The ranges from which we were fast receding formed an irregular and beautiful landscape to the southward; and contrasted strongly with the appearance of the country to the N.W., in which direction it was rapidly assuming a level.
We reached Mr.Palmer's at a late hour in the afternoon, in consequence of a delay we experienced in crossing a gully, and encamped upon a high bank immediately opposite to the mouth of Molle's rivulet which here joins the Macquarie from the southward.

The cattle had consumed all the food, and the ground on both sides of the river looked bare and arid.
No doubt, however, the face of the country in ordinary seasons wears a very different appearance.

Its general elevation continued high; nor did the Macquarie assume any change of aspect.

Mountain debris and rounded pebbles of various kinds formed its bed, which was much encumbered with timber.
DIBILAMBLE.
We had been unable to persuade any of the natives of Wellington Valley to accompany us as guides, on our leaving that settlement.

Even Mr.Maxwell's influence failed; for, notwithstanding the promises of several, when they saw that we were ready to depart, they either feigned sickness or stated that they were afraid of the more distant natives.