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yet the beds are not continuous, and are so deranged by the 

 irregularity of the strata, as to be of uncertain value. 



From Sect. 6, T. 14, K. 1 E., to Sect. 5, T. 13, R. 2 E., a 

 distance of nine miles, the fault which cuts off the Clinton 

 in its N. W. side, is evidently deeper than in any other part 

 of the valley. The Clinton is often split off and divided, or 

 entirely sunk, and seldom rises GO high as not to have its 

 lower parts denuded away. Hence the many breaks, and 

 gaps, and irregularities observed in that portion of the 

 valley. This irregularity does not entirely cease till the 

 middle of S. 7, T. 14, R. 1 E. is reached. 



In S. E. corner of S. 6, T. 14, R. 1 E. a small ridge of 

 Clinton strata, which only runs a short distance, -makes a 

 very good show of ore. In about 100 yards this is covered 

 over with the talus of the newer strata. Probably it again 

 sinks, as otherwise it might be again seen a quarter of a 

 mile farther on. For the space of the next quarter or half 

 mile it cannot be known, with our present means, whether 

 or no, the Clinton is above the level of the valley, as the 

 whole surface is deeply covered by detritus of the Coal 

 Measures, brought down by a small stream 'which cuts the 

 Straight Mountain opposite this place. 



In S. 7, T. 14, R. 1 E., begins a prominent ridge of Clin- 

 ton, which continuas with slight gaps to Sect. 13 of T. 14, 

 R. 1 W. ' This is a high ridge, and contains a very fine body 

 of Red Hematite ores. In the N. E. of the S. W., on the 

 lands of Mr. Hullett, the best view of the whole structure 

 was obtained. A little stream had here cut through the 

 Clinton ridge, exposing in part of its course, the naked 

 rocks, and one ore bed. Several pits had also been dug, 

 and three beds were well exposed. The two upper beds had 

 not been searched for ; and they were not observed in the bed 

 of the stream, being probably covered by loose rocks. Their 

 existence here is certain ; many samples, especially of No. 1. 

 were found on top of the ridge and its position was there 

 plainly shown on the surface. A few samples of No. 2 were 

 also picked up, but the bed here is evidently not prominent. 

 At this place the Cambrian Limestone so far as could be 



