194 CERTAIN SAND MOUNDS OF 



Three feet from the surface, unassociated, was an implement of stone, about 4 

 inches in length, departing somewhat in shape from the ordinary " celt," and more 

 resembling the modern idea of the hatchet (Fig. 64). 



Of undetermined depth, in caved sand, was a flat implement of polished stone, 

 with cutting edge at one extremity. Its length is 3*5 inches; breadth 2 - 4 inches; 

 maximum thickness about • 6 of an inch. We have not met with this type elsewhere 

 on the river (Fig. 65). 



Upon two occasions, small shell beads were found with crania. 



A number of sherds were met with at all depths,. plain, stamped, and in two 

 instances, otherwise decorated. On the base was a portion of an undecorated bowl, 

 represented by hardly more than a few inches below the margin of the aperture. 

 Its diameter is 12 inches. 



CONCLUSIONS. 



There is no reason to assign to the mound on Julington Creek an origin other 

 than pre-Columbian. 



Three Mounds on Mandarin Point, Duval County. 



Mandarin Point makes into the St. John's, just north of Julington Creek. It 

 is now covered with a heavy growth of oak and pine, though the tract, an old 

 Spanish grant, plainly shows marks of previous cultivation. 



The northernmost mound had lost considerably in height during civilized times. 

 Its altitude was 4 feet, its base diameter 55 feet. The work of a former investigator 

 was apparent, It was levelled to the base by us. Little of interest was discovered 

 beyond very fragmentary human remains, a few arrow heads, and many sherds on 

 which the work of pointed implements, to which we have already made reference, 

 was noticeable. 



About one-quarter of a mile in an easterly direction from this mound was 

 another 3 feet 7 inches in height and 58 feet through the base. This dispropor- 

 tionate base diameter is a probable indication of a diminution in height through 

 cultivation in civilized times. The mound was totally demolished. Absolutely no 

 human remains were met with. 



Three feet from the surface, near a deposit of charcoal, was a vessel 7 inches in 

 height and 7'5 inches in diameter. Its condition was somewhat fragmentary though 

 allowing restoration. Its ornamentation consists of a series of short intersecting 

 lines, formed by pressure of a twisted cord into the wet clay (Plate XXXI, Fig. 1). 



The southernmost mound on Mandarin Point lay about 50 yards from the river's 

 bank, though hidden, from view. Its height was 5 feet, its base diameter 47 feet, 

 A large central excavation had previously been made by the owner of the mound, 

 and we are of the opinion, judging from results obtained by us, that a report as to 

 the discovery of numerous articles during the first investigation is correct. The 

 remaining portion of the mound was virtually demolished. 



