The extent of alluvial soil, between the inner and outer banks of the river, is extremely limited, and, instead of being covered with sward, is in most places over-run by the polygonum.

Beyond this the plains of the interior stretch away, whose character and soil must change, ere they can be available to any good purpose.

But there is a singular want of vegetable decay in the interior of New Holland, and that powerfully argues its recent origin.
REMARKS ON THE COUNTRY.
There is no life upon its surface, if I may so express myself; but the stillness of death reigns in its brushes, and over its plains.

It cannot, however, be doubted that we visited the interior during a most unfavorable season.

Probably in ordinary ones it wears a different appearance, but its deserts are of great extent, and its productions are of little value.
Agreeably to our arrangements, we broke up our camp at an early hour on the morning of the 12th, and proceeded up the river to the junction of New Year's Creek.