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78 of the "Murgie," at a distance from the main axial chains, but with lumpy hills, in masses, here and there, and beneath them all, the stratification is generally much more uniform, level, and unshattered, than further east and north, amongst the Apennine limestone.

Monte Peloso, is the most eastern point of which I have facts from direct personal observation, (Signor D'Errico's,) save those of the Canonico Campanelli, as to the Adriatic coasts. Whether the "stifling heat" spoken of by Signor D'Errico, be a reality, or a sensation dependent upon powerful and sudden nervous excitement, may admit as yet of some question. It is remarkable, however unsupported by positive evidence it may be, that several of the local historians, of other earthquakes in these regions mention the same thing as having been concomitant to the shock.