The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-24

coed thirty. There were only nve persons killed,
though In one or two instances persons who were
struck by falling bricks and timber may die Of their
injuries
The committee Of the Board Of Supervisors, as
sisted by several architects, to-day held survey
Of the City Hall, nre engine house and other pub
lie buildings. An examination OF the City Hall
shows that the walls are badly cracked from the
ground floor upwards and that the arches are mostly
ruined The City Hall Is three stories, high and has
tasteful front Of yellow sandstone. 1t was originally
built for theatre and purchased by the city, In
1882 for 100000. 1t Is on Kearney and washington
streets, fronting square, near the original site Of
the village OF Yerba Buena by which the place
was known until January 80 1S47 when 1t was
changed for that OF San Francisco.
The Custom House is built on made ground, where
the waters OF the bay formerly flowed and STANDS
upon piles which were driven about thirty feet into
the soft earth TO reach hard bottom. The founda-
ton cost $780, and the Whole structure $500 0O0
Had it not been for the extra anchors and ties put
into the Custom House building after the earthquake
Of 1865 1t Ii probable that greater portion OF the
structure would have fallen to the ground. The
Post ONCE occupies the lower story Of the Custom
House. The Post ONCE clerks however, have re-
sumed their duties. .s
The old Merchants Exchange on Battery street,
opposite the Custom House, and which for some
years past has been occupied by the United States
courts, was considerably injured. There is a large
assure In the north wall of the building. The Gus
VoI, House and the old Merchants Exchange are on
made ground beyond the original Yate. front OF the
CITY, and their foundations 1cs. on plies. The old
Exchange was severely shattered by the earthquake
OF 1885, The new Merchants Exchange on California
street Is slightly injured. The ornamental work on
the building occupied by the Bank Of California, was
thrown down. The balustrade and the chimneys
are being removed.
Although 100 buildings in the city have been dam
aged more or less thorough examination proves
that those buildings which have been properly con-
structed will stand much heavier shocks than those
OF yesterday. The Occidental and the Cosmopolitan
Hotels, the Lick House ana the Russ House, the
largest buildings in the city, uninjured, except
that in some instances the chimneys were thrown
down and the plastering cracked. These buildings
are all on solid ground.
The damage west OF Montgomery street is very
slight very few buildings occupying solid ground
showing any damage whatever. To-day's examina-
tons only confirm yesterdays report, that the
greatest wreck Of buildings and destruction Of pro-
perty was confined to the eastern and southern por
lions OF the city where the buildings are erected on
made ground.
Business was resumed as usual to-day.
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Night Peaic-The People in the Streets EN-
DesEabille-Thc Observation-Disclosures Sub.
siding.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2s--2:15 A. M.
Another severe earthquake shock has occurred
this minute and has sent the people shrieking with
terror into the streets. - - fs-'@
1t is impossible at present to ascertain whether
there has been any further damage to the shattered
buildings or any further loss Of life.
The streets are thronged with persons in their
night clothing, who waiting In fear to see what
shall come next
The atmosphere is thick and the weather warm
and sultry.
SAN FRANCISCO Oct 23-3 A. NJ.
The excitement has somewhat subsidized since the
shock at q quarter past two O'Clock A. M. The
people, however, exhibit no desire to return to their
houses, but remain In the streets discussing the
probability Of another disaster similar to that Of the
21st instant
No More STOCKS Up TO Yesterday Morning.
Rain Falling.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. %, 1868.
There have been no further shocks Of earthquake
since fifteen minutes after two this morning. except
very slight shock at thirty minutes after seven.
There has been no additional damage done, as has
yet been ascertained. None is thought to have oc
Cured by the shocks during the night. The excite
ment among the people has abated and business il
proceeding as usual
The weather is very thick yot, with slight rain
falling, 4@