Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-26

LINE Next to Iron, It has been remarked that
the article of Lime is the most valuable of all the
formations of the earth This article commands IN
our from one dollar to one dollar and hall
per barrel, and we gratied to learn that we are
about to be with IN abundance OF this use
ful and necessary calx for less than half that sum-
and that too, of thevery best quality.
The late Geological Survey of the State, made by
Professor Emmons has developed a most extensive
and extraordinary limestone formation in the County
| Of Wayne, few miles from the town OF Waynes-
borough and Immediately on the banks of the Neuse
River which is said to surpass in strength, quality
and quantity the famous formations of Alexandria
and Thomaston. This immense and valuable for
nation covers, less, body of land, contain
ing between four ind five hundred acres lies direct
" on the banks of the Neuse River several miles be-
low Waynesborough, and, for some distance, on the
banks of the River rises to the height OF from nifty
to eighty feet Through this tract OF land meanders
large and bold stream, affording during the drest
season of the year abundant supply Of water suf
icient for any extent of machinery for manufactur
ing purposes and which seems to issue from the i'm
mense Limestone caverns of this great formation.
The different kinds of marls to be found on this
tract of land of surprising richness, and promise
not only great advantage and beneht to the agrl-
culture of this section of the State but will doubt
create revolution in the cultivation and increased
production of soil. fine specimen of this mari,
which is found in ineXhaustible quantities this
land may be seen in Waynesborough, on Mr.. Dbl
bles Steamboat wharf and learn that very large
block of the pure limestone taken from the quarry
on this tract of land, is the way down the River
to this place. and may shortly be seen by our citi-
zens.
S Professor Emmons has not only examined this for
nation 06iciGlly but since he has made his report
has spent sometime there in the examination of the
various formations and pronounce the limestone for
nation not only of very great value but expresses
his SURPRISE " that property which might have been
very valuable and at the same time useful to whole
community has been lying useless and unproduc-
tive" 1t is said that this learned and scientific gen
teman will furnish special and detailed report of
this remarkable and valuable formation, which we
understand will be laid before the public.
This formation has been purchased by three gen
temen in the Eastern part of the State, who we learn
arc making arrangements to bring the lime and marls
into market. The erection of furnaces to burn the
limestone and mills on the bold and never failing
stream of water the land to crush the marls, will,
we learn be soon effected, and the country will be
supplied admirably with the best fertilizer and lime
that can be produced in the Union 1t has already
been tested in the building of chimneys and walls,
and it is said to surpass in strength the Alexandria
and Thomaston lines that are imported among us.
The location too, of this formation is exceedingly
advantageous being Immediately on Neuse River,
the lime and mari be shipped and sent to all the
towns and plantations, well as landings, on that
stream and its tributaries. 1t is but few miles dis
tant from the Wilmington and Central Railroads. and
if the Central Railroad is extended to Beaufort it
will probably pass through this tract of land The
increasing spirit and pride for building houses and
handsome edifces, we'll for improving the agri-
culture of the country and the absolute necessity of
lime for these purposes must not only greatly in
crease the demand for this article but make the for
nation exceedingly valuable.
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