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stocked with superior kinds of grapes, may be seen growing
in the greatest luxuriance all through these regions.
The temper and tone of this city, numbering one hundred
and fifty thousand, are conservative, self-opinionated, and
gold-clutching, — uninviting conditions, certainly, for angelministry.
There are, however, candid investigators, and
some avowed believers. Among the latter is the Hon. J.
Bowie Wilson, ex-member of the legislature. This gentleman
has traveled extensively in America. The Rev. Dr.
Stanley, formerly a Unitarian clergyman, Mr. Gale, employed
in the post-office, and several others, are deeply interested
in those subjects pertaining to the spiritual philosophy.
THE LANDING.
Locked up in floating prisons for fifty days, over ten thousand
miles of sea, it was exquisitely refreshing to pass the
"heads," sailing up the harbor, more properly an inland
sea, and reaching Melbourne, the largest and wealthiest of
the Australian cities.
Awaiting the arrival of our steamer, " The Hero," was a
committee of gentlemen, who, after extending hands of fellowship,
and greetings of good-will, conducted us to the
hospitable residence of Mr. Mcllwraith, one of the city councilors.
A dinner was in waiting. This part of the pleasing
programme concluded, a stroll on solid terra /rma. was richly
enjoyed.
lyiELBOTJBNE.
This city, the capital of Victoria, and the finest in the
southern hemisphere, has a population approaching two hundred
thousand. It stretches along, dotting and fringing
both banks of the Yarra to within some seven miles of its
mouth. Though quite English in architectural appearance,
Melbourne, considering its age, is a magnificent city. Its
climate and geographical situation, as well as its extensive
suburban parks, lawns, and gardens, can elicit only praise
from travelers.