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Posted by paul on Saturday, July 01 @ 09:55:11 BST (482 reads)
Topic: 1820 Settler Emigration Letters - C
 Transcribed By Sue Mackay from CO48/42 at the National Archives in Kew, London
129
Deptford
July 30th 1819
Sir,
Seeing in the papers some offers made by Government to induce persons to prefer emigrating to the Cape of Good Hope, we are desirous of receiving information upon the following enquiries:
1st. There are ten of us, the greater number mechanics, carpenters, smiths &c, some married and with families; what is the sum to be left with the Government for each man, and is the same to be left for each Female & Child.
2nd. Is the voyage and victualing &c to the Cape to be found to each Emigrant gratis
3rd. Upon arrival at the Cape have the settlers to go far from the Coast to the Place where they are to receive the Grant of Land and will they be conveyed there at the expence of the Government.
4th. Will Government give the settlers any seed or any cattle or any tools &c
5th. Is each person to have one hundred acres as thus, a man one hundred acres, his wife one hundred acres and each child one hundred acres, or will only one hundred acres be given to the husband (in the case of the married persons). [margin note For each family 100 acres.]
6th. Will tonnage be allowed to each person and what amount. [margin note: reasonable]
7th. At what time can we be sent out, is it at this time, can we go a month hence, any information upon the subject will be thankfully received.
Your obedient servant
Henry COCKLE
As early an answer as convenient will be reckoned a favour
Please direct to Mr. Henry COCKLE
Back Lane
Deptford
Kent
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Posted by paul on Sunday, June 04 @ 18:20:35 BST (501 reads)
Topic: 1820 Settler Emigration Letters - B
 Transcribed by Kathryn Bax rom CO48/42 at the National Archives in Kew, London
13 Oct 1819
My Lord
Personal importance is the only Opoligy I can make your Lordship for this intrusion, I Respectfully beg leave to state that being desireous of going to the Cape, I by Settler ( as I reside on a small Farm at Whittington in the County of Bedfordshire) indeavoured to unite with an Accept. Party namely Mr. WYNNs but Coming to London purposely upon the Business I find their Comlyment Compleet by Report I find that His Majesty Government will give the grant of Land to an individual Family who will Pay their own Expense there, & that some Privelidge such as a Choice of the Land will be granted to such adventurer to ascertain the fact, or not, & what the Expense of Self Wife 2 Daughters one 16 the other 13 years of Age with an Infant son will be is what I Humbly request your Lordships Answer upon us soon as Convenient as I now wait in London purposely for such Information, to Honour of a line upon the Subject
Derected for Samuel BONNIN at Mr. BRADDENS (?) No. 66 Gt. Queen Street
Will much server & Ablidge your Lordship most Obedient & Humble Servant
S. BONNIN
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Posted by paul on Wednesday, July 27 @ 18:54:15 BST (2588 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday 5 January 1850
TO LET, A house and garden, with fruit trees, near the Hottentot Chapel, lately occupied by Mr. PARKER, containing five rooms. Inquire of W. SHEPHERD.
BIRTH, at Groen Fontein, District Cradock, Mrs. Richard MASKELL, of a daughter. Mother and infant doing well.
DIED, at her residence, on 1st January, 1850, Mary Eleanor, the beloved relict of the Rev. George BOOTH, M.A., formerly Chaplain of Fort Beaufort, in the 60th year of her age, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of relatives and friends. Her end was peace.
Graham’s Town 5th January 1850.
Saturday 12 January 1850
MARRIED at St. Patrick’s Church, by the Right. Rev. Doctor DEVEREUX, Roman Catholic Bishiop, Brevet Major William Glendonwyn SCOTT, 91st regiment, to Jane Murray, daughter of the late James FORD, Esq. Of Cape Town.
DIED, at Goba Mouth, on Wednesday evening, January 2d, 1850, of consumption, (long and patiently borne) Ann GRAY, youngest and only remaining daughter of the late John GRAY, Esq. , of Ladylands, Dumfrieshire, and beloved Wife of Dr. A.W. McMASTER, of Kaga.
DIED at Burgher’s Dorp, Division of Albert, on the 29th Instant, Abraham, the youngest son of James and Elizabeth BOARDMAN – aged 1 year and 6 days.
S. SMITH, Boot and Shoemaker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its vicinity, that he has returned from Fort Beaufort, and commenced business in the house and store belonging to Mr. H. DIXON in Dundas Street, opposite Mr. HANCOCKS’s, and hopes by strict punctuality and attention to business to merit that share of public patronage which he formerly received. Every article in the Trade made to order, and at the lowest possible Prices. All Country orders puntually attended to.
Saturday 26 January 1850
BIRTH, in Beaufort Street, on the 21st instant, Mrs. KENNELLY, of a daughter.
BIRTH, at Green Fontein, January 8th, Mrs. Joshua TROLLIP, of a Daughter.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on the 21st instant, Serjeant Thomas BROOKS, saddler in the Cape Mounted Rifles – aged 54 years. Deceased arrived in this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820, and shortly afterwards enlisted as saddler in the Cape Corps. From that period sustaining the character of a good soldier and honest man. He has left a widow and three children to deplore his loss.
Saturday 2 February 1850
H. O’DONNELL begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its Vicinity, that he will open on the 10th of February, a Grocery Establishment on his premises, formerly occupied by Mr. Edward KNIGHT, in New-street, next door to his Hotel, where will be constantly on hand every article in the Grocery line, and which will be sold at the very lowest possible remunerating prices.
Graham’s Town, 26th January, 1850.
Joseph COLLINSON, Working Saddler and Harness Maker, (From London), High-street, Graham’s Town, Next Messrs. HAW & Co., Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town, and the surrounding Country, that he has commenced business in the above line, and hopes by moderate charges and punctuality to all orders entrusted to his care, to merit a share of the public patronage.
Every description of Harness made on the shortest notice.
High-Street, Graham’s Town, January 26th, 1850.
The FORT PEDDIE Hotel
To Travellers and others, J. LONG begs to inform persons travelling to and from British Kaffraria, that he has re-opened the above Hotel, where will be found every comfort both for man and beast. Foreign Wines, Spirits, Ale and Porter, &c. Of the best descriptions. Good stabling and forage for horses.
Saturday 9 February 1850
MARRIED, on Tuesday, the 5th instant, at St. John’s Church, Fort Beaufort, by the Rev. E.S. WILSHERE, M.A., Thomas Jeffries PRATT, Esq., to Nancy, third daughter of Surgeon PARROTT, half-pay, Cape Mounted Riflemen.
Fort Beaufort, 7th February, 1850
DIED, at Kaal Hoek, 29th December 1849, the wife of Robert HALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore here[sic] loss. Her end was peace.
Saturday 16 February 1850
DIED, at the residence of her son in Cradock in the eightieth year of her age, Mrs. THACKWRAY, Sen., Widow of the late William THACKWRAY. Deceased was one of the original Settlers, and after sustaining with Christian fortitude and meekness the dispensations of the Divine Providence, departed this life on the 19th January 1850, in the full hope of a glorious resurrection at the “last great day.”
DIED, at Alice, on the 20th ult., after an illness of 23 day, Mr James Harrison STEPHENSON, aged 45 years.
HOUSE TO LET, Mr. W. SMITH, High-street, Graham’s Town, offers his house and premises for sale or to let on a lease. This house is situated in the centre of High-street, next door to the Eastern Province Bank, adjoining the Court House. It is well adapted for a Superior Hotel, containing 14 rooms with extensive Garden stocked with the choicest fruit trees, and stabling and out office.
WANTED, by the undersigned, four good MASONS – liberal wages will be given and constant employment for six months. Also, a stout lad, as an apprentice to a Mason. Apply to the undersigned, Adelaide Village. J. COWIE.
Messrs. William KENSIT & Co. have for SALE by Wholesale & Retail, at their stores in High-street. Coffee, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed and loaf Sugar, Direct Teas, Rice, Fine and 2nds Flour, American Flour, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Soap, Cavendish Tobacco, Pickles and Sauces, Best Durham Mustard, Preserve Ginger, Sugar Candy, Thumb Blue, Starch, Oatmeal, West India Arrowroot, Pearl Barley, Paints and Oils.
Also Beer, Capeland Foreign Wines and Spirits. And a large variety of Manufactured Goods. &c &c &c. Dealers and Families can be supplied with the best articles at the lowest possible prices.
Saturday 23 February 1850
FOR SALE, an excellent TURNING LATHE with tools complete at a low price. Apply to T. DIXON, Carpenter, Graaff-Reinet.
Brevet-Major W.G. SCOTT, 91st Regiment, being about to proceed to England, requests that should any persons have claims against him, they will send them immediately to the Office of this Journal. 21st February, 1850.
DIED, on the 11th February, 1850, at Donker Poort, Griqua Land, about thirty miles from Colesburg, Mr. Robert MURPHIE, trader.
Saturday 2 March 1850
For PORT NATAL, The Fine Brig FLORA., Capt. CHALLIS, will call at Algoa Bay in her way to the above Port. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. H.E. RUTHERFOORD & BROTHER, Graham’s Town, and Mr. H. RUTHERFOORD, Port Elizabeth.
MARRIED, on the 19th February 1850, at Southwell, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Mr. David HANNAY, of Begelly, to Miss Louisa FEATHERSTONE, second daughter of Mrs. FEATHERSTONE, Fort England.
BIRTH, at Bayswater, on the 13th February, 1850, Mrs. A. WYNN, of a son.
EDUCATION
The undersigned having in June last removed his Boarding School from the boundries of Graaff-Reinet and Colesburg Districts, to Doorn Hoek, on the road from Burgersdorp to Cradock, formerly the residence, and still the property of Mr. John MONTGOMERY – intends, should life and health be spared, to contintue to conduct it there during the remainder of his lease of 3 years. There are still vacancies for two or three additional Boarders at £24.15s, per annum, including all petty charges.
Parents and Guardians, desirious of availing themselves of the opportunity, would do well to apply at this early period of the year, when the classes are usually to a certain extent remodelled, independently of the probability of the advertiser’s retiring from his tutorial labours at the expiration of his present lease, the remnant of which (2½ years) will scarcely afford more than sufficient time for an average course of instruction, even on the moderate scale on which education is usually conducted in this Colony.
Apply as directed in the preceding Advertisment.
William COLLINS.
P.S. A Quarter is the shortest term for which a Pupil is received, and a Quarter’s notice is required before removing one.
To His Excellency, Sir H.G.W. SMITH, G.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, &c. &c. &c.
May it please your Excellency:
We, the undersigned, Landholders, and other inhabitants, residing in and near the District of Graaff-Reinet, having seen and noticed with deep and unfeigned regret the abuse heaped upon your Excellency by a portion of the Press of this Colony, by divers persons chiefly belonging to what are styled Anti-Convict Associations beg to assure your Excellency, as we now do, of our firm and unaltered attachment to your person and government; our belief and general confidence in all your measures, most ably planned and intended, as they undoubtedly are, for the good of this, our native and adopted country, and of our continued loyalty to our Most Gracious Queen and her government.
We entertain no doubt whatever that Her Majesty will listen to our Prayers and the representations and entreaties of your Excellency, and cause the obnoxious Order in Council, making this Colony a Penal Settlement, to be cancelled as soon as possible.
We disapprove entirely of the attempts made by a portion of the Colonists to prevent food and necessaries being supplied to Her Majesty’s Troops and Navy, and to the poor unfortunate Convicts now on board the ship Neptune in Simon’s Bay. We feel for such condemned human beings, but we cannot, and will not, consent to receive from England, or from any country, the most degraded portion of their people upon any conditions whatever. We need a population of superior men, surrounded and intermingled as we are with barbarous tribes and nations, and we wish to encourage, by all means in our power, free Emigration from the mother country to this Colony and Port Natal.
We have read with great satisfaction the Addresses to your Excellency from our brethren in Albany, approving of your wise measures for the defense of our Eastern Frontier, and in the sentiments they have expressed we most cordially concur. Many of us have felt to our lasting sorrow the insecurity of former days and rejoice now to behold under your truly paternal Government a degree of security never before known along the Kaffir boundry, or within the border districts of our Colony.
That every blessing may attend your Excellency, and your amiable and universally beloved partner, Lady SMITH, is the prayer of your devoted and humble Servants.
R.H. RUBIDGE, Capt, R.N.
W. SOUTHEY,
H.A. ENSLIN, J.P., and Field-Cornet.
John CRAUSE, J.P., Lt.
Honaratius van RYNEVELD
Geo. SOUTHEY, J.P.
Wm. LONG, Col. Chaplain, minister for Graaff-Reinet.
George NICHOLSON,
C.W.J. POWELL,
S. PROBART,
Wm. SHAW,
Wm. Carey HOBSON, J.P.
Samuel Bonnin HOBSON,
Wm. NASH,
David HOBSON,
William BERRINGTON,
D.E. HOBSON,
Ebenezer BIGGS,
David NASH,
Elijah ALBERT,
J.S. EARLE,
C. BEAMISH,
Chas. WAYLAND,
S.J. ROBINSON,
M.J.G. BERESFORD,
Henry FITZHENRY,
C.COOKE,
J.DANIELL,
J.JUDD
Thos. FOXCROFT,
James HENSLEY,
Christopher HENSLEY,
Malcolm STEWART,
John B. STEWART
George STUBBS
Samuel BURRELL,
James PERKINS, J.P.
Ed. PROBART,
Hy. PROBART,
Thomas VEITCH, J.P.
Wm. BOARDMAN,
Hugh BARBER,
Charles COLDRIDGE,
George COLDRIDGE,
Thos, Kalm DOREY,
Samuel BURRELL, jun.
A.P. RUBIDGE, J.P.
Geo. BREMMER,
C.G. OCHSE,
C.W. CRAWFORD
A.G. BREMMER,
George BROWN,
Chas. STEWART,
John FROST,
Chas. John FENSHAW,
Octavious B. BOWKER,
Thos. Salkeld MARTIN,
Edwin HEWSON,
Robt. WILSON
Robt. Alex. BAIN,
J. GODFREY,
Robert MELLERSH,
L. WRIGHT,
Herbert J. RUBIDGE,
John FINCHAM,
Braham KISCH,
Chas. MATTHEWS,
Henry GREEN,
Charles Surr ? ORPEN,
Alex. MURRAY,
James PLAIT,
Thos. BEDFORD,
Thos. BEDFORD, jun.
James FORSYTHE,
George MURRAY,
G. GIBBON,
W.O. GLYNNE, M.R.C.S.
H. PADDISON
Charles Ed. Herbert ORPEN, minister for Colesburg.
Arthur R. ORPEN,
Joseph M. ORPEN,
A. KNOBEL,
J. WALKER, J.P. for Colesberg
R.J. BACK,
Chas. COOPER, M.R.C.S.
Joseph B. COOPER
Geo. Edw. JOSEPH,
Theophilus GYFFORD,
Wm. Hancorn SMITH,
P.R. MARILLIER, J.P.
T.J. CALDECOTT,
G.W. COURT,
William H. DIXON
W.A. BUTLER,
William DELEY,
Chas. HAW, J.P.
James O’REILLY, Jr.
James O’REILLY, J.P.
P.C. MASSYN,
F.N. MASSYN,
Alfred PEACOCK,
Walter PEACOCK,
Edmund PAIN. B.A., Clerk minister for Somerset
Joshua J. NORDEN,
Thos. EADE Surgeon, &c.
C.P. WEBBER,
John EDWARDS, Weslyan minister
Charles PEACOCK,
H. SLATER,
G. BURNHAM,
M.S. PARKINS,
G.E. MURRAY,
W.W. CAMPBELL, late Lt. 94th foot.
Donald McDuff SINCLAIR.
Saturday 9 March 1850
MARRIED, at St. John’s Church, Fort Beaufort, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. M. WILSHERE, M.A., Richard Harris BLAKEWAY, Esq., youngest son of John BLAKEWAY, Esq., of Longuor Park, to Rosina Jane, youngest daughter of the late Peter CAMPBELL, Esq., M.D., of Graham’s Town.
DIED at Kaal Hoek, 29th December, 1849 the wife of Robert WALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore her loss. Her end was peace.
[repeat of announcement of 9 February – correction from HALL to WALL?]
Saturday 16 March 1850
Price, Six-pence, the first number of The Farmers’ and Gardeners’ Hand-Book by W. YOUNG. To be completed in about eight numbers. May be had of the Author, of Messrs. GODLONTON & WHITE, Graham’s Town, or of any of the Agents of this Journal.
DIED, at Alice, on the 13th inst., Charlotte Margaret, daughter of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON, aged 2 years and 3 months.
DIED, on the 12th inst., Evelina Margaret BACK, aged 23 years, youngest daughter of the late Robt. BACK, Esq., [unable to read – print rubbed away]
Saturday 23 March 1850
DIED – at Port Elizabeth, on Friday, 15th instant, Sarah Ann Howse, only child of Alexander WARES, Esq., aged 7½ months.
DIED – at Whittlesea, after a lingering illness, on the 28th February, Mrs. WEBSTER, (wife of Mr. Thos. WEBSTER) aged 47 years. Mrs WEBSTER was a member of the Wesleyan Connexion for many years, and she adorned her profession by the most amiable temper and virtue. Her end was peace. Mrs. WEBSTER left a numerous family of young children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother.
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Transcribed from CO53/17 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Wednesday, July 27 @ 18:50:43 BST (1665 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday 6th April 1850
Paymaster, C.J. LINDAM, Rifle Brigade, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him may be sent to him at King William’s Town, without delay ; and that all Checques drawn by him on the Eastern Province Bank, may be presented for payment before the 15th day of April 1850.
MARRIED – At St. Patrick’s Church, in Graham’s Town, on Monday, the first day of April inst, by the Rev. T. MURHPY, Mr. Edward KNIGHT, of Graham’s Town, to Wilhelmina Berendina CERFONTEYN, third daughter of Mr. Jacobus Johannes CERFONTEYN, of Cape Town.
MARRIED, on the 27th inst. At St. George’s Church, Graham’s Town, by the Rev. Mr. THOMSON, J. BATTERSON, M.D., to Miss Sarah Peirs PINNOCK, third daughter of Phillip PINNOCK, of
Graham’s Town.
Saturday 13 April 1850
MARRIED, at Graham’s Town, on 3rd inst., in St.George’s Church, by the Rev. Mr. THOMSON, John BATTESON, of Dagaboers Neck, District Somerset (east), third Son of the late David BATTESON, Esq., of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, to Miss Pearce PINNOCK, third Daughter of P. PINNOCK, Esq, of Graham’s Town. [Cf. notice for 6 April – this notice possibly to correct errors I date and spelling?]
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Wednesday Evening, the 10th April, 1850, after a short illness of only three days, Thomas PITT, aged 32 years, leaving a wife and three young children to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband and a kind father.
Saturday 27 April 1850
CORN MILL FOR SALE.
To be Sold, a capital Corn Mill, complete, and in good order, together with Eight Horses accustomed to the Mill, and in good condition. The mill had been worked about 3 years in the neighbourhood of Oliphant’s Hoek, and will grind one and a quarter muids of Wheat per hour. It is offered for Sale in consequence of the proprietor going to reside in another District. The Price of the Mill and Horses is £325, for further particulars enquire of the owner, Mr. C.J. MULLER, Blauw Krantz near Oliphant’s Hoek, or Mr. R. HOLLAND, Agent, Graham’s Town.
John THOMPSON, Boot and Shoe Maker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its vicinity, that he has commenced business in the above line, opposite Mr. CROUT’s, Chapel-street, where he trusts by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage.
Graham’s Town, April 27, 1850.
Saturday 4 May 1850
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on the 1st instant, Mrs. W.M. JAFFRAY, of a Daughter.
BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Friday, the 26th April, Mrs. Honoratus Van RYNEVELD, of a Daughter.
Saturday 11 May 1850
TO BE LET, the Residence lately occupied by Mr. EVERY, situated in Market Square, adjoining the property of Dr. MORGAN. Apply at HAW’s Agency Office, High Street.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on Tuesday, the 30th April 1850, Mrs. F.H. COLE, of a Son.
DIED, at Plumstead, Woolwich, on the 5th December last, W.W. HORNSBY, Esq., aged 58 years; and on the 21st of the same month, Mary Ann, relict of the late W.W. HORNSBY, aged 57 years – deeply regretted by relatives and friends.
Saturday 18 May 1850
SEED OATS. The undersigned have for SALE superior Seed Oats. CAWOOD Brothers. Graham’s Town, 18th May, 1850.
BIRTH – At Graham’s Town, on Sunday, the 12th instant, Mrs. Edward PHILIPPS, of a Son.
Fort Beaufort, 13th May, 1850.
Mr. R. J. PAINTER,
Dear Sir,
I am authorised by the subscribers to the enclosed document to state, that you are at liberty to make what use you think proper of the same.
I remain, Sir, Your’s obediently, &c.
A.J. MCKENZIE.
Fort Beaufort, 13th May, 1850.
To Mr. R.J. PAINTER,
Fort Beaufort,
Sir,
We, the undersigned, having with deep regret learned that a charge of a vile and scandalous nature was preferred against you in the Magistrate’s Court on the 10th inst., deem it our duty, although the case was dismissed, to declare to you our belief that it was utterly false.
Joseph GILL,
J. HOLLIDAY,
Chas. DUFFY,
W. HOPE,
James SAVORY,
John CURLY,
T.H. BERRY,
G.W. CLARKE,
S.P. IMPEY,
S. TROLLIP,
Thos. WARD,
W. CARTWRIGHT,
B. WINDELL,
W. WINDELL,
N. ELLIOTT,
T.A. CUMMING,
W. LLOYD,
J. AYLIFF, Wes. Minister,
James VERITY,
H.J. LLOYD, sen.
J. HUMPHREYS,
E.W. GEORGE,
H. WINDELL,
W. KENT,
J. MEWETT, Dep. Sheriff,
R. HALLACK,
C. HOLLIDAY,
W. CALLAHAN,
A.W. MCMASTER, Surgeon
J. SAGE,
R. LAWRIE,
A. J. MCKENZIE,
R. RALPH,
A. QUIN.
Saturday 25 May 1850
Joseph HART, Bathurst-street, Coffin Maker and General Undertaker. Funerals Furnished, and provided with every requisite, in Town and Country, on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms.
DIED, in Graham’s Town, at the residence of his son, J.B. LEVEY, on Sunday morning, May 19, Joseph LEVEY, Sen., aged 66 years.
DIED, at Burghers Dorp, on Sunday, the 12th inst., Elizabeth, the beloved Wife of James BOARDMAN, Aged 35 years – leaving an afflicted husband and four children, to deplore their loss. Her end was peace.
Burghers Dorp, 11th May, 1850.
Captain OWEN, Kaffir Police, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him be sent to Buck Kraal immediately. May 21, 1850.
EVENING SCHOOL.
Mr. H.C. BLUNDELL is prepared to give instruction to a limited number of young men, who may be desirous of improving their education after the close of their daily occupation.
A Class will be formed on Monday evening next, to continue during the hours of 6 and 9.
Terms may be learned by application to Mr. BLUNDELL’s residence, Settlers Hill, adjoining the premises of Mr. Wm. MILLER.
Graham’s Town, 24th May, 1850.
Saturday 1 June 1850
REMOVAL. George STEAD, Tin-Plate Worker, Plumber, &c. &c. &c. In returning his sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its vicinity for the very liberal support he has received since his commencement in business in Graham’s Town, begs to inform them that he has removed from Bathurst-street to more commodious Premises in Beaufort-street. Next to Mr. Charles SLATER’s, where all orders entrusted to him will meet with immediate attention. Country orders punctually attended to.
Graham’s Town, 3rd May, 1850.
Black Horse HOTEL. The undersigned begs to inform the Inhabitants of Graham’s Town and Travellers in general that he has taken the above Hotel, formerly occupied by Wm. YELLING, near the Bridge in Bathurst-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers to be favored by a portion of the public support.
Good Accomodation for Travellers and Stabling for Horses.
Henry WINK.
Graham’s Town. 20th April.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, 23d May, 1850, Mrs. Sarah Ann LEACH, of a Daughter.
THE EARTHQUAKE.
It will be seen from the following that the shock of the Earthquake of the 21st ult. was felt over a very extensive area, the exact limits of which we have yet to learn. To the N., the accounts are from the upper part of Graaff-Reinet ; to the W., Uitenhage ; to the E., Kaffirland ; and to the S, the ocean – comprising an area of upwards of 40,000 square miles. One correspondent supposes that there must be some serious geological disturbance S. of the Equator; drawing his inference from the fact that the Settlement of Wellington, in New Zealand, was a few months ago nearly destroyed by an Earthquake, added to which we may remark, that the Bombay papers just received to the middle of March, mention two very remarkable meteors that have been seen in the Indian Seas. On the other hand it may be observed that the disturbance does not appear to be limited to one side of the line, inasmuch as the Volcano of Vesuvius is in active motion, throwing out immense volumes of lava, mingled with masses of rock and other indurated substances, by which several serious injuries have been inflicted. These phenomena may well challenge the attention of the philospher as well as induce serious reflection in the mind of all who believe that the mechanism of the Universe is the Fiat of the Divine Will, and that the whole is regulated and controlled by Omnipotent Power.
SIDBURY.
Sidbury Park, 23rd May, 1850.
The following are the particulars of the shock of an Earthquake, felt here by nearly all the members of my family : - “About half-past 10, p.m., on the night of the 21st inst., just as my family retired to rest, a rumbling noise was heard underneath the bedrooms, not unlike that of carriages, and everything seemed to be in motion ; a perpendicular heave of the earth was very perceptible, followed by a tremulous motion. The vibration of the walls and beds was so great, that my family rushed from one room to another in the greatest consternation and alarm ; some fainted, whilst others became sick and giddy ; one was awoke by the violent motion of her bed, and called out to know who it was shaking it. The bottles, basins, jugs and candlesticks that were in the bedrooms moved, and made a jingling noise, even the chairs in the dining room rattled so loud that the servant girl, who slept adjoining, thought some one had broken into the house. The shock was felt at Sidbury and other places in this neighbourhood as well. It lasted about one minute ; the night was cloudy, with a very light air from the S.E. On looking out of my bedroom window at the commencement of the shock, I observed some ewes and lambs that were lying down under the fir trees at the end of the house, suddenly get up, bleating and running about, as if some wild animal had been in the midst of them. The electrical appearance in the air for many days previously indicated the approach of an Earthquake, and those who have felt the effects of one before, observed no doubt, as I did, the remarkable gloominess in the atmosphere. On the following day, the sun was completely obscured.
Rd. DANIELL.
OBITUARY.
The Cape Town papers record the demise of two persons who may be ranked among the public men of Cape Town. The one is Mr. Bernardus Josephus Van De SANDT, for many years Superintendant of the Government Printing Office in Cape Town – but better known as the author of the Cape Town Annual Directory, a work which stood at the head of its class throughout the British Colonies. His death took place on the 18th inst. at the age of 51 years. To great tact as a compiler and diligence in hs profession, Mr. Van de SANDT was respected as a warm friend, and a kind social companion. His demise at an age when many men are in the full maturity of usefulness, will be deplored by all with whom he was on terms of intimacy.
The second is Mr. George William SILBERBAUR [sic], the Proprietor and Editor of the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette. That paper of the 17th instant affords the following biographical sketch – to the correctness of which we believe all who knew him will bear testimony:-
Mr. SILBERBAUER was a native of Hanover, and had nearly attained his sixty-fourth year. He arrived in this colony in 1822, but had previously resided for several years in England, where he acquired a good knowledge of the language and mercantile affairs of the country.
Mr. SILBERBAUER’s estimable character and amiable disposition secured to him, in private life, the respect and regard of all his associates. In public enterprise, particularly those which were directed to any great object of general utility to the community, he took an active interest, freely giving for their promotion his time and labour, and all the assistance in his power. While constantly engaged in these and other active pursuits, his kindness of heart, honourable feelings, and conciliatory manners, preserved him from enmities, and won the good will of all with whom he acted. The sense entertained of his public spirit and private worth has caused his death to be felt as a heavy loss, not merely among his personal friends, but in a wide circle of the community at large.
