New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-12
,, vopv NAVY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1853

REPORT OF A GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF WIS
CONgIS IOWA AND MINNESOTA By DAVID
D,Lr ovvx. Uri,ed States Geolosst 90. Pr. SSS
Liypircott Grumbo L Co.
We are indebted for this volume, which Is &
truly magnificent specimen of American ~
biography, to the courtesy OF friend in Wash
ington. II contains q complete statement of
the operations Of the Geological Corps in the
survey Of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota,
during the years 1850, By Mr.. Owen, the
Chief of the Survey, and condensed reports OF
the Assistant Biologists and Of the heads Of
sub-corps. giving detailed descriptions Of the
special districts assigned to each, with the
necessary congratulations. In conducting this
survey. reference was constantly had TO its
practical results, while the scientific researches,
on which they essentially depend, were pursued
with all the requisite thoroughness.
The country over which the survey extend
ed includes four times as much territory as the
State Of Nev-York, and is about twice and a
half as large as the island of Great Britain.
Themapofthe territory reachesfrom So to49'
Of latitude, and from s9io to 96i' OflOngitude
It's length, accordingly, is upward OF $50 miles
from North to South, from st. Louis to the
British line. and its breadth about $50 miles,
embracing the Mississippi and allits tributaries
from its source to its junction with Missouri
the Missouri as high AZ Council Blufs-the
Red River of the North, from its source to
the northern boundary of the United States
and the northern and southern shores of Lake
Superior from Fond du Lac TO the British do
ninions and the Michigan line. The average
width of the territory thus laid down is about
go miles, and its area exceeds 100000 square
miles. Over this entire region, with the ex-
ception of the portion of Northwestern Min
nesota belonging to the Chippewas, there are
no lands which according to the usual rules OF
the Land Office it will be necessary to reserve
from sale for mineral purposes.
The description of the geological formation
of the several portions Of the survey presents
their Theological character, their palaOntology,
their mineral contents, their physical features
and agricultural character, with variety OF
local details A copious Appendix contains
number of Botanical and Pathological cata-
logues .PalaontOlogcalD Descriptions, and Chem
zeal Examinations. The volume is Illustrated
by great profusion of engravings on steel,
stone, aud wood. executed by eminent artists.
and giving clear view of the descriptions
and 81 etches in the text. In its overlooking
abundance of information, and the beauty and
excellence of the letter-press, the work does
the utmost credit TO both author and publishers
70 GRAHAM's MAGAZINE" for February
sppears in a FORM eSpuDgng a large proportion
Of the pictorial embeil hmeus and supplying their
place with few choice engrayings, Illustrative OF the
lotterprcss This regard az an unquesionable i'm
rroyement The contents OF this number embrace
pocticsl contributions from Hosmer, Herbert, Read
and Boxer in addition to excellent variety Of prose
articles There are also several selections from
foreign magazines which greatly add 10 the interest OF
the number HerbeIts Sonnets on the Death OF Wei
lneton" have a stately march and relish OF the
antique, in admirable keeping with the theme. The
discus,ion Of Slavery and Uncle Toms Cabin is re-
reWeu, ana as IN inc itNl'ulH- hu-ADrts -i'~o '"'
more heat than light A new series OF the Magazine
commences in March and VIII observe the utmost
care Ii is promed present only the beat In every
department" dewitt & Davenpor)
EV7"A GUIDE TO ROMAN HIsroRY, by DR..
BHKwER. This we!lknown English manual has been
revised in the present edition and adapted for use in
the United StAtes Il contains account Of the pro
sress and decline Of the Roman nationits political
and socisl institutions-a biographical sketches Of
the kings, emperors and distinguished men, whose
lanes figure in Roman hLtory. The discrimination
with which the mythical traditions that have so long
passcd &c truth separated from the authentic bis.
tory is an excellent feature Of the work IL conc..
nes. its clear arrangement and its accuracy Of detail
recommend il TO the practical teacher Q2no. PIP AZ
{. :. FrInc1 Co,
= d" The FCorPATH AND IlICHwAY,' by
BENJ,MIS MOAN. record q travels in Great Brit
an during The years ISL and lsJ2. The volume eau
make nc prcrcns.cn novelty incident adventure
tui contains great variety Of descriptive sketches
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