The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-12-29
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CATION.
Iron. The ores ofthis most useful metal
are found aLundanlly IN several Of our
Western Counties. It's many indispensa-
bic applications TO the wants vi society are
well known. II is here only enumerated
10 complete the list Of tho most important
metals found within the limits Of our State.
CorGonate of Lime tLlmestone). A
coarse variety OF this mineral has been
long used IN several counties for the pur.
pose Of making lime. A fac. grained va.
rlety, and OF fair appearance, constituting
what is called mirble, has been found with.
in few years IN Cherokee County, prom.
lsing 10 be, at no distant day, The source Of
considerable pecuniary profit. Still more
recently, Marble Of far appearance has
been found IN Lincoln aud Calaa ba Coun.
ties. Future researches will bring To
light other discoveries Of this valuable
mineral.
Lapis La=tH. This rare mineral was
first discovered 10 Castor County, near
CfowdeI's Mountain. About a , ear ago.
another good locality has teen discovered
in the same County in quarf=oSe coHsio.
ntrdfe From this mineral was prepared
the rich and durable paint, highly priced
in the arts, called uitromuriRe. Ii is a a
Gue azure blue, and when subjected 10 the
II eat Of the blow.pipe remdins nsaliered,
thus Distinguishing II from phosphate vi
Iron which II resembles.
Besides these more rare and valuable
minerals ] viii simply cnun,erate Salphdfe
Of Baryies (iieavy Spar IN well defined
vein near Cfowder's Mountain IN Castor
The mineral IS there found IN cun-
abundance, and when broken,
exhibits s,reaks Of gaisna lead
ofe) running through The mass. Also Plum
bago, Enormously called "llack lead, }
Fuate Of Lime, (Fluar Spar IN Burke co.
Manganese 10 different counties, valuable
in The manufacture Of glass; Sapphire, IN
Buncombe county. Amelhy SIS, Of various
rolofs, With many other minerals which II
= unnecessary TO mention, but all capable
J, Iein. turned 10 some good account un.
Ter Nroper management. 10 order lha,
ur mi. qfal resources may be fully exam
ned and heir value clearly pointed out TO +
ur enlerprh og people, ] know of no bet
pr method of 1pailIng the necessary IN.
than b. 'nsiiiuting and compile
10. geological survey Of the State
!! thin the Iasi twerty five years al least
xeniy States and TWO Territories have .
cen carefully surveyed, bringing TO light
vas, amount Vi sclentit'c and practical
before unknown, aud far tx.
cedinc Ia lstrinslc value tie cost OF ex'
laratiun. Such beng The march OF
aud, aud progress OF improve neni With
u, our borders shall il be SAID that y. Car.
lima, the FIRST State in The Cnlon TO take
lcip.ent steps IA relation TO the matter,
pwards OF twenty years ago, COW with
olds the necessary appropriations Tor
ompleting VIA, she so no6ly bcgui.-
urely our Legislators will not hesitate
much longer In eevisIus new sources oi
mpIoymen, and profitable investment to
ur industrious population. We !iNc "a ah
&c Of Improvement. Scientific research /.
) almost daily adding some new discovery
0 the yasi stores of useful Knowledge
/ will be ADMITTED BY all that some stmu
Us is needed 10 arouse the drooplng ener.
',es Of our people, and point out new Objects
( lucrative enterprise. Lcta thorough
nd systematic survey Of the State be or.
iered By our Legislature, competent &c
,loei.t appointed, n,lh three or four assis.
Iaats, and VIC feel assured many valuable .
discoveries will DC made, and much Frac.
tlcsl information impaired on our hiaden
An important step would
be thus taken 10 anne loratlng the CONDITION,
and enhancing the dignity Of The Old North
State. H.
iuculn County y. G..