Saturday 8 June 1850
Stephen MUNDY has just received in Great Variety, Berlin Wools, Shaded Wool, Berlin Patterns, Crotchet Cases, Crotchet Cotton and other goods too numerous to particularize.
Graham’s Town, June 6th, 1850.
Saturday 22 June 1850
TO LET, A Cottage, with four Rooms, Kitchen and Pantry, and Ground, in extent about 100 acres, situated about 3 miles west of Graham’s Town, and adjoining Goodwin’s Kloof –either for one of more years. For terms, apply to the Undersigned, or to Mr. R. G. STONE, Land Agent.
Samuel ALLISON.
WANTED,
One or Two steady JOURNEYMEN CARPENTERS to whom will given good Wages and constant emply, also, 2 Apprentices to the above business.
D. HOCKLEY, Burgher’s Dorp.
June 3d, 1850.
DIED, at East London, on the 15th instant Elizabeth SIMPSON, Wife of Benjamin SIMPSON, Merchant, East London. Aged 36 years. May she rest in peace.
Saturday 29 June 1850
BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on Monday, the 24th inst., Mrs. E. BREHM of a Son.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Saturday, the 22d instant, Mr. William ATTWELL, Commissariatt store-keeper, aged 53 years. Deceased, who was a British Settler of 1820, had served in the Commissariat on this Frontier for 28 years, longer, it is believed, than any other officer here in that department. During that extended period he maintained a character of unblemished integrity, and was justly respected for the unobtrusive, but faithful discharge of the duties of his office. He has left an aged father, a widow, and a family of children to deplore their irreparable loss.
DIED, at his residence in Cape Town, on Friday evening, the 21st inst., the Rev. Thomas Laidman HODGSON, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Missions in the Cape of Good Hope District in the 63rd year of his age. Twenty-nine years ago, Mr. HODGSON left England to labour as a Missionary in South Africa, and after spending 10 years among the Bechuanas he returned to England, where he remained for several years. In 1835 he again embarked for the Cape of Good Hope, from which period to the present he has laboured in this Town, sustaining the above mentioned office. His end was eminently peaceful and truimphant.
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Transcribed from CO53/17 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Wednesday, July 27 @ 18:46:37 BST (1331 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday 6 July 1850
MARRIED, at East London, on Tuesday, the 18th June, 1850, by the Rev. John BUCKNER, Military Chaplain, Mr. Thomas ADAMS, of King William’s Town, to Miss Margaret O’GORMAN, of East London.
DIED, at his residence, Graham’s Town, on Sunday, the 30th June, after a long and painful illness, Philip LUCAS, Esquire, in the 74th year of his age.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Wednesday, 3d July, 1850, Mr. John SKEA – aged 40 years, after a long illness, leaving a wife and 4 children to deplore his loss. His end was peace.
DIED, at Port Elizabeth, on Sunday, 23d ult., Mr. Archibald Hope BAILIE – aged 39 years.
DIED, on board H.S. Steamer, Hermes, at the Buffalo Mouth, on the 8th June, after a short illness of three days, Sergeant M.C.B. LEE, sincerely regretted by the 6th Regiment of Foot, in which he had faithfully performed the duties of Schoolmaster for a period of nearly ten years.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Saturday, the 29th June, 1850, William PITT, aged 73 years. His end was peace.
DIED, at Salem, on the 2nd instant, Joseph, the infant Son of Joseph and Charlotte GUSH, aged 6 months and 7 days.
Saturday 13 July 1850
The undersigned offers TO LET for a Term that part of his FARM situated on the Palmist River, about 9 miles from Graham’s Town, adjoining the property of Mr. KEULDER. There is an abundance of water and firewood. For particulars apply to George IMPEY, Jun., Agent, Lawrance-Street, Graham’s Town, or to W.H. MATTHEWS, Salem.
5th July, 1850.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on the 11th inst., the Wife of Dr. O’CONNOR, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter.
DIED, at Mancazana, July 3, Christina Louisa THOM, Daughter of Mr. G.W. THOM, aged 2 years and 3 months.
S.W. DELL having taken over the Store in which the late J.C. WRIGHT formerly carried on Trade for many years, begs to acquaint the public that he has commenced business as GENERAL STOREKEEPER.
Mr. Joseph S. WRIGHT, son of the late J.C. WRIGHT, will have charge of the business, and as his prosperity, together with that of his family, will be connected with the success of the Business, the support and enouragement of the old customers of the late J.C. WRIGHT, together with the friends of the surviving family, will be acknowledged by strict attention to their orders and moderate charges.
The stock will consist of a great variety of Goods, entirely new and well selected, such as
Gros de Naples
Gala plaids
Embroidered dresses
Paramattas and Coburg Cloth
Muslins, lawns and nets
Cambric Pocket handkerchiefs
Trimmings of every description
Silk dress buttons
Ladies’ neck ties
Worked collars
Falls and Veils
Ribbons in great variety
Artificial Flowers
Scarfs and Hoods
Insertions and Edgings
Blond Quillings
Ladies’ and Gents’ Gloves
Children’s Socks
Girls’ hose
Ladies’ do. Mens’ Socks
Toilet Covers
Bandannas
Prints
Voerchitz
Furniture Chintz
Punjums and Baftas
Sheeting and Shirting
Counterpanes and Quilts
Shawls in great variety
Shawl scarfs
READY-MADY CLOTHING.
Moleskins
Stripe and regatta Shirts
Fine White do.
Merinno Vests.
Doeskins
Tweeds
Blankets
Children’s Shoes
Ladies’ do.
Black Paris Hats
Pearl Barley,
Spices
Flour
Pickles and Sauces
Sardines
Rice
Coffee
Sugar
Crushed and loaf do.
Tea
Glassware
Ironmongery
Crockeryware
Tinware
Black Paint
Green do.
Ground white Lead
Red Lead
Best London Glue
SADDLERY. A Splendid Lot of Berlin Wool , &c.
Comprising colored, ingrain and shaded Slippers and Materials, Lamp Stands, colored and ingrained [image cut off] Floss Silk, Orochet [sic - Crochet?] cases, Knitting pens (steel and bone), Table and Hand Frames, Canvas, Berlin patterns, &c. &c. &c.
N.B. Household furniture, Wagon Wood, Plank, Quartering and other Timber taken in exchange [cut off] or half cash and half Merchandize given for the same.
Saturday 20 July 1850
MARRIED, at Graaff-Reinet, on Monday, the 8th July, 1850, by the Rev. Mr. MERRINGTON, Mr. William CHARLTON, Gaoler and Keeper of Her Majesty’s Prison at that place, to Kaatgie, Second daughter of the late Isaac FORTUIN, Esquire, formerly of the Kat River Settlement.
DIED, on Thursday last, at the residence of Mr. SPARKS, after an illness of eight days, Susannah, the thrid daughter of Mr. K. and Ann KNOTT, of Botha’s Post ; aged 22 years and 4 months.
Saturday 27 July 1850
MARRIED, at Carel’s Rust, near Graham’s Town, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Dr. ROUX, Mr. William AUSTIN, of Great Fountain, near Sidbury, to Hester Isabella Susanna, eldest daughter of C.F. POHL, Esq., of the former place.
Mr. HART’s CORN MILL at Glen Avon, near Somerset, (East).
Mr. HART having received from England a very Superior Mill, is now grinding for parties on the following term,
Viz :-
Corn - for 5 muids and above, if not ground in small lots .. .. .. 2s 6 per muid.
do. - Under 5 muids .. .. .. 3s per muid.
Corn, if sent to the Mill not cleaned, will not be received, unless owner engage to pay 1s. 6d. per 180lbs after it is cleaned.
N.B. No Grinding on Sundays.
(signed) Robt. HART, Jun.
Glen Avon, 28th June, 1850.
Parties on their way to Graham’s Town Market from Graaff-Reinet, will find it to their advantage to call at the above Mill, to have their Corn well ground.
R.H. Jun.
Saturday 17 August 1850
In the ESTATE of the late T.H. HALSE, deceased.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are requried to send in a statement of their Claims on or before the first day of September next, or they will be excluded from any further participation in the funds of the said Estate.
Charles SCANLEN, Executor Dative.
Cradock, August 6th 1850.
BIRTH, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the residence of Mr. READ, Graham’s Town, Mrs. T.P.O. MATHEW, of a Son.
DIED, at his residence, Fort Beaufort, on the 6th instant, after a long illness, John HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years – leaving two orphan children to deplore their parent’s loss.
DIED, at Colesburg on the 7th instant, Mr. William HANNAY, aged 30 years. Deceased was a native of Scotland, whence with his two brothers he emigrated to this Colony a few years ago. Suffering from a pulmonary affection he repaired in hopes of relief to the dryer atmosphere of Colesburg, where he finished his career in South Africa on the date above mentioned, leaving his brothers to deplore the society of an affecionate companion and his friends and the public the loss of an honest and useful member of the community.
DIED, at Graham’s Town on Monday, the 12th instant, Mr. George LEE, aged 44 years. Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. W. LEE, one of the original Salem Party of British Settlers who founded that interesting village in 1820. Some years after his arrival in this Province he was united in marriage to the only daughter of William TROTTER, Esq., whom he has left, with a numerous family of children, to deplore the loss of an inestimable husband. As a member of society deceased was held in deserved reputation for straightforward integrity in his dealings, and for steady public spirit in relation to the affairs of the country in which Providence had cast his lot. As a consistent member of the Wesleyan Church, he was ever ready to advance the interests of that communion, or of any other holding the truth in the love thereof. He bore a painful affliction with the fortitude and resignation of a Christian, and died triumphantly in the full assurance, by the faith in the Atonement, of a glorious resurrection to eternal life.
“Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my last end be like his.”
DIED, at Fort Armstrong, on the 13th instant, of hooping cough, Louis Beck, infant Son of G.W. THOM, Esq.
Saturday 24 August 1850
FOR SALE (? Not on image)
500 Saughter [sic Slaughter?] Sheep
10 Riding and Draught Horses.
The whole of the above are well worthy the attention of Farmers, Carriers and others desirous of making additions to their Stock of Cows and Oxen.
Charles POTE
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on the 13th inst., Mrs. James LONG, of Fort Peddie, of a daughter.
DIED, at his residence, Fort Beaufort, on the 6th instant, after a long illness, John HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years – leaving two orphan children to deplore their parent’s loss.
Saturday 31 August 1850
Will be sold at the SALE on the 10th Sept., 5 spans of Choice TREK OXEN, warranted Zuurveldt. H. SPARKS.
DIED, on the 20th August, 1850, David MONRO, Esq., late Surgeon to the Burgher Forces during the Kafir War, aged 34 years and 10 months. As a medical practitioner for upwards of 12 years in this place and District, his loss is great, but as a friend, not only to those who enjoyed and valued his friendship, who estimated his worth, his upright, candid, and honest principles, but the poor and infirm, his loss is inestimable. His funeral – the largest ever witnessed in Cradock – was attended by almost every one, white and black ; all united in the same feelings. He died calm after an illness of 16 days. His features after death showed that he was in peace with his God. And the memento subsequent to his interment breathed by all present was “ Here lies an honest man – the noblest work of God.” Considerable amounts have been subscribed by his friends for the erection of a Monument as a tablet to his memory.
DIED, at Winterberg, on Thursday, August 1st, 1850, after an illness of seven days, James Berant HALLIER, aged 55 years and 10 months. His end was peace.
Saturday 7 September 1850
The Members of the Central Resident Government Association are requested to meet on Monday Afternoon next, at 4 o’Clock, at Mr. POTE’s Auction Rooms, on special business.
John ATHERSTONE, Secretary.
BIRTH, at Belle Vue Cottage, Graham’s Town, on the 2nd Septr., the Lady of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, R.B. 91st Regiment, of a Daughter.
DIED, at his residence in Graham’s Town, on the 30th August, after a severe illness of seven weeks, William UPTON, aged 56 years and 5 months, leaving a widow and a numerous family of children to lament their loss. His end was peace.
Saturday 14 September 1850
DIED in Child-birth, on Sunday, the 8th inst., Charlotte, the beloved Wife of William KNIGHT, of Fort Beaufort. The deceased lived a pious, humble and consistent [life ? left out]. Member of the Church of England ; she was an affectionate wife, daughter and sister, and in private life she displayed eminently that blessed gift of Charity which “thinketh no evil”, but “beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things.” Almost her last words, before convulsions deprived her of unconsciousness [sic] were in prayer to Him, whom she had earnestly lived and delightfully sought in her health and strength. Now together with her still-born child she “meekly sleeps” in Jesus, until the general resurrection at the last day, - leaving behind her the most poignont distress to her afflicted husband, aged father and numerous friends.
DIED at Bathurst, suddenly, on the morning of Saturday, the 7th instant, Bartholomew GUNNING, aged 77 years – one of the original British Settlers. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
DIED at her residence, Bathurst, on the 8th September, Sarah, relic of the late Thomas HARTLEY, aged 68 years and ten months. Deeply lamented by her relatives and friends.
DIED, at Belle Vue Cottage, on the 12th instant, Edith Constance, the infant daughter of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, 91st. Regt., aged ten days.
DIED, on the 9th instant, at Graham’s Town, Lucy Anne, infant daughter of Mr. J. DANIELL, late of Sharon.
Saturday 21 September 1850
DIED, on August 22, (her birth day) Elizabeth COVARE, (married SALT) – aged 65, a native of France. She possessed in an eminent degree the energetic and courageous qualities for which the people of that nation are so celebrated. These enabled her to go through a more than usual number of dangers and difficulties to which she was exposed. When the Kaffirs attacked Graham’s Town in 1819, and the soldiers where about to retreat before the overwhelming numbers, it was Elizabeth SALT that rallied and cheered them on to the fight, and served them with ammunition during the remainder of the engagement ; and a farm was given her for her services, but it was in Kaffirland and has since been ceded to the Kaffirs. Nothing further was done for her. She leaves one daughter to lament the loss of an affectionate mother. May He who knows all hearts receive her to himself in His Kingdom.
Saturday 28 September 1850
MARRIED, at St. George’s Church, Graham’s Town, September 25th, 1850, by the Right Reverend, the Lord Bishop of Cape Town, assisted by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Graham’s Town – The Reverend Francis Patrick FLEMING, B.A., of Magdalen College, Cambridge, Military Chaplain, King William’s Town, Kaffraria, and of Strabane, County Tyrone, and Carricbrack, County Donegal, Ireland, Esquire – to Helen Mary, second daughter of Alexander Bouvairie MORGAN, of Graham’s Town, Esquire, and Surgeon h.p. of Her Majesty’s 57th Regiment.
BIRTH, at Wynberg, Cape Town, on the 7th inst., the Lady of C.J. LINDAM, Esquire, Paymaster 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, of a Son.
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Posted by paul on Wednesday, July 27 @ 18:41:36 BST (1421 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday 5 October 1850
Mr. H. PEDLAR begs to give notice to the inhabitants of the Somerset District and its neighbourhood, that he has made arrangements with Messrs. POLLARD & RUDD, at Haddon, Old Post, for carrying on the Businesses of Coach and Wagon-Making, Farriering, Carpentering and Building, in all their various branches, and hopes, by punctuality and attention to the execution of all orders, to merit a fair share of the public favor.
H.P. is also in a condition to execute any orders in the undertaking line, and has provided everything necessary for Funerals, either in Town or Country.
Elizabeth Farm, East Riet River, District of Somerset.
N.B. All orders to be transmitted to Messrs. POLLARD & RUDD, Haddon, Old Post.
Saturday 19 October 1850
DIED at Cradock, on Monday night, at 12 o’clock, 7th October, 1850 – Mary, relict of the late Charles CALDECOTT, M.D., aged 71 years, 8 months. Deceased came to this Colony with the British Settlers in 1820, being one of the Salem Party, and was left a widow with Six young children, six weeks after landing at Algoa Bay. For many years she was severely afflicted, which was borne with Christian fortitude. The bible was her daily companion, from which she derived much consolation. Her confidence in Christ being strong, she calmly breathed her soul into the arms of her Redeemer without a sigh – leaving four sons and two daughters to mourn their irreparable loss.
DIED, on the 29th ultimo, Mr. John Brown RENNIE, aged 51 years. He was a native of Haddingtonshire, Scotland, and emigrated to this Colony in the year 1820. His remains were interred at his residence, Craig Rennie, in the Glen Lynden Settlement, on the 1st instant, and were followed to the grave by a large and respectable company of the Inhabitants in the neighbourhood. He has left a sorrowing Widow and numerous family to mourn the loss of a tender husband, and an affectionate parent.
He was a kind inoffensive, upright, honest man.
“Requiescat in pace”
Saturday 26 October 1850
MARRIED, at St. George’s Church, Graham’s Town, 24th October, 1850, by the Rev. John HEAVYSDIE, Alfred PEACOCK, Esq., Somerset East, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Quarter Master RORKE of Her Majesty’s C.M. Riflemen.
BAPTIZED, on Tuesday, the 1st October, 1850, by the Rev. J. EDWARDS, of Somerset East, Wesleyan Minister, Hamilton James, second Son of Mr. A. TROLLIP, of Stoltz Kloof.
Saturday 2 November 1850
DIED, Oct. 31st, aged 42 years, Mrs. Elizabeth GARDNER, of this town, in the full triumph of faith, deeply lamented by her surviving husband and numerous family. Having left England in July, 1849, reached Cape Town the following Sept. and from thence procceeded by the Steam vessel – having to encounter heavy rain, she took cold, which settled on her lungs, and thereby shortened her exemplary life, after enduring long and severe suffering.
DIED, on the 14th inst. At Kruis Fontein, Oliphant’s Hoek, the residence of her Son, Mr P.J. WOEST, Maria, the beloved wife of Mr. Alexander CAIRNS, aged 69 years, 6 months and 4 days. Deceased was first married to Mr. Hendrick WOEST, by whom, and by her present bereaved husband, she leaves a numerous family, deeply to regret the loss of a beloved and affectionate parent. Her end was peaceful, as she was enabled, by the Divine aid, confidently to rely for Salvation on the merits of a crucified Redeemer.
DIED, at King William’s Town, on the 30th ult. Caroline, aged 11 months, daughter of Mr. KER, Clerk of Works, R.E.D.
DIED, on the 24th October, of Hooping Cough and Fever, aged 17 months, 21 days, Henry Edmonds, youngest Son of Rev. G.H. GREEN, Wesleyan Minister, Cradock.
HOTEL. Mrs. C. BLACKBEARD, respectfully informs travellers and the Public in general that she still continues the Hotel in Bathurst-street, known as the Freemasons Tavern.
Saturday 9 November 1850
We regret to announce the DEMISE of the Hon. William MENZIES, First Puisne Judge of this Colony. His Lordship had been suffering much from Asthma during the whole of the present Circuit, and on proceeding to Colesburg became so ill, as to be unable to travel except in a light carriage, expressly provided for his wants. His Honor had just reached Colesburg in that conveyance, but after alighting, expired without a struggle in about 15 minutes.
Mr. MENZIES arrived in the Cape in December 1828, and held the office of Second Puisne Judge till the 13th Feb., 1834, when he rose to his late superior appointment.
To the Bench of this Colony, and to the public service in general, the death of Mr. MENZIES is a loss which will not be easily repaired. Possessed of powerful intellect, with a vigour and grasp of mind quite equal to the largest questions, and with an acuteness which nothing, however minute, could evade, he might have been the most popular man in the colony. But popularity he rather repelled than courted. He scorned it for its own sake – as though apprehensive of its trenching upon that fearless independence which on every occasion he so eminently displayed. The circumstances attending his death attests the indomitable energy of his character. He died in harness. Though apprised of the serious nature of his malady, though entreated to spare himself the fatigue of the wide and ruggid[sic] circuit of the colony, he resolved to persevere. He struggled with physical suffering to the last – until at length on his arrival at Colesburg – 700 miles from his home – the silver cord of his life gave way, and the colony was bereaved of one of its staunchest defenders, and the legal profession of one of its brightest ornaments.
An express reached Graham’s Town on Tuesday night bringing the melancholy intelligence, which was forwarded to His Ex. The Governor at King William’s Town, the following morning.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY AND MURDER
On Thursday last information reached Graham’s Town of a desperate case of highway robbery, and also of the frightful murder by the same parties of a respectable Inn-keeper, named JELLIMAN, residing at Leo Fontein, not far from the Kaga on the main road to Cradock. It seems that on the day previous, Messrs. J. FRANCIS and F. KIDSON were on their way from Cradock to town, and that on reaching De Bruin’s Poort, a narrow bushy defile near the Fish River, they were stopped by two Hottentots, deserters from the Cape Corps, each armed with a double barrelled Regimental rifle. These ruffians presented their pieces and ordered the parties to dismount and deliver their money – threatening in the event of their moving a step, or showing the slightest indication of resistance to shoot them dead. Mr FRANCIS had in his pocket book, notes to the amount of about £200, which he was obliged to surrender, being peremptorily commanded to place the same on the ground, the rifle of the robber being steadily presented at him the whole time and another by the other robber at Mr. KIDSON, from whom they only obtained a single sovereign. At length, having secured their booty, they rode off, leaving the despoiled parties to make their way to town as they best could. It would appear that after the transaction, the two desperadoes crossed the country towards Cradock, arriving at Mr. JELLIMAN’s Inn about midnight. Here they aroused the inmates by loud knocking, demanding brandy. Mr. JELLIMAN, a man reputed for his intelligence, activity and determination, immediately went to the door, telling the disturbers that he could not, at that untimely hour, supply them with liquor. On this some altercation ensued, the ruffians forced open the door, and instantly shot their unfortunate victim through the heart.
FRANCIS and KIDSON walked forward to HYDE’s Accommodation House, where the latter obtained a horse and rode into town to inform the authorities. Col . SOMERSET immediately despatched a patrol of Cape Corps, who put themselves under charge of Mr. FRANCIS, who had remained at HYDE’s, and set off in pursuit of the atrocious ruffians about midnight. On their way it is said that they heard the shot which terminated the life of the ill-fated JELLIMAN.
Saturday 16 November 1850
BIRTH, at Colesburg, on Sunday, the 3rd November, Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON, of a Son.
BIRTH, at Kuil Hoek, District of Graaf-Reinet, on the 10th ult, Mrs. LAVERS, Wife of Lieut. LAVERS, C.M.R., of a Son.
DIED, at Kuil Hoek, on the 30th ult., the infant Son of Mrs. and Lieut. LAVERS, C.M.R., aged 14 days.
Saturday 23 November 1850
DIED, Nov. 16th, Joshua Caleb BOLD, aged 14 years, from an injury of one finger, at his employment, which on the 6th day produced lock-jaw, leaving evidence that in the brief period he was thus suffering, he was graciously prepared for an early death.
Saturday 14 December 1850
MARRIED at Colesburg, on the 19th November by the Rev. C.E.H. ORPEN, the Rev. C.F. WURAS of Bethany, to Elizabeth Harriet, eldest daughter of Mr. M.R. EVERY of Colesburg.
BIRTH at East London, on the 8th inst., the Wife of David STANDEN, Esq., Commissiariat Staff, of a Son.
DIED, at Cape Town, on the 9th December, 1850, Mr. W. OGILVIE, of this Town. Graham’s Town, 14th Dec., 1850.
DIED, of Consumption, on the morning of the 6th inst., Jane Margaret Pinchin Webber, aged 41 years ,the beloved Wife of Mr.David McMASTER, of this Town, leaving a large Family and a numerous circle of Friends to deplore her loss.
DIED at Alice, on Friday, the 6th inst., Mrs. Margaret LOWRIE, aged 50 years.
DIED, on the 11th inst., Mr. John CROSS, Baker, Native of Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Saturday 21 December 1850
MARRIED, at Colesburg, on the 10th December, by the Rev. Dr. ORPEN, Charles Urquhart STUART, Esquire, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Griqualand, Orange River Sovereignty, to Emily Sophia, daughter of the late Rev. Mr. HELMORE, Stratford on Avon, and sister of the Rev. Mr. HELMORE, oof Likatlong, Hart River.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Sunday, 15th instant, Abraham, third Son of the late J.D. NORDEN, Esq., Aged 13 years and 10 months – deeply lamented by his family and friends.
Saturday 28 December 1850
MARRIED, Dec. 23rd, Dep. Asst. Com. Gen. SALE, eldest son of John S. SALE, Esq., of Rugby, Warrickshire, to Mary Eliza, eldest daughter of the Rev. Jno. BUCKNER, Militarly Chaplain at East London, British Kaffraria.
Frontier COMMERCIAL and AGRICULTURAL BANK
The following are shareholders in the above Joint Stock Bank, who hold ten shares and upwards:-
ANSDELL, Thos.
AUSTEN, Jno.
BAYLEY, R.
BENJAMIN, M.
BILLINGSLEY, W.
BIRKENRUTH, N.
BLACKBURN, Jos.
CAMPBELL, Colin
CAWOOD, Joseph
DOBIE, R.P.
DOBIE, W.
EATON, C.R.
EAGAR, E.
FORRESTER, Jas.
FREDERICKSEN, J.F.
FLETCHER, W.A.
HART, R.
HERHOLDT, A.P.
HOLLIDAY, Chas.
HOME, G.W.
JARVIE, R.
JAFFRAY, W.M.
JOSEPH, G.E.
KUNHARDT, F.H.
KENELLY, D.H.
KIFT, E.L.
LANDSBERG, E.
LONG, J.
MANDY, S.D.
MARCUS. Chas.
MEESER, F.
MULLER, J.v.K.
NICHOLLS, G.J.
NORDEN, B.
OGILVIE, W.
MCMASTER, Jos.
PENNY, A.
POTE, Chas.
PYBUS, J.
STONE, R.G.
SHERMAN, H.
SHEPPERSON, B.M.
STEYTLER, J.J.
THOMPSON, E.
THOMPSON, W.R. Jun.
WICHT, J.C.
WICHT, J.H.
WICHT, J.F.
ZIEDERBERG, A.S.
By order of the Board, J. STANDEN, Cashier
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Transcribed from CO53/17 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Monday, July 25 @ 16:33:40 BST (1425 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday January 6 1849
£1 REWARD
Stolen on the night of the 1st of January, 1849, a CHESTNUT HORSE, white face, hollow back, left hind foot white, branded M right side of the neck, switch tail. Whoever will give such information as shall convict the offender, shall receive the above Reward : Any person returning the said Horse shall be paid for his trouble.
J. PATRICK, Pound-master
Graham’s Town
6th January, 1849
MARRIED, at the residence of Mr. G.A. MONRO, 2d instant, by the Rev. W.Y THOMSON, Mr. D.T. HOCKLY, of Cradock, to Miss Jane BARKER, third daughter of the Rev. G. BARKER of the Paarl.
BIRTH, at the Burghers Dorp, Division of Albert, on Saturday, 23rd December, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Jas. BOARDMAN, of her sixth son, since baptised Abraham.
To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Graham’s Town.
D. McMAHON, Cabinet-Maker, who has been employed in Graham’s Town these eight or ten months, takes leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen that he is now prepared to undertake the repairs of Piano Fortes, Seraphines, Organs, &c. &c., which he promises to execute with neatness.
Artificer’s Square, Settlers’ Hill, Jan. 1849
Return of the immigrants …[line cut off] Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, per the Oriental, with a statement of the expenses incurred :-
Number of immigrants arrived, -
AdultsMarried – Males 32, Females 32 ; Single – Males 54, Females 25 - Total 143.
Children between 1 and 14Males 21, Females 19 – Total 40
Children under 1 yearMale 4 , Female 7 – Total 11
Total of the above 194, equal to 163 statute adults.
Description of Immigrants , -
Farm laborers 65, shepherds 2, gardeners 1, smiths 7, carpenters 7, wheelwrights 1, bricklayers 1, masons 2, female house servants 16, dairymaids 5, female farm servants 27, women (married) not above specified 10, children 50 – Total 194
Amount of passage money, gratuities to the Surgeon Superintendent, Schoolmaster, and Officers of the Ship, and expenses incurred after arrival :
Passage money £1650 7 6, Gratuities £120 10, Expenses at Cape Town £127 7 8½. Expenses at Port Elizabeth £152 6 9 – Total £2054 11 11½.
