138 Mineralogy and Geology of apart of Nova Scotia. 
tain range, except that they probably originated from the 
unfathomable depths of the Bay of Fu undys which is com- 
pletely skirted, on face side, with trap roc 
d in favor of any theory oft the earth, when 
exploring these erinatioes, it was for that of Werner ; ; and 
ecoming satisfied of the insufficiency of the Neptunian 
method in accounting for the phenomena observed in the 
North Mountains, and the appearances assumed by the 
neighboring strata, we were induced to allow the superiority 
of the igneous theory, as taught by Hutton, Playfair, and 
Dauben 
In treating of the South Mountains, we shall perceive the 
necessity of an amalgamation of both gaara to explain the 
relations of that range to the North Mounta 
fi ntal Island, situated near the village of Parsborough, 
six miles from Cape Sharp, is the te place - - de- 
scri itary ‘In crossing the Basin of Min ter passing the 
majestic Blomidon, this island is the first ‘aerated Sbjeet that 
meets the eye. It consists of amygdaloid and columnar 
‘greenstone e, which, on its south-west side, presents a precipt- 
tous and overhanging front of about two hundred and fifty 
feet, rendering precarious < situation of those who may 
— beneath its brow. Stationed near the ice of this pre- 
“ant soil, from which spring up a few scattered hemlocks and 
es . ‘unde rbrush, which nearly obscures the face of the 
rat hyo at the same time furnishes the sea bird a safe re- 
nea s the scapgeiiens objects above 
him. The towers. vest prac si seem more oe than be- 
fore ; and, in addition to the wildness and -_ uresque ea 
ty of the scene, the naturalist will find before him a fie! 
‘tichly stocked with interesting minerals that he will delight 
‘to remain on the spot and gather these objects ofa science. 
(See plate II.) 
