Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-01-14
WHOLE no. 1903.
as - occasion but little expense to the Treasury.
Geofno;cal Surrev-Mineral Regions.

as to occasion but little expense to the Treasury.
Geological Survey Mineral Regions f
The recen m .lanchov dispensaiion OF divine provi
dence in the sudden DEATH the midst Of his abors
lness of the faithful and efficient officer who has
he his appoi since the hrst orsanzaon OF 's
department will it is feared, throw d'fncntes III III"
way OF making available all the valuable lnormato"
ACQUIRED IN the various surveys and examinations
No repor, of the lnlors OF the Geolog Isl lot me
nas wear will he nrde you any person author'
lied 10 complete or furnish the final report on the lower
peninsula, which is understood 10 be nearly ready o
the press MANY valuable ngravings have been procured
for this work and much expense has already incurrca
respectfully recommend the Legislature, that sucn
measures their discretion may dictate, DC taken 10
secure the puhice far it can be done the lui'
beneh, of the materials in this department. er
The expenses OF the geological department s'nce U.S.
crganzaon including tie salaries OF oihcers amour, ~
$50. 719 o. The expenditures on the stare oa'
Springs made under the direction of the department.
wi surveys, amount to the additional sum
oil S3S 1868.
.he geological surveys have a5undantly developed
tue resource the State and exhibited the fact that
in agricultural and mineral wealth, and in all the ee-
mems of true prosperity Michigan possesses advantages
| exceledou by other State in the Union. The enoar-
assed condition of the Treasury admonishes MS
avoid every expenditure absolutely indispensable
aid submit your consideration, wheter the duties OIL
this department not now so tar completed as 70
render It expedr mt bring them 10 close aIter ma
king the necessary provision to preserve Inc inofa
lion already obta ned. The proper action on this sub
ect however depend very much upon the conorh
in the affairs OF the department. upon investga
ton, shall De found. continued examination OF me
mineral region OF the upper peninsula may De desiaoie
fyet as the iuea surveys by the United States will un
ques ionaby be connued it is possible that an artang
be made by which this examination can be had
IN with this service at an expense compare
! lively trifng.
The Mineral regions within territorial limits
on the Upper Peninsula has within the past year as
sumed Importance in the public estlma-
ton. Much time, labor and expense must neeessa-
rly be required fully develop the OF this
region, but with the limited information already pos
sessed it begins be regarded of the richest
countries OF the world. The mines already opened
by individual enterprise, have furnished the richest
ores of non, copper and silver Their value ana ex-
tent remain for future operations to ascertain. F.
nough already KNOWN to give additional interest
to this section of our State to open new fields TOR
industry and enterprise and to require the early at
tention of the Legislature to the important interests
rapidly growing up in this wealthy, yet hitherto UNI
f inhabited portion of the commonwealth
e From ne bet Information to be be obtained,
there are remaining Ia the mining country during
I the present winter some 300 men. This humber
i will untoub eJIy be much increased in the OPEN
,ng of spring, aud there is reason to believe that
? permaneu, aud constantly increasing population
!. will soon be established there, in the pursuit Of
: mineral wealth. Al present this whole region 10
: wlhn the jurisdiction Of Chippewa county for tho
s administration of Justice; yet in conseque OF
e its grea, Instance from the county seat; an
;. fact that there is not an officer of any graz
" pointed under the State authority residing iu y
;, whole region on the south shore Of Lake Superior
Il that country sdeprved ordinary benefits Of gov
l. ornament. | would therefore respectfully recon.
J, mend the organization of one county in this terro.
sy,on found to be req uired by the public interest
II Although the lands in the Upper Peninsula have
been ceded blythe Indians to the United states the
N surveys are yet incomplete and no portion Of the
to territory has bsen offered for sale. The present
or occupants are understood to hold their rights IN
nd der leases from the United States. The leasing
IN by general Government of lands within the limits
y Of Michigan, introduces policy which may es
sentaily eff CT our rights, involve us in questions
=. conflicting jurisdiction, aid establish permanen
of tenantry within Our borders.
Tue mower 10 grant snch leases depends II i
understood, npon the provision of the act Of con
= gress appreAed March 3. 1907. This &C, apple
" TO the lead mines only, and is confined to thos
nix within the Indiana Territory. 1t is difficult to con
ell ceive how the power to lease the copper iron
H. silver in the slate, can be sustained by tlr
IS provisions of this act.
10 The action Of Congress under the Recommend
-, alton OF the President, at its present Session, vii
be be looked for with great interest. A fair con
H. strucion # the rights of the slaie under the &C
OF June 10, 1886 admitting the sovereignty Of Mic
St over the the territory IN question, and reservin
81 the right TO sci! the and unsod lands with
a. her ilmi s,bu providing, (wilh this exception. ha
-, ,L the sub OF public land should be regulated
pr future action between Congrsss. on the part of tn
he United states aud the sale said of Michigan, in m
AN opolon vrccudes The power of congress to estal
for liSh intended retain the title in the lane
be in perpetuy, free from taxation. but occupied
IN l. inIs wi hort the consent Of the state.
IN But, wnhou, scussing the power of Congre.
le in tie premises, the njuslce 10 state. of such LEI
nd Isaiion and in xpsdiency faras the in,eres
nd OF both parties concerned, would seem 10 be
on sufhcei safe guard against it.
ito The recent rxpere nee ofa neighboring stai
mt which large of land held under lea.
for hold trnures aonishes the evils which sue
yas a system might entail upor US. If combna hor
ng 10 resist the laws Of that state were able .or TIN
IAN The laws Defiance and crimes of the deer
a'S esl dye were Committed for the accomplishing
,as OF such opposition, among :enantry engaged
the quiet PURSUITS of agriculture should net y
have much more To apprthend from tetian,I
CHI scattered over the mining districts pursuing
cen m"re h ,rous bm>laess fired with the spirit
tea adventure aud engaged IN The strife fpr wealth
Ia l.