The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-22

have p. csd it in juxa position with an ansly lis Of
r. Johnson OF the pine foot bad which crops in
The eastern slope of Dan's Mountain, in Pre- ton Hill
watered by Cleary Run which lies about five or six miles
higher up valley Of Georges Creek to the northeast
both being in the ssms c3al basin.
have done the better to con.rast Its composition
with thu Cenry bed Of coal the economical
OF that coal has been fully tested with other American
coal now IN USE The two beds very analogous ia
their composition we'll most of the her numerous
beds Of this coal field It will be observed however that
BY the analysis containing as it Goes 4s2 mare fixed
carbon ard nearly two per cant less ashes; yet am
American cosL now in use with the F,ost
o.aIg Goal, Which, usually gees upder the name Of
northern extremity of the coal region its superiority
still more conspicuous the Parker Vein coal aims
726 more Fixed carbon, and 10 leas earthly matter
ashes.
Thus appears that the fourteen foot Parker bed is Of
better qushty hsn any coal hitherto in from this
the quail of the M4rysu Goals against the ais
of South Wales since the Parker bed contans from
to seven per cent more fixed carbon than the cos in
nsrket from the associate beds; and all other thiogs
being equal IL is this chemical ingredient that the
durability and efficiency OF coal mainly depends. The
Parker Vein cosl in common with most Of the coal of
Georges Creek Valley in Maryland take the very highest
rank In the whole list of American Goals in for
parity strength, economy and efficiency
For evApOrStng power under equal bnks and weights,
Georges Crsek Coal stands at ths head Of the best Aer
can Goals now In USE generating from IL to IL lbs Of
steam at zl2 degrees for Of combustble matter
For heating power in a blacksmtns forge, compared
with other btumncus Goals they take the highest rank
both q these Goals being capable q forming from IS to
10 links Of chain cable while Scotch coal only makes 10,
the Liverpool ID, and the Nescasts Ia links.
The above statements supply conclusive evidence Of the
great superiority OF Parker Vein Coal and explains fully
Why the Cunard line Of steamers prefer the coal from this
coal Geld to any American Goals now In MARKET though
they have yet to be furnished from the best bed and 10
celties in this carboniferous basin.
Besides the main IA feet bed the lands of the Parker
Vein Company: there are at least two workable bsds
above and three below it. and intercala led with these
latter there from niue TO ten beds OF iron ore vary
ing from ono to Eve feet in thickness.
twelve yards and the weight of the coal which averages
about fifty three to styfour pounds cubic foot in
would have about IS 600 OF COAL 1924 900 bushels
in each and the beds Of coal probably extend
at least of the lands owned by the Parker
Vein Company, In the Georges Creek Valley alone. we
have the approximate safe estimate Of 600 tons Of
coal on this portion Of The Company property.
The mineral resources Of the Georges Creek Valley are
therefore, immense indeed there q coal and
iron region which fully justified all necessary out
lays to obtain the most direct outlst to the principal
markets OF tho United States.
The value and excellent qualities OF tia msin Parker
Vein coal will mot be fully Appreciated until it fairly
Goals. d. d OWEN.
NEW HARMONY, INDIANA, June 10, 1853
The Parker Vein Coal Company have ten steamers
the line between New York and Baltimore engaged ia
the transportation Of coal aud merchandise between the
Two Cities steamer leaves eech port daily and take
full cArgees eash'way The company bringing
to this market about two hundred tens Of coal per day
In shert time Its receipts win be equal to four hundred
tons per day This coal is from the real Parker vsn
which Is sometimes called the Bg veinn 1t is four
teen feet In thickness and extends through George
Creek Valley The demand for the company's coal from
Albany and Troy Is great that all received is imme
datey sent 70 these places.
The Lake Superior Canal and Mining Company have
lately added several large and valuable tracts Of land
containing prominent and distinct veins Of copper to t
mineral estate, and will ultimately absorb the richest
and best mineral lands In that section of the country
The object Of this company IS TO and work the mos,
valuable of the copper and other mines n the vicinity Of
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