The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-03

We translate from the Sets de Aarso Of Guaysqul the
following details concerning the earthquake which re-

Anc EluxtnYuu4e IN 6uhtO
We translate from the SETS de Aayso Of Guaysqu the
following details concerning the earthquake which re-
comfy occurred in Quito
From the different accounts which the government has
received, learns that tho dreadful earthquake which
was felt in this city on the 22d Of the present month
caused terrible disaster and very laaatable losses in
the capital Of the republic In all the neghborng towns
the capital Of the province Of Leon and among the
Of the cantonment Of Iatacuuga Equal or greater
have been the injuries caused by the earthquake in all
cities and settlements OF the beautiful province
Of Imbaboure, the details OF which have not boon
as yet received but shall hasten mako them
public as soon as possible. 10 the meanwhile, we give
place in the present number to the following article from
El AYdo which gives IN account in the manner OF the
official Communications and various private letters OF the
amentable state to which that city ia reduced, and
the mournful condition OF its unhappy innsbtants.
THE 22D OF MARCH, 1869, IN QUITO.
The sweat and labor Of mingled together during
many centuries end transfer ssd uio temples,
have just been demolished by OF those terrible con-
vusons or the earth which from time 10 tme strike the
virgin Of the new world with CONSERVATION.
A. lew seconds have been sufficient to cast TO the earth
.ne magniicent works OF architecture which the
glory and the pride Of the opnlept Quito.
Yesterday The "a of March bali past eight in the
morning, after slight atmospheric defamation,
violent movements of the earth felt in which Il was
seen that the CITY had reached its iast end.
me voice o. man was hushed in his ordinary AFFAIRS
ana bitter lamentations and prayers to heaven as
cended in the midst Of the quivering of the earth
ne sundering OF mountains, the terrifying re-
nd Of the tiles and walle as they fell 10 the earth
Seventy four econds were sufficient to reduce runs
raised up In the course Of many long years.
This eminenty Catholic City, although hardly Christian.
zed Frustrated 10 the earth perhaps for it's offences,
loudly nplored the clemency Of offended Heaven such
awful moments
new horryng and tender took place the OF
terror. The parents sought their scattered cdren these
In their turn their parents members Of families plored
another with vehement BREATH in tho midst OF tho
weeping and confusion, hoping that they might unite
together that spot might serve the IN for common
sepuiure Or, in consonton shedding tears one over the
other.
Here some sustained in their dsmayed and aged
people, ihore tender virgins whose strength had deserted
them further 10 be seen groups OF parents and
friends whose INTERVIEWED arms expressed the pleasure
which they felt at meeting.
Az soon as there little calm Of the feelings we
out 10 examine the runs and have passed by the
feeling OF breathing the dust Of the ruins of the temples
Here the Eternal seems 10 have SAID, II VIII root out
my house and my babation from among ungratef1
people"
There is an oaihce which has suffered aud many
60 not admit OF repairs unless they are demolished The
cathedral mutated, and part Of its bGlustrades
fell TO the ground and The place which used as
Ecclesiastical Court also its rocf The porco NJ the
chapel of Fl sagrario lost its best haif and the middle
ase is greatly injured. The temple Of the Augustines
Lost its principal cupoa and the tower and angle OF liz
coiste The temple Of the Caalnes came to the ground
in lis main part which formed the front and tho cupola
leaving several persons in is rims who in consequence OF
B immensely it is IMPOSSIBLE " discover until after some
days Of labor. or the temple Of the Douanicans there
fell the baustrades two angles Of the pal court and
one OF the second The tower OF the hospital demands
immediate demolition in consequence Of the ruiuous state
10 which has been left. The church Of Lady dol
Carmen is greatly Injured the great bars Of IRON which
supported its angles having fan The magnificent tenn
pie of Santa Clara has been completely damaged in
quepce Of the loss OF her collateral arches and
the destI uction OF her little cupoa. From The temple Of
Ia MERGED there fell the high cupola convent cells
and the little cupoa tower, while the clock str
king the fatal hour for the last time. Both towers OF
the temple of San Francisco found TO be greatly
oaDage6 but this one has suffered the least although
the interior OF the convent is greatly damaged The tenn
pie CT st. Rogue lost its tower and OF the two tenn
PIES OF ST. John the Evangelist lost OF The two which
II bad. The church Of Recoleta de Domnicos, s
| pleteiy ruioed
OF the public edifces the walls OF the company the
corner OF the San Francisco place ruined and the le2
Of the building which used for the Of the
busDess Of the Supreme and Superior Courts have fallen.
The government palace is completely injured in its two
cabinets, well as the archiepiscopal palace The COL
leges aud chapels all left in greater less We
conclude this faithful account by stating that although
there few houses not completely destroyed there is
not single which does not demand Immediate repair.
The number Of victims sscertaned up TO this ia
very SMALL and does not exceed ten persons who have
pershed under the ruins
adjacent places learn that the city Of Bachachi ia des
troyed, also the towns Of the Norh-Perucho, Pc.
masqu and Coocoao including the habiietions Of the
fields. We ignorant OF the number OF persona
who might have been in the towns and Of the
| tive Of 60 lamentable catastrophe.
We will hereafter ae we have promised, give more de-
tsa Of the injuries which have resulted from
| he earthquake In the towns Of the North.