which has fol-
long time stood out of perpendicular,
has evidently been tested to its utmost
1t still stands, but has a threatening ap.
| pearance.
| In the Lonja, lamp, hanging in the
main saloon, was swung for long range
and by accident caught upon hook al
the side of the room, where it, with its
suspending cord, described almost hor-
izontal, after the earthquake had passed
One of the arches in front Of the same
building, which is better known as the
Municipal Palace or deputation, has
been injured so badly that it had to be
propped up to be kept from falling.
The National Palace suffered consid,
erably. In many parts of the building
damage has been done, especially in the
treasury department.
The old theatre, in the Gale Coliseo
was shattered in almost every part
Stones are to be seen detached from theil
places, and moved out and in for seyera
! inches. The Fonda of the Progreso
next door, suffered in a similar manner
The glass roof over the patio Of the Pro
greso was broken in every direction, ant
the patio covered with broken glass.
Several mules in the carriage shop Q
, BIr. Tiesen were killed, and other consid
cradle damage was done in the sam
building. We hear of a number Q
mules and horses being killed in othe
= places.
, The old broom factory, situated nea
the Garita de San Lazaro, was almos
entirely destroyed. This building has 70
: time belonged to George L. Hamme
ken, Esq, the empresario of the Tacu
L baya railroad, and has been used as
L place of deposit for coaches, and as sta
? bles for animals. Two mules were kill
ed, and several vehicles destroyed. I
fine coach belonging to Mr.. Landa wa
l. completely broken to pieces, the wheel
+ being driven into the solid earth seve
d inches.
e The losses sustained in this city ar
e estimated at 100000 to S6,OOO.OOO.