Remarks – 88 of the Immigrants were provided for in Cape Town between the 25th August and the 7th October, 1848 and 106 proceeded on, in the same ship to Port Elizabeth, and were there provided for between the 11th Sep. and the 11th Nov.
Saturday January 13 1849
CRADOCK.
To be disposed of by Public Auction, on SATURDAY the 3d of February, 1849, those most desirable premises situated on the MARKET-SQUARE well calculated for carrying on a large wholesale or retail concern, consisting of a
Substantial built two-storied House, containing on the ground floor good entrance hall, three large sitting rooms, kitchen, pantry, and office adjoining.
Second floor, 6 good and airy bedrooms. Adjoining the house and fronting the market, two stores each 40ft x 20.
The back premises consist of a store 40ft x 20, an excellent wool store, 3 others 12ft square, stabling for four horses, with chaff house adjoining, a large yard enclosed by a brick wall.
Also,
Fronting the main road, through Cradock, Two large and commodious Stores not quite completed.
Two good rooms, used for the accommodation of Dutcsh [sic] families frequenting the market, and stabling for 6 horses. The latter premises are enclosed within a brick wall forming a large yard. These premises will be disposed of separately or in one lot as may best suit the purchaser, and have lately undergone thorough repair.
Terms favourable. Title free and unencumbered
R. WHITE
Cradock, 30th Nov. 1848
Saturday January 20 1849
BOARD and LODGING
Two or Three Gentlemen can be accommodated with comfortable Board and Lodging, by applying to Mr. S. CYRUS, Jun. , Artificers Square, Settlers Hill
BAR IRON
Received per “Isabella and Anne” a large assortment of English and Swedish IRON.
Jos. McMASTER
MARRIED at Sidbury b the Rev. G.V. THORPE, M.A. , Mr Frederick KIDSON to Sarah, Daughter of Mr. W. DENTON, Bushman’s River.
BIRTH - At Graham’s Town on the 13th inst the wife of Dr. O’CONNOR, Staff Surgeon, of a Son.
DIED - At Graham’s Town, on the 13th instant, Mr George WILLETT, accountant at the Frontier Bank, Aged 34 years – native of Brandon, Suffolk, England
DIED, at Waterfall, in the District of Cradock, on Saturday, the 6th January 1849, Mr T.H. HALSE, aged 54 years, deeply lamented by his Family and a numerous circle of Friends.
DIED, on the 17th January, 1849, at Harding’s Hotel, Graham’s Town, (at which place he had arrived from the country, the previous day, Dr Edward RUSS, aged 84 years. The deceased was a native of Castle Carey, Somersetshire.
REMOVAL
Mrs HUBBARD, Bonnet-maker, begs to notify that she has removed from Bathurst-street, to Hill-street, on the right of the Frontier Commerical and Agricultural Bank, where she will be happy to receive all orders that may be intrusted to her. Bonnets Cleaned and Repaired on the shortest notice.
Hill-street, 20th Jan. 1849
WANTED
A young man to assist in a General Store, one who can write a plain hand and will make himself generally useful. References as to character will be required. For further particulars, enquire at the office of this paper, or of Mr. Thomas Smith COLLEY, Bloem Vontyn.
FINAL NOTICE
In the Insolvent Estate of R.A. CAMPION.
All persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their respective Debts into the hands of the undersigned without delay, in default of which legal proceedings will be immediately instituted for the recovery of the same.
F.CARLISLE
Agent for the Sole Trustee
Saturday January 27 1849
TO LET
A house, containing 6 rooms, with large Garden attached, situated in a healthy part of Fort England. Particulars may be learned on application to Mrs. R. WEBB, Fort England.
DIED, at his residence, Somerset, on Sunday, the 21st January, 1849, Mr. Richard PEACOCK, aged 66 years and 1 month. Deceased arrived in this Colony with the Settlers in 1820, and has resided in this village since 1825.
DIED, at his Residence, in New Street, Graham’s Town, on the 21st instant, Mr. George Dennis SCOTT, native of Woolwich – aged 43 years. He arrived in this Colony in the year 1820, and his death is greatly lamented by all who knew him – occasioned as it was by mental depression through losses in business.
Saturday February 3 1849
W.F.WILDMAN
Organ, Piano-forte, and Seraphine Tuner and Repairer (From Stoddart, London)
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graaff-Reinet, Somerset, Cradock, Fort Beaufort, &c. &c, that he shortly intends visiting the above places, (as soon as business will permit.)
He also takes this opportunity of thanking his kind friends of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, and Graham’s Town, for the patronage he has received at their hands.
Piano-Fortes sold on commission, or removed with care.
Accordions, musical boxes, time pieces, cleaned, repaired, &c. Violin strings and bridges of first and second quality. Apply, by note, at the office of this paper, or to Mr. HYDE, High-street.
PINNOCK’s HOTEL, Bathurst-street, Gaham’s Town.
Mr. PINNOCK In returning his thanks to the public for their kind support these last six years, has now the pleasure to inform them that his house having undergone a thorough repair, he is now enabled to accommodate Gentlemen and Families with every convenience and comfort, equal to a private house, having separate and private rooms for that purpose.
WINES and SPIRITS of the best quality always on hand.
Excellent stabling, and every attention paid to Travellers’ horses.
Charges strictly reasonable.
Saturday Feb 17 1849
BIRTH. At Colesburg, on the 4th instant, Mrs John CAMPBELL of a Son
DIED, at Bathurst, on Saturday morning, 10th inst., aged 52 years, the wife of Mr. George BROWN and mother by a former husband of Mr. BANKS, still resident there. Deceased came to this Colony among the British Settlers of 1820, and ever after resided near where she died, in Lower Albany. About four months ago she had sufficient fortitude to submit to the extraction of the left breast for cancer, which operation was performed with skill, but at the expense of a shock to her constitution from which she never rallied, - languishing under intense agony until her death released her from suffering. Deceased was a woman of industrious careful habits, a good wife, and an affectionate mother.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, this morning, 17th instant – Mr. John EDKINS, aged 58 years. Deceased was a native of Reading, Berkshire, and came to this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820 – and has ever since maintained an unblemised character for honesty and integrity in all his dealings. - His end was peace.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, February 11th, Thomas BOWKER, after three days of illness, aged 58 years, deeply regretted by all his friends.
Thomas KING, Builder, takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks to the public for the liberal support he has received for the many years he has been in business, and begs to inform them that he has admitted his son, Francis KING, as Partner, and that the business will in future be conducted under the style of “T. KING & Son.”
Thomas KING
Graham’s Town, February 10th, 1849.
In reference to the above, T. KING & Son Builders, &c. Beg to inform the public that they intend carrying on building on a more extensive scale than it has hitherto been carried on both in Town and Country.
They feel assured, from the arrangements they have made for procuring Materials of the best quality, that all orders entrusted to them, will be executed with expedition and in the best manner.
Charges moderate.
Tombs, Tombstones, &c. erected in the neatest and most modern style.
Saturday Feb 24 1849
MARRIED in the Dutch Reformed Church of Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday, the 10th of February 1849, by the Rev: W. LONG, M.A., English Episcopalian Chaplin, Robert Joseph PHILLIPS, Esquire, Merchant of Port Elizabeth, to Maria Anna CENTLIVRES, eldest daughter of John CENTLIVRES CHASE, Esquire, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of the District of Albert, Cape of Good Hope.
William GIBSON, begs to acquaint the public and the Vicinity of Sidbury, that he is carrying on the Business of SHOE-MAKING, in all its branches.
TO LET, Furnished, or Unfurnished, A cottage, situated on the Cowie road, in the Village of Bathurst, containing on the ground floor 4 Rooms. For application, apply to Mr. Jas. BANKS, or to the owner, G. BROWN, James’ Party.
Saturday March 3 1849
A BARGAIN.
The undersigned having no further use for them, offers for sale, at considerable less than cost price, his pair of Chesnut CARRIAGE HORSES, 4 and 5 years old, imported from Cape Town, with a Double-bodied Phaeton, and excellent HARNESS, brass mounted, either together or seperately. Frederick LEE.
MARRIED, on Friday, the 23d instant, by the Rev. A. SMITH, of the Dutch Reformed Church, Mr. Johan George STEYTLER DE VILLIERS, of Graaff-Reinet, to Miss Anne, third daughter of S.H. DU TOIT, Esquire, of Uitenhage.
Uitenhage, Feb. 26, 1849
T & W. STUBBS
Having been solicited by many of their country friends to commence an Agency, and having made the necessary arrangements, now offer their services at a trifling percentage to Farmers and others sending produce to the Graham’s Town Market.
From their long experience and full acquaintance in all Colonial produce, the advertisers feel confident of giving entire satisfaction, and that Farmers and others sending produce to their care for sale on the market will find it to be greatly to their advantage.
In connexion with the above, the undersigned have extensive Stabling on their premises, where farmers visiting Graham’s Town may bait their horses, either by the day or hour.
T. & W. STUBBS
Graham’s Town, 10th Feb 1849
Saturday March 10 1849
BAPTISM – At the residence of General CUYLER, Cuyler Manor, Uitenhage, by the Rev. P. W. COPEMAN, A.M. a daughter of George SOUTHEY, Esq., J.P., of Bloemhof, Graaff-Reinet, baptized, Amy Ada CUYLER.
March 2nd, 1849
MARRIED, at Graham’s Town, by the Rev. W. SHAW, on the 9th instant, Mr. Henry Edward HOOLE to Miss Mary Watson WRIGHT.
DIED, at the Wittebergen, Wesleyan Mission Station, on Thursday morning, the 22nd February, 1849, Theophilus, infant son of the Rev. J.P. BERTRAM, aged 4 months and 19 days.
Cradock, Fort Beaufort & Alice.
Mr. SLATER, Solicitor of Graham’s Town, will be in Cradock, Alice and Fort Beaufort, in the early part of this month upon Circuit business, and may be professionally consulted in Cradock, at the residence of Mr. F. CAMPBELL; in Fort Beaufort, at Mr. M. BERRY’s and in Alice, at Mr. N. DOWELL’s
Graham’s Town, March 5th, 1849
Saturday March 24 1849
DIED, on the 7th instant, at Riet Vontyn, near Somerset (East), Samuel JACKSON, Senior, aged 66 years. Deceased was one of the Settlers of 1820, and came out to this country in what is termed the Nottingham Party. He was a man remarkable for his active and industrious habits. These being joined by great frugality, he was enabled to bring up a large family in comfort, with credit to himself. The illness which terminated his life was protracted and severe, but under which he felt much of the consolations and support of the Religion of Christ. He died in great peace and confidence, leaving a sorrowing widow, seven children, and sixteen grand-children behind him.
March 16th, 1849
GREAT REDUCTION in the Price of Goods.
Messers SHEPPERSON, EVERY & Co. have adopted the London system of selling very cheap for Ready Money. They have reduced the prices of all their Goods, determined fully to adopt the system, and every thing is now sold cheaper than ever before offered. They will not practice deception by reducing a few leading articles only, but they have marked everything down in price to a mere percentage above the cost, their motto being in future “Small profits and quick returns”
They therefore invite all persons of every class to purchase at their CORNER SHOP, as there is a better assortment than at any other place in town, and all an unusually low prices.
The goods are suitable for persons of every class, and as all like to buy cheap, that is that place where all should go, for Drapery, Fancy Goods, Ready made Clothing, Hats, and everything required for personal wear or family use.
SHEPPERSON, EVERY, & Co.
Corner of High-street and Bathurst-street, 15th March, 1849
FORT BEAUFORT
Before closing his present Business to prepare for a new arrangement, the undersigned begs to request all parties indebted to him to make speedy arrangements for settlement, that have not already done so.
On the 15th of April next, his Books will be handed over to an Agent for this adjustment, as probably he will not be at liberty to attend to them in person.
The undersigned is now receiving a large stock of a new sort of merchanise on consignment particulars of which will be shortly given.
A.M. MACGILLEWIE. March 15th, 1849
Saturday March 31 1849
TO JOURNEYMEN BUTCHERS.
WANTED, a steady respectable man (a married man would be preferred) as BUTCHER – one capable of speaking the Dutch language, and accustomed to the general routine in a butcher’s shop. Testimonials required as to character. Apply at the office of the “Graham’s Town Journal” – if by letter, post paid.
WANTS a situation as a Bookkeeper or General Accountant, a YOUNG MAN of steady habits, who has experience in an extensive mercantile establishment. Not particular as to salary. Address to J.G. at this office.
The Rev. G. THORPE intending shortly to leave the Colony, requests that all Claims against him may be sent in on or before the 1st of May next.
Sidbury, March 30th, 1849.
In the Insolvent Estate of S. ALDUM.
All persons claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate, are requested to take notice that a third meeting will be held before the Resident Magistrate, at Somerset, on Tuesday, the 15th day of May next.
James CAWOOD. Sole Trustee.
Graham’s Town, 30th March, 1849
Thomas AINSLIE having given up business, requests a meeting of his Creditors at his residence in New-street on Wednesday, 4th April, at 11 o’clock.
MARRIED, on Wednesday, 28th instant, at Bathurst, by the Rev. J. BARROW, John TATHAM, Esquire, to Sarah Maria, the second daughter of Thomas NELSON, of Bathurst.
BIRTH, on the 10th instant, at George Town, the Lady of David TAYLOR, Esq., of a son and heir.
DIED, at the Goodwin’s Kloof Cottage, on the 24th of March, Samuel ALLISON, second son of Mr. Samuel ALLISON, aged 7½ years. Deeply lamented by his parents and relatives.
CAUTION : To Innkeepers and Canteen-keepers.
On Sunday afternoon, the 18th instant, two Corporals of the R.B. 91st Regiment, together with a Private of the same Regiment, came to my house between the hours of Five and Six, and asked for three glasses of Brandy. I declined serving them. They went away, and shortly afterwards returned with a discharged Soldier of the 91st, to whom they stated they wished to give a parting glass, as he was going into the country, and they intended accompanying him part of the way. I foolishly complied with their importunate request – little dreaming that on Monday morning I should be summoned at the instance of these very individuals, “for selling liquor on a Sunday.” That I did wrong according to the law I fully admit ; but to what a state must the British Army have come, when two Non-Commissioned Officers of H.M. Reserve Battalion 91st Regiment, after being thus obliged at their importunate solicitation, turn round upon me as common Informers, - not for any public good, but to my injury, and their advantage, as these men receive a portion of the fine of £10, which was through them imposed upon me by the Magistrate. But it is hardly probable, I should think, that the Officer Commanding this Regiment will allow these men to receive any portion of such ill-gotten money, but rather bestow it upon some charity, and thus let some good be the result of their treachery. As an old Soldier myself, I can truly declare, that in sixteen years experience, I never met with an instance of a Private Soldier, much less a Non-Commissioned Officer, turning common Informer. It is too unmanly and unsoldierlike. I venture to say that out of the 99 Infantry Regiments, no similar instance has ever occurred. Then names of these worthies are Corporals WATCHHORN and STERLING, and Private DICKSON, 91st Regiment. Trusting none of my brother Publicans may fall into the same snare.
John McCABE, Canteen-keeper, Cross-street, Graham’s Town.
The Abeona – Emigrant Ship
“We only know from England
They sail’d far o’er the main ;
We only know to England
They never came again.
And years were spent in hoping
For tidings from the deep ;
And eyes grew dim with watching,
That yet refused to weep!”
Lines from the “Lost Ship” – from Sam SLY’s Journal
The dreadful loss by fire of the Abeona Tranport, full of Emigrants for this Colony, will, we doubt not, though so many years have since elapsed, be fresh in the recollection of many of our readers. It was designed, had the unfortunate sufferers arrived safely, to have located them in the vicinity of Fort Beaufort, where a beautiful site for a town had been selected, which it was intended should be called New Edinburg.
The following extract of a letter received by us last post, recalling to recollection this terrible catastrophe, will be perused with interest. The contents do infinite credit to the filial sensibility of the writer :-
Kirk Dunoon, Argylshire, 28th Nov. 1848.
“My father embarked as an emigrant at Greenock in the beginning of Oct., 1820, for Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope. He took his passage in the Aboena ship, with his wife, my mother, and four children, of whom I was the eldest son. The next age was Helen, my sister, Robert and Peter, my brothers. We had a prosperous voyage until the 25th November, when within two or three degrees N. of the line, the ship took fire, and a hundred and two of the crew and emigrants perished. I was the only survivor of my family. The fire broke out at 12 o’clock mid-day, and the vessel went down at 3 o’clock next morning. During the night I heard my father’s voice, with two or three more on a raft, after the ship went down, causing me to think that he might have been picked up. This has caused me to write to you, and especially as my name is uncommon – and not borne by any not of Scottish origin – while even in Scotland it numbers comparatively few. My friends and I have been enquiring and can find no one of my name who has emigrated to the Cape, and yet two of your Journals having by chance come into my hands, I find a man named McLUCKIE mentioned in the Kaffir war, and who it appears lives on the west side of the Kowie, near Lombard’s Post. Still clinging to the hope that my father may be living, I catch at the probability, though a thousand to one against me, that this McLUCKIE may be my lost parent. I now therefore pray you, my dear sir, for the sake of feelings of one, in whom a sense of early misfortunes have been revived, to enquire and write me an answer to this letter, to say whether he be my father or not. My father’s name was Robert.”
We need scarcely add how much we regret that Mr. McLUCKIE above referred to, and the father of our correspendent, are not identical. Our McLUCKIE, whose Christian name is William, came to this Colony from Scotland, we believe in 1817, with the Messrs. MOODIE, and is now the respectable proprietor of the fine farm of Woodlands in this district.
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Monday, July 25 @ 16:30:52 BST (2006 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday April 7 1849
Departed this Life, on the 11th March, Henry Edward LAKE, youngest son of James Augustus and Ann POULTNEY – a child of great promise, and of whom it may be truly said, that in him there was some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel.
Providence Cottage, Caledon.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on 27th March, the Infant Son of Mr. Thomas BRADFIELD, aged three days.
NOTICE.
The undersigned hereby cautions all persons from passing through, or otherwise trespassing on the Farm “ASSAGAI BUSH” belonging to Mr. LUNGLEY – from Mr Lungley’s house up the Assagai Bush River, joining the Farm of Mr. MILLS, as there is no public road. All cattle or horses found on this farm will be sent to the pound, and anyone found trespassing after this notice, will be dealt with as the law directs.
E. DANIELL, Assegai Bush, April 6th, 1849.
NOTICE.
All claims against the undersigned to be sent in immediately to Fort White.
C. STACEY, Lieut., R.B., 45th Regt.
STEPHEN MUNDY
Beaufort-street, near the corner of Bathurst Street.
Purchasers of Clothing, Hosiery, Small Wares, Saddlery, Ironmongery and General English Goods.
Will find the above one of the Best and Cheapest assortments in the Colony.
Note – Stephen MUNDY Beaufort-street, Opposite Mr. HARTLY.
R. AUSTEN
Now open, RICHARD AUSTEN’S Grocery and Provision Warehouse, High-street, Graham’s Town.
Stephen HARDING, HOTEL KEEPER, Market-Square, Graham’s Town,
In tendering his thanks to his Friends and the public for the very liberal support he has received since he commenced the above Hotel, begs to inform them that it is now his intention to devote the whole of his time and attention to the above Hotel.
Families and Travellers visiting Graham’s Town will find at this Hotel every comfort of a private house.
Saddle horses to let by the hour or day.
Parties bringing jaded horses may purchase or barter at the above Hotel, as the advertiser always has a number of Horses for sale.
S.H. has fitted large and [sic] Horse Wagon which he hires to parties proceeding to the country either on pleasure of business. Horse Wagon is fitted [assumption – fold in paper] up in a superior manner with spring seats, which renders it easy on a bad road.
Foreign Wines, Spirits, Ale Porter, &c.
Dry and extensive Stabling for horses. Horses taken into stable.
Saturday April 14 1849
TO LET, that commodious House and Premises, near the new Independent Chapel, Hill-street, now occupied by W. KENSIT, Esq. Apply to J. ALCOTT, Dundas Bridge.
April 14, 1849
BIRTH, at Bloem Fontein, on the morning of the 30th March, Mrs. T. S. COLLEY, of a daughter.
DIED, on the 20th March, at the Lunatic Asylum, Robben Island, Mr. Henry EVANS, of Port Frances, after a protracted illness of five years, leaving a widow and four children to deplore their loss, - aged 37 years.
Local Varieties.
Commemoration Day – Tuesday, the 10th instant, being the anniversary of the day in 1820, on which the first party of British Settlers landed from the good ship Chapman, on the shores of Algoa Bay, was commemorated at Graham’s Town by a large party, consisting chiefly of the original settlers and their descendants, meeting together in the Public School Room, at Graham’s Town, which had been prepared for their reception. The Amateur Band attended on the occasion, and executed several difficult pieces of music with considerable effect. After partaking of tea, to which about 150 persons sat down by virtue of tickets at 2s.6d. each, the doors were thrown open, and strangers and others gratuitously admitted.
The Chair was then taken by the Revd. W. SHAW, who addressed the meeting upon the history, the circumstances, and the duties of the British Settlers. He stated ; that though the meeting might be considered a denominational one, it was not so exclusively. Associated, however, as so many of the early Settlers were, with the Wesleyan Church, it had been thought by them that the best monument they could raise to commemorate the goodness of God in bringing them to that land, and in preserving and blessing them, would be a building to be dedicated to His service. They had accordingly, on the 10th April, 1845(?), laid the foundation stone of a noble structure, now in course of erection, to be called the Commemoration CHAPEL, which would stand to future generations, as a monument of their gratitude to God for his abundant goodness. It was his intention during the evening to report progress in respect to this undertaking, with a view to increased activitiy in carrying forward the great and good work.
Mr. James TEMLETT , one of the Settlers of 1820, said, that he was not a member of the Weslyan Church, but he came to this Colony among them, and he had known and been associated with the Chairman from that time to the present. He could bear testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which he had discharged his sacred duties – nor had those duties been confined merely to the Colony – but Kaffirland had been entered by him at the peril of his life, and the gospel proclaimed by him to the benighted people of that country. He (the speaker) had promised them £20 towards the Commemoration Chapel; half of that sum he had paid, the other half he then begged to hand to the Chairman – and having so far paid his debt, he would with his permission open a new account for another £10 – aid of the same good work. He was a member of another church, which might require similar help, and he was persuaded that when a time of need came it would be cheerfully afforded.
During the evening the meeting was addressed with great eloquence by the Rev. Messrs. GLADWIN of Butterworth, HEPBURN of Salem, AYLIFF of Fort Beaufort, DUGMORE of Fort Peddie, and PEARSE of Graham’s Town. Some interesting reminiscences of by-gone days were also given by Messrs’ GODLONTON, G. LEE, and T. COCKROFT, the meeting not closing till about half past 10 o’clock. The Chairman announced before separating that contributions in cash and notes towards the Commemoration Chapel, had been handed to him that evening amounting to about £240.
Saturday April 28 1849
Loss of the Abeona.
Since our recent allusion to this mournful occurrenct, we have received a letter from one of the few survivors, from which we make the following extract :-
“I see in your Journal (No 903) that James McLUCKIE, or Kirk Dunnoon, in Scotland, wishes to gain some information regarding his father. As I was a passenger in the Abeona at the time of her destruction, I am enabled to supply some information respecting that awful catastrophe, when 112 individuals perished. We were in 4°30’ N. by 22° 30’ W., when the ship caught fire. 22 children and 27 adults, including 14 of the crew, were saved in three small boats. I need not give you all the particulars of that scene. I will confine myself to what regards James McLUCKIE’s father. Early in the night, being to leeward of the burning ship, we saw a few of the people clinging, as a last refuge, to the fartherst end of the bowsprit, which soon fell with them into the sea. At this time the ship was in a blaze. We had several dark squalls during the night, and it is probable the bowsprit was drifted by them towards us in the boats. We were in one of these squalls when we heard human voices from among the waves near us; but the hollow of the high waves being at some distance from the ship, we did not see anybody in the water, nor could ….[does not follow on to the next image]
…only six inches above water, and so …[image cut off] employed incessantly bailing it out with their hats. Having picked up and taken into it most of the children saved, it was as much as I and my companions could do to keep her bow to the waves, as they came rolling on. This was several hours before 3 o’clock am., when the ship went down. We then heard then no more. When day-light came the Portuguese ship hove in sight, and would have passed us in the boats, had it not been that she had been chased for two days by a Privateer. This had taken her out of her course, and she came upon our track while making all sail to regain her course. She had not seen our ship on fire. At the request of our captain, she sailed with two men at the mast-head around the spot where the Abeona went down, and where our boats lay for two hours, but no raft was seen, and as no other ship was in sight, we must conclude that all on the raft or bowsprit perished.
Had the Portuguese captain not have taken us into his ship our boat must have sunk. We had neither sail, nor compass, nor provisions, and only two oars. The other boats would have left us. We arrived safely in Lisbon, and left James McKLUCKIE and George BARRIE there, and also eight of the children, with English residents of that city.
Saturday May 5 1849
Joseph HART, Furniture Warehouse, Church Square
Has just received a splendid assortment of Furniture, consisting of –
Mahogany Couches and Sofas stuffed in hair
Do. Chest of Drawers
A few portab’e do.
Mahogany Four-post Bedsteads with cornices
French and Tent Bedsteads
Rosewood and mahogany Chairs
Easy Chairs covered in Morocco, with reading desk attached
Sweep back Birch and Children’s Chairs, with cane seats
Towel horses, Mahogany and Japanned
Mahogany and rosewood Leo Tables
Mahogany Cheffioneers [chiffioneers]
Chimney and Toilet Looking Glasses
Portable Water Closets
Writing Desks and Work Boxes
Stinkwood Chairs and Tables
Horse-hair and Wool Mattresses, &c.
Every description of Colonial-made furniture always on hand.
SUICIDES
Two very distressing cases of self destruction have occurred in this district within the last ten day[s}. The first is that of an aged female named TARR, residing in Howard’s Party, one of the original Settlers of 1820, Symptoms of mental aberration had for some time manifested themselves, and she had been carefully watched; but at length taking advantage of an unguarded moment, she shut the door and was discovered soon afterwards suspended by the neck, quite dead.
The second case is that of a young man, a carpenter, named Charles FREWING, aged 27 years, native of London, who had not been long a resident of the Colony. This unfortunate man was found on Wednesday suspended to a beam, in the house where he resided. No cause is assigned for the fatal act.
We have been favored with a long letter upon the subject of the brief account, contained in this Journal some weeks ago, of a successful surgical operation performed by Dr. J. ATHERSTONE on a child, the daughter of Mr. C. POTE, of this place. The writer of this letter, with desperate anatomical fervor uses the dissecting knife most unmercifully, - cutting up the parties concerned in this operation in a style that seems to show that he enters upon his task con amore. Abounding as this letter does in technical phrases, and those written in a hand not very easy to decypher – we must decline publishing it – it being more suited to a medical work than the columns of a newspaper – not, however, without specifying two errors of the press – which are obligingly pointed out by the writer – namely : where probang, an instrument, has been printed probing, to probe and trachae, where it should have been rendered trachea. The operation itself is treated by the writer of this letter as a very simple one – a point which we submit to those of our readers – who may feel interested in the subject.
Saturday May 19 1849
BIRTH - Waterloo Bay, on the 16th instant, the Lady of Thomas NIGHTINGALE, Esq., of a Daughter.
DIED, at Graham’s Town on Tuesday last, the 15th instant, Sarah, the beloved wife of George FUTTER, one of the British Settlers of 1820 – aged 64 years. The deceased has left a husband and large family to deplore her loss.
In the INSOLVENT ESTATE of William KIDSON.
The undersigned having been duly appointed Provisional Joint Trustees in the said Estate by an order of the Honorable the Circuit Judge, all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their respective debts to the second undersigned, at the Office of the Eastern Province Trust Company, without delay.
F. CARLISLE, F. LUCAS } Provisional Joint Trustees
Saturday May 26 1849
5s, REWARD
Lost, a single key, about 2½ inches long. Whoever will bring the same to the office of this Journal, shall receive the above reward.
Graham’s Town, 26th May 1849.
Just received at the store of the undersigned a few sets of Chessmen from 3s. 6d. to £7.
