“ We cannot agree with those who reproach the Government, for not offering sufficient protection to the property of settlers; in this case the charge is truly absurd; it will scarcely be asserted that Government are required to furnish a guard for every establishment, which circumstances may render it advisable to abandon for a period, as in this instance. We are not aware, whether the following report which has been communicated to us by our Fremantle Correspondent, has reached headquarters, but if authenticated, it calls for some measures to prevent the recurrence of these annoyances. ”

“ In the mean time I earnestly intreat that a stop be put either by proclation or otherwise, to the wanton and unprovoked attacks made upon the native tribes at all convenient opportunities by our own people. ”

“ To the North and next to the Gyngoorda, are the Bookal and the Mooler, which apparently unite after the manner of the Swan, and the Canning. Some of the government stock have found their way to the banks of the mooler. These rivers abound with fish; and the timber on their banks is said to be lofty.
To the West of the Mooler and almost adjoining the coast, is the Yardlegarro; a large sheet of water, described to be fresh, and very deep. Indeed the whole of the country, in the vicinity of the Bookal and the Mooler, appears to abound with lakes. ”

“ The establishment of a public Journal in the infant state of this colony gives us an opportunity of recording the progress we make in Agriculture, and its sister art, and at the same time, of giving important information to such Settlers as are about to leave England, and other parts for this colony, as by knowing what we have they will be able to judge what we require. ”

“ Some have laughed at the idea of the natives, being taught to work. The whole of the timber, if I am correctly informed, for the building of the Bush Inn, was carried to the site by them. They carried in one day, 8,000 feet. I refer the skeptics to Mr. Butler of fresh water bay, for further information. But those who would have them to work, must treat them like men, not like brutes. The local Government ought to place them on a farm by themselves ”

“ Such are the results of one month's intercourse with the native prisoners, taken at Point Belcher. I mention this not from any feeling of vanity, but to demonstrate the practicability of acquiring the native language.
There is in fact no obstacle whatever to the civilizing of the native tribes; unless it be found in the backwardness of the local Government. But I trust the reins are in the hands of men, who will do honor to themselves and the country they serve A nigardly policy will not only sacrifice the peace. ”

“ His Honor was highly gratified with his excursion, and pleased with the progress of this part of the Colony. Several Gardens at the former settlement were in a high state of cultivation, and some peach trees were seen loaded with fruit. "The farm," cultivated by Mr. Morley had yielded a good harvest of wheat.—The settlers were contented and happy, and on the most ameable footing with the natives, many of whom were employed in carrying wood and water, and performing other services for which they were regularly remunerated ”

“ Norcott; and under proper arrangements, to prosecute the work of making peace with the natives, either on Melville water, the Canning, the Murray, Ellen's brook, or the Avon; or, for a time to go into exile on the Boora, the Gyngoorda, the Mooler, or the Margyningara, And I have no doubt, under the blessing of the Most High, that in the course of one twelve month, I shall be able to present one, if not more of the native tribes, at Perth on Sunday to attend divine service and benefit by the Ministerial labours of the Colonial Chaplain. ”

“ Presents of knives were made to those who were most deserving from their good conduct, and blankets and tomahawks were left to be disposed of hereafter occasionally in a similar manner. Every unmarried man volunteered without exception to return to Swan River, out of whom six were selected who were considered most intelligent and docile. ”

“ The horses were sold at low prices, but when it is taken into consideration that they were not working horses, animals most in demand here at present, some allowance may be made for the paucity of bidders. ”

“ A gentleman, who accompanied His Honor in this interesting trip, has obligingly forwarded us with the following particulars.
"On Monday, the 4th instant, the Lieutenant Governor arrived at Fremantle in the Ellen Schooner, having been occupied for the period of three weeks on a tour of inspection of the outports of King George's Sound and Augusta. ”