Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1851-10-15

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE STATE.
We learn that Governor Reid has appointed Prof.
EBEsEzER EMMoNs, of the State of New York, to
conduct the Geological. Neurological, Botanical and
Agricultural survey of the State, provided for by act
of the last Assembly.
Prof. Emmons made survey, some years since,
Of the State of New York and his labors in that
State have resulted in much benefit to the interests
of her people, and received the highest commenda-
tions. He was recommended to Gov. Reid by those
well informed to his professional requirements, as
enenty qualified for the duties of the post to which
he has been called,
A letter from Gov. Marcy, of New York, dated
Albany, August 2s 1851, contains the strongest tes
iimony in behalf Professor Emmon's qualifications
and requirements. Gov. Marcy says:
"When it became my duty to arrange the Geo
logical survey of this State, and to select proper per-
sons 10 execute the ork, sought for such as be-
ieved to have the highest qualifications. Prof. f.
Emmons was then (lS36) one of the Professors of
Williams College, {Mass.) and became convinced
that his qualifications and requirements were such
that ought to employ him in that enterprise, If
could get him. Isucceeded in securing his services
He was appointed one of the principal Geologists,
and in that capacity and kindred pursuits has been in
the employment OF the State ever since-more than
his eminent fitness for conducting any Geological
survey. He has established for himself high char
aeter for his knowledge not only in Geology, but in
Entomology, &c. This will appear most evident to
those who may look at the publications of this State
on these subjects. Five volumes of the whole work
in all about twenty-have been prepared and writ
ten by Prof. Emmons. OF these, Agricultural sub
ects constitute large and valuable part His works
are the best recommendation which can be given to
him.
This appointment has been somewhat delayed,
solely Of the anxiety of the Governor to
gage the services of native citizen in this i'm
por,ant work but suitable person of this descrp
tlon could be found, who was willing to under
take it.
We publish below the act authorizing this survey,
which will furnish our readers with idea of the
great and substantial benefits to the State which must
result from faithful execution of the work. The
act is as follows:
AN ACT to provide for Geological and Agricultur.
al survey of the State.
Sec. l. Be 1t enacted By the General assembly Of
he State Of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted
tyhe authority Of the same, That the Governor SHALL
as soon as practicable select and appoint suta-
be person to conduct under the general supervision
OF himself and the Literary Board, a Geological,
chronological, Botanical and Agricultural survey OF
lhe State.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the
duty OF the person so selected and appointed. to
anime and survey each and every county in the State
oascertain the different geological formations Of each
county and section of the State the nature, charac
f and value of its minerals; the nature and charac
Ter OF Its soils, and the best mode of improving the
same the nature and kind of its productons and hei
position and relative value; its facilities for manu-.
factories; the extent and value of its water power
e character and value of its botanical productions
.he character and value of its timber; and all other
lac's connected with the subjects of geology, miner
slogy' botany and agriculture, which NAV tend to a
,hn ueveloPment OF the resources of our State and
dnc sao person so selected and appointed to con-
shall be authorized to employ such
o ASSISTANTS to be approved of by the Govern
sn. IaT oe necessary to enable him speedily and
biuny bis "Ly 10 accomplish the objects committed to
enarge; and ne shall, from time to time. commu.
to th tae governor, to be by him communicated
| se,,;s s'ature, report or reports, i'm writing,
eng orth fully the results of his survey which
,Ip pof.s Shall be published under the supervision q
"e uoVernor and Literary Board.
oEc. D. ne Aturther enacted. That the exnend
,es lncoieo oy said survey shall net exceed five
collars per annum, to be paid by the Public
treasurer upon the warrant of the Governor m, -
any moneys in the Treasury not Otherwise appronr
SEC. d. Be further enacted, That It .b.,, h. n,
aa;y uy Oh the person making such survey to dsI;ve
% upon the subject Committed to hs cb.,ra :,
,h e rllages through which he shall nass. PSI.
"dt ne snail not thereby delay his other du,ie.
l"a"hed 9th January, 1851