Also, Chinese fans and screens, Knitting cases, &c.
GODLONTON & WHITE
CHRISTENING, At Fort Brown, May 6th, 1849, by the Rev. Arch Deacon, Caroline Maria Beale daughter of William & Mary Ann CORY, Inn-Keepers.
POTE’s GENERAL SALES,
Postponed Night Sale.
On Monday Evening next, The 28th instant
James KERSHAW, London House,
Will cause to be sold at his Stores, Church Square, a choice assortment of
FINE AND FANCY GOODS,
And GENERAL DRAPERY,
A few
SPLENDID VASES,
Richly ornamented with gold.
A FEW SILVER GUARDS.
Sale to commence at Six o’clock.
The articles will be in small allotments to suit families
SURGICAL OPERATION - A very successful Surgical operation was performed a fortnight ago, at Graham’s Town, by Dr. W.G. ATHERSTONE, the patient being at the time under the influence of Chloroform. The case is that of a young man named John SWAN, who has been suffering for 15 years, from a wen in the front of the neck, or throat, and which had been gradually increasing in size for several years past. On inhaling the Chloroform, the patient became at once insensible – and remained in a state of unconsciousness until the tumour had been entirely extirpated. He states that he experienced no sensation of pain whatever, the only impression he can recall being of a confused uneasy dream. He is now perfectly recovered.
Saturday June 2 1849
LOST, from Cypher Fontein, 4 WAGON HORSES two of which are large brown, one Bay with two white feet, and one almost black with tail cut.
Whoever will return them, or give information to Field-Cornet STANTON, will be well rewarded.
BIRTH, at Salem, on Friday, 1st June, 1849 the wife of Mr. Charles Thomas CROFT Jun of a Son.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on the 1st instant, Mrs. Stephen TROLLOP of Fort Beaufort, of a Son.
New Establishment.
G.D. MARSH, Begs to acquaint the public and country friends generally that he has commenced business in Bathurst-Street, At his store opposite Mr. Joseph WALKER’s, where the public can be supplied with all kinds of
Merchadize[sic], Groceries, Crockery, Ironmongery and Tinware,
At the very lowest prices For Cash.
G.D MARSH has always on hand the very best Graaff-Reinet Meal, which can be had at market prices.
Also, Fine flour, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Pepper, Tea &c. &c.
May 25th, 1849
Saturday June 23 1849
Education
Mr. Edward GEORGE begs to acquaint the residents of Fort Beaufort and its vicinity, that on the 15th day of July next, he purposes opening a School for young Gentlemen, arrangement will be likewise made for the reception of a few Boarders.
It being the wish of Mr. G. to furnish each pupil with a good Education, Parents are therefore, requested to make early application, as only a limited number will be taken.
Terms will be made known upon application to Mr. GEORGE, at Graham’s Town, until the 1st of July, and after that date at Fort Beaufort.
Graham’s Town, 22nd June 1848
In the INSOLVENT ESTATE of John BROWN, King William’s Town.
The Undersigned having been appointed by the Master of the Supreme Court to act as Provisional Trustee, requests that payment of all moneys due to this Estate be made to him, or his Assign, at the store of the Insolvent at King William’s Town.
Open Accounts, unless otherwise provided for, will be considered as falling due at the said Store, in the precise term of One Month from date of delivery or posting of the Account.
June 6th, 1849. E.J.M SYFRET
Saturday June 30 1849
BIRTH – at Fort Cox, 16th June 1849, the wife of Captain DAVIES, Kaffir Police, of a Son.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Sunday evening, the 24th instant, of a severe and lingering illness, induced by a fall from her horse, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard ORSMOND, aged 33 years and 5 months. June 29th 1849.
Oat-Hay
The undersigned has constantly on hand, at the Stores of Mr. John WEAKLEY, Somerset Street, and a good supply of the above Article, which will be for Sale in any quantities that may be required. James PHILLIPS.
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Posted by paul on Monday, July 25 @ 16:26:51 BST (1396 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday July 7 1849
Bloem Fontein.
To be SOLD by auction, on Wednesday, 1st Aug., Two Erven, situated in this Township. By order of the Civ. Com.
Gordon YOUNG & Co. Auctioneers. Bloemfontein, 11th June, 1849
MARRIED, at Port Francis Kowie River, 27th ultimo, Mr. Cornelius COCK, second Son of the Hon’ble William COCK to Miss L.E. SMITH, eldest daughter of the late Ass. Com.-General J.J. SMITH.
BIRTH, on the 4th instant, Mrs. WEDDERBURN Sen., of a Son, who survived 26 hours, and Died on the 5th instant.
DIED, as his Residence, on Tuesday the 3rd instant, after a lingering illness, Mr. James LAMONT, aged 40 years, deeply regretted by his Friends and Relatives.
Saturday July 14 1849
In the ESTATE of Thomas PITT. Will be sold, on Monday, the 16th Instant by Public Sale, in front of the Stores lately occupied by Mr. M.B. SHAW, a quantity of Grain, …lery, Leather Boots, Shoes, &c., &c.
F. LUCAS, Sole Trustee.
Port Elizabeth
Mr. W. PILKINGTON has arrived by the Steamer with a few artificers. Their first work will be to put up at Cape Receif a wooden House which they have brought with them from Cape Town. A singular fancy seems to prevail in some of the Departments that a House may be made and brought up from Cape Town at less expense than it could be put together here. P.E. Telegraph, July 5
The Phoenix, steamer, has brought 127 emigrants, who appear to be of a respectable class : they are described as, 5 carpenters, 1 wheelwright, 3 masons, 2 bricklayers, 2 sawyers, 2 blacksmiths, 1 ploughman, 2 shepherds, 1 baker, 1 groom, 28 laborers, in all 48 men, 24 women, and 55 children. Many persons who would be employers are unfortunately deterred from making application for servants, in consequence of these emigrant ships going to Table Bay, instead of coming direct to this place. The idea, whether well founded or not, it everywhere prevalent that the best are selected and detained in Cape Town : neither is the accomodation afforded by a deck passage in the steamer, very conducive to the health of the emigrants. –Ibid.
Fort Beaufort. – A letter received from the Winterberg states that an Englishman named WEBB, is in the employ of Mrs. EDWARDS, of Post Retief, had attempted to destroy himself by cutting his throat. He had inflicted on himself a frightful wound, but it was hoped not a mortal one. Dr. WAY immediately started from Beaufort for the spot; the result we have not heard, nor have we heard any cause assigned for the insane act.
Cattle Depredation. – A report has been made to us of five cows having been taken about 12 days ago out of the kraal of Mr. J. CARLISLE, about 3 miles S. of Graham’s Town.
Saturday July 21 1849
Catholic Missals. GODLONTON & WHITE have just unpacked a beautiful assortment, elegantly bound in Morocco.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on Sunday, the 15th instant, the Lady of Capt. RAWSTORNE, 91st Regt., of a Son.
Stephen SMITH, Fort Beaufort, Boot and Shoe Maker, (Late of Graham’s Town) Invites his Friends to his new Establishment in Church Street, where a discerning Public will find a larger assortment of very far superior Goods, Colonial-make, ever before offered to their notice.
Also, on the shortest notice, families can be supplied with all sorts and sizes in Beaufort and its vicinity.
N.B. Repairs neatly executed, prices moderate.
S.S. has on hand a large assortment of Gents, and Ladies English Goods, and will, as opportunity serves, increase the same.
21st July
NOTICE
A wagon left with the Undersigned by one Jacob ADONIS, of Blink Water, will be sold to pay expenses, if not released before the 8th of August.
G. VALENTYNE.
Saturday July 28 1849
TO LET. – The House lately occupied by Mr. EDKIN, in King-street. Likewise the House occupied by Mr. McKELVEY, Bathurst-street. Also several Stores. Apply to A. EDKINS, Market-square.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on the 12th July, 1849, Maria DICKS, the beloved wife of B. DICKS, aged 52 years, deeply regretted by a numerous family and large circle of friends.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on the 26th July, 1849 Mary PITT, wife of William PITT, aged 73 years.
Saturday August 4 1849
No. 3 Manilla Cigars
Just received a consignment of the above in prime condition. W.M. JAFFRAY
MARRIED, by Special License, on the 22nd instant, by the Reverend F. McCLELAND, A. B. Captain BAWDEN, of the Brigantine Sans Pareil, to Frances, Third Daughter of Mr. BRUTON, of this place.
BIRTH, - At Eden Grove, on the 29th instant, the Wife of Alex. WARES, Esq., of Port Elizabeth, of a Daughter.
DIED, on the 27th July, 1849, at his residence near Fort England, Thomas GLASS, Sen., aged 69 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820.
Saturday August 11 1849
LOST. A few days since, between Fort Peddie and King William’s Town, A Purple Morocco Case of Tooth Instruments. Whoever has found the same and will return it to Mr. R. READ, Chemist, &c., Graham’s Town, or to Mr. Thos. MATHEW, King William’s Town, shall be well rewarded.
BIRTH, at Hammonds, near Fort Beaufort, on Tuesday morning, the 7th Last, Mrs. B. BOOTH, of a Son.
NOTICE of Partnership.
The undersigned, begs to return his sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Graham’s Town, and the Frontier Inhabitants generally, for that support he has received since from them, as
Wheelwright smith & Wagon Maker, during a period of ten years, and begs to state that he has taken into Partnership Mr. John ORSMOND, who will, in conjunction with himself, continue to carry on the Business as heretofore, in all its various branches.
C. GRUBB.
GRUBB & CO.
Beg to aquaint the Inhabitants of Graham’s Town, and Farmers of the Eastern Province, that they will continue to carry on Business of
Wheelwright Smiths and Wagon Makers on the Premises , on the Market-square, Graham’s Town, as heretofore,
Where they trust by assiduty and sound Workmanship, to continue to merit that support, which has ever been given to the first undersigned
C. GRUBB,
J.ORSMOND
Quick Conveyance for PASSENGERS between Uitenhage and Graham’s Town.
The Undersigned having extra Horses on the Road between the above places, will take a Passenger either way, in his Mail Cart , at the following rates :-
From Graham’s Town to Sidbury £0 10 6
From Graham’s Town to Quaggae Flat £0 16 0
From Graham’s Town to Sunday’s River £1 5 0
From Graham’s Town to Uitenhage £1 15 0
From Uitenhage to Sunday’s River £0 10 0
From Uitenhage to Quaggas Flat £1 5 0
From Uitenhage to Sidbury £1 10 0
From Uitenhage to Graham’s Town £2 0 0
Passage both ways up and down £3 0 0
The Mail starts from Graham’s Town Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5 o’clock p.m. – From Uitenhage on Sundays and Thursday p.m., ten minutes after the Mail arrives from the Cape.
W. STUBBS.
The undersigned cautions the public from employing his postriders in carrying parcels or letters, as it is contrary to the Post Office Regulations.
W. STUBBS.
Saturday August 18 1849
DIED, on the 3rd day of August, 1849, at his residence, Little Grove, Tarka, in the District of Cradock, Mr. George WEBSTER, born March 4th, 1791, in the Parish of Dim Church, Rumney Marsh, County of Kent, England.
Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820, and has left a beloved wife and six children to lament their bereavement. The last rite of burial was performed by the Rev. Mr. WILSON of Winterberg. The Funeral was conducted by Mr. QUINN of Fort Beaufort, much to the satisfaction of all his followers, who were very numerous, both English and Dutch neighbouring farmers attending, the Dutch portion of whom expressed their surprise at the solemn service, and manner in which the Funeral was conducted, never having seen anything of the kind before.
Saturday August 25 1849
Mosely’s Celebrated Gold Pens.
GODLONTON & WHITE have just received a few of the above celebrated Pens warranted made of the finest Gold. Also a few of Mosely’s Silver Pencil Cases and Penholders, made to suit the gold pen.
MARRIED, at St. George’s Church, Graham’s Town, on Wednesday, the 15th instant, by the Rev. John HEAVYSIDE, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Lt. – Colonel William SUTTON, Cape Mounted Rifles, second son of the late Rear-Admiral SUTTON, R.N., to Frances, third daughter of Colonel SOMERSET, C.B., K.H., Cape Mounted Rifles, Commanding Eastern Frontier.
MARRIED, at Groot Vley, in the District of Victoria, on the 1st of August, by the Rev. Mr. WARNER, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles STONE to Mary Anne Elizabeth, eldest Daughter of Mr. George COLEMAN.
HOW TO DRESS A WIFE
A method for “Dressing a Wife” which cannot fail to preserve her in her first affections through all changes of life.
“Take equal quantities of manly affection, refinement, and generosity; place them on Hymen’s flame; a full cup of perfect confidence, with the root of the plant good temper; avoid particularly the least of distrust or deceit. When thoroughly heated, put the mixture in a jar of consistency, in which tenderely place the Wife, surrounding her with such particles of comfort as grow on the evergreen kindness. The nature of the wife should be consulted, and leaves of those innocent pleasures to which she inclines be plentifully strewed around her. Garnish the dish abundantly with the most perfect blossoms of that sweet flower delicacy, which will preserve it in its original beauty and attraction. Serve with it the sauce of affectionate politeness, which is indespensably necessary to it at all times. By following this receipt, there are few wives who will not repay tenfold the care bestowed, by the brightness and fragrance they shed over the domestic hearth.”
I only wish my husband had pickled or preserved me in this manner.
Matilda
How to Cook a Husband
“Some smother their husbands in hatred, contention, and variance, and some keep them in pickle all their lives. These ladies always serve them up with tongue sauce. Now it cannot be supposed that husbands will be tender and good if managed this way. But they are, on the contrary, very delicious when managed as follows :-
Get a large jar, called the jar of carefulness (which all good wives have on hand,) place your husband in it, and set him near the fire of conjugal love.”
Saturday September 1 1849
JUST ARRIVED
At the store of P.F. GATONBY, Church-square, 50 Bags Barley Meal, And he has also for Sale, Meal, Sugar light and brown, White Patna Rice, Coffee, &c. &c.
MARRIED on Saturday, the 18th August, by the Rev. Mr. HENCHMAN of Sidbury, Mr. John LEACH, youngest Son of Benjamin LEACH, Esq., to Miss Sarah Ann, youngest Daughter of the late Mr. T.W. HINDS, of Bushman’s River.
BIRTH – At King William’s Town, on Sunday, the 26th August, the wife of J. CROSS of a Son.
DIED at Fatherland Willow Tree, District of Cradock, on the 16th Aug. 1849, James William TROLLIP, ages 23 years and 6 months, third son of Wm. And Patience TROLLIP.
Agricultural Farm. Adjoining Mr. John GRANT’s on the Kasouga. The advertiser is desirous of engaging with a steady industrious person, with whom he has not objection either to enter into partnership or to hire the Farm. For further particulars enquire of E. DELL, Queen-street.
Gold, Silver and Steel
Spectacles & Eye Glasses,
Concave and Convex, suitable for all ages.
The Undersigned has received a very superior assortment of the above articles, the remaining Stock of Mr. B. HADLEY, which he offers on the most reasonable Terms for Cash.
George LEE.
Saturday September 8 1849
WANTED by a steady industrious Man a situation as Clerk or Storeman. Satisfactory references can be give. Apply (if by letter address E.E.) at the Office of this Journal.
The Undersigned wishes to let a part of his Farm, capable of maintaining a few thousand sheep, on reasonable terms. 500 ewes and 300 lambs will be consigned to the tenant on certain conditions. The valley of the Eastern Kowie abounds in rich pasture.
W. AINSLIE
BAPTISM. At Edengrove, on Sunday the 2nd instant, by the Rev. W.Y. THOMSON, of Trinity Church, the daughter of Mr. Alexander WARES, Port Elizabeth – named Sarah Ann Howse.
Graham’s Town, 6th September, 1849
Saturday September 15 1849
Sidbury. TO LET, A very large and commodious Blacksmith’s Shop. For terms apply to William FREEMANTLE.
P.S. Also for Sale, a quantity of household furniture and Blacksmith’s tools, Iron, Coals, &c., too numerous to particularize. These will be disposed of by private contract.
Sidbury, Sept. 6, 1849
Lieut. DYNELEY, Royal Artillery, being about to leave the Colony, requests all claims against him may be sent to the Barrack Ordnance Office, Graham’s Town.
BIRTH at Fort Murray, on the 10th inst., the Lady of Captain MACLEAN, Commissioner to the H’lambie Tribes of a Daughter.
MARRIED, on Thursday, the 13th inst., at St George’s Church, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Henry, youngest son of the Assistant-Commissary General ROBERTSON, to Maria, third daughter of the late W.C. DAVIES, Esq., of Bridgenorth, County of Salop.
DIED at Uitenhage, on Thursday Morning, the 6th instant, Herculas TENNANT, Esq., late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Uitenhage, aged 41 years and 20 days, deeply regretted by his family and friends.
DIED, at Theopolis, on the 10th instant, the Rev. Andrew Christopher SASS, aged 77 years and 5 months, after a long and tedious work of 38 years as a missionary in South Africa – leaving a wife and 7 children to lament his loss.
DIED, at Graham’s Town, on Friday afternoon 14th inst., William LEE, Sen., aged 71 years. Deceased came to this Colony as a British Settler in 1820, and has ever since resided in the District of Albany, where he always maintained the character of an upright member of the community, and of a zealous devoted member, for near half a century, of the Wesleyan Church. From an accident which he suffered a few years ago he never rallied – his constitution received a severe shock, until it terminated his earthly career. He was sustained throughout his affliction by “the hope of the Gospel.” “ His end was peace.”
DIED, in Salem, on Saturday, 8th inst., Thomas Palmer, aged 9 months – infant Son of Philip and Mary H. AMM.
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Monday, July 25 @ 16:21:45 BST (1350 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
Saturday October 13 1849
BIRTH At Somerset, on Friday the 5th October the wife of Mr. Benjamin SERJEANT, of a Son.
MARRIED on the 2nd of October, 1849, at St.George’s Church, Graham’s Town, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Samuel LARTER, the only Son of Samuel LARTER, to Sophia Augusta BROOKS, the fourth daughter of Henry BROOKS, Collingham.
DIED near Mancazana Post, on 1st October, 1849, Catherine, wife of R. HUDSON aged 33 years and 8 months, leaving six small children to lament her loss.
Saturday October 20 1849
Worthy the attention of Farmers.
The undersigned, intending to relinquish farming, begs to offer for private sale about fifty head of superior Fatherland Cattle, amongst which are 30 Cows now in milk. Also a first-rate Bull bred by Wm. PULLEN, Esq., Quagga’s Flat. These Cattle may be seen at Bushman’s River, until the 4th of next month, when if not disposed of they will be removed to Cypher Fontein – Terms reasonable.
Roode Draai, 15th Oct. P. FEAGAN
Wool. The undersigned will ship Wool and other Produce, on consignment to the English Markets, on the most favourable terms.
H. & R.S. BLAINE.
BIRTH at Graham’s Town, on Wednesday, the 10th inst, the Lady of Capt. C. SOMERSET, of a Son.
DIED, at Cradock, on Sunday Evening, the 7th Oct., 1849, Benjamin ROWLES, sixth son of the late Thomas Stephen ROWLES, aged 28 years and 6 months, deeply regretted by his Relatives and Friends.
Saturday October 27 1849
SOMERSET AND ALBANY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Annual exhibition of Stock in connection with the Somerset and Albany Agricultural Society, took place on the 27th ultimo, at Mr. JELLIMAN’s farm, Lieuw Fontein. Owing to the drought the Stock was not in first-rate condition, but it was nevertheless admitted to be the best show that has taken place at the Kaga. There were above 100 persons present.
The list of Prizes awarded to this Meeting we give below :-
SHEEP – The 1st prize to Mr. W. ROBERTS, Glencliff, for the five best rams, £5 ; 2nd prize, to Mr. J. GOLDSWAIN, for the twenty best ewes, £5 ; 3rd prize, to Mr. W. JELLIMAN, for the twenty-five best slaughter wethers, £1 10s.
HORSES – 4th prize, to Mr. H. PEDLAR, for the best entire horse, £5 ; 5th prize, to Mr. B. DE CLERK, for the best mare, £5 ; 6th prize, to Mr. H. BROWN, for the best farmer’s saddle horse, £4.
CATTLE – 7th prize, to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best bull above two-years-old, £3 ; 8th prize, to Mr. John CARLISLE, for the best yearling bull, £2 ; 9th priza, to Mr. E.D. WIENAND, for the two best cows, £3 ; 10th prize, to Mr. W. ROBERTS, for the two best heifers, £3 ; 11th prize to Mr. L. TREEGART, for the two best slaughter oxen, £1 10s.
SWINE – 12th prize, premiums to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best boar and sow.
Saturday November 3 1849
NOTICE is hereby given that TENDERS will be received by “the Chairman of the Board of Public Roads”, for the Division of Albany, until 12 o’clock, at noon, on Saturday, the 10th of November next, from persons willing to contract with the said Board, to put into and keep in a thorough state of repair for the term of Five Years from the date of completion, the undermentioned several lines of Roads, viz, :-
1st – From Lake’s near Howison’s Poort to Salem
2nd – From Salem to Long’s Lower Drift on Bushman’s River
3rd – From Graham’s Town to Robey’s, Manley’s Flat, either by the Road of Hope’s Garden or by the present line of Road passing by Fort England.
4th – From Robey’s to Bathurst, through Lushington Valley.
5th – For putting and keeping in repair for One Year the following line of Roads, viz.:-
From Graham’s Town to Niemand’s Kraal, (Potters)
From Potter’s to Fish River, including the rapair of Espag’s Drift with stones.
Security will be required for the due fulfilment of the several Contracts.
Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary.
By Order of the Board
C.H. HUNTLEY, Secretary
Graham’s Town, 12th October, 1849.
Saturday November 3 1849
DIED, at Fort Beaufort, on Sunday last, the 4th of November, Edward John, aged 18 months, only child of Mr. Edward MINTO, of Alice. Friends will be pleased to accept this intimation.
Fort Beaufort, 5th Nov., 1849.
ORSMOND’S Commercial & Family HOTEL.
High-street, Graham’s Town
(formely the Auction Mart of the late J.D. NORDEN)
The Proprietor begs to express his grateful acknowledgements for the patronage he has received since the commencement of this Establishment, and at the same time solicits a continuance of the same, assuring those parties who may have occasion to visit town on commercial or other pursuits, as well as the public in general, that no exertion will be spared to promote the comfort of all those who may favor him with a call.
The premises are very commodious, and those who prefer it can be accommodated with private rooms.
Families visiting town will find at this Establishment all the comforts of a home.
Fine old Wines, Spirits, Liquers, Ale, Port,
&c., &c.
Well-Aired Beds.
Excellent and extensive stabling, with enclosed yard for carriages, &c.
An ordinary every day at 2 o’clock charge including wine 2s.
Private Dinners at any hour required.
Soups and Tiffins always ready.
The proprietor would particularly observe that the principles on which this Establishment is conducted are
First-rate Accommodation at Very Moderate Charges.
Richard ORSMOND
Graham’s Town, 27th October, 1849
Saturday November 17 1849
MARRIED, at King William’s Town, British Caffraria, 14th Nov. 1849, by the Rev. F.P. FLEMING, Military Chaplain, Chas. J. LINDAM, Esq., Paymaster 1st Battallion, Rifle Brigade, to Mary, youngest daughter of Lt.-Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.
BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Sunday, the 4th instant, Mrs. Helperus VAN RYNEVELD of a daughter.
Saturday November 24 1849
EOR TABLE BAY from EAST LONDON
The “Workington”, Captain BELL, daily expected, will, on the discharge of her inward Cargo, return to the above Port, presenting a favorable opportunity for both Passengers and Shippers of Produce, from Fort Beaufort, King William’s Town, &c.
John SNOOKE, Agent.
Buffalo River Mouth, 21st November, 1849
BIRTH, at the Mancazana, on the 17th this month, Mrs. G.W. THOM, of a Son.
Saturday December 1 1849
BIRTH, at Colesberg, on the 17th Inst. Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON, of a Son.
Saturday December 8 1849
NOTICE
The Undersigned begs respectfully to inform all persons wishing to Build, that he will be at all times ready to undertake any kind of Mason work, either in Town or Country.
William FYNN
MARRIED on the 6th September, 1849, at Avening, Gloucestershire, by the Rev. J. MILLS, George Bernand Anton BREHM, only son of Joachim BREHM, Esq., of Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, to Ellen SAUNDERS, second daughter of the late Mathew SAUNDERS, Esquire, of Avening.
DIED At Fort Beaufort, of Hooping Cough on the 5th instant, John Baxter, son of Mr. J.F. SHEPPERSON – aged two years and two months.
Saturday December 15 1849
MARRIED, at All Saint’s Church, Sandon, Isle of Wight, on the 26th July, by the Rev. J. THOMAS, J. BLAKE, Esq., of Godshill, to Mary McARTHUR, widow of the late Dr. CAW, Medical Staff, and eldest daughter of Charles ROSS, Esq., of the Cape of Good Hope, late Captain in the Cape Mounted Rifles.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town, on 5th instant, Mrs. Joseph CAWOOD of a Daughter.
BIRTH at Alice, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON, to a daughter.
Saturday December 22 1849
MARRIED, at Buck Kraal, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. H.H. DUGMORE, Mr. George S. TEKUSCH of Fort Peddie, to Frances, only daughter of Mr. Arthur GILSTAIN, of Cape Town.
BIRTH, at East London, on the 18th inst., the wife of the Rev. W. SARGEANT, of a Son.
BIRTH, at Graham’s Town on the 18th inst., the lady of Dr. ATKINSON, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter.
Saturday December 29 1849
GODLONTON & WHITE have still on hand a great variety of the Latest and Most Popular Airs, arranged for The Piano-Forte at 6d. each or 4s. per dozen pieces.
MARRIED, at King William’s Town, British Caffraria, 27th December, 1849, by the Rev. F ? FLEMING, B.A., Military Chaplain, Wyndam William KNIGHT, Esq., 1st Batt. Rifle Brigade to Henrietta Frances, second daughter of Lt.Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.
BIRTH, at Colesburg, on the 17th inst., Mrs. HUTTON, of a Daughter. Colesburg, 21st December, 1849
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Saturday, May 21 @ 10:41:08 BST (1538 reads)
Topic: Miscellany
 EASTERN PROVINCE WAS CRADLE OF SOUTH AFRICAN ENGLISH.
(Unfortunately there is no name or date of the newspaper this cutting was taken from. It was in a folder with 10 cuttings from "The Star" from 1957).
By Prof. L.W. LANHAM
Professor of Phonetics and Linguistics, Wi*****ersrand University.
Nearly 1,000,000 South Africans today use English as their mother tongue and probably 7,000,000 more use it as a second language.
The type of English we speak derives in a direct line from the Eastern Cape Settlers, says the writer, who has made a special study of South African English.
From them he traces the emergence of a "classless" South African English and at least some features of the typical "Ag pleez deddy" accent.
The history of English as a language of Africa begins with the arrival of the 1820 Settlers in what is now the Eastern Province. This was the first major group of permanent settlers sufficiently large and cohesive to develop and perpetuate a distinct local form of English.
The 4,000 men, women and children were drawn from widely different social classes and at least 25 regional dialects were represented among them. Most of the gentlefolk undoubtedly spoke Standard Southern British English, a geographically neutral class dialect, and strong social-class attitudes towards dialectal differences went with their manner of speech.
A man speaking in a marked regional dialect such as *****ney or Lancashire would have found it difficult to find acceptance in upper and upper-middle-class society.
Ingrained Social class divisions, so deeply ingrained in English society at that time, were certainly present in this intrepid group of pioneers, but the disasters which befell the Settlers in the hostile environment in which they lived for 40 years after their arrival, permitted a high degree of integral cohesion in the group and, in consequence, the dissolution of differences and divisions separating its members.
There is little doubt that, although the Settlers who came from Britain did not themselves lose their particular British dialects, their children and grandchildren,
Thrown together in the classrooms of the small towns and farms, very rapidly developed a uniform form of English.
Out of a welter of English dialects there grew in a remarkably short space of time a form of English which was not identical with any one of them, but presented a unique set of dialectal features deriving probably from several British dialects.
