Miscellanies. 381 
contain a larger proportion of strontia, than any analyses of arago- 
nite have heretofore shewn. Its specific gravity ranges between 
2.75 and3.8. Ihave merely tested it by the purple flame ; but I in- 
tend to make a thorough analysis soon, unless some one, who has 
more leisure, will do it. It appears that tons of it may be had. 
Pillars three inches in diameter, for a clock have been made with 
it, which may be seen at Syracuse.” It takes a most beautiful 
polish. 
38. Schoharie Minerals.—Mr. Joun 8. Bonny of Schoharie, 
(N. Y.) desires the following statement to be made in addition to 
what has already been published on this subject in Vol. xx, p. 172 
of this Journal. 
“¢ No. 1 and 2, (see article above named). ‘The acicular variety 
of Strontianite, were both discovered by me. 
“No. 3 and 4. Heavy Spar, were both discovered by J. Geb- 
hard, Jr. 
* No. 5 and 6. ‘Two other varieties of Strontianite were discov- 
ered by Mr. Gebhard, Sen. and myself in company. 
“No. 7. (The marble quarry) massive Strontianite was discov- 
ered by myself and son.” 
Where several persons are contemporaneously engaged in search- 
ing after the same minerals, it is not remarkable that a difference of 
opinion should arise as to the question, who picked up the first spe- 
cimens. Whatever discrepancy therefore exists in the present case, 
does not in our view, involve any other than honorable intentions in 
the parties concerned ; all of whom merit and doubtless have receiv- 
ed, the thanks of mineralogists, for these very zealous labors. 
39. Geological Survey of Connecticut.—The Legislature of this 
state at their last session passed a resolve authorising the Governor 
to cause a geological survey of the state to be made, and a report 
thereon to be presented at their next meeting. Governor Edwards, 
has accordingly appointed Dr. James G. Prercivan, and Mr. 
Cuartes U. Sueparp, to this duty. These gentlemen have 
already entered upon their work, and propose to devote the remain- 
der of the season to geological travels and researches with a view to 
the preparation of a report pursuant to the resolution. 
We have no doubt, that Dr. Percival and Mr. Shepard, will ex- 
ecute this work with faithfulness, zeal and ability, but the period as- 
