186 Geological Reports. 



ture, much of which was performed in a bark canoe, and protracted 

 until winter came with deep snow, demanded no small share of har- 

 dihood and perseverance. 



As Lt. W. W. Mather, late of West Point, who, under the same 

 authority, participated fully in this adventure, is not named in the re- 

 port, we presume we may therefore expect a distinct account from 

 his own pen. 



II. Fii'st Report on the Geological Survey of the State of JVeio 

 York; pp. 212. Albany, February 10, 1837, being document No. 

 161, published by order of the State government. 



This very important document is introduced by a statement by his 

 Exc. Gov. W. L. MARcy, addressed to the Legislature, and explan- 

 atory of the plan and progress of the survey. Communications are 

 subjoined from 



1. Dr. John Torrey, in the botanical department. 



2. Dr. James E. De Kay, in the zoological department. 



3. Dr. Lewis C. Beck, in the mineralogical and chemical depart- 

 ment. 



4. The Report of Lt. W. W. Mather on the Geology of the first 

 district. 



5. The Report of Prof. E. Emmons on the Geology of the se- 

 cond district. 



6. The Report of Mr. T. A. Conrad on the Geology of the third 

 district. 



7. The Report of Prof. Lardner Vanuxem on the Geology of the 

 fourth district. 



Dr. Torrey and Dr. De Kay, not having as yet entered into the 

 fullness of their labors, have given only an outline of their depart- 

 ments. Dr. Torrey is — 



1. To prepare a catalogue of all the plants of the state, indigenous 

 and cultivated. 



2. To prepare an herbarium for constant reference, including sev- 

 en sets for the scientific and literary institutions of the state. 



3. To prepare a cabinet of all the woods, fruits, roots, &ic. of the 

 state. 



4. To procure drawings of the most important plants — to be en- 

 graved or otherwise preserved. 



5. To communicate information to the citizens who may inquire 

 on subjects connected with his department. 