By 1860, a society without obvious class divisions had developed. Broadly speaking, the form of English which emerged was nearer to the Standard Southern British of the time than to any distinct regional dialect.
Possibly the majority of characteristic features of typical South African English today originated in Settler English which played a major role in present-day patterns of pronunciation.
The tendency to lose the glide in the dipthong “ai†(as in nice time) may be heard in Yorkshire today in much the same way as it occurs in typical South African English. It is interesting to note that almost all the schoolmasters of the small schools in the towns and villages of the Eastern Province until 1850 came from the North of England.
The diary of Jeremiah Goldswain is a fascinating phonetic record of a rural dialect of English which came to South Africa with a number of Settler families. The origin of many typical features of South African English can be found in this record.
Patterns:
Goldswain probably pronounced barrels as he wrote it: berrels and axels as eksels; a feature of pronunciation heard from many thousands of South Africans today. Dialects from Scotland and Ireland do not seem, however, to have left their mark on South African English in the same way as dialects from England, particularly those from the South.
In many families of Settler descent who have remained in the Eastern Province, the oldest living generation and the youngest have more or less the same patterns of speech ranging over the more extreme end of the scale. This feature of uniformity through age groups is rare in other parts of South Africa and adds weight to the contention that the Eastern Province is, to a large extent, the cradle of South African English.
In the opening up of the hinterland, including Rhodesia, Settler descendants played a prominent role and carried their dialect into English-speaking communities established in other parts of the country.
Even the settlement in Natal had in its earliest years, a preponderance of Settler descendants from the Eastern Province. Shepstone, who played such a prominent part in the opening up of Natal and negotiations with the Zulus, was a Bathurst schoolboy.
In the last quarter of the 19th and the early years of the 20th century, however, Settler English became submerged in a diversity of English speech brought by a new flood of immigration to rapidly developing areas outside the Eastern Province.
The development was stimulated by the discovery of gold and diamonds and a new society took shape, different from the classless, largely agricultural, society which continued to exist in the rural areas and small towns including the Eastern Province.
The new immigrants, the majority of whom were English speaking, were concentrated in the cities, particularly those which were growing around the mines.
Here, then, were the beginnings of the industrial society in South Africa, one which fosters social class divisions based on occupation, wealth and education (and, of course, family connections in Britain and Europe).
The new immigrants, falling naturally into such categories as managers, miners, artisans, reconstituted in South Africa a stratified social order to which they were accustomed in Britain and Europe.
The emergence of a class society was most obvious in Johannesburg where the directors and managers of mining houses became a generally recognised ‘upper class’.
Overt symbols of social-class membership flourish in a society of this kind and in Britain dialect was (and still is) firmly established as a social differential. Positive attitudes towards differences in manner of speech were to be expected, therefore, from the influential section of the new society.
Standard Southern British was the approved form and typical South African English, together with other purely regional forms of English was, to some extent, taken as a mark of poor education and an absence of the social graces.
Social attitudes to manner of speech continued strongly I the English-speaking cities until the Second World War. But since then there have been radical changes.
The third and last important factor I the moulding of South African English was the influence of Afrikaans. In the 19th century the influence of Dutch and later Afrikaans was not great, Dutch and English communities were separated geographically and by occupation, and there was little intermarriage during the first 50 years of 1820 Settler history.
Borrowed.
Until the turn of the century South African English was influenced only in a desultory way involving small groups. Widespread borrowing by one language from another, particularly in pronunciation and grammar, requires intimate social contact and the existence of fairly large groups of bilinguals. Such requirements were not fully met until the movement of the Afrikaner from the platteland to the cities and reached substantial proportions. This stage was probably reached in the late 1920's.
The clearest instance of borrowing from Afrikaans is the pronunciation of written ‘i’ in words like did, spirit, little, city, with the ‘i’ of Afrikaans wit and wil.
It is interesting to note that this is far more prominent in the under-40 age group than above that age level. No other major characteristic feature, can, with equal surety, be ascribed to Afrikaans.
Today, those South Africans who speak a form of English close to Standard Southern British English are mainly over 40; with forbears coming from Britain, generally not more than two generations removed; resident in one of the ‘English-speaking’ cities with predominantly English-speaking social contacts; mainly in the professional class.
This group is sensitive to differences in pronunciation along the conservative - extreme South African English scale, associating social values with these differences. Unless there is direct evidence to counteract the unfavourable impression, extreme South African English may well be regarded with disfavour. (a more favourable attitude towards Afrikaans English is not unusual.)
Influence:
In the past, this group was sufficiently influential to be able to transform their attitudes into social controls which ensured, for example, that radio announcers, English teachers in select schools, Anglican priests, etc. spoke a form of English close to Standard Southern British.
Successful property salesmen in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg can still count this dialect as a business asset.
The social control which this group has, in the past, been able to exercise is now very much weaker and, while opinions on dialect may still be strongly held by individuals, a progressive softening of attitude is a feature of the consensus held today. The diehards find it increasingly difficult to rally public opinion against "South African English" on the stage, the radio and in the English classroom.
The conservative speech of parents often contrasts strongly with the extreme South African English of their children.
Transcribed by Tombi Peck.
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Posted by paul on Tuesday, April 26 @ 22:18:48 BST (1450 reads)
Topic: Miscellany
The following document in Adobe pdf format, Trials and Tribulations is a poem written by William Hartley in 1852.
It was transcribed from a copy of the original by Geoff Tucker, and submitted to the website by Karen Bullen.
Some of the content may be upsetting, but remember, it was written by a Settler, and expresses his views of the hard times that they were subjected to.
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Posted by paul on Sunday, April 24 @ 17:58:10 BST (1556 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1848
Saturday 8 January 1848
Died at his farm Trentham Park on the 30th December, aged 67 years, Mr. John STANLEY, an old and respected Inhabitant of this Frontier, having come to this colony in 1820. Deceased was employed fetching wood, when his wagon was attacked by Kaffirs who, after putting an end to his existence, mutilated his remains in a manner too shocking to describe. Deceased has left a Widow to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband.
Mr. John EAGAR
Being about to close his Establishment in Port Elizabeth, has instructed the Undersigned to offer for Private Sale his newly built
HOUSE
Situate in the Main Street
The premises have a commanding elevation, in the most central part of the town, and consist of a large store, 40 by 20, with piazza over entrance well suited either for a Wholesale or a good Retail Store, and a Dwelling House entirely separate from the above, containing three large bedrooms, drawing and dining rooms &c, all under slate roof, well finished, and fit for immediate occupation. T is a good yard, and abundant room for the erection of stores at back.
Also in the rear of the above on the Hill, a piece of
BUILDING GROUND
Commanding an extensive view of the whole Bay and well adapted for a site for a good Dwelling House.
For particulars apply to Mr. EAGAR on the Premises or to the Undersigned
Jas. HALL, Auctioneer
Port Elizabeth
28th December 1847
CROFT'S TINCTURE OF LIFE
A Certain Specific
For the Bite of the Snake
And which has also in numerous cases been found to be a quick and effectual cure for
Horse Sickness
Sponge Sickness in cattle
Distemper in dogs
Numerous unquestionable Testimonials can be had of the efficacy of the above in the cure of the Maladies stated.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
In Snake Bites - The part bitten to be slightly scarified and a rag moistened with the Tincture to be applied. From 8 to 10 drops to be taken internally in a gill of water.
Horse Sickness - 30 to 60 drops to be administered internally in half a pint of water
Sponge Sickness - 8 to 12 drops do. The part affected to be slightly scarified and a rag moistened with the Tincture applied to the part
Distemper in Dogs - From 6 to 8 drops to be given in half a pint of milk
To be had of the Proprietor, Graham's Town, and of Messrs. F.H. COLE and G.A. MUNRO, Chemists, Graham's Town,
Price in Glass Stopper Bottles , small 5s, large 10s
Saturday January 15 1848
Married on 13th inst at St.George's Church by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Capt. C.H. SOMERSET CM Rifles, eldest son of Colonel SOMERSET KH, to Miss Christiana Emma THOMPSON, eldest daughter of W.R. THOMPSON Esq JP
Birth at Bloem Fontein, British Residency, on the 14th December 1847, Mrs. T.S. COLLEY of a son
Died at Fort Beaufort 3rd inst, Mr. Chas. HOOD aged 44 years
Died on Wednesday 22nd December 1847 at the residence of her brother , Mr. H.J. HALSE, Waterfall, near the Caledon River, after a severe illness of only two days, Eliza Ann, aged 14 years and 7 months, youngest daughter of Mr. T.H. HALSE
W.KIDSON
Wine and Spirit Merchant
Bathurst Street
Has received by late arrivals a quantity of
Cape Brandy
Of a superior quality, and which he offers at a reasonable rate
Gin in green cases
French brandy in wood and cases
Pale sherry
Brown sherry
Rum shrub
Liqueurs &c &c
Rice
Sugar
Coffee
Meal
Flour
Tea &c &c
Orders received and punctually attended to and forwarded to any outpost
Graham's Town 11 Jan 1848
Saturday 22 January 1848
NOTICE
Mr. Thos. NELSON being about to leave the colony has appointed his son, Mr. J.E. NELSON, to collect in all debts due to him or that may become due, and to manage his affairs while he is absent from the colony
Graham's Town 21 January 1848
Saturday 29 January 1848
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
We the Undersigned, having this day dissolved partnership by mutual consent, have agreed that all debts contracted by the late Firm of KITCHEN and BROWN and all debts due to the late Firm are to be paid to John BROWN, who is the only authorised party to receive them.
Witness - Wm. WALLACE
S.KITCHEN
J.BROWN
King Williams Town 11th Jan 1848
SALEM WESLEYAN ACADEMY
In consequence of the late distressing bereavement in the family of Mr. IMPEY, in connection with other circumstances, some alterations in the arrangements of that concern are indispensable. The School will not therefore be re-opened until the next quarter, commencing in April, of which due notice will be given.
Salem, Jan 27th 1848
Married on Saturday 22nd inst Mr. Chas. WILLIAMS, fourth son of the late William WILLIAMS Esq of Wellington House, Edgbaston, Warwickshire to Elizabeth Fraser, youngest daughter of Mr. John LOWRIE of this town.
Died at Salem on the 24th instant, aged 55 years, Mrs. Anne Frances IMPEY, wife of Mr. G. IMPEY of the Salem Academy. Those who knew the deceased best will best appreciate the loss sustained by her husband and family, and by the community of which she formed one of the brightest Christian ornaments.
Died at her residence in Campbell Street, Fort Beaufort, on the 7th January 1848, Mrs. Lucy ULYATE (born Lucy MOULE) aged 65 years. She has left an aged husband, nine children and thirty nine grandchildren to bereave the loss. She was one of the best of wives and the tenderest of mothers. Long will her loss be felt by her relations. She died in peace.
Died at Graham's Town on the 26th Jan 1848 after a severe affliction of about 8 years, Mr. Richard HAYHURST, aged 68 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820. His end was peace.
Died at Bloem Vontein, British Residency, on Tuesday morning the 11th inst, James John, son of Thomas and Elizabeth COLLEY, aged 23 days.
NOTICE
Notwithstanding the repeated warnings given by the Undersigned to carriers and others to desist from trespassing and injuring the Sidbury Park Property by driving their wagons out of the public road, near the old spring, and crossing a ditch and fence made at great trouble and expense - about 30 wagons did, on Sunday 23rd inst, drive through the above private property a distance of one mile, cutting up the ground and levelling the fence to the ground.
ONE POUND REWARD
will be given to any person who will come forward with the names of the parties in charge of the said wagons, in order that legal proceedings might be instituted against them for the injury done. After this notice no outspanning will be allowed, and wagon drivers are again warned that the utmost rigour of the law will be taken advantage of in future for every sort of trespass committed upon Sidbury Park Property.
Charles Crawford DANIELL
William Henry DANIELL
Sidbury Park 24th Jan 1848
FINAL NOTICE
All accounts, promissory notes &c due to the late firm of
McMASTER and PAKENHAM
Not settled during the current month will be handed over (without distinction) to an attorney for recovery
C.W.PAKENHAM
8th Jan 1848
Mr.B.SIMPSON is empowered to settle all accounts due to the late firm of McMASTER and PAKENHAM at Waterloo Bay
C.W.PAKENHAM
Graham's Town 8th Jan 1848
NOTICE
The Undersigned cautions all persons against shooting, hunting or outspanning on his farm Vege Kraal, Fish River Drift, adjoining Fort Brown. All unauthorised persons found so trespassing will be prosecuted, and all cattle sent to the pound from this date.
J. PRYOR
TO LET
A cottage with outbuildings on the Green Vale Farm, adjoining Sidbury, with right of grazing one or two spans of oxen. For particulars apply to
J. AUSTEN
Saturday 5 February 1848
TO SAWYERS
Wanted at King Williams Town, twelve sawyers, to whom constant employment would be given at 10 shillings and six pence per 100 feet (lunar measurement). Apply to Wallan HEWETSON, King Williams Town, British Kaffraria
Feb 1 1848
Wanted by the Undersigned, a journeyman Bread and Biscuit Baker, to whom liberal wages will be given, and every encouragement if a steady and sober man. Also a smart lad wanted as an apprentice.
W. HOPE
Fort Beaufort
Found on the Howison's Poort Road, a Bank Note. The loser can ecover it by applying to the undersigned at the Poort
John H. SMITH
Howison's Poort, 2nd Feb 1848
Saturday 12 February 1848
Birth at Graham's Town on the 6th inst, Mrs. ROBEY of a daughter
The undersigned cautions all persons against cutting wood, shooting, hunting or outspanning on their farms
Burnt Kraal, Palmiet Fontein and Saxfold
and all unauthorised persons found so trespassing shall be prosecuted, and all cattle be sent to the pound from this date.
J.GOLDSWAIN & Sons
Feb 11th 1848
Died at Graham's Town of dysentery on 20th Jan 1848, Humphrey THOMAS, aged 36 years. Deceased was the son of James THOMAS, one of the British Settlers of 1820, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew him.
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
In the Estate of the late John REYNOLDS of Graham's Town.
All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to send them to the undersigned within six weeks from this date, and those indebted to the same to settle their accounts within the same period.
Frederick HUNWICK, Ex-Test.
Graham's Town, 25 Jan 1848
Mr. Joseph CAWOOD, intending to leave Graham's Town for England at the commencement of the ensuing month, requests that all claims against him may be sent in immediately to the Counting House of Cawood Bros.
TO LET
In James' Party, about 3 miles from the Village of Bathurst, the Location of
James USHER Sen
This property is planted with a large number of Orange Trees now in full bearing, together with a variety of other fruit trees. It is abundantly supplied with water from two fine springs - and contains an inexhaustible supply of wood of various kinds. Any further information may be obtained by applying to James USHER, Graham's Town.
Saturday 19 February 1848
Married on Tuesday 1st instant by the Rev Alexander SMITH, Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church at Uitenhage, William ATKINSON of Graaff-Reinet to Amelia Maria PANNELL, 3rd daughter of Robert PANNELL HP 60 Rifles.
In the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town, the 18th day of December 1848 [sic]
John CARLISLE Applicant v Thomas ROBSON Respondent
Upon motion this day made to this Court by Mr. J.W.EBDEN it was prayed on the affidavit of the said John CARLISLE, now produced and read, for an interdict in order to restrain Thos. ROBSON, the above respondent, from removing, selling or alienating any of the Goods, and any of the Sheep or other animals, as well those belonging to the applicant John CARLISLE as those belonging to the said respondent, or any other person, being upon a certain Farm or Place situate in the division of Somerset, called Glen Cliff, the property of the said applicant, until the said respondent shall have paid the rent due by the said respondent to the said applicant, under and by virtue of a certain contract of lease executed by and between the said applicant and respondent, dated the 21st day of February 1844 or thereabouts, and done and performed all matters and things which ought by him to be done and performed under the said contract.
Whereupon it is ordered that the said interdict be and the same is hereby granted as prayed to continue in force until the further order of the court upon cause shown.
By order of the court
T.H.BOWLES
Registrar of the Supreme Court
UNION INN
(Formerly occupied by Mr. J. O'BRIEN)
Mr. William SHAIL having taken the above House of Accommodation begs to inform the inhabitants of Town and Country that no care or expense will be spared in giving general satisfaction to those who may favour him with their custom.
He has made arrangements by which he can at all times be supplied with the best foreign wines and spirits, which he will sell on very reasonable terms. His Table will at all times be supplied with the best the market affords.
Wagon drivers accommodated in the best possible manner.
Stabling for horses and good Forage always on hand at moderate prices.
G.B. CURL
Begs to inform his friends and travellers generally that he has purchased those extensive premises in Campbell Street, lately the property of Quartermaster MAGILL, 7th Dragoon Guards. He takes this opportunity to return thanks for the very liberal support he has hitherto received, and hopes that this successful attempt to provide
Superior Accommodation
will meet with increased patronage of all old friends and give satisfaction to all who may kindly favour him with a visit.
Saturday 26 February 1848
Married at Graham's Town on Wednesday last, Joseph, second son of the late Walter CURRIE Esq. JP of Bathurst, to Frances Jemima, eldest daughter of John CARLISLE Esq of Belmont.
Birth at Colesberg on Sunday 13th inst, Mrs. Thos. HOLMES of a son
Died on the 24th Feb at the residence of Mr. Joseph YELLING, Innkeeper, after a few days illness, Mr. John WILLIAMSON, known as Dr.WILLIAMSON, one of the old settlers of 1820 - aged 59 years.
London Tavern and Hotel
Buffalo Mouth
Mr. James RYDER respectfully announces to his friends and the public that he has opened the above Establishment for the accommodation of Travellers and the public generally.
In soliciting the custom and patronage of his friends and Travellers JR begs to assure them that no exertions shall be wanting on his part to secure their convenience and comfort, on the most reasonable terms.
JR will at all times be provided with the very best Cape and foreign wines, spirits, ale porter &c
Graham's Town
24th January 1848
THE FLOOD
Winterberg, 10th Feb 1848
The recent flood has done, I am sorry to say, immense damage in this neighbourhood. The water rose so rapidly that it was impossible to remove any effects from buildings situated near the river. That fine water mill belonging to Mr. WIGGLE Sen. has been completely demolished, he water rushing down with such violence that it carried one of the stones a distance of 700 yards. This stone is nearly eight inches thick and four feet in diameter. My wagonmaker's and smith's establishment, which was carried on at the mill under the superintendence of Mr. WESTERBAR, is quite broken up, the whole of my property there having been swept away, namely - 2 new wagons just painted and completed, 4 do. nearly finished, wagon wood for 15 wagons, the whole of my smith's and wagonmaker's tools, new wagon chests, household furniture &c, amounting to at least £800 sterling. In addition to the foregoing I have lost 300 sheep by death, with some damage done to my buildings at the farm on which I reside.
Poor Mr. WESTERBAR is deserving of much sympathy. He has lost his all, only escaping with life and that of his family, and what clothing they wore at the time. He is now dependent on charity, not having saved any tools to recommence his business with. Information has reached us that some portion of the property thus lost has been picked up along the banks of the river. Should this be the case it is hoped that it will be restored, and any person giving information which may lead to the recovery of any of the lost articles will be rewarded for their trouble.
W. BEAR
Saturday 4 March 1848
Birth on the 2nd inst Mrs. W.M. JAFFRAY of a daughter
NOTICE in the Insolvent Estate of DODDS, KINN & Co
All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to discharge their debts immediately to the first undersigned, in default of which proceedings shall be instituted against them.
J. MASKELL
J. SIMPSON
Provisional Trustees
Port Elizabeth 1 March 1848
EDUCATION
Mrs. DYASON and Mrs.SELWYN of Bathurst, being about to remove to Hill Street, Graham's Town, purpose opening a school on April 2nd for the instruction of six young ladies as day scholars.
For terms apply to Mrs. R. DYASON, Bathurst
TO LET
In the township of Bathurst, a neat cottage containing five rooms, a loft and pantry, a yard, garden and field enclosed. The house is now undergoing thorough repair. Possession may be had on the 1st April next. For particulars apply to Mrs. R. DYASON, Bathurst
TO LET OR SELL
Mr.OGILVIE's Farm, Beggar's Bush, in Grobblar's ??. Immediate possession can be given.
Whereas my wife Elizabeth SMITH (born BAGSHAW) has maliciously absconded from my dwelling house, without any just grounds for so doing - I hereby give notice that , after the appearance of this advertisement, I will not be answerable for any debts which she may contract whatsoever.
Richard SMITH, Mason
Feb 21st 1848
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned shall not be answerable for any debts that may be contracted by Maria BELLFIELD, after this notice.
Geo. BELLFIELD
24th Feb 1848
THE CHANTICLEER
The following which came to hand yesterday will be read with great regret by all who admire and appreciate bold persevering enterprise.
Port Frances 3rd March 1848
I am very sorry to inform you that the 'Chanticleer' in crossing the bar of this river on the 1st inst struck on the western side and drifted on to the rocks at the end of the Western pier, where she now lies. Nearly the whole of the cargo is damaged but the most strenuous exertions are being made to recover as much of it as possible.
The cause of this accident is to be attributed to the alterations which have taken place at the entrance of the river since the last heavy rains. The master, A.SEATON, showed much skill and made every exertion to save the vessels. Prompt assistance was rendered from the shore by Mr. W. COCK's boat and crew, but all to no purpose.
A steam tug would have prevented this, as well as all the other accidents which have happened to vessels entering and clearing this place. The channel is at present narrow, but with not less than 8 feet depth at low water, quite sufficient to have admitted the vessel could she have been kept under command.
PS Great fears are entertained for the vessel; appearances are decidedly against her.
Cornelius COCK
Saturday March 11 1848
CHESHIRE CHEESE INN
Manley's Flat
J. ROBEY
Begs to inform the public that he has a light horse wagon with six well-trained horses, spring seats &c and a careful driver, to hire for PLEASURE PARTIES
Orders for the same can be left at Harding's Hotel, or Mr. J. FINAUGHTY's, Market Square
The undersigned is desirous of engaging a gentleman and his wife, competent to undertake the education of children of both sexes of different ages from five to fifteen years, on his residence Glen Avon, near Somerset (East). The number of children to be placed under their charge by the advertiser not to exceed ten.
Salary £100 per annum. Use of a small cottage of 3 rooms, a piece of good garden ground which can be irrigated, two milch cows, during summer, and permission to take five more children as boarders on their own account, in which case an additional room will be provided. Meat, meal and butter at the lowest market prices.
Testimonials of character and qualifications for teaching will be expected.
Robert HART Jr.
DOUBLE BARREL GUNS and PISTOLS
A few cases of double barrel guns of superior workmanship just arrived - also some of midd[sic[ in quality , warranted
BIRKENRUTH & KIFT
Saturday 18 March 1848
NOTICE
Mrs. CROZIER having a portion of her time disengaged will be happy to give instruction to pupils on the Piano Forte.
Apply at the office of this paper
Graham's Town March 14 1848
NEW BUTCHERING ESTABLISHMENT
James DOLD begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he is about commencing in the above line
In Bathurst Street
close to the bridge, next door to the 'Black Horse' Inn, where parties can be supplied with the best meat at low prices. Pork occasionally.
Bathurst Street, Graham's Town
March 18 1848
ELEPHANT AND CASTLE INN
Sunday's River
E. TUNBRIDGE
The Proprietor begs to inform the public that he has taken the above Accommodation House and assures gentlemen or families who may favour him with a visit while travelling that they will find it replete with every comfort, convenience and attention.
The best wines, spirits, liqueurs, ale, porter &c
Good stabling
ALICE HOTEL
Messrs. KEEN & SWAN
Most respectfully announce to their friends and the public that they have opened the above Establishment for the accommodation of travellers and the public generally. In soliciting the custom and patronage of their friends and travellers they beg to assure them that no exertion shall be wanting on their part to secure their convenience and comfort on the most reasonable terms. K & S will at all times be provided with the Cape and foreign wines, spirits, ale, porter &c
Good stabling for horses.
Alice Town, 8th March 1848
BRANCH SAVINGS BANK
Graham's Town
Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Directors and Managers of this Institution will be held at the Fire and Life Assurance Office (adjoining the Post Office)
On Friday next 24th inst,
At 12 o'clock
for the purpose of receiving a report of the Committee on the subject of the Bank generally, and for the election of office bearers, at which meeting all persons interested in the prosperity of the Institution are requested to attend.
By order of the Committee
Richard ORSMOND Sec
Graham's Town 18th March 1848
Dr. J.P. SMITH
Dentist
Intends remaining a few weeks longer in Graham's Town and may be consulted daily on all disorders incidental to the Teeth, at Mrs. TILDESLEY's, next door to the old Baptist Chapel, Settlers' Hill.
Teeth replaced and defect of palate rectified. It is scarcely requisite to mention the advantage of having unsound teeth early stopped in rendering them again useful and preventing further decay.
March 2nd 1848
Saturday 25 March 1848
GODLONTON & WHITE
Booksellers and Stationers
High Street, Graham's Town
Have just unpacked a case of Maps, viz: Large Maps of the Railways, showing the various stations with the hills, rivers, canals and rivers of England and Wales by A. ARROWSMITH.
Chart of the World on Mercators projection, with the tracks of the more distinguished navigators, with or without spring rollers.
Wyld's Map of South Africa, cases, rollers and sheets; Graham's Town and the Outposts.
Butler's, Guthrie's and Wyld's Atlas
Wyld's Missionary Atlas
Phenomena of the Universe
A great variety of elegantly bound works, suitable for presents.
A great variety of
STANDARD WORKS
Among which may be mentioned London's Encyclopaedia of Cottage and Village Architecture and Furniture; Loudon's do. of Plants; Gibbon's Rome in 8 vols and in 1 vol; Hume's History of England; Hume and Smollett's do.; Lord Mahon's do.; Shakespeare 1 vol; Josephus 1 vol; Potter's Antiquities of Greece 2 vols; Pantologia (Encyclopaedia) 12 vols; Ure's Dictionary of Chemistry; Morrison's Book-keeping; Domestic Cookery; Walker's Dictionary &c&c
THEOLOGY
Matthew Henry's Commentary; Bagster's Bible; Baxter complete works 23 vols; Bishop Hopkins do.;Townsend's Bible, arranged in historical and chronological order; Newton on the Prophecies; Ancient Christianity; Hall's Contemplations; Blair's, Burden's and Wesley's Sermons; and a great variety of other works too numerous to particularise.
An Immense Variety of School Books
Perforated Cardboard
Account Books of every description and almost every article in the stationery line.
COMMISSARIAT
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF WAGONS, OXEN &C
The undersigned persons are hereby informed that compensation has been awarded to them for losses sustained by them of wagons, oxen &c during the war with the Kaffir Tribes, between the months of April and December 1846, and which will be payable at this office on the 5th April next.
AMOS, Henry
AMM, Philip
ADCOCK, William
AUSTIN, John
AUSTIN, John and William
BADENHURST, J.W.
BAINES, James
BAKER, James
BANKS, James
BANKS, William
BARTLETT, William
BARRINGTON, Thomas
BEALE, George
BERRINGTON, J
BERRY, Thomas
BEZUIDENHOUT, P
BIGGS, W
BOTHA, Ignatius N.
BOWLES, James
BOWLES, William
(illegible- section out of focus)
BRADFIELD?, Richard
BRENT, Alfred
BROWN, Edward?
illegible
BUCKLEY, Edward
BUCKLEY, John
BUCHNER, Johannes C.
BUCHNER, Jacobus Joh.
BUCHER, J.
BUTLER, Joseph
CALVERLY, William
CALVERLY, Richard
CHOLWICH, Thomas
CIVIDO, Jacobus
COCKROFT, Wm.
COCKROCKT, Mark
COETSEE, Johannes
COLLINS, Tobey
COMLEY, Wm.
CONING, Cornelius
CLAYTON, John
CROUCH, John
CROUCH, Richard
DALGLIESH, James
DAMANT, F.
DAVIS, Stephen
DEKOK, J. Leas
DELL, E.H.
DENNISON, H.
DENTON, H.
DEVINE, John
DEVINE, James
DICK, Benj.
DICKS, John
DICKS, Joseph
DICKS, Benjamin
DICKERSON, Henry
DOLD, Jas.
DONAHUE, R.
