Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-01-13
GOVERNORS MESSAGE CONCLUDED.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.


From a statement furnished to me by the
State Geolosist, l learn that in forty-four
cotiniies the Geological survey has been
completed; that in seven others it is half
done. and in nine others the work has been
commenced. COUNTY maps have been made
for twenty.nine counties, Of which twelve
have been engraved. ten printed, and nine
colored. Reports have been made on four
teen counties, sections OF strata Of seven
teen, schedules Of sections OF four; and re-
ports of five counties and their maps have
been published. Preliminary surveys have
been made in several other counties.
A survey has been made all along the line
Of the South West Branch Of the Pacific
Railroad, an area Of about Is COO square
miles, and report made 10 the Presiden
Of the Company, containing complete map
Of that region, and tnt.es Of the mineral To-
calities. In that report are given ninety To-
callles Ct iron ore, and two furnaces; two
hundred and sixteen localities Of lead ore,
and thirty-four furnaces; and twenty-five
localities Of copper ore, and one furnace;
besides many localities of zinc and coal.
The report was also accompanied by a
view Of CRANKY and the terraced ridges Of
Nlangua, showing the natural adaptation Of
the southern highlands to the culture of the
grape. |, also contains an elaborate article
on the culture Of the grape in Missouri
proving the peculiar adaptation Of our soil
and climate TO this culture, and that we have
as good climate as France, and as m=ch
soil equally adapted TO that purpose. The
publicity given TO portion Of that report,
in connection with our prospective railroad
advantages, has undoubtedly done much 10
secure the early sale of the lands in South
ern Missouri, which are specially suited TO
the vine culture, thus making them an i'm
mediate source Of revenue. The ultimate
result will be 10 increase our productions.
exports and taxable property, TO an incal-
cuIabe degree; $5,0OO,0OO acres in vine
yards, being worth not less than ST 1900,
600, 900, and will yield an annual income OF
more than ST. ,000,o 100000, giving employ
ment TO 1000, 600 people. These estimates
are based opon the results Of the vineyards
already cultivated in the State. and l doubt
moi, may be relied on. Tie increased sale
of lands which has resulted from the sur
vey, has probably added to the revenue
more than it has cost; and the gain 10 the
State, 10 be derived from the discovery of
minerals and other resources, must be in
conceivably great. r
1t has been supposed, abroad, that our
lead mines and mineral lands are similar in
character 10 those Of Wisconsin, where the
ore does not extend more than one hundred
Ieet in depth; but in the report referred to,
il is proven that our lead veins range
through four or more formations. TO the
thickness of more than one thousand feet,
differing materially from the mines of the
Northwest. . .. ....-
The geologist suggests that it would be
an economy to the State 10 have the survey
completed by contract, stipulaiins that the
work shall be as thorough as the surveys
hus far have been. In his opinion, ten
thousand dollars may be saved to the State
by such contract. He is willing 10 obIi- |
cate hinsefto finish the survey in the man
mar proposed, on terms twenty per cent.
,heaper than the work already done. The
proposition is worthy Of being considered.
trust, however, that, after thorough ex-
,mation of tile matter, the Assembly will
continue the survey under arrangements
hat will be likely 10 secure the early COM
,letion Of the work in the best possible
saa1.
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