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Excerpt from A Report on the Geological Survey of Connecticut, 1837 Abstract from the Annual Message for 1835, of Gov. Edwards, relating to a Geological Survey of the State. "The mineralogical treasures which have been developed within a few years and which are constantly coming to light in different parts of our country, give us reason to believe, that we have not as yet availed ourselves to the extent that we might of this source of wealth, and suggests the expediency of a more systematic examination than has hitherto taken place. In some instances this has been done under the public patronage, and by public authority. An examination of the kind in our State, might lead to some important discoveries. An accurate and thorough geological and mineralogical survey by scientific men, if it should not result in any immediate discoveries of moment, would at least have the effect of aiding individuals in their future researches on their own lands. Much labor has been expended, and money wasted, in the search after metals and minerals, which a knowledge of those substances and the relative position they uniformly occupy, would have shown to be useless. "The geological character of a country indicates its topographical features; and a geological map would serve as a guide, in the examination and selection of routes for rail-roads and canals, and internal improvements of every kind, the location of which depends on the topical features of the country through which they pass. A survey of the kind referred to, would furnish every individual with such information respecting his possessions, as would guard him against the wiles of prowling speculators. Much labor has been bestowed on this subject, and much information collected by individuals in different sections of the State, and it is important, that this information should be embodied and preserved; the expense would be trifling, and bear but a very small proportion to the benefits which may be derived from it. This is a subject in which the whole community has a deep interest, and it is recommended that immediate measures be taken for its accomplishment. Similar surveys have been already had in some of the states; and the attention of others is turned to the subject. Let us not be deficient on our part; we have heretofore furnished, and we can still furnish, our full quota to those economical and scientific researches which seem to be the order of the day." Action of the Legislature on the above recommendation. "Resolved, That the Governor be and is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of suitable persons to make a geological survey of the state of Connectieut, and to report the same to the General Assembly at their May Session of 1836. "Resolved, That the property of such survey shall be in and belong to the State, and shall be disposed of as the General Assembly may direct." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.