DASSI, Nicholaas
DREDGE, Thomas
DUFFY, Samuel
ELLIOTT, William
ENNIS, William
ESTMENT, William
FERREIRA, T.
FERREIRA, J. Theodosius
FERREIRA, Thomas
FERREIRA, P. Hendrick
FERREIRA, T.J.
FERREIRA, Ignatius P,
FICK, Hendrick
FILMER, John
FLANAGAN, James
FORD & JEFFRIES
FORRESTER, Richard
FOURIE, Cobus
FOURIE, Petrus
FOURIE, Cornelius
FOURIE, Michael
FOXCROFT, Thomas
FRANCIS, John
FREEMANTLE, Samuel
FULLER, C.
FULLER, William
GARDINER, John
GODFREY, Robert
GODFREY, R.
GODFREY, Henry
GOLDSWAIN, Charles
GOLDSWAIN, Jeremiah
GRAVETT, W,
GRAY, William
GREEN, John
GUSH, Joseph
HARLEY, Horatio
HARPER, James
HARTLEY, Thomas
HEALY, Mary
HEATHCOTE, W.L.
HEWSON, Edward
HENDRICKS, Salados
HODGKINSON. G.
HOBBS, W.
HOOLE, J.C.
HULLY, Jos.
HONEY, James
HYDE, William
INGRAM, William
JAGER, Piet
JASSON, Caser
JUKKIE, Isaac
KEMP, H.
KEMP, James
KEMP, Thos.
KEMP, William
KING, Andrew
KLAAS, And.
KOL, Dirk
KOK, Cornelius
LEACH, Benj.
LEACH, Edw.
LEACH, William
LOVEMORE, Chas.
LUCAS, P.W.
LIVINGSTONE, George
LLOYD, John
MANLY, Wm.
MARIAS, G.T.
MARAIS, B.D.
MARITZ, Girt
MARSH, William
MASKELL & POTE
MATTHEWS. S.
MEES, Jno.
MILLER, Thos.
MITCHLEY, D.
MITCHLEY, F.
MITCHLEY, Sampson
MOUNTFORD, Samuel
MOUNTFORD, Thomas
MOUNTFORD, William
MULLER, N.
MUMFORD, Samuel
McARTHUR, Samuel
McCORMICK, Pat
McCORMICK, Patrick
McMASTER, D.
NELSON, W.
NORTON, Edward
NOURSE, H.
O'BRIEN, Jno.
PAGE, Thomas
PALMER, George
PALMER, George Jun
PALMER, Mrs.
PAYNE, Mary
PAYNE, Thomas
PAINTER, F.T.
PENNY, P.
PETRUS, Ance
PETRUS, Jury
PHILLIPS, Geo.
PHILLIPS, Jas.
PITT, Robt.
PIRIE, R.
PLATJIES, Piet
PLATJIES, Sturman
POHL, William
POULTON, Chas.
POHL, Carl Fred'k.
PRIOR, Joshua
PURDEN, Henry
PULLEN, Edward
QONGO, Piet
RANDALL, James
RANDALL, John
REYNOLDS, Robert
REYNOLDS, William
RIGGIN, James
RINSBERG, Johannes
RINSBERG, Johannes Daniel
ROBERTS, S.
ROBERTZE, D.
RUYTER, Spanger
SALIE, Abo
SANDERS, John
SCANLIN, Thomas
SCANLIN, Charles
SCHEEPERS, John
SCHEEPERS, J.A.
SCHEEPERS, C.J.
SELBY, John
SHONE, Thos.
SHORT, Fred.
SHAIL, John
SHORT, John
SIEGRUHUS, P.F.
SKEA, Jno.
SMITH, Henry
SLATER, Henry
SMITH, J.H.
SMITH, John Crawford
SMIT, J.F.
SNELLER, James
STAPLES, Jno.
STOFFELS, William
TARR, George
TARR, Henry
TARR, Thomas
TARR, Susannah
THOMAS, Henry
THOMAS, John
THOMAS, William
THOMPSON, Edward
THOMPSON, W.R.
TICK, Hendrick
TRUTER, Hercules
VAN DER NEST, Adam
VAN DER WALT, J.
VAN HARDEN, L.
VAN ROOYEN, J.
VAN NIEKIRK, A. Son
VAN DER SCHYFF, Isaac
VAN DER SCHYFF, Lucas
VERITY, John
VERITY, Thomas
VOS, Jan V.
ULYATE, H.
USHER, James
USHER, Jno.
WATSON, Thomas
WEBB, Jno.
WEBB, Wm.
WEBBER, W.
WEBSTER, Wm.
WEDDERBURN, Geo.
WESSELS, John
WHEELDON, Jno.
WHITFIELD, Geo.
WICKS, William
WILMOT, John
WILHELM, Adan
WOODS, Frederick
WRIGHT, Joseph
Persons not well known in Graham's Town are requested to provide proof that they are entitled to receive the sums claimed.
W.GREEN
Dept.Com.General
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The Grahamstown Journal
1848
Saturday 1 April 1848
Birth at Waterloo Bay March 25th Mrs. A. CLARENCE of a daughter
In the Estate of J.D. NORDEN Insolvent
Will be sold by order of the trustee on Wednesday 26th April 1848
In front of the E.P.Trust Company's Office, High Street, at half past 12 o'clock precisely
A CERTAIN PLOT OF GROUND
situate in Artificer's Square, Graham's Town, with the buildings thereon, erected for and many years used as the Chapel of the Baptist Society. The building, although out of repair, might at no great cost be rendered a commodious and comfortable dwelling. There is also a piece of land immediately at the back of the Chapel, bought by the late Insolvent to complete the convenience of the property - the whole measuring 17 square roods and 53½ square feet. Title can be immediately given to any purchaser.
F.LUCAS, Sec. E.P.T.C.
C.POTE, Aucioneer
Saturday 8 April 1848
Died at Cradock at an advanced age on Sunday morning the 2nd inst, the Rev. John MUNRO, Pastor of the Independent Church at that place. Deceased was an able and zealous Minister of the Gospel, labouring in this colony with great acceptance as an Agent of the London Missionary Society for a quarter of a century, with the respect and affection of all within the circle of his influence.
Died at Graham's Town on the night of Saturday 1st instant, Mr. Charles MOUNCEY, aged 70 years. Deceased came to this colony in 1820 as head of a party of British Settlers - and ever afterwards resided in the District of Albany - where until the Kaffir Irruption of 1834-5 he was distinguished for his intelligence and zeal as a practical Agriculturist. At that period, while in the enjoyment of every comfort, his premises were fired, his crops destroyed and his cattle swept away, a calamity from which he never recovered. After struggling with adversity for 12 years he died as above stated at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Edwin HEWSON.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
By the undersigned at Burgher Dorp, five or six carpenters and eight masons. Also five or six apprentices to the carpentering or wheelwright trade, to be of respectable parents, as they will be taken and treated as members of the family. No person need apply excepting those of steady and sober habits, and any who can produce a certificate of recommendation as to their character will have the preference.
Constant employment can be assured for 12 or 18 months. Parties applying must state the terms on which they will engage. Application to be addressed to Mr. J.P. VAN DYK at Cradock, or to the undersigned at Burgher Dorp.
W.J. PRETORIUS
Burger Dorp 11 February 1848
NB the greater part of time will be occupied in the building of a church at this place.
Saturday 15 April 1848
Married in the New Wesleyan Chapel, Graham's Town on the 11th April by the Rev.Horatio PEARCE, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles Thomas CROFT Jr. to Miss Cecilia Mortimer MORGAN.
Died at his residence, Fort Peddie, on Tuesday April 4, Mr. W.C. DAVIES, late of Bridge North, of a short and painful illness. Deceased has left a widow and five children to lament and mourn their irreparable loss.
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday 8th instant, Mrs. E. BUCKLEY, aged 36 years, deeply regretted by her family and friends.
TOY AND DOLL WAREHOUSE
Just Received
Dolls in great variety with a good assortment of toys for good girls and boys.
Delph, pewter, wood and glass toy tea sets
Puzzles, kites, tops, balls, marbles, Noah's Arks, trumpets, skittles
Duke's Bats and Balls
Flutes, flageolets and fifes, accordions, dominoes, harmonicas, Dice and Caps, microscopes
LARGE ROCKING HORSE
Guns, swords, violins
Clothes, baby, work and market baskets
Also glass, china and crockeryware with china ornament.
George LEE
Bathurst Street, Graham's Town
25th March 1848
Saturday 22 April 1848
Died on Friday 21st instant, aged 63 years, Mrs. Ann SIMPSON, relict of Mr. Richard SIMPSON, Merchant, of Hull, Yorkshire, and aunt and foster mother of the Rev. W.B.BOYCE. Deceased enjoyed in an eminent degree during her last illness the sustaining influence of the religion she professed, and died in full hope of eternal life, grounded on the merits of a Divine and Crucified Redeemer.
Died at Salem on Thursday 13th inst, aged 68 years, Mrs. Ann BONNIN, widow of Mr. Samuel BONNIN, formerly of that place. Deceased came to this Colony among the Founders of the Albany Settlement in 1820 - acquiring by her exemplary deportment the respect and affectionate regard of all within the circle of her acquaintance.
Died at Fort Albert on the 5th instant, Mr. G. BLAKEMORE, after a long illness of more than two years, aged 67 years.
THE RACES
First Day:
1st Race Criterion Stakes, value £30, one mile
J. BUTLER's b c Recruit 1
J.BUTLER's b c Victor 2
D. McMASTER's b c Eagle 3
W.ELLIOTT's br f Cradock Lass 4
Won easily by Recruit. He is a fine looking colt and likely to train on. We understand he was sold for £100.
2nd Race Graham's Town St.Leger Stakes, value £30, two miles
R.G. STONE's b c Marshall 1
J. COLTMAN's ch c Wyncombe Yeoman 2
R.G. STONE's ch c Sir Harry 3
The following horses also started but were not placed by the judges:
W. PULLEN's ch c Charley; G. PALMER's b c Fetterlock; G. WOEST's b c Prince; S. HARTMAN's g c Belizarius
Won cleverly by two lengths by Marshall.
…….
Third Day:
5th Race: Handicap for beaten horses. Mile heats.
VAN REENAN's Pilot 1 4 drawn
PALMER's Wolf 2 2 drawn
FINNAUGHTY's Robin 3 1 drawn
FEAGAN's Sir John 4 3 drawn
….
The Ball, which took place at Mr. STYLE's Hotel, under the patronage of Mrs. SOMERSET, on Friday evening, was most select. Dancing was kept up till midnight with much spirit, after which the spacious supper rooms were thrown open, and the party partook of a sumptuous repast, served up (as might have been expected from Mr. STYLE's well known taste) in the most approved manner.
Saturday 29 April 1848
Married on the 27th instant at Bathurst by the Rev. James BARROW, Gilbert Burnet BIDDULPH Esq to Frances Ann, eldest daughter of George DYASON Esq, Resident Magistrate of Bathurst.
Married at Glenthorn on the 13th current by the Rev. J.F. CUMMING, Robert PRINGLE Esq, Eildon, to Isabella, second daughter of John PRINGLE Esq, Glenthorn.
Died in Graham's Town on Sunday 9th April 1848, Ann GARLAND, widow, aged ?85? years.
FRONTIER COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL BANK
A vacancy having occurred in the Direction of the Bank, in consequence of Mr. Wm. OGILVIE Sen. proceeding to England, a Meeting of the Shareholders will be held on Thursday the 18th May next for the purpose of electing a Director to fill up the vacancy, in terms of the 26th clause of the Trust Deed.
The following is a list of proprietors holding not less than 10 shares:
Thos. ANSDELL
W.G. ANDERSON
John BARRY
Wm. BILLINGSLEY
Richard BAYLEY
Mich. BENJAMIN
Alex. CROLL
Wm. DOBIE
R.P. DOBIE
W.W. DICKSON
John DEANE
Thos. John DEANE
Edward EAGAR
C.R. EATON
M.R. EVERY
James FORRESTER
George HOME
A.P. HERHOLDT
Robert HART Sr.
Chas. HOLLIDAY
Thos. JOHNSON
Geo. E. JOSEPH
F.H. KUNHARDT
J.F. LONG
Ernst LANDSBERG
Fredk. LEE
Charl MARAIS
S.D. MANDY
G.v R. MULLER
A.F. MEESER
Benjamin NORDEN
Archd. PENNEY
Joseph PYBUS
Charles POTE
Henry SHERMAN
J.J. STEYTLER
R.G. STONE
Edward THOMPSON
J.R. THOMPSON
J.C. WICHT
J.H. WICHT
J.F. WICHT
E.J. WICHT
R.A. ZEEDERBERG
A.J. ZEEDERBERG
Mrs. S.D. MANDY is duly put in nomination
By order of the Board
COMMISSARIAT
Compensation for Loss of Wagons &c
The undersigned persons are hereby informed that compensation has been awarded to them for losses sustained by them of wagons, oxen &c during the war with the Kaffir Tribes, between the months of April 1846 and April 1847, which will be payable to them on the 2nd May next at this office.
ALLISON, Samuel
ANNAN, J.
BAGOT, B.
BARTLETT, William
BANKS, James
BERRY, Hermanus
BERRY, John
BERRY, Richard
BERRINGTON, Thomas
BIDDULPH, T. J.
BOTHA, Christopher J.
BRADFIELD, Joseph
BRADFIELD, R.
BRENT, John
BRENT, Thomas
BRENT, Grace
CAWOOD, Joseph
CLAYTON, William
COCKROFT, Thomas
COCKROFT, William
DOLD, James
DICKS, Benjamin
DUPREE, M
ELLIOT, Sarah
ENSLIN, Haans
ERASMUS, M.
ESTMENT, William
ESTMENT, Uriah
FEAGAN, P.
FILMER, Ebenezer
FILMER, John
FOXCROFT, John
GOSS, Michael
GRANT, William
GRUBB, Mrs.
HARVEY, Job
HAUPTFLEISH, G
HOOLE, A.W.
HOWARD, Susannah
KIRSTEN, Hendrick
LLOYD, William
LANGE, H.O.
McGRATH, James
MALAN, Stephanus
MARAIS, C.J.
MEYRING, Albert
McLUCKIE, W.
MITCHLEY, F.
MORRIS, W.
MOUNTFORD, William
MOUNTFORD, S.
MOUNTFORD, Thomas
MULLER, C.J.
PINE, Thomas
PALMER, George
PEEL, Thomas
POHL, F.W. & F.J.C.
POTGIETER, J.D.
PRIESTLEY, J.
PRETORIUS, Andries
PRETORIUS, M.
RICHARDS, G.
ROLEY, John
SHORT, Joseph
SLABBERT, G.J.
SMITH, Capt. J.J.
SWAART, Cornelius
TARR, James
TARR, Thomas
TARR, William
VAN DER WET, J.J.
VAN DYK, J.
VAN ROOYEN, E.
WIGGILL, Isaac
WOEST, Petrus Johannus
WYLD, Abraham
Persons not well known in Graham's Town are requested to provide proof that they are entitled to receive the sums claimed.
W.GREEN
Dept.Com.General
Commissariat Office
Graham's Town, 22 April 1848
Saturday 6 May 1848
Birth at King Williams Town on the 17th April, Mrs. J. CROSS of a daughter
Died suddenly on 27th April at St. Francis Bay, District Uitenhage, Jane HORTLEY in her 75th year, relict of John BOYS Esq, late Paymaster General to the Army during the Peninsular War.
DEALS
Received and for sale 3 x 9 14 foot deals, 1½ x 11 18 foot plank
Best Memet Timber
C & H MAYNARD & Co
Church Square
The term of partnership of the undersigned having expired, they are anxious to close their business, and therefore call upon all those who are indebted to them and whose promissory notes and accounts are overdue, to pay the same to Mr. PAINTER by the 31st inst, at which time those remaining unsettled will be handed over for recovery by legal process.
PAINTER & McMASTER
Fort Beaufort, 1 May 1848
Breeding cattle ( about 100) can be taken in to graze on a good farm, within 18 miles of Graham's Town, for a term of years. For further particulars apply to A.B. at HARLEY's Soap Manufactury, Bathurst Street.
Saturday 13 May 1848
Mrs. S. MEAKER
Begs to acquaint the public that she has engaged an experienced farrier of the 7th Dragoon Guards and that the trade of horseshoeing is carried on on her premises, Somerset Street, a few doors from the Brigade Office.
NB All general work connected with the trade of a blacksmith done
Graham's Town May 1848
Hides, Horns and Sheepskins
Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Thursday next , the 18th instant, for fresh and salted hides, horns and sheepskins produced from their Butchering Establishments in Graham's Town and other places.
LEE & MEURANT & Co.
Information has been received from Fort Beaufort that a man recently discharged from the 7th Dragoon Guards, named HAMMOND, was found drowned on Monday evening near Carpenter's Drift. He is supposed to have fallen into the stream while in a state of inebriety. The body was committed to the grave the following morning by the Fieldcornet and constables.
Saturday 20 May 1848
Married on Tuesday 16th instant at the Wesleyan Chapel, Graham's Town by the Rev. Horatio PEARSE, Mr. Edward ENSOR to Maria Brine, second daughter of Mr. M.R. EVERY, all of this town.
A numerous party of friends met the young couple afterwards at breakfast. Mr. EVERY gave an appropriate address, in which he took occasion to remark that his daughter had amply repaid her parents by her duteous and correct conduct for all the care and solicitude they had shown her for her mental and moral improvement; and as his son-in-law stood high in his esteem for integrity and moral uprightness, so he augured that the Divine Benediction would attend the union. In the afternoon the happy pair left for Bathurst.
Married at Graham's Town 9th May by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Abraham WYNN to Miss Elizabeth HEFFEMAN, eldest daughter of William HEFFEMAN of Port Elizabeth.
Bayswater, 18th May 1848
Baptised at Graaff-Reinet on the 8th inst.by the Rev J EDWARDS, John James, third son of Mr. & Mrs. G.D. MARSH.
Death at Uitenhage on the 28th April 1848, James Niel RISHTON Esq, lately a captain in the Cape Mounted Rifles.
IMMIGRATION
The 'Coromondel' arrived in Table Bay on the 4th May with 183 emigrants, of whom 176 are Government Bounty Emigrants, being equal to 155½ statute adults.
Of the Government emigrants there are 56 married persons, 71 single men, 18 single women, 23 children and 8 infants. Total 176 souls, equalling 155½ statute adults, and they are composed of 15 carpenters, 8 bricklayers, 53 farm labourers, shepherds &c, 6 grooms and gardeners, 18 female house and farm servants, 9 smiths, 6 male house servants, 1 wheelwright and 1 sawyer.
A notice was issued on the 1st February last by the Government and Emigration Commissioners in London "on free emigration to the Cape of Good Hope". Under these new regulations the 'Duke of Roxburg' had been chartered and was to leave England on the 5th April for Table Bay, with 198 statute adult emigrants, and other first class ships were to be taken up, and leave England in May, September and November next with Bounty Emigrants for this colony.
Saturday 27 May 1848
Died at Somerset of inflammation of the lungs on the 21st instant at quarter after 4 o'clock am, aged 8 years, 9 months and 20 days, Elizabeth Prudence, second daughter of the Rev. John EDWARDS, Wesleyan Minister of that place.
John POULTON
Of Graham's Town guarantees to have one or two wagons constantly employed between
King William's Town and Graham's Town
for the purpose of conveying goods or parcels entrusted to his care. A wagon to start from Graham's Town on or about the 1st and 15th of each month, and to return to Graham's Town on or about the 13th and 28th of each month.
Proposed rate of freight: 4s 6d per cwt.
Small packages to be charged according to size.
John POULTON guarantees all risk of carriage (danger of floods excepted) and he engages to deliver all cases, bales or packages in good order, as received per Way Bill
Agent at King William's Town Mr. J. WEBSTER
Saturday 3 June 1848
Birth at Groen Fontein on Sunday morning May 21st 1848 Mrs, Joshua TROLLIP of a son
Died at Paris on the 16th February the Reverend Charles LOCKE, son of General and Lady Matilda LOCKE and nephew of the late Lady Charles SOMERSET.
Died on the 23rd February in Harley Street, London, The Right Hon.Lord Granville Charles Henry SOMERSET, only brother of the Duke of Beaufort.
Died at Kamastone May 11th of consumption, brought on by inflammation of the lungs, during the absence of his Father, Henry Smith, infant son of Rev, W. SHEPSTONE, aged 14 months and 16 days.
FARRIERY
The undersigned having engaged a farrier of first rate experience in all its branches, begs to inform his friends and the public that horses entrusted to him for shoeing &c will receive every attention and kind treatment. Also wagon owners are informed that every description of wagon work, including the smithery, will be performed with dispatch and at a reasonable charge.
H. ALLISON
Saturday 10 June 1848
Married at Bathurst on Thursday 1st June by the Rev. James BARROW, Mr. Hougham HUDSON, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Somerset, and eldest surviving son of Hougham HUDSON Esq, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Albany, to Helen Maria, second daughter of the late Walter CURRIE Esq, Resident Justice of the Peace for Bathurst.
Birth at Somerset on the 2nd inst, Mrs. Robt. VEITCH of a son
Died at Hastings on the 28th February 1848, Major General Andrew AITCHISON of the Bombay Army
Mrs. HAINES
In returning thanks for the support she has received since she commenced business, begs to inform her friends and the public that she will keep constantly on hand a variety of goods suitable for Ladies Wear, which she will sell at the lowest remunerating prices, She has just unpacked the following, all of the latest fashions:
Black silk matillas, do.watered silk do, coloured and watered silks, embroidered dresses, horse hair skirts, French merinos of different shades, cashmere dresses, children's robes, Tuscan hats latest fashion, a variety of satin slippers, ladies boots, col'd velvets, a variety of fancy trimmings, fancy bonnet and cap flowers &c including calicos, baftas, punjums &c
In addition to the above she will shortly receive a beautiful assortment of goods suitable to the season.
Beaufort Street, Market Square
Saturday 17 June 1848
James WHILEY
Confectioner
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he will be happy in executing any orders in providing
Public and Private Dinners
Breakfasts &c
upon the shortest notice and in the best of style.
Always on hand, a choice selection of confectionaery
Hill Street, Church Square
Died at Craighall, Glasgow on 14th February 1848, William AITCHINSON Esq, writer.
Died at Fort Peddie on the 5th June, Richard Henry Ambrosius, son of C.R. LANGE, aged two years and twenty days.
Mr. J. DICK
Tailor and Clothier
Begs to intimate that he has removed to the premises lately occupied by Mr. Arnold SHEPPERSON in Church Square, next to the Post Office.
Saturday 24 June 1848
Married in St. George's Church, Graham's Town on Wednesday 14th inst by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Colonial Chaplain, Mr, John CURLY to Miss [paper torn] PRICE
COMMISSARIAT
Compensation for Loss of Wagons &c
The undersigned persons are hereby informed that compensation has been awarded to them for losses sustained by them of wagons, oxen &c during the war with the Kaffir Tribes, between 1846-7, which will be payable to them on the 3rd July next at this office.
ALLISON, S.
BANTAM, Piet
BEAR, William
BENTLEY, William
BENTLEY, George
BENTLEY, William
BENTLEY, J.
BENTLEY, Thomas
BENTLEY, George
BENTLEY, William
BEYICK, Jacobus
BIRCH, Henry
BLOCK, Hans
BOTHA, Raynier
BRADFIELD, John
BURGHER, William J.
CLARKE, D
CLARKE, Charles
COLLIN, William
COLLINS, E.G.
COREY, W.
COREY, William
CRAMER, Esau
CROSS, Joseph
CROSS, Joseph
CURLE, G.B.
CURRIE, Walter
CUTTER, Thomas
DAVIS, William
DE BOER, Jacob
DE KLERCK, William
DE KLERCK, William
DOWELL, Nathaniel
ELLIOTT, Nathaniel
ELLIOTT, N
EVA, William
FERREIRA, G.
FINCHAM, Arthur
FINNAUGHTY, William
FRANCIS, Joseph
FRANCIS, G.
FOUCHI, Christian Johannes
GILBERT, William
GOOD, G.
GOSS, James
HARTZENBERG, F
HART, Robert Snr
HART, Robert
HARVEY, Thomas
HAYLETT, M.
HENDRICK, Frederick
HESSELMAN, C.
HOLMES, Richard
HOLMES, Thomas
HUMPHREY, T.
JAGER, Hans
JASSEN, Adonis
JONES, Henry J.
JORDAN, Wentzell
JOURMAN, William
KING, Joseph
KLAAS, William
KLEINBOY, Adam
KLEINBOY, Sturman
KLEINBOY, Adam
KLEINVELD, Kleinveld
LANGE, Charles R.
LLOYD, H.T.
LLOYD, Henry Thomas
LOUW. H.B.
McCALAGHAN, J.
McCASKILL, P.
MALAN, S.H.
MALONEY, John
MALONEY, John
MAGERMAN, Orson
MARSHALL, James
MARSHALL, William
MOORCROFT, James
MOORCROFT, Alfred
MOORCROFT, Alfred
MULLER, Cornelius
MUNDELL, Joseph
MUNDELL, E.
NUKA, C.
OATES, Samuel
PAARL, Simon
PAP…., Carel P.
PARKER, William F.H.
POTGIETER, J.D.
PRETORIUS, Jan
PRETORIUS, John
PRICE, John
PRICE, Jacob
REDGARD, Ezra
RENNIE, Charles
REYNOLDS, William
RORKE, Michael
RUGTERS, Frederick
RUITER, Jan
SCANLIN, Charles
SCHEEPERS, Hendrick
SCROOBY, W.R.
SIDSERF, Charles
SIMPSON, William
SMITH, E.
STABBERT, Johannes
STAPLE, J.
STRETCH, C.L.
SUTTON, H.
SNYMAN, Juurie
TALBOT, H.
THARRATT, H.
TRANTER, Joseph
TROMPETER, Winvogel
TROLLIP, James
TROLLIP, Benjamin
TROLLIP, B.
TROLLIP, Stephen
URQUHART, J.
VAN BEULEN, M.
VAN DER BEULEN, H.
VAN DER LINDEN, B.
VERCECIL, J.F.
VERIE, Piet
VERIE, William
WALL, Robert
WALL, Robert
WEBB, Henry
WEBB, Henry
WEBSTER, Thomas
WENIERS, Adam
WENTZELL, J.W.
WHITING, W.
WHITEHEAD, George
WIGGLE, Ed
WINDELL, B
WINDELL, Benjamin
WINVOGEL, Hans
WINVOGEL, Hans
WOOD, William
WOOD, William
ZIELER, J.J.
Persons not well known in Graham's Town are requested to provide proof that they are entitled to receive the sums claimed.
W.GREEN
Dept.Com.General
Commissariat Office
Graham's Town, 23 June 1848
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Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1848
Saturday 1 July 1848
Died at his residence in Uitenhage on the 20th June 1848, aged 52 years, Mr. Jonathan KENNERLEY, leaving a wife and two children and a numerous circle of relatives and friends to lament his loss.
Charles RHODES
Watch and Clock Maker
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and the public in general that he has just received by the
Lady Clarke
A superior assortment of eight day clocks, in long mahogany cases with moving figures in the [illegible - crease in paper]
Mound spring dials
Patent lever double case hunting watches with maintaining power
1, 2 and 3 sizes silver curb, guard chains
Gold watch keys
Wedding rings &c
C. RHODES, Church Square
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Just Unpacked
An extensive assortment of TOYS, consisting not only of the usual kinds but a great variety both
AMUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE;
Such as Dissected Maps, Magic Lanterns, Transparent Slates, Camera Obscuras, Building Toys and a Miniature Printing Press in Metal Types and Apparatus Complete.
Gold, silver and steel Spectacles and Eye Glasses, concave and convex.
