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158 the columns of the Forum; the forms of which latter prove, that they were overthrown, not by Grothic hands, but by earthquake impulse.

In connection with Padre Secchi's observation, it may be well to notice here, the several minor shocks, which have been noticed and recorded as occurring, very nearly previous or subsequent to, the great shock of 16th December. Many others must, no doubt, have taken place, and had there been means to observe them would have been recorded.