March.] WILD BUSHMAN COUNTRY. 
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At five p. M. a cloud of sand was seen in the di- 
rection of the Great Orange River, evidently 
moving towards us, which we concluded pro- 
ceeded from the waggons of Mr. Anderson, Mis- 
sionary at Griqua Town, of whose intention to 
go on a journey to the Cape we had heard, when 
near the limits of the colony ; we soon found 
this conjecture to be correct, Mrs. Anderson and 
the children were with him, and they were ac- 
companied by a strong party of Griquas to es- 
cort them across the Bushman country. They 
halted about two miles from us. On joining 
them we found they were at worship in a tent. 
This tent was a present from the late Dr. Cowan, 
during his journey into the interior. The Doctor 
had brought two tents, but he found one was 
sufficient. 
The next day, being the Sabbath, our two 
parties rested together, and united in worship. 
Therm, in shade 100. 
March 6th, being the first Monday of the 
month, we joined in spirit with the friends of 
Missions throughout the world, in praying for 
the universal spread of the Gospel. Therm, at 
noon 92. 
At break of day on the 7th all were busy 
getting the oxen collected, yoked, &c. and at half 
