52 Geological and Mineralogical Character of [Feb., 



We have thus presented to our readers — as far as possible divested 

 of technicalities — some of the more interesting characteristics of 

 the seed, phenomena of germination, etc., with a view of extending 

 our remarks, with similar particularity, to the roots, stem, leaves, etc. 



For the Cincinnatns. 



GEOLOGICAL AND MINERALOGICAL CHARACTER OF 

 WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. 



The rocks of the region under consideration are of the same age, 

 Geologically considered, as those portions of Tennessee, Kentucky, 

 Ohio, and other Western States ; but they have been upturned on 

 their edges, at various angles, by volcanic forces, and re-chrystalized 

 by heat. The change thus produced upon them, is designated in 

 Geology by the term Metamorphic. It was during the period in 

 which the rocks of North Carolina were undergoing this change, 

 probably, that the metalic veins were injected into them. Like the 

 rocks of the States referred to, the Metamorphic Rocks of Western 

 North Carolina are regularly stratified, and maintain, throughout 

 extensive ranges, great uniformity of structure and mineral compo- 

 sition. 



There has been no Geological survey of that part of North Car- 

 olina which includes your lands. Professor Safford has made a 

 survey of that portion of Tennessee which includes its Copper mines, 

 and adjoins Cherokee county. North Carolina, on the west. He was 

 appointed State Geologist, and made his first Report last winter, 

 which has been printed by order of the Legislature. Two addition- 

 al surveys of the Duektown region have been made by Professional 

 Geologists, whose Reports have been printed by those interested in 

 the mines. 



The metalic veins ascertained to exist in the district named, in- 

 clude Copper ores. Lead ore including Silver, Iron ores, Black lead, 

 and Gold. Ochres, the best kind for Paints, also exist in one or two 

 places. 



The Geology of the mineral belt is simple and easily comprehend- 

 ed. The Smoky Mountain, on its Northern side, is composed of 



