Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-12

~ Ssa.es. TIC tnen proceeds to show
! ~ very clear manner, the extraordinary
agreement between the transatlantic mine.
raj formations, and those of our country.
This part OF the Report contains very
lucid expositions Of the structure of metal.
&c veins, and the popular theory Of their
origin. as It has gradually grown out Of
an immense accumulation of facts.
From the decided accordance between
the formations on both sides oft Allan
TIC, Mr.. +. draws the important inference.
that the structure Of the globe is homogeno.
Gus, and that all the principles OF the sci.
ence OF geology, as established 10 any one
country, can DO practically applied in the
business affairs OF mankind, in all other
countries.
Being limited by his instructions. 10 the
Investigation Of the mineral structure az
the Public Lands. and especially Of the
Territory of Arkansas, this part OF the Re.
port commences with q detailed account
OF the Lead formation west OF the Missis.
sippi. We shall not anticipate the details.
His description Of the structure of the
metallic districts in Missouri and Arkan.
sas Is surprisingly curious, and illustrates.
10 a happy and forcible manner, the theo.
retical remarks advanced before. II an.
pears that the author crossed the entire
range oil highlands between the Missouri
and lied river, from north latitude 50 deg
40 min. to north latitude IS deg. They
are spoken OF under the name of The
Ozark mountains, and are geelo9icaiy
described in the report. together with the
iefliie bottoms OF The principal streams,
with vatious practical remarks on the
ma. il rs.i. q l. d. 4 y
able. The country south Of the Arkansas
river Is described very infinitely. and that
portion of il lying south of the Cadds river
appears TO be perfect paradise. We
were very much struck with the detailed
account of the Hot Springs OF the WAshla,
one of the most curious and romantic
places, perhaps in the world. Bot We
shall not pursue this attractive subject fur
ther, as 1t will soon be submitted fully to
the public. We shall merely remark in
conclusion, that the meteorological details.
as well AS the enlarged views which en-
bellish this Report. arc expressed Ia the
clearest manner. aud that one of the rea-
sons why il has pleased as so much, is,
that we have understood it so well.
Extract frsm the London and Edinburgh
Philosophical ,Hagaeine and journal Of
Science conducted By Sir David ere,c
ster. Richard Taylor, and N. Philips.
SD series. No. so, December, 1854.
up 6s.
+" We announce with great satisfaction
a most important act of legislation nv the
Congressof the United STATES, the author
zation Of Geological Survey OF that fin.
conn'ry. so rich in minerals and geological
phenomena II gives va pleasure also 10
add that Peesidept jackson has commit
ted the execution OF this ariuous under
taking TO Mr., Fealhersionhaugh one Of
the members OF the Geological Society Of
London, who has acquired deserved repu.
tatien as practical and ardent 9eoogist
This gentleman has been many years a
resident Of the United States. and il is of
him that Mr.. Cony beare, in his celebrated
report. says: Mr. +. is geologist emf
nenlly qualified, by his intimate acauAiu,
ance with Enropeanformaiions, to advance
those comparative views whichdemand the
principal attention IN our science
awe cannot but look with unmixed adj
miraiion upon the sieadiness with which
all the great interests Of tho United State,
are pursued The States have wisely con
Cured m a great act of Legislators that
cannot but rebound 10 the best interests of
their country and the substantial advance
ment Of natural science II il an act
which Europe will admire, and we hone
initiate, and that will ever reflect great
honor upon the administration Of The pre-
sent distinguished Chief Magistrate Of the
United States.n