North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-10-11
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE STATE.


EBENEzER 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 a survey, some years since
of the State of New York and his abors in that
State have resulted in much benefit to the interests
of her people, and received the highest commenda-
tons. He was recommended to Gov. Reid by those
well informed as his professional requirements, as
emnently qualified for the duties of the post to which
he has be en- called.
letter from Gov. Marcy, of New York, dated
Albany, August %, 1851, contains the strongest tes
timony 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
TO execute the work, sought for such as be-
lieved to have the highest qualifications. Prof. +.
Emmons then (l836) 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 Biologists,
and in that capacity and kindred pursuits has been in
the employment of the State ever since-more than
fifteen years. can speak with entire confidence of
his eminent fitness for conducting any Geological
survey. He has established for himself high char
for his knowledge only in Geology, but in
Entomology, &c. This will appear most evident to
those who may look 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
jects 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 Governorto
gage the services of native citizen in this i'm
portant work but suitable person of this descrp
ton could be found, who willing to under
take it.
We publish below the act authorizing this survey,
which will furnish readers with some idea of the
great and sub stantia benefits to the State which must
result from faithful execution of the work. The
act is as follows:
AN ACT to provide for a Geological and Agriculture
al survey of the State.
Sec. /. Be IT enacted By the General assembly Of
the State Of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted
by the authority Of the same, That the Governor shall,
as practicable, select and appoint some suita
BILE person to conduct, under the general supervision
of himself and the Literary Board, Geological,
Neurological, Botanical and Agricultural survey of
the State.
duty of the person selected and appointed, TO
anime and survey each and every county in the Sate
to ascertain the different geological formations of each
county and section of the State the nature, charac
and value of its minerals the nature and charac
ter of its soils and the best mode of improving the
nature and kind OF its productions, and their
position and relative value; its facilities for
factories; the extent and value Of its water power
the character and value of its botanical productions
the character and value of its timber; and all other
facts connected with the of geology, miner
alogy. botany and agriculture, which may tend to
full development of the of State and
that the said person selected and appointed
duct said survey, shall be authorized to employ such
agents and assistants be approved of by the Govern
or may be necessary to enable him speedily and
successfully to accomplish the objects committed to
his charge and he shall, from time to time, commu-
nicate to the Governor, to be by him communicated
10 the Legislature, report reports, in writing,
setting forth fully the results of his survey; which
reports shall be published under the supervision of
The Governor and Literary Board.
Sec. 3. Be IL further enacted, That the expendi
lures incurred by said survey shall not exceed five
thousand dollars per annum, be paid by the Public
Treasurer upon the warrant of the Governor, out of
any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise apPropr-
lted.
Sec. 4. Be IT. further enacted, That it shall be the
luty of the person making such survey to deliver |
lectures upon the subject committed to his charge, in
he villages through which he shall pass: Provided,
hat he shall not thereby delay his other duties.
Ratified Gath January, 1851