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Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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Near Madison, Indiana, on September 11, two explosions rocked a branch bottom, cracking rock and ejecting mineral mixed with white spar. The loud reports alarmed locals and were heard four miles away. An editor examined the unusual site, noting effects beyond a powder blast.
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Indianapolis, Sept. 22 -On the 11th instant, about twelve miles from Madison, in Jefferson county, on the road leading to Vernon two explosions took place in quick succession, in the bottom of a branch near the house of Mr. Badgely, which cracked the rock for a considerable length and threw up a quantity of mineral intermixed with white spar. It is yet unknown what kind of metal it is. The report was so loud that it was heard at the distance of four miles, and those living in the immediate vicinity were much alarmed -This is a singular occurrence, "and such a one as we do not recollect to have heard of before unless accompanied by an earthquake. One of the editors has been on the ground since and examined the crevice and the mineral which was thrown up by the explosion. Some of the rocks that were broken appear to be very large sheets and the effect produced upon them is much greater in extent than would be produced by a blast from powder.
[Western Censor.
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About Twelve Miles From Madison, In Jefferson County, On The Road Leading To Vernon
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The 11th Instant
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Two explosions occurred in quick succession in the bottom of a branch near Mr. Badgely's house, cracking rock and throwing up mineral intermixed with white spar. The loud reports were heard four miles away, alarming locals. An editor examined the crevice and noted the extensive damage beyond a powder blast.