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Lead in Tennessee.
The late Geological Report of Tennessee shows that lead exists abundantly in that State, as it does in many other quarters of the South.
The report sets forth that it is found in nearly all the counties of East Tennessee; that numerous veins exist in Claiborn county, and indications are found also in Middle Tennessee.
Dr. Troost reports in regard to a large vein in Davidson, in the vicinity of Haysborough: "It is very probable that the vein is very extensive and rich, and the ore is good.
It has been penetrated about ten or twelve feet, and has already, at this inconsiderable depth, produced about 1,000 pounds of lead.
This vein being situated near a rivulet, the work was impened by the water and the operation abandoned.
By an accurate search, the same vein may be found at a more convenient place, or by creating pumps the vein may, perhaps, be worked with advantage.
It is very probable that this vein is extensive; traces of it are found on the banks o