The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-10-19
THa HYDRoGR tPHnC SURVEY or
WEIR NorT

THE HNDROGR tPHIC SURVEY or
VERMONT.
We are glad to see that the Secretary OF
the State Board of Agriculture, Manuiac.
turtles and Mining, IS taking the prelimi-
nary steps toward obtaining photograph
ie surrey Of Vermont, similar to the one
recently completed in Maine.
The immense importance of this meas
nrc IN securing the development Of our
material resources, can hardly be over es-
tlmated; but although il has been il ire-
quent topic Of private discussions, il aas
never. we believe, been brought promi-
nenily before the people or our legislature.
Within our borders, and readily acces-
sible, arc many water powers, compara-
lively unknown and wholly unimproved,
and many others are but partially occu-
pied, which offer to capitalists and manu-
lacturers unsurpassed advantages. Raw
material IN abundance also exists in va
rious localities, inviting the skill ncces-
sary q render it available. A survey.
such as Is contemplated, by attracting at
IGNITION 10 and thus bringing into use
these immense natural forces now rum
ming to waste, will greatly increase our
strength and productive power as q com
muu.ty, and cannot bat wolk to Tho adj.
vantage Of all classes OF our people. fur
nishing 70 capitalists knowledge whereby
they may make safe and lucrative invest
ments; 20 laborers greater variety OF oc-
equations and 10 producers a ready mar
kct u viii prove a permanent benefit
10 our railroads and other means Of trans
poriWiion. And ii will furnish TO the
Young men Of Vermont abundant oppor-
tunity Tor the in!l development Of their
powers, without going beyond her Dor
ders. Thus far for the most part. onr
rich pastures aud farming lands claimed
oar care and attention, 10 the compara-
tive neglect Of Tie other interests. while
oar sister states, with natural facilities
certainly not superior 10 our own, have
built up gcd manufacturing industries.
which have added greatly to their poDu-
laliou aud their wealth. ID Il high time
for Vermont 20 follow their example.
II j. not intended that the entire work
necessary 20 a complete survey of the
state shall be done sc The expense Of Tie
state though considerable as would be
tie amount required TO carry through
sHcli survey. we thinb that our legisia-
lac would be justified III making The
necessary appropriation IL Is thought
taat y many cases, towns and villages
possessing superior water powers,
may see II % be for their interest 10 ap-
Fropnaie small sums for Sic purpose Of
aavlng an accurate survey and deserip-
ii5u % lhcn prepared for publication IN
Tic report, thus distributing the expense
among those more Immediately 10 be
benefited by their deyelopemcnt. la
nearly every township there are a few
persons eonpctant to give The inforna-
ton desired, aud there are also cxtant,
although al present unavailable many ac-
caraje reports 81 surveys made under d.
rectioH ol railroad corporations or local
manufacturers sufficient. when obtained
70 furnish reliable sud extensive foun-
dAtlou for such a survey n il eoutem-
plated.
OF course, il Is Of extreme importance
ihat tlHs work be done quickly, and
that our indispensable advantages IL
hrse respects be at once made known;
ard i depends npon The press oftbe state
and public spirited citizens 20 urge upon
Tie people its Importance.
Tie Secretary Of the Beard. Prof Peter
Collier, Darlington, W., will send suit
able blaaAs 10 be filed up, 10 any body,
j. aHy Ylcinlsy, who may address him
aud il = hoped taat town officers receive
iag such blacks aiil, il unable 10 replg 10
see various questions, select from among
t9ef citizens some compeiang person who
mag all aal the BLANKS and return them
a. soon as practicable 90 the Secretary -
BHr3tRof0H Free Pres