Glass and Plated Ware, Crushed Sugar in 200lbs casks, Yorkshire Hams, Bottled Fruits, Pickles, Sauces &c
Benjamin HADLEY
Opposite the Court House
A. SHEPPERSON
Graham's Town
The Grocery Department
is receiving
Turkey figs
Muscate raisins
Good cheese
Bacon
Robertson's Barley and Groots
Very superior quality
A. SHEPPERSON
1st July 1848
R.LAWRIE
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Fort Beaufort and vicinity that he has commenced business as
Apothecary, Chemist and Druggist
In the Market Place, next door to Messrs. SHEPPERSON's, Fort Beaufort, where the public can be supplied with genuine Hallish and English Patent Medicines, in addition to the usual Drugs, Perfumery &c
Saturday 8 July 1848
Died on the 31st May last at De ?Tamy? de Draai, Sunday's River, John RAFFERTY, aged 53 years, leaving six children to deplore his loss.
Saturday 15 July 1848
Married on the 4th July at Spitalfields Chapel, London by the Rev. P. DUNCAN, the Rev. Thornley SMITH of Dartford to Catherine, only daughter of the late Mr. James STEPHENS, builder, of Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Married on the 19th June in the Dutch Reformed Church at Uitenhage by the Rev. Alexander SMITH, Anna, third daughter of the late James SWAN Esq to George Frederik BOTHA Esq, both of the Division of Uitenhage.
Married on the 19th June in the Dutch Reformed Church at Uitenhage, Sarah Margaret, youngest daughter of the late James SWAN Esq to David Hercules MARX Esq, both of the Division of Uitenhage.
Died at his residence, Graham's Town, on Wednesday 12th July 1848, Alexander BISSET Esq, Commander Royal Navy, aged 61 years.
Saturday 22 July 1848
NOTICE
William SMITH of Graham's Town gives notice that he will receive proposals from persons who may be inclined to purchase or hire the HOUSE and PREMISES now occupied by him, next door to the Eastern Province Bank. And also to purchase the DWELLING HOUSE and STORES occupied by Messrs. HERRON & Co near St.George's Church.
An extended credit can be given.
Died at the Farm Lindale, July 18th, Christopher WEDDERBURN Sen, one of the British Settlers of 1820, much regretted by his family and a numerous circle of friends - aged 76 years and 5 months. As he lived, so he died, in full assurance of a glorious immortality through the merits of Christ his Redeemer.
QUAGGA'S FLAT RACES
1st Race Criterion Stakes, value £20, 1 mile race
J.C.VOGEL's b c Anatole, 2yrs 1
J.BUTLER's b g Skipper, 2 yrs 2
J.PULLEN's ch f Amelia, 2 yrs 3
G.PALMER's br f Remnant, 2 yrs 4
A good race between the two first, Anatole winning by only half a head; Amelia one length behind for third, Remnant beaten several lengths.
Turf Club Plate, value £20, 1 mile heats
P.FEAGAN's b g Victor 1 1
T.BOTHA's ch h Robin 2 2
G.PALMER's br h St.Clair 3 3
Both heats won easy
Quagga's Flat Plate, value £30, 2 mile heats
Mr.FEAGAN's blk h Sir John, 3 yrs 1 1
Capt.CODRINGTON's b h Sweep, 6 yrs 2 dis
Mr.PALMER's b h Wolfe, 6 yrs 3 2
First heat won by half a length, second heat by four lengths. Mr.BOTHA's Robin also ran but was declared distanced for striking the rider of Wolfe in the first heat.
Ladies' Plate, value £7;7s;6d, 1½ mile heats was easily won by Mr.ISEMONGER's br h Bob, beating three others.
Hack Plate, value £7:10s, 1½ mile heats, was won in a canter by Mr.J.SMITH's gr gelding Cigar, beating four others.
Saturday 29 July 1848
Birth at Graaff-Reinet on the 18th inst, Mrs. S. PROBART of a son
Died of croup on the 12th inst, at the residence of W.C.HOBSON Esq, JP, Samuel Joseph Tucker, aged 14 months and 9 days, youngest child of the Rev. John EDWARDS, Wesleyan Minister of Somerset.
July 21st 1848
WARNING TO TRESPASSERS
Notice is hereby given that all persons found trespassing, cutting wood or outspanning upon the farm of the undersigned, in HOWARD's Party, formerly belonging to Mrs.LAMONT, and the adjoining one, will be dealt with according to law; and all cattle not belonging to the party will be sent to the pound. Those persons that have taken the windows and doors from out of the School House will oblige by returning them.
William BENTLEY
PORT ELIZABETH ACADEMY
Wanted immediately, a second teacher, competent to assist in conducting the Junior Classes
Address (including postage)
A.B.WILKINSON
Saturday 12 August 1848
Died in Uitenhage on Monday 7th August 1848, Henry Collis CARTER MD, Half Pay Hospital Assistant Surgeon to the Forces and District Surgeon for the Division of Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, lately of Mayo, near the town of Carlow, Ireland. Aged 66 years and 3 days. His loss is deeply regretted by his family and a numerous circle of his friends, but by none will his loss be more extensively felt and regretted than by the poor of every class, to whom he was always the ready and disinterested friend.
ICE! ICE! ICE!
By Her Majesty's Royal Letter Patent
LINGS and KEITH
Ice Machinists and Patentees
11 Princess Street, Leicester Square, London
The undersigned has just received, direct from the above, supplies of their celebrated
PATENT REFRIGERATORS
by means of which wine, or any other liquid, can, in a very few minutes and at a moderate cost, be deliciously iced, which it is hoped will be felt by the public at large as a most desirable accommodation. The undersigned has likewise received prospectuses containing particulars, with engravings and tariff of prices of Ling's Patent Ice Safes, for the preservation of all kinds of provisions requiring a cool temperature. Lings and Keith's Domestic and Economical Apparatus, for making ice creams; the Patent Metal Ice Box, apparatus for generating ice with the freezing powder in any state of atmosphere; butter coolers; Cellaret for taverns for iceing wines, soda water &c with water tank and tap; Master's Patent Freezing Apparatus for ice creams and ice from spring water for table use &c.
These articles are admirably adapted for the Cape climate during the summer months and are indispensable for the Mansion, and equally available for every Family Residence, Club, Hotel, Confectionary &c.
Information given and orders received at the Agency Office, 47 St.Georges Street
T.P.HILL
Cape Town 29th July 1848
Mrs.H. PAXTON
Begs to intimate to her customers that she has removed to Bathurst Street, next door to W. MONRO, in the premises formerly occupied by Mr. C. WHITE, and while she desires to thank those who have favoured her with their custom begs to state that she will continue to keep her usual great variety of stock, haberdashery, hosiery &c and tin ware, and hopes by assiduity and an endeavour to please to obtain a share of the public support.
Saturday 19 August 1848
Died at Graham's Town on Thursday 17th August 1848, Lucy, wife of Mr. Henry VOKINS, aged 60 years.
FARM FOR SALE
The undersigned offers for sale one of his valuable farms on the Kroome River, formerly known by the name of
Baboon Krantz
This property is situated between that of Mr. M.B. SHAW on one side and on the other by that of Mr. PEDLAR Sen, and is about 12 miles distant from Fort Beaufort. It is densely covered with the very best pasture, including grass, spek boom and other succulent herbage, and for grazinf purposes is surpassed by none in the colony and equalled by few.
For terms apply to the undersigned at Fort Beaufort, or to Mr. John KIRKMAN, Yellow Wood Trees. If by letter, post paid.
R.J. PAINTER
Saturday 26 August 1848
Married in the Wesleyan Chapel, Graham's Town, on the 23rd instant by the Rev.W. SHAW, Wesleyan Minister, Alexander WARES Esq of Port Elizabeth to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of James HOWSE Esq of Graham's Town.
Birth at Eland's Post on the 11th inst, the wife of Mr. William HARRIS of a son and heir. Both mother and child are doing well.
Died on the 16th inst at St. Lawrence Farm, Mrs. Catherine MUNDAL, the beloved wife of Mr. Jas. MUNDAL Sen, aged 58 years and 21 days. Her family are natives of the Isle of Wight.
To the Editor: Sir,
It has been my painful duty to send you for insertion in your paper the death of Mrs. MUNDAL, the wife of one of the original Settlers. It may interest some of your readers, and perhaps some distant friends, to learn that her end was peace. Mrs. M. was long afflicted, which she bore with Christian fortitude, and died trusting in her Redeemer, and a firm adherent to the Church of England.
Her funeral obsequies were attended by a long train of attached friends and relations, both Dutch and English, male and female, including her own children and some grandchildren. This funeral was rendered the more remarkable by the good arrangements of Mr. QUINN, the undertaker, and it being one of the first in the neighbourhood, conducted with all the solemnities customary in our Fatherland. The funeral service was read by Mr. BOON, the Catechist of the English Church, and in the evening he improved the solemn occasion by delivering a discourse, from the 16th chap. Of St.Luke, 31st verse, "And he said unto him if they hear not Moses and the Prophets neither will they be persuaded though one arise from the dead." Some present said it was good for them to be here, that it was better to go to the house of mourning rather than to the house of feasting. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. I send you this for insertion out of the high esteem I have for the family of the deceased. With all respect, Sir, I shall subscribe myself
An Attendant
Fort Beaufort
Saturday 2 September 1848
Married at St.Georges Church, Graham's Town by the Rev. John HEAVYSIDE, on the 12th July 1848, Capt. BISSET CM Rifles, Brigade Major British Kaffraria, second son of the late Alex BISSET Esq, Commander Royal Navy, to Charlotte Elizabeth, eldest daughter of A.B. MORGAN Esq, Surgeon Half Pay HM 57th Regt.
Married at Kluklu, the residence of Mr. W. GILBERT, on Wednesday 30th August, by the Rev. J. AYLIFF, Mr. Charles George DYASON of the Konap, eldest son of George DYASON Esq, Resident Magistrate of Bathurst, to Emily Frances, fourth daughter of Mr. G. HOGBEN.
Birth on the 27th ult, the wife of H. HALL Esq R.E.D. of a son
Died on the 25th instant, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. S. HAW of this town, aged 50 years. Deceased had only arrived in this colony about four months ago, and was on Friday evening last seized with a fit of spasm, which in about five minutes laid her a lifeless corpse.
Graham's Town 30th August 1848
Died at Graham's Town on Wednesday 30th Aug after a short illness, Elizabeth WEBSTER, aged 51 years, deeply and sincerely regretted by her husband, family and friends.
Died at his residence in Graham's Town on the 30th inst, Mr. Joseph TRIMBLE, aged 39 years, a native of the County Tyrone, Ireland, deeply regretted by his wife and a large circle of friends.
L. TRIMBLE, Widow
James BOYLE
Butcher
Begs to return his sincere thanks to the public for the very liberal support he has received since he commenced business in this place and in connexion with his present establishment in Bathurst Street he has (by special request) opened a
Shop in New Street
Near to Messrs. HOOLE and opposite the late Mr. STENT's, Painter, where he trusts he will be able to supply the public with the best quality of butcher's meat.
J.B. flatters himself that he will be enabled to give general satisfaction in both shops, having procured the assistance of competent parties to supply him with the best stock the country can produce.
NB Live slaughter stock always on hand at moderate prices.
WANTED by the undersigned, a steady BUTCHER, one who has been accustomed to serve in a shop would be preferred, to whom liberal wages will be given.
Jas. BOYLE
Saturday 9 September 1848
Married at Sidbury by the Rev. G.V.THORPE MA, on Wednesday 6th September 1848, Henry LOVEMORE Esq of Bushy Park, District of Port Elizabeth, to Sarah, relict of the late Charles ANDERSON Esq of HM Excise, London.
Died at Graham's Town on the morning of 8th instant, Barrack Sergeant John PENTLETON, late Quarter Master Sergeant 27th Regiment, after a service of 24 years, sincerely regretted by his friends, aged 42 years.
Died on the 2nd inst, Emma Louisa, daughter of W. WEDDERBURN, aged 11 months.
Re-opened
R. HANCOCK
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he has taken the premises lately occupied by Mr. C. HILTON in Beaufort Street and has this day re-opened the same as a
BREAD and BISCUIT BAKER
and hopes by strict attention, and supplying them with a good article, to merit a share of the public patronage.
R.HANCOCK
NB To prevent disappointment RH begs that all bakings may be at the shop not later than 10 o'clock.
Saturday 16 September 1848
Birth at King Williams Town, the lady of Captain J. O'REILLEY of the CM Rifles of a son
Birth at Graham's Town on Friday 1st September 1848, the lady of Francis Elliott SIMES Esq of Newcastle upon Tyne (late of the Cape Mounted Rifles) of a daughter
Died at Graham's Town on 12th September, Mrs. Mary Ann WEST, widow of the late Mr. T.A. WEST, aged 45 years, having seven children to lament her loss. Her end was peace.
Died at Fort Beaufort on the 7th September, Maria AUSTEN, wife of Mr. John AUSTEN Sen, aged 38 years 3 months and 28 days, leaving a number of relations to lament the loss of their kind and affectionate parent - also deeply regretted by all her old friends.
SIDBURY
Notice is hereby given that if any person or persons be found trespassing, outspanning their horses or oxen, or driving their wagons out of the public roads on any of the land around Sidbury belonging to the undersigned, without his permission, they will be forthwith prosecuted to the utmost extent the law allows.
Thomas POLLARD
Saturday 23 September 1848
Married at Alice on Wednesday 13th Sept 1848 by the Rev. H. BEAVER, Military Chaplain, Mr. Nathaniel DOWELL of Alice, carrier, to Miss Helen Emma Price ADAMS, second daughter of the late T.P. ADAMS Esq of Lower Albany.
Married at Graham's Town on the 23rd Novr. 1847 by the Rev. J. WILSON, Wesleyan Minister, William George CORY, eldest son of W. CORY of Fort Brown, to Christiana S.E. COETSE.
Also at Fort Brown on the 31st August 1848 by the Rev. H. PEARSE, Wesleyan Minister, Richard WEBB, second son of R.WEBB of the Royal Engineer Dept, to Mary Elizabeth CORY, eldest daughter of Wm.CORY.
Birth on the 22nd instant, the wife of George LEE of a daughter
FORT BEAUFORT BANK
Capital of £20,000
Directors:
Charles HOLLIDAY, Chairman
Reuben AYLIFF
Bradshaw Daniel BELL
William WYNNE
Stephen TROLLIP
Interest will be allowed by this bank on fixed deposits in sums of £10 and upwards at the following rates:
For 3 months, and under 6 months, 3 per ct. per annum
For 6 months and under 12 months, 3½ per ct. per annum
For 12 months at 4 per cent per annum
Bank Post Bills will be granted for £5 and upwards, and arrangements are being made for facilitating remittances to Graham's Town and other parts of the Colony.
Saturday 30 September 1848
Died at Cradock on the 23rd instant, Mr. Richard HAW, youngest son of Mr. S. HAW of this town, aged 24½ years. Deceased had just entered upon the active duties of life, soon after which symptoms of the fatal disease, consumption, made its appearance in his constitution, caused by anxiety of a peculiar mental kind, which quickly terminated his earthly career.
The corpse was removed to town and was yesterday committed to the silent tomb by the side of his mother and step mother. The remains were followed by a large concourse of his friends and acquaintances.
Graham's Town
30 September 1848
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Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1848
Saturday 7 October 1848
Birth at King Williams Town on Saturday 30th instant, Mrs. W. SIMPSON of a son
2nd October 1848
Died at Morley in the country of the Abatembu on the 10th Sep 1848, Mrs. THOMAS, wife of the Rev. J.S. THOMAS, Wesleyan Missionary. She had given birth to an infant a few days before, which still survives, and thus her husband is left with four children to mourn this painful bereavement. Mrs. THOMAS was a truly devoted woman, zealous and useful in her calling as the wife of a missionary. Her end - of the approach of which she was fully conscious - was more than peaceful, it was triumphant, through a sure trust and confidence in God's mercy by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Died on the 30th Sept, Sophia, the beloved wife of W. PIKE of Graham's Town, after a very lingering and painful illness. Aged 38 years, leaving a husband and nine children, with a numerous circle of relations and friends to lament their loss. As a professor of Religion she adorned it by a Holy life. Her end was peace.
TO WOOL GROWERS &C
James BLACK & Co continue to make liberal advances upon Wool, consigned to them for sale by their London Agents, Messrs. PHILLIPS, KING & Co.
Graham's Town 23 Sept 1848
George SWAIN, bricklayer, plasterer and mason, slater, oven builder and all kind of fire work done in all its branches. Smokey chimnies cured. No cure, no pay. Enquire of W.E. CROUT, near the old Wesleyan Chapel.
Saturday 14 October 1848
Married at her residence, Graham's Town on Friday the 13th inst. by the Rev. W.Y. THOMSON, Alfred TAYLOR Esq, third son of Mr. William TATLOR of Stratford, to Miss Georgina Lucretia BENNETT, third daughter of the late G. BENNETT Esq of Austria.
Birth at Somerset on the 28th ultimo, the lady of E.M. COLE Esq of a daughter
Birth at Graham's Town on the 11th inst, Mrs. J. DICK of a daughter
Birth on Tuesday morning Oct 3rd, the wife of Mr. Robert READ, chemist, of this place [print of last line rubbed away]
Saturday 21 October 1848
GRAZING FARM
The undersigned will graze on his farm any number of cattle or horses on moderate terms. This affords an excellent opportunity to wagon drivers. The farm being extensive and abundantly supplied with grass and water, they may graze in perfect safety night and day. Any further particulars may be known on application to
J.H. FEATHERSTONE, Fort England
Married at Rondebosch on Wednesday 11th Oct by the Rev T.L. HODGSON, John AYLIFF Esq of Fort Beaufort to Jane Butler SHAW, second daughter of Rev. Barnabas SHAW, Wesleyan Minister of Rondebosch.
Birth at Alice Town on Thursday 13th inst, Mrs. H. L. WEBB of a son
J.BREHM
Apothecary
Wishing to concentrate his affairs, intends to dispose on favourable terms his well known dispensary in Uitenhage Town, established June 1820, either by private sale or on lease, a most favourable opportunity for a practitioner who understands the business. In the meantime he calls on all those indebted to him to pay their overdue accounts, otherwise they will be handed over to his attorney for recovery.
Uitenhage, 7th July 1848
GILLAM'S HOTEL, KING WILLIAM'S TOWN
J. GILLAM begs to give notice to his friends and the public that he has opened an Hotel and Accommodation House at King William's Town, where he will always keep on hand a good supply of forage, and every convenience for travellers.
Good stabling for horses.
John ANNAN, at present residing in the Gwaarna of the Fort Beaufort Division of Albany, being about to leave off all business connected with his present Establishment at the end of this year, requests all persons indebted to him to pay their respective accounts on or before the 1st December next.
Saturday 28 October 1848
Birth, Mission House, Salem on the 23rd instant, Mrs. E.D. HEPBURN of a daughter
A SALE OF ERVEN
In the Village of Smithfield
Will take place on the 1st December 1848
Offering an opportunity to Capitalists and Speculators of making money rarely to be met with. Smithfield is the Seat of Magistracy for this thickly populated District, is pleasantly situated, and prettily laid out. The climate is salubrious and soil fertile. This Village will possess advantage over every other on this side the border in a commercial point of view - being the nearest to the Colony, and the inhabitants generally in easy circumstances. The Township will be well supplied with an abundance of the purest Water from eight strong fountains. Wood is plentiful in the vicinity for all household purposes.
Charles Smith HALSE, Auctioneer
Saturday 4 November 1848
Married at the residence of the Hon. W. COCK Esq, on Monday 30th October, Edward DAVIES Esq, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in London, to Eliza RICKARD, second daughter of mr. Thomas RICKARD of Penryn, Cornwall.
Birth at Graham's Town on the 28th ult, Mrs. A.W. HOOLE of a daughter
Birth at Graham's Town on the 3rd instant, Mrs. W.G. ATHERSTONE of a daughter
Birth on the 4th instant Mrs. Geo. J. NICHOLLS of a son
Medical Establishment
Mr. BREHM
Not having disposed of his Dispensary, begs most respectfully to announce that he has engaged
William THOMPSON Esq
(late surgeon to the bark Foxhound)
to assist him in his business as an Apothecary, and in the usual branches of the Medical Profession.
Besides the usual course of professional education Mr. William THOMPSON has received the great advantage of residing with several eminent surgeons; of practising Midwifery at the Royal Lying-in Hospital, Waterloo Bridge Road, London, under the immediate superintendence of skilful physicians, and of filling the office of Assistant House Surgeon to St.Thomas' Hospital, which appointment was obtained by public competition.
Under the above arrangements and direction Mr. BREHM solicits a continuance of the kind patronage he has hitherto been favoured with during his long residence and continued experience of Medical Practice in the Colony.
Advice, gratis, every morning from 7 to 8 o'clock at the dispensary, No.16 Cuyler Street
Uitenhage 14th October 1848
Saturday 11 November 1848
TESTIMONIALS
I hereby certify that many of the lambs shorn by me last season, being the progeny of rams purcahesed by Mr. Robert WEBB from Messrs. GRAY & Co, with an eight months' fleece yielded 2lb 10 ounces of clean washed wool
W.JELLIMAN
Graham's Town 1st Feb 1845
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Ellington, Winterberg, January 19th 1845
I the undersigned certify that I purchased ten French Merino rams of Wm.GRAY in 1843, which at the age of 18 months sheared 63 pounds of wool of the best quality.
Wm. BEAR
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Winterberg, February 19th 1844
To Mr. William GRAY of HOWARD's Party
This is to certify that in November 1842 I bought a ram of Mr. GRAY, and that the fleece of the said ram at 18 months old weighed five pounds two ounces Dutch weight, and that the wool of the said ram is of a good and even quality and that the said ram gets good stock.
James MOORCROFT
Saturday 18 November 1848
Birth at Graham's Town on the 17th inst, Mrs. S. CAWOOD of a son
Birth at Belmont on the 23rd inst, Mrs. Jospeh CURRIE of a son
Died at Graham's Town on the 15th inst, Mr. Geo. CLARK Sen, aged 70 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820.
Saturday 25 November 1848
The partnership hitherto existing between SMITH and WEBB being dissolved
John WEBB
Painter, Glazier, Paper Hanger &c
Begs to inform his friends and the public that he will in future carry on business on his own account, and trusts that he will be able to give satisfaction to those who may feel inclined to favour him with their work. Orders to be left at Mrs. JAY's, opposite the stores of Mr. G. WOOD
G. MILLER
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity, that having had long experience in the art of
Preparing and Mounting Quadrupeds, Reptiles, Birds and Fish
He will be happy to execute all orders that he may be favoured with on the most reasonable terms.
Orders to be left at Mr. J. WHILEY's, Confectioner, Hill Street
HOUSE OF ACCOMMODATION
TO LET
The undersigned will receive proposals from parties desirous of hiring for a term of years the Accommodation House and Ground on his Farm called the
"GOWAAR"
(established for many years)
Situated about 20 miles from Fort Beaufort and on the direct line of road to Somerset, Baviaan's River, Cradock, Colesberg and Graaff-Reinet, where a profitable business has been carried on by the present occupant, whose lease expires on the 31st December next. Possession to be given on the 1st January 1849. For further particulars apply to Mr. J.J.H.STONE or by letter - post paid - to
James McMASTER
Fort Beaufort
Saturday 2 December 1848
GRAHAM'S TOWN AMATEUR THEATRICALS
STYLE's Hotel
On Tuesday 5th December
Will be performed Goldsmith's Comedy
"She Stoops to Conquer"
Or "The Mistakes of a Night" in Five Acts
To conclude with the farce of "Raising the Wind" in Two Acts
Tickets 3s 6d each may be obtained of Mr. KIFT at the stores of Messrs. BIRKENRUTH & KIFT
Doors open at half past 6. Performance to commence at 7 o'clock
Saturday 9 December 1848
PHILOMATHIC SOCIETY
This Society will meet on Thursday evening the 14th inst. The Chair will be taken at 8 o'clock. Question for discussion: Ought the Irish political offenders, whom it is proposed by Earl Grey to send to this Colony, be admitted?
Birth at Fort England on the 2nd instant, Mrs. W. CARNELL of a daughter
Saturday 16 December 1848
I hereby authorise Mr. John WEBB to collect all accounts due to the co-partnership lately subsisting between SMITH and WEBB as Painters, Glaziers &c
Walter SMITH
Graham's Town 1 December 1848
Married at Glenthorn on the 29th ult by the Rev J.F. CUMMING, William AINSLIE of Cavers Cowie to Mary Anne PRINGLE, third daughter of John PRINGLE Esq of Glenthorn.
Birth at Fort Brown on Saturday 9th instant, Mrs. CORY, wife of Mr. W. CORY Sen, Innkeeper, of a daughter
Died at Boom Plaats on the 30th Nov from the effects of wounds received in action on the 29th August last, Ensign M.B. STEELE, Cape Mounted Rifles, deeply lamented by all his brother officers.
Graham's Town 11 December 1848
Saturday 23 December 1848
Married at Graaff-Reinet on the 7th December 1848, F.K. TEWATER Esq to Mrs. KREBS
Christened at King Williams Town on the 19th inst. by the Rev. W. IMPEY, the son of Captain O'REILLY, CMR, Harry George
Died at Salem on the 15th instant, Mrs Catherine FANELL, after a long and lingering illness, leaving a husband and four small children to lament their loss.
J. FANELL takes this opportunity of returning thanks to the Minister and the inhabitants at large of Salem for their unremitting kindness during her illness.
Saturday 30 December 1848
Married at Graham's Town on Christmas Day by the Rev. John HEAVYSIDE, Colonial Chaplain, Uriah ESTMENT Esq to Miss Sarah Elizabeth BOWLES. Also at the same time and place John BOWLES Esq to Miss Ann MOUNTFORT
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Posted by paul on Friday, March 25 @ 09:42:00 GMT (1122 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1847
Saturday January 9 1847
Baptised at Graaf-Reinet on Monday 28th December by Rev. J. DEARDS of Somerset, the second daughter of Mr.& Mrs. G. MARSH, Charlotte Elizabeth Martha
Died suddenly on the 5th instant at his farm, Vee Kraal, James Ince JAY, aged 33 years
Died on the 7th instant, Lydia, wife of C. ADCOCK, and daughter of Mr. J. WINTER of Bermondsey, London, deeply regretted by all her friends.
Died on the 7th instant of dysentery, Joseph Dixie, aged two years and one month, the fifth son of James and Elizabeth BOARDMAN
Saturday January 16 1847
Died yesterday on his passage from Essequibo to George Town, Dr. McCARTNEY, Phrenologist.
'Royal Gazette' British Guiana 11 July 1846, 'Commercial Advertiser' 9 Jan 1847
Died at Bathurst on the 13th January 1847, George Richard, infant son of Mr. L. R. CASTRAY, Commissariat Department, Fort Peddie, aged 6 months and 22 days.
Saturday January 23 1847
If C. BLEACK does not call before the 30th day of January next and take away the piece of Cloth and Waistcoat left with me on the 18th day of December 1845, and pay the money he borrowed, the said Articles will be sold on that day.
J. GOODAIR
Graaf-Reinet 8 January 1847
Birth at Graham's Town on Tuesday 19th instant, Mrs. F. H. COLE of a son
January 1847
Died on the 10th instant after two months painful illness, Edwin Elisha, youngest child of the widow of the late much lamented Elisha LEE, aged 22 months.
Saturday January 30 1847
FOR SALE
25 to 30 YOUNG HORSES
Ages varying from 3 to 5 years
Persons desirous of becoming purchasers can obtain further information required by addressing letters, post paid, to Captain BOYS, St.Francis Bay, District Uitenhage
Mr. John NORTON having proceeded to Cape Town , the usiness during his absence will be carried on as usual at his Stores in Church Square by the Undersigned
C.A. BEZANT
Graham's Town, January 30th 1847
Died on the 12th instant in the 61st year of his age, at Port Elizabeth, Mr. Christopher DALE, whilst on a professional tour. Deceased was an old resident of the frontier, where his musical skill had gained him much celebrity.
MASKELL and POTE
Auctioneers and Appraisers
Beg respectfully to inform the Public that it is their intention to extend their Business in this department, under the control and direction of Mr. POTE, whose business habits, local knowledge, and long experience in the value of Moveable and Immoveable Property generally ( having made it his profession for many years past) renders him eminently qualified for the successful management of this branch of Business, and trust that from the knowledge the Public have had of him during the several years he has practised as an Auctioneer, that increased confidence will be placed in his exertions for the advancement of the interests of those gentlemen who may employ him. Sales of every description of Livestock, Moveable and Immoveable Property, held on the shortest notice, and the Vendue Rolls discounted at a moderate percentage.
