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lie beneath its surface, throughout this and all 
its districts ; and only require the unconquer- 
able energy, and indomitable perseverance, of 
Britain's sons to bring to view, and render 
useful. 
The surface productions of the lowlands, 
throughout these districts, seem at present, 
however, to satisfy the industry of the inhabi- 
tants; who leave unexplored these mountain 
localities, or only visit them in search of pas- 
ture for their flocks and herds of cattle. 
But besides the Cape and Stellenbosch divi- 
sions, which have been already noticed, there 
are those of Swellendam, Worcester, George, 
Beaufort, Caledon, and Clanwilliam; which, in 
the Western province of the Colony, are nearly, 
though not equally, productive with the former 
in agricultural and .mineral products. 
Of these, the divisions which lie towards the 
South, are the richest in soil and vegetation : 
such as Swellendam and George, the latter 
especially bidding fair to rival the Cape; while 
those on the North are of a richer geological 
structure. Wool, butter, aloes, grain of all 
kinds, and salt are among the commonest articles 
of export, from this division. The latter is 
gathered from a few salt-lakes, situated near 
the mouths of the Gouritz, and small brack 
rivers. The heat of the sun, evaporating the 
