570    MOUNTAINS    IN    NEW-HAMPSIIIRE.

vein is the granular, magnetic oxide of iron. It is very rich, and
began to he worked as early as 1805. For many years, twenty-five
men were employed, and 500 tons of pig and bar iron, of the best
quality, were annually produced. Of late years the work has ceas-
ed, from the increased depth of the vein, and the greater cost of
fuel.

In the north part of Bartlett, and east of Rocky Branch River,
occurs the most extensive deposit of workable iron ever found in
New-IIampshire.

Fifty tons of this ore has been sent to one of the best iron and
steel manufactories in England, and they pronounced it of the best
quality, especially for the manufacturing of steel.

The Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad, which extends through
Bartlett, will pass within three miles of these mountains of iron,
and a branch can be easily built up Rocky Branch, near to these
valuable mines.

Tin is found in Jackson, but the veiu is very narrow and the
quantity small. Over $ 4,000 have been expended to develop this
tin mine, but, as yet, no favorable report.

Manganese is found in Littleton, Gilmanton, Winchester and
Hinsdale. It occurs in the form of the black oxide.

Molybdenum is found in comparative abundance in Westmore-
land and Newport.

MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

The Mountains in New-Hampshire are noted for their lofty ele-
vation and the wild and romantic scenery obtained from their sum-
mits. In this State are found some of the highest elevations in
New-England, and with one exception, the highest in the United
States this side of the Rocky Mountains.

The fine scenery, the pure crystal waters, spouting from its
thousand springs, together with the clear, cool, bracing mountain
air, has attracted the attention of invalids and lovers of mountain
scenery, for many years from all sections of the country, and with
the constantly increasing railroad facilities in all parts of the Union,
the number of visitors has been largely augmented, and it is esti-
mated that over 30,000 persous annually visit the mountains of
New-Hampshire. But few people, even of those living in this