The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-21
Severe Earthquake Shocks in Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Three Distinct Vibrations Felt
in Boston.
Houses Shaken to Their Foundations
stefnatOR Among the Inhabitants.
TIDAL WAVE At EASTP02T, MAINE.

Regular Shake In Massa chusetts- ~
AIarmed-Threo Distinct shocks Felt
Severe Vibrations in Other Cities.
BOSTON. July 90 1871.
The New England States have again been dis
turbed by an unmistak able and genuine earth
quake. The shock Of last autumn was regarded 81
altogether an exceptional affair." but In less than q
year the Yankees have been disturbed In their
slumbers by one OF these unwelcOme terrestrial
connections The disturbance occurred about one
O'Clock this morning. IL appears to have extended
th rough Eastern Massachusetts,, New Hampshire
and Maine. 1t was most severe in New Hampshire,
where buildings were violently shaken crockery
thrown down. doors settled, bells rung and other
abnormal demonstrations made. In different Sec
tons OF Boston the shock was distinctly felt. and
thousands OF persons were
AWAKENED FROM SOUND SLEEP.
All accounts state that there was a decided and
well marked Earring and quaking, sufficient to dis
tlnguish 1t as an earthquake In the United States
Court House. State House and other large buildings
the shock was particularly felt Occurring at such
part OF the night 1t did not attract the attention
which 1t otherwise would Many attributed this
jarrng sensation to passing team or some other
cause. gentleman living on Mount Pleasant felt
THREE DISTINCT SHOCKS
The first OF which aroused himself and wife. she
The shock was very perceptbly felt In all parts OF
Cambridge, large number or persons being
awakened by the same. A gentleman who resides
on North avenue states that he was awake at the
time, and his first impression was that some one
was trying to get into his room, but Immediately
after the bed sh ook and the whole
HOUSE TREMBLED VIOLENTLY.
The lar lasted about ten seconds. Mr.. Simon
Algheria, VINO resides at the of Norfolk and
Worcester streets, was awakened by the shock and,
believing the noise and Jar to be occasloned by
burglars, opened one OF his chamber windows and
shouted loudly for policeman. Oficers Copeland
and Livingston soon appeared and searched the
premises, but without finding thief. They then
informed Mr., Algheria Of the shock, and he and his
disturbed family more retired to their rest, APP
paren.ly mucn relieved.
Two shocks were felt at Winter Hill, Somervllle-
the first being the strongest. Those who were
awakened by 1t term the second as being q rum
bling noise, hardly expainabe from Its queerness.
The clock on the brick church on Highland avenue
struck one few seconds after the last shock.
Residents Of Jamaica Plain felt the shock plainly.
1t was also very decided at Concord, Mass, and
awoke many people from their sleep.
At Dednam the shock was felt very perceptibly,
many Of the houses being considerably shaken and
causing general awakening among the sleeping
occupants. The shock lasted some three seconds,
and seemed TO pass In southerly direction. The
shock was also 1elt IN Maiden, Lynn and likewise 81
Hanover.