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Through this barrier there are navigable channels ; 

 that which is generally used by merchant vessels lies 

 nearest to Spanish Point. 



The road leading from Clarence Lodge to Hamil- 

 ton town is an exceedingly romantic one. The re- 

 markable tranquillity and seclusion, the picturesque 

 effect of the little glens and their neat white abodes, 

 the delightful and refreshing fragrance of the cedar, 

 of the latana (or wild sage), and of other odori- 

 ferous plants that abound in these retired spots — 

 the bright sunshine and clear blue sky, the cooling 

 sea-breeze gently rustling the trees, the richness 

 of the plumage of the blue and red birds — all 

 conspire to render this place (which is about a mile 

 and a half in extent) one of the most attractive spots 

 in the island. 



East of Mount Langton is Brackish Pond, near 

 which are " The Wells," a Government establishment 

 for supplying water to the navy, should there be no 

 water at the naval tanks on St. George's Island. 

 The westernmost projecting headland is Wreck Hill ; 

 it is the land looked for, and first seen, when 

 approaching the islands. 



Gibbs' Hill is the highest and most conspicuous 

 eminence observable near the south-west part of the 

 coast ; it is a smooth mount, entirely clear of trees. 



