Those which private individuals kept close to their own tents, and fed entirely there, were preserved.

Hogs and poultry not only thrive but increase very fast; black cattle will doubtless succeed as well, and it will be easy in future to secure them from straying.

The horses have not met with any accident.
The last dispatches from Governor Phillip bring an account of his having sent a small detachment up to that ground at the upper end of Port Jackson, which he discovered in one of his excursions to be so highly fit for cultivation.

This party consisted of a captain, two lieutenants of marines, with twenty-five non-commissioned officers and privates: about fifty convicts were added as labourers.

This spot is very pleasant, and has been named by the Governor, Rose-hill.