Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-18
PROF. EMMoNs.

ruIlors alluded to by 'Australis, afortner mum
der of that paper, and published in our last:
To HE Editors of The Fayetteville Observer. SIRs-1
am indebted to the Senior Editor of the Observer fol
calling my attention to article in the paper of the
18th INST, the signature of australis 1t seems
to be expected that shall reply the charge con.
tanned the communication referted to- I shall do
this very briefly after have made or three state
ments respecting the views entertain of the ultimate
objects to be attained by the Geolog lca Survey.
The State has two great interests to be consulted
the agricultural, which is first and foremost the mi
ming, which is certainly very important.
One of my first efforts to promote the interests
OF agriculture. The examination of the soils of the
lower counties together with the native fertilizers,
occupied my attention for six months. What l ac-
complished may be by reference to my report.
The remainder of my time has been occupied in the
| examination of mines and mineral lands, together
with agriculture and soils of the mining districts
proper. There properly mines minerals in
the lower countless but in the upper, both agriculture
and mining require my attention, and they have both
received it. Austrais will not therefore infer that
because my Iabors are confne for time to mining
district, that am losing sight of agriculture He
would be satisfied of this, if he could inspect the
soils collected for future examination. We do not
differ at all In views OF the importance of agr-
culture. Now it happened that when l was exclu-
slvey engaged In the lower countless that plants
reached me, that spent my time there to the neglect
of the mineral and mining ineress-interests for
which the survey Was mainly ordered by the Legis-
lature; and on the contrary, when engaged in the
mining districts, the district which is emnently ag-
ricultural complains. find fault with this stale
of things, kno wing we'll that if gentlemen will re-
fleet moment upon the subject, they will see that
the fulment of the survey precisely it is wished
by all parties is impossible.
The main charge in the communication of Austria
lie, however, is that am leagued with specu4a tors
in the purchase of mines. g Ii is said that he ex-
amines the minerals, tells the if he get
s. for his estate, to sell and soon thereafter another
person along, offers the price, and buys the
I land lie mi
charge remark that it has foundation in truth.
Another statement mentioned TO me by the Editor OF
the Observer, currently rumored, is, that
have been employed by the agents of the Roth chds
10 secure mineral lands for them. The remark
is applicable TO this also. had understood that the
Rothschilds were to have agents i'll this country,
with the design OF investing capital In mineral lands;
but whether they we're actually here or not never
had the satisfaction of knowing. However, should
most certainly have used what little influence pos
to induce them to invest their oney in n orlh
Carolina.
This leads me to remark again, that have acted
in this always with the view 10 bring capital
into the State, and think this will prove of the
best results of the Survey. | was employed by the
owners of the Fentriss and Stth Mine to make an
examination of it, with view to sell to Northern
men. My report of this mine resulted wished
in its sale-and believe with highly beneficial
results TO the mining interests Of the State; and if
the mining interests why not TO the agricultural
alsol Can one interest be promoted without also
promoting the other !! Do not planters want home
market, and is it not the great evil under which the
interior of the State labors, that she has home
market at all Every mine that proves worth work
ing makes market. While in Massachusetts cotton
and woolen factories make the home markets, here,
in North Carolina, the mines is destined to become
the home markets.
of mineral property, it has my nvariabe rule to
tell them all knew of their property. My best
judgment has been exercised In all cases OF doubt;
and in instance have informed either a N orth-
rS hat a he
purchased below its value. have regarded the
owner of property as possessing the first claim to
l have often believed that the owner
stood in his light, but this could not help. Ii
| though so told him so. l repeat what have said
once before, that of the best results ct the Sur
vey will be to bring working capital into the State.
adopted this rule very early, have acted upon it,
and shall Yet act upon It. wrote long letter 10 a
gentleman of capital in New York, with view
induce him TO nVost it in coal lands. stated that
l full in the belief that large manufacturing
town could be built up upon Deep River; and
wherever saw prospect Of the kind have urged |
it. But have been just as urgent In my reasoning
gentlemen of this State those out of it. Ihave
communicated freely to everybody; have not pur-
sued the course which has been pursued In some OF !
the surveys, conceal everything from all parties
this l considered wrong. While my communica- |
tons free and full all parties, they also
gratuitous.
Again, the best and waruest friends of the Sur
vey wish me TO be in the field the whole time-the |
entire year. This is imPo sble, and it would also |
be Improbable, if it could be. By stipulation with
his ExcelIency the Governor, l am perform s |
months service in the field annually. This require
M nj have fulfilled. lspend the remainder OF the !
year In the Laboratory and during this period,
employed four Assistants for two months each. BY |
this arrangement, l succeeded in making the large !
number of analyses which given in my report. |
had desire bring this matter before the public
but when numbers inquring where l am, and
what l am about, it became necessary to dllude to
the fact. wish say to all such inquirers that am
Carolina 6r.l
l am much obliged to the Editor of the Observer
and to Australis for the kind expressions which aP-
pear in their communications especially for the
fdence which appears to be entertained of my ability
to promote the interests of the State through the
Survey. My desire is certainly to accomplish this;
but it is too much to hope that even my friends will
be satisfied, much less the many who look on the |
work with Indifference.
EBENEZER EMMONS.
MEXICO.
Mexican dates to the 4th May state that Gen.
Santa Anna has been naugurated with great pomp.