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 several of them. A great number of them afterwards went on board the Symmetry, where they were kindly treated by Capt. Elder, who, along with his passengers, and many of their friends and acquaintances, were on board.

They afterwards returned to the shore, and proceeded to Adelaide, the children in drays, and the men and women on foot.

A great number of ladies and gentlemen visited the Port during the day—some to say farewell to their friends, and others merely to witness the embarkation of the passengers, among whom, as we have already said, are several old and respected colonists.

The passengers are—Mrs Elder and servant; Edward John Eyre, Esq., Resident Magistrate of Moorunde, and two native boys; Anthony Foster, Esq., and one native boy; Robert Gouger, Esq., Colonial Treasurer (on leave of absence), his lady, two children, and two servants; Dr. and Mrs Knott, four children, and servant; Dr. J. P. Smith and lady; Mr Chas. Bagot, jun.; Mr James Burrell; Mr Thomas Smith; Mr Alex. Murray; and Mr Biggs.

She carries to London a cargo of one thousand one hundred and ninety bales of wool, besides other colonial produce, as will be seen by the