152 COAL. 



The rocks of the west are sand stone^ 



slate, 



lime, 



gypsum, and 



salt, 

 and they are all the companions of coal. But i 

 shall waive theoretical considerations, and shall 

 now point out such places where I am persuaded 

 eoal may be found. 



The ravines or glens of the country formed by 

 streams are the best places for geological observa- 

 tions, and for viewing the indications of coal, and 

 other minerals. The country from Ithaca north 

 is a region of argillaceous schist. Near the for- 

 mer place there is a beautiful cascade tumbling 

 down the eastern hills 60 feet high through a 

 Cimmerian glen over clay slate, which alternates 

 witli a thin stratum of lime stone that reposes on 

 a similar schist. There is a profound gulf at this 

 cascade, and the tout ensemble points to the exis- 

 tence of coal. This place would be a good 

 venue for a romance. 



At Ludlowville, 10 miles from Ithaca, the banks 

 of Salmon Creek are 200 feet high, and very pre- 

 cipitous. The rocks are principally clay slate, 

 and there are strata of blue lime stone half way 

 lip. 



