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Second Journey into the interior commenced-Land of roses-The grape vine-Foreign grain-Missionary rewards-Bargo brush-Small species of Lobster-Another species-Snakes-Leeches-Mr. Button's farm-Proceed on the journey to Gudarigby-Native plants-Magnificent mountain view-Our repast-The laughing jackass-A spacious cavern-Its interior-Black swans and other birds.
On the 8th of November I left Sydney for Yas Plains on a second visit to that interesting part of the colony; again passed over the "Razor-back Mountain," upon which road gangs were busily employed in finishing that line of road,-and arrived in the afternoon at "Abbotsford," a very pretty farm belonging to Mr. Harper, near "Stonequarry Creek: " it was in excellent order; a large quantity of land was cultivated with grain, having every prospect of a productive harvest, the whole being in full ear, and verging towards maturity. The neat garden in front of the dwelling-house bloomed with a profusion of roses; and at this season of the year so abundant is this elegant and fragrant flower in the colony, that we may term it a "Land of Roses," as well as a "_land of promise_; " pinks, stocks, and other European flowers, gave an additional beauty to the scene.