STATE GEOLOGIST. 159 



Analysis of Gannel Coal from Jackson. 



Carbon, ". 45 



Volatile matter, 49 



Ash, ..' 2 



Water 2 



Sulphur, 2 



100 



Of the bituminous coals, several qualities may be easily dis- 

 tinguished by inspection. Some samples, too carelessly quar- 

 ried, retain a considerable quantity of pyrites, which, on heat- 

 ing, gives off its sulphur, which becomes an annoyance in 

 domestic use, and a positive detriment for mechanical purposes. 

 Other samples, taken at points near the outcrop, possess little 

 solidity, and present, to some extent, the appearance of mineral 

 charcoal. These samples, besides their liability to contain sul- 

 phur, possess little durability in combustion, and but low heat- 

 producing propertirs.. Still other samples, taken from the more 

 solid portions of the seam, present a degree of lustre, hardness, 

 homogeneity and purity, which entitle them to a place in the 

 very first rank of bituminous coals It is evident that our coals 

 ought to be judged from the character of these deeper-seated 

 portions of the seam. 



Coal has been mined at several points in the vicinity of Jack- 

 son, At Woodville and Barry, the wor.k has been prosecuted 

 with great energy and perseverance. At the latter place, drifts 

 have been carried in from the outcrop. I am informed by Mr. 

 Penny, one of the directors of the company, that they are now 

 taking out about five hundred tons of coal per month, aaid that 

 it sells readily at the following prices : 



Prices of Stevens' Ridge Coal, per ton. 



COARSE. NUT. SLACK. 



Delivered on M. C. R. E. Cars, $2 50 $2 00 $0 10 



» M. S. R. R. " 3 00 2 50 1 30 



'< to orderin Jackson, 3 50 3 00 1 50 



« at the mine, 2 15 2 25 ". ,1 50 



