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the eastern part of the Cherokee Country was a 
gold region, and the nation was run over by not less 
than 5000 gold hunters, while in Habersham and 
Hall counties 1000 more adventurers were seeking 
for hidden treasure. Numerous veins were found 
penetrating the solid quartz rock, and as individuals 
were too poor to work them, several companies 
were formed, which are now engaged in regular ex- 
plorations. 
The greatest quantity of gold has been found in 
the vicinity of a ridge of hornblende slate, which 
can be traced from Alabama, through the whole 
gold region of Georgia, a little east of the Blue 
Ridge, into North Carohna. The gold district of 
this state may then be said to occupy the whole of 
its northwestern part, and to extend probably far 
south, with an average breadth of from 50 to 80 
miles. The other minerals found in this region 
are silver, lead, iron, titanium, copper, mercury? gar- 
net, tourmaline, zircon, &c. Judge Peck remarks, 
" That the section described is immensely rich in 
metals, and the wise will no doubt turn this gift of 
Providence into a blessing ; the country has as firjje 
water or air as is drunk or breathed in the worll, 
and there is much good land." 
CHAPTER XXXI. 
MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES 
— (Continued). 
Lead.— Copper. — Silver.— Manganese.— Peat.— Marl.— Granite 
Lime.— Gypsum. — Marble.— Salt.— Petroleum.— Carburetted 
Hydrogen. 
A FULL account of the mineral riches of the Uni- 
ted States would fill many volumes ; of those which 
