and twenty seven Householders and Colliers in the settlement. The total number of Acres cleared and laid down for fallow is Eighty five. The great increase in Horned Cattle and Sheep, the former 205 and the latter 317 may be accounted for by the arrival of the "Comet" from Sydney with a supply, as also the cattle lately brought overland from the South - Pigs have decreased in number 117 while Goats have increased 81. Not having received from the Revd.Mr.Turton the number of Marriages solemnized by him I am unable to fill up the same in the return. I am, Sir, Your most obt. and humble servant, M. Medland, Policeman. D. McLean, Esq., Inspector of Police. Increase. Oats 34 Potatoes 34 ¾ Turnips 22 Grass 111 ¼ Rye 2 Hops 1 ___ 205 Decrease. Wheat 72¼ Barley 4½ ___ 76½ ___ Excess 128½.