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schists. As elsewhere explained, a' fault undoubtedly exists be- 

 tween k and Z; and the upheaval of the mountain may have been 

 ^e reason why the schists are more elevated and disturbed than 

 the underlying members. This may be styled a classic section for 

 the Taconic rocks on Penobscot bay, since it is the best one for 

 showing the natural order that can be found in this region, and it 

 will be prized as such. 



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One end of the Camden belt of Eolian limestone now appears to 

 terminate in the bay. We have no doubt it continues for consid- 

 erable distance under water ; and suspect that it is directly con- 

 nected beneath the schists with the Thomaston limestones ; per- 



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