MASKELL & POTE
Saturday February 6 1847
Birth at Oorlog's Poort, Colesberg, Mrs. J. E. NELSON of a daughter
Died at Fort Beaufort on Sunday 31st Jan 1847, William Richard, youngest son of Mr. Joseph H. WINDELL, aged 15 months.
Died at Bathurst Jan 29th, Jane, eldest daughter of Rev. J. AYLIFF, aged 13 years and 5 months. Her early removal was produced by ulcerated sore throat.
Saturday February 13 1847
Married on the 9th instant at St. Georges Church, Graham's Town, Frederick James, second son of the late John MILLS Esq, of Brandeston Hall, Suffolk, to Alicia Honor, youngest daughter of Alexander BISSET Esq, Lieut. RN
Feb 12 1847
Died at Graham's Town 9th February, Tryphena JEFFRIES, the only daughter of Mr. Gad JEFFRIES, aged 8 years and 9 months.
Died at King Williams Town on the 6th instant, Catherine, wife of Alexander CAMERON, Trumpet Major CMR, deeply regretted by her family and friends.
Died in Graham's Town on Sunday morning, Jan 31, after a long and painful illness, Sarah DUNFORD, widow, aged 64 years, deeply regretted by her family and friends.
Died at Glenthorn on Monday the 8th instant, the Rev. William CHALMERS, Missionary of the Glasgow Missionary Society.
GENERAL RETAIL STORE
New Street, Graham's Town
G.D. SCOTT (late at Mr. F. LEE's)
Begs to inform his friends in Town and Country that he has taken those commodious premises in New Street, Graham's Town, next to the Prince Albert Tavern, where he has commenced Business in the General and Retail line. From his long experience in Town and Country Business, and having laid in an
Extensive Stock of General Merchandise at the Best Markets
G.D.S. is determined to sell at the lowest possible remunerating prices
And trusts by punctuality and attention to merit a share of public patronage.
G.D.S begs to remind his Country Friends that all kinds of produce will be bought and taken in exchange, and having commodious premises and kraals they may at all times be comfortably accommodated.
Graham's Town 18th January 1847
Saturday February 20 1847
ADVERTISEMENT
We the Undersigned, of and for the family of the late John FORD, take this opportunity of expressing our sense of the obligation under which we are placed to the Resident Agent, Mr. FYNN, the Rev.Messrs.GLADWIN and THOMAS; and to Messrs. KING, VICE, CALVARY, DICKS, CAMPKIN, MORTIMER and SLATER, and the rest of the British residents in the Amaponda country, for their exertions to secure, and the kindness displayed, in the treatment and burial of the bodies of our unfortunate relatives: and we beg they will accept our sincere thanks for the melancholy satisfaction they have afforded us by their kind and arduous exertions in paying to our deceased relatives the last tribute of respect.
John FORD
John GEARD
William HOCKEY
Edward JEFFRIES
Graham's Town, Feb 19 1847
Died on the 18th January 1847, being drowned in attempting to land in Rosebud Bay, John FORD, aged 46 years, and his son Edward, aged 14 years, both deeply lamented by all the members of the family. The former was one of the British Settlers of 1820, and has been for more than 21 years resident in this town. He has left a widow and eight children to deplore his loss.
Died at Sidbury February 18th, Mr John ROODS, aged 32 years, late of Drie Koppen, Bushman's River, Farmer, formerly a native of Sussex - cut off in the enjoyment of perfect health and the prime of manhood. His untimely death was caused by a gun-shot wound, which was inflicted by a gang of ruffians, who surrounded his house in the night for the purpose of plundering it, and murdering him and his family. The former they effected by firing the roof of the dwelling, the latter by shooting the unfortunate man in his attempt to extinguish the flames. At the same time his wife with her two infant children narrowly escaped, as they were fired at, the contents passing close by them. They are now left to deplore the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father; and it is to be hoped the Almighty will raise up some friends to protect them in their bereaved state. From the want of medical attendance at the time, the sufferings of the deceased were greatly prolonged for the space of 27 days, which he bore with the greatest fortitude and resignation.
LEE & MEURANT
Have just received for sale at their stores
Wholesale and Retail Quantities
400 bags Mooghy rice
Best Patna do.
200 bags Java and Mauritius sugar
100 bags Blue Bean coffee
Steam Mill and seconds flour
American Barrel flour
Cape and Boer's brandy
Ale and Porter
Berkley, Pine, Edam, Sweetmilk and American cheese
Sugar candy, in ½ and ¼ boxes
French liqueurs in cases
Sazera's best Cognac in cases
Gin, in red and green case, demijohns and stone cans
Large Investments of Eatables and Drinkables daily expected per 'Flora', 'Lady Leith' and 'Gilbert Henderson'.
Saturday February 27 1847
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mr. David ARNOT Jr.
Begs to acquaint the public that he will be happy to conduct Agency business, such as obtaining transfers of property, passing mortgage bonds, obtaining inheritances, registration of wills and letters of administration, framing liquidation accounts, and passing Kinderbervysen, and receiving monies from the Civil Commissioner's Office.
Colesberg, 1 Feb 1847
Died at Glenthorn on the 8th February of dysentery, the Rev. W. CHALMERS of Tyumie, Kaffirland, connected with the Glasgow Missionary Society. He was in the 45th year of his age and has fallen in the cause of his Divine Master, on account of the distresses to which he had been subjected during the present warfare in which this country has been involved. His dying hours eminently illustrated the words "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."
FATAL ACCIDENT BY DROWNING
Information has reached town of the death by drowning of Mr. F. CAPEL, while endeavouring to ford the Fish River, at what is called Wienand's Drift near Roods Wal. The deceased had been to Somerset respecting the transfer of a farm on the Kaga, of which by purchase of his brother he had recently become the exclusive proprietor. On his return he was stopped by the swollen state of the Fish River, but anxious to reach home he essayed to stem the boiling current and was swept away. His remains had not been found at the date of the information. Deceased was a highly intelligent and respectable young man; he had been in the Colony only about five years, had engaged with ardour in the pursuit of sheep farming, and had resolved in spite of all the recent disasters consequent of the Kaffir war to persevere in his design of establishing himself on this frontier.
PROVIDENTIAL PRESERVATION FROM LIGHTNING
The valley of Clumber was visited last Thursday night with a very heavy thunderstorm. It passed over from the west to east, but hung for a considerable time over the valley. The house of Mr. Joseph BRADFIELD was struck, the lightning striking the kitchen chimney and other parts of the roof. At the same instant a loaded gun, standing in the corner of one of the rooms, was discharged by the electric fluid, which passed from the gun along the bottom of the wall by the floor, on which two children were sleeping, with their heads not more than 6 inches from the wall along which the lightning passed. They both escaped without injury. The boys describe it as if they had been in the midst of fire. It passed out at the window, actually tearing in pieces the window frame, and carrying it a considerable distance from the house. It is a matter of thankfulness to the Almighty that though there were at least ten persons in the house, which is but a small one, yet not one person was in the least degree injured.
WATSON'S HOTEL
The Undersigned begs respectfully to inform the Public, and especially Travellers and Visitors to Graham's Town, that he has taken the extensive and well known premises Watson's Hotel, and which having undergone through repair, he re-opened on the 1st instant as a
Hotel and General Accommodation House
Under the name of
STYLE'S HOTEL
And he trusts that by unremitting attention to the comfort of his guests, keeping on hand a selection of the best articles and moderate charges, he shall insure the public patronage and support.
Commodious stabling for horses and good wines &c always on hand
James STYLE
Graham's Town 1st Jan 1847
Saturday March 6 1847
Drowned on Thursday 25th Feb in attempting to ford the Great Fish River, at Wienand's Drift, District of Somerset, at a time when greatly swollen by rains in the Interior, Mr. Frederick CAPEL of the Kaga River, fourth son of James CAPEL Esq of Fitzroy Square, London.
Died at Cradock on the 23rd instant at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. John WALKER, after a painful illness of seven weeks, aged 84 years and four months, Elizabeth, the wife of Jonathan WAINWRIGHT, late of Albany. Her life was characterised by unobtrusive piety. Her latter end was peace.
Saturday March 13 1847
Birth at Colesberg on Friday 26th February, Mrs. John CAMPBELL of a daughter
Saturday March 20 1847
Died at Colesberg on the 5th March 1847, Mr. Johan Coenraad VON MALTITZ, late of Nassau, aged 53 years, deeply and sincerely lamented by his numerous friends and relatives.
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT
That excellent agricultural and grazing farm called
VOGEL FONTEIN
Situate on the Lower Bushman's River, in extent about 5,000 acres
FIVE LOCATIONS AT FORD'S PARTY
Near the source of the Riet River and within a few miles of the Kowie River Mouth
A House and Erf of Land
At the Church Place, Oliphant's Hoek
An erf of land also situate at the Church Place
A HOUSE ON SETTLER's HILL
In rear of the old Catholic Chapel, at present occupied by two tenants
A SMALL HOUSE ABOVE THE TOLL BAR
Near the Fingo Huts, well adapted for the residence of a carrier, or anyone having wagons.
For further particulars apply to FORD & JEFFREYS
Saturday March 27 1847
Married at Port Elizabeth on Thursday 25th March by the Rev. John SMITH, Richard AUSTEN Esq, late of Tunbridge, Kent, to Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. Samuel YOUNG of Canterbury.
Birth at Fort Peddie on the 21st instant, the lady of Captain McLEAN, Government Commissioner with the T'Slambie Tribes, of a son.
Birth at Colesberg on the 6th March 1847, Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON of a son
Died at their residence on the 21st March 1847, Mrs. Margaret Cumberland, beloved wife of Mr. Stephen GRADWELL of Graham's Town. Deceased was born in the town of Lancaster, England on the 27th August 1799, and was the only daughter of Mr. Robert and Ann FOXCROFT, of Trapp's Valley, near Bathurst, the oldest British settlers now living in Albany. Beloved and respected while living, her death is now deeply lamented, while to her husband and family of seven children her loss can never in this world be repaired.
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday March 20th at 7 o'clock am, Mrs. Mary Theresa Evelina TANCRED. Requiescat in Pace.
Died at Fort Beaufort on the 17th inst., William Groves, youngest son of J & C MEWETT, aged [bottom line cut off on digital photo]
MELANCHOLY AND FATAL ACCIDENT
Information has reached town of the death by drowning at the mouth of the Fish River of Mr. Lennox LLOYD, second son of W. LLOYD Esq, the highly respected Resident Magistrate at Port Elizabeth. This young gentleman reached the Frontier last week as second in command of the Port Elizabeth contingent, lately raised, and was on his route to Fort Peddie, the appointed rendezvous. On reaching the usual fording place at the mouth of the Fish River he attempted, against the advice of all present, to ride his horse across the stream, and which being here pent up in a narrow channel is extremely strong and rapid. On reaching the deep water he slipped from the back of his steed and was instantly swept away by the current, and whirled under by its eddies. No intelligence has reached us of the body having since been found. The fate of the deceased has occasioned very general and lively sorrow. He is represented as a remarkably fine and intelligent young man, full of zeal for the service in which he was engaged, and buoyant with hope as to the successful result of it. This regret for his premature fate is heightened by a consideration of previous bereavements of an equally painful character sustained by the same family, and in reference to which it need only be observed that they have excited the sympathy of all to whom the head of that family is known, and who can appreciate personal worth, and public zeal, independence and integrity, united in a public officer.
BATHURST AND LOWER ALBANY
The Anniversary Services of the Auxiliary Branch were held on Sunday and Monday last, in different parts of this Circuit. The Sermons for the occasion were preached by the Rev. Messrs. PEARSE and WILSON, Wesleyan Ministers of the Graham's Town Circuit.
The Rev.H. PEARSE preached at Clumber in the morning at ½ past 10 in English: at noon in Kaffir: at Bethel at 3pm in English.
The Rev.Mr. WILSON preached at the Kowie at the place of W. COCK Esq at ½ past 10am; at USHER's Camp, near Port Frances, at 3pm; at Bathurst at ½ past 6pm.
All the services were well attended, the collection decidedly good, and what was far more important, a sacred and powerful influence rested on the congregations assembled. The collections amounted to £15:10:5.
On the following day, Monday, two Missionary Meetings were held in Bathurst, the one in the morning at 11 o'clock and the other in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. The former meeting was attended by Fingos, Beehuanas, Emancipated Slaves and some few Hottentots, and addresses were delivered in the Kaffir, Dutch and Sichuana languages. Those delivered in English were interpreted into the Native tongue.
The great amount of loss sustained by this people from the Kaffir Invasion, being in fact nearly the whole of their property, no assistance to the cause of missions was anticipated from them, but in this the parties concerned have been pleasingly disappointed, as the voluntary offerings of this class to the cause of Christ amounted to £10:13:0. Knowing the poverty of the people, no appeal was made to them by the Missionary, but when one of the natives, after an address, presented Mr. AYLIFF with £1 as his gift or annual subscription, the greater part of the congregation came forward from their seats to the front of the platform and put down sums, varying from £1 to 3s, as their contributions to the same cause.
At 3pm the English meeting was convened. The people had come into Bathurst from the different parts of Lower Albany, from FOXCROFT's camp, from USHER's camp and from Clumber.
Mr. B. BOOTH Sen. was called upon to preside, when addresses were delivered by him, Messrs. WEAKLEY and USHER, and the Missionaries present. The collection at this meeting was £5:15s.
The subscribers and friends of the mission cause in Lower Albany have shown during the season their strong and unabated attachment to the cause of Christian Missions in this country' 1st in the good attendance at the several services; and secondly in the amount subscribed, and which it is supposed will be in advance of former years to the extent of from £10 to £15.
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Friday, March 25 @ 09:40:55 GMT (989 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1847
Saturday April 3 1847
MUNICIPAL NOTICE
Tenders will be received at the Town Office till Friday 9th April
For the erection of a
BRIDGE
Over the ravine that traverses George Street, either of stone or wood, materials being found or the party tendering furnishing them.
The plans end specifications may be seen at any time between the hours of 10 and 3 at the Town Office.
By Order of Commissioners
F.LUCAS, Town Clerk
27th March 1847
DEATH OF MR. HOWARD LLOYD
We find that in reporting the recent melancholy accident at the mouth of the Fish River we were misinformed as to the Christian name of the sufferer. We now learn that it was Mr. Howard LLOYD who was drowned and not Lennox, as stated in the communication in question. The latter was in company with his unfortunate brother at the time of the disaster, but was unable to render him any assistance. The following notice of the deceased we transfer from the E.P.Herald of last Saturday.
The untimely fate of poor Mr. Howard LLOYD has cast quite a gloom over our small community. The advantages of a liberal education, and the superior abilities with which he was endowed, had placed him, with very few exceptions, far in advance of his contemporaries, and afforded promise of future distinction. Baffled in his hopes of permanent employment under the Colonial Government, by whom he had been somewhat unhandsomely treated, having been made the locum tenens for others, and on the departure of the late Lt-Governor having been a second time displaced, he was persuaded by his friends to give up all thoughts of a service which offered so little prospect of promotion, and was induced to make application for a commission in the army. Previous to the departure of Sir P. MAITLAND he received direction from the Horse Guards to report himself at headquarters, and the most encouraging expectation was held out that his application would be successful. Under the impression that his temporary command of a party of volunteers would afford him an insight into his future duties, and would prepare him for the life of a soldier, he left Port Elizabeth in the highest spirits, and full of ambitious aspirations.
A few eccentric habits to which he was prone had tended to render him but little known, and still less understood by the majority of his acquaintance, and it was only amongst a few of his intimates that his character was fully appreciated, and to whom he was endeared by his amiable bearing, his excellent heart and his extremely obliging disposition. Strong in his attachments he would think no personal sacrifice too great in the service of a friend in whom he felt interested. A kind word for every one, whether rich or poor, was his prevailing characteristic, and his eccentricities were of that harmless nature as not to injure him in the estimation of those who really knew him. There is scarcely an individual here who will not sympathise deeply with the worthy magistrate in the afflicting loss he has sustained.
Saturday April 10 1847
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT
The Undersigned intending to retire from the Butchering Business offer for sale by private contract
THE GOOD WILL AND EXTENSIVE INTEREST
They now have in this branch of trade at Graham's Town.
A company desirous to take over the entire concern for a term of years can, if they prefer it, be supplied by the advertisers with any number of slaughter stock required. The advertisers will take shares. A lease of the premises can be taken, with the whole of the implements and fixtures necessary to carry on the establishment.
Applications to be made within fourteen days from this date.
CAWOOD BROTHERS
Graham's Town April 10th 1847
The Undersigned, being disengaged, is desirous of undertaking the management of the Butchering Business in Graham's Town, and respectfully solicits the favourable consideration of any person or persons intending to open in that line.
Robert WEBB
Died at Hilton on the 6th inst, Mr. William ROBERTS, aged 40 years
Died at Graham's Town on the 7th April 1847, Charles JEFFRIES, youngest son of Mr. Gad JEFFRIES, aged nine months
Saturday April 17 1847
Died at Graham's Town on the 16th inst of Fever, induced by anxiety of mind and fatigue, and exposure in the field, Mr. Philip NORTON of Kromme Park near Fort Beaufort, Field-cornet of his division, and Capt. in the Graham's Town Provisional Levy, aged 27 years - leaving a widow and four helpless children to mourn their irreparable bereavement.
The funeral of the late Mr. Philip NORTON will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow, the 18th inst, from the late residence of Mr. S. HAW, top of Hill Street.
Saturday April 24 1847
Mr. Robert MURPHIE, being about to leave the colony, requests that all claims against him be filed immediately (if by letter postpaid) with Mr. Attorney BLAKE, Colesberg.
31st March 1847
WANTED, a competent person to take charge of the Books in a Butchering Establishment and make himself generally useful. Apply to Mr. R. WEBB, Fort England, or to Messrs. McMASTER & PAKENHAM, High Street.
April 24th 1847
Mrs. C. SCHRYVER, being about to leave the colony, requests that all claims will be sent in before the 30th inst for adjustment.
Died at Cradock on Tuesday 20th inst, Mrs. Jane BIGGS, wife of Wm. BIGGS, aged 27 years.
Saturday May 1 1847
WANTED immediately by the Undersigned, a good BLACKSMITH of sober habits and good moral character
Jas. POWELL Jun
Graham's Town, March 24 1847
Married on the 8th April at Fort Beaufort, N. O'CONNOR Esq, Staff Assist.-Surgeon, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. W. DAVIES of Fort Peddie.
Birth at Richmond on the 16th inst, Mrs. P.G. LEEB of a daughter
Birth at Fort England May 1st, Mrs. CANNELL of a son
Died in Graham's Town on the 29th April 1847, William, the son of Ralph and Sarah GODDARD, aged 27 years and 13 days, deeply regretted by his family and numerous friends.
Died at the Church Place, Oliphant's Hoek, on 12th April 1847, Hendrick Bart KERSTEN, aged 33 years and 8 months, second son of W.V. KERSTEN of the Cape of Good Hope District, leaving a widow and eleven children to deplore his loss.
Saturday 8 May 1847
BRUTAL OUTRAGE BY A HOTTENTOT
A most brutal outrage was committed on Tuesday on a respectable English woman named Enis, while proceeding to her residence at Burnt Kraal, the farm of C. MAYNARD Esq, a few miles NE of Graham's Town. She was riding in a wagon, and had reached the open flat above the town, when the driver, somewhat inebriated, proceeded to take indecent liberties with her. A little girl was with her at the time, and she requested her to run and inform two persons who had a little before been seen at some distance. The child in the utmost fright ran back to town, which she reached quite exhausted, exclaiming that a Hottentot was killing her mother. As soon as her story could be understood Mr. J. PAINTER and a young man residing with Mr. G. SCOTT sprang upon two horses, which happened to be in Mr. SCOTT's stable, and without saddle started off at full speed to the spot indicated, as it is supposed, to save the poor woman's life. Her brutal assailant had beaten her dreadfully - she was found upon the ground quite exhausted, the ruffian grasping her by the throat, and in other respects treating her in a way that dare not be described. Her deliverers instantly seized the villain, made good use of a knobbed keerie upon his person, and ultimately lodged him in gaol. The poor woman is yet in a very precarious state. Her husband is a most respectable and industrious sheep farmer, his flocks at present being depastured on the property of Mr. MAYNARD, the place to which she was proceeding when thus assailed.
DISTRESS IN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND
At a meeting held yesterday at the Albany Library, Hougham HUDSON Esq, Civil Commissioner for the District of Albany in the chair, in aid of subscription towards relieving the widespread distress in Ireland and Scotland, it was resolved unanimously that all sums collected for the general subscription be forwarded to the Calcutta Company in Dublin; and that all sums collected exclusively for Scotland be forwarded to the Committee for General Relief in Edinburgh. It was then resolved and carried unanimously that the following gentlemen form a committee:
ATHERSTONE, Dr.G.
BIRKENRUTH, N Esq
BLAINE, H Esq
CAMPBELL, Dr.
DEVEREUX, Rev.Dr.
FRANKLIN, J.G.Esq
GODLONTON, Robt.Esq
HUDSON, Hougham Esq
HEAVYSIDE, Rev.J.
HAY, Rev. Alex.
JAFFRAY, W.M. Esq
JARVIE, Robt. Esq
JARVIS, Geo. Esq
KIFT, E.L. Esq
LOCKE, Rev. John
MAYNARD, Chas. Esq
MEURANT, L.H. Esq
OGILVIE, Wm Esq
PAKENHAM, C.W. Esq
RUTHERFORD, Henry Esq
RODOLF, S. Esq
SHAW, Rev.W.
THOMPSON. W.R. Esq
WOOD, George Esq
WRIGHT, W. Esq
Resolved and carried unanimously that Mr. CHRISTOPHER be the secretary.
Committee Days Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4 o'clock
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A lively interest and true sympathy have lately been excited in Great Britain for the misfortunes of the Frontier Districts of this Colony, and we are already deriving benefit from them. As citizens we might look for this; but let us nevertheless show our gratitude, and in the moment of our Mother Country's calamity, let us be liberal to feed the hungry and relieve the distressed. And what we do of our several ability let us do with a cheerful and moreover with a reday mind. We appeal to our fellow Dutch colonists also with confidence.
Charles MAYNARD Esq, W.R. THOMPSON Esq, Treasurers
Joseph S. CHRISTOPHER, Secretary
Graham's Town, 26th April 1847
Amount already advertised - £152:4:6
[Numerous listings of donors. It seems almost everyone contributed at least a shilling. H. BLAINE contributed £5 specifically for Scotland. Many contributed anonymously as A Friend or Een Vrienden. I noticed one contribution of 2/6 from 'a wrecked mariner'. I have not copied all the listings of donors and amounts except for the following extract mentioning my own family, which seems typical. - Sue]
DISTRESS IN IRELAND
Up to last publication £438:15:0
Names of Bathurst Subscribers per Mr. EGAN omitted in last publication, viz Mr.EGAN 20s, Mr. ALLEN 15s, Mr.WIGGLE 13/6, Mr.GOLDSWAIN 10/6; T. FORREST, E. FORBES, Mr. BUCKLEY, Mr. SELBY, a Friend 10s each; a Friend 7/6; Thos. HARTLEY, Wm. BROWNE 5s each; Mr. BARTLETT 3s; Mr. HUYS, Mr. HOBBS, a Friend, Mr. MILES, Mr. LEAMER, Mr. STANBURRY 2/6 each; Mr. NELSON 2s
Saturday May 15 1847
In the Estate of FORD and JEFFRIES
All claims in this Estate are requested to be sent in immediately to Mr. JEFFRIES, preparatory to the payment of a dividend
April 23 1847
Married at Fort Beaufort by the Rev. H. BEAVER, on Thursday 6th inst, Mr. John EDWARDS of Post Retief to Miss Sarah MOORCRAFT, only daughter of Mr. James MOORCRAFT of the Winterberg.
Died at Somerset on the 5th May 1847 after a long and painful illness, Mr. David BARNES, aged 73 years and four months, deeply regretted by his family and friends. His funeral was numerously and respectably attended.
Saturday May 22 1847
Married at Bathurst 28th April, Mr. Henry Caslow BLUNDEL to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Joseph TAYLOR of Port Frances.
Died in Trapps Valley on Friday 14th instant, in the 71st year of his age, Mr. Thomas MANLEY, the son of John and Ann MANLEY, born at Checkley, Comrionhill in Cheshire. He married Margaret, daughter of John and Mary ROBINSON of Shebington. Deceased was one of the Settlers of 1820 - a man well beloved by all who knew him. He was an affectionate husband and father and has left a widow and seven children to lament the loss of so good a friend.
Saturday May 29 1847
Married at Graham's Town on Thursday 13 inst by the Rev. John LOCKE, Mr. William CHRISTIE to Miss Susanna Maria HOGBEN, third daughter of Mr. G. HOGBEN, late merchant.
Died at Fort Brown on the 14th inst, Mr. William BEALE, aged 42 years, of whom it may be said (as far as his influence extended) he was a friend to all, an enemy to none.
Died at his residence in Graham's Town on the 26th May, Michael GOSS, late of the Mounted Tirallieurs, whose death was caused by a cold caught while on patrole, between the 6th and 8th inst. He has left a wife and four children to lament his loss.
Died at Graham's Town on the 21st instant, Emelias, third daughter of Capt. S. LOXTON, Provisional Levy, aged 8 months and 8 days.
Saturday June 5 1847
Found by a Fingo girl in High Street, 3 silver caddy spoons and a sugar scoop. The owner may obtain them on application to the Undersigned and paying the expense of advertising.
4th June 1847
John MOORCROFT
Baptised at Fort Peddie by the Rev.J.APPLEYARD, a son of Captain McLEAN, British Commissioner, named John Kennith.
Saturday June 12 1847
Stolen from Mr. HYDES on the 15th April, a double-barrelled Percussion Gun with front action - locks with the name of BIRKENRUTH & KIFT on them, also a copper after sight on the barrel, and a plate of copper round the narrow part of the stock.
Anyone finding the same and returning it to Mr. J. CAIRNS, or leaving it at the store of C.FULLER, will receive £1 reward.
Saturday June 19 1847
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday 5th instant of bronchitis, induced by hooping cough, Robert, second son of Mr. B.M. SHEPPERSON, aged 2½ years
Saturday June 26 1847
WANTED, a respectable single man as a boarder. Apply to S.CYRUS Jun opposite the stores of Messrs. FORD & JEFFRIES, near the old Independent Chapel.
Married June 7th 1847 at Graham's Town in St.Georges Church by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Mr. Robt. WEBB, Butcher, to Mrs. JOLLEY, widow of the late Mr. John JOLLEY, Fort England.
Birth at Colesberg, Mrs. H.C. KEMPER of a daughter
Colesberg, June 16th 1847
Died of paralysis after two days' illness, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Joseph WALKER, Graham's Town, on Tuesday 22nd inst, Mrs. Margaret BOOTH, the beloved wife of Mr. Benjamin BOOTH of Bathurst, aged 56 years. Deceased came to this colony among the British settlers of 1820, and has ever since resided in this district, where she trained up a numerous family, surrounded by whom she calmly, in the enjoyment of "perfect peace", yielded up her spirit to HIM who gave it. Of a "meek, quiet spirit", ever intent upon the right discharge of her duties as a wife and mother, her worth can only be estimated by her now sorrowing partner and children, and who feel that their loss in this life is irreparable. Her remains were followed to the grave on Friday by a train of no less than 27 of her children, grandchildren and family connections. "The memory of the just is blessed."
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Friday, March 25 @ 09:39:53 GMT (1125 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1847
Saturday July 3 1847
NOTICE
Thomas SURMAN
Begs to inform the Public and his Friends that he has commenced Business in the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. William SURMAN, at the back of Mr. STYLE's Hotel, where he intends carrying on
COOPERING AND CARPENTERING
and hopes by strict attention to merit a portion of the public patronage.
Graham's Town 3 July 1847
Saturday July 10 1847
EDUCATION
Mr. J.W. WILLIAMS' academy for young gentlemen will re-open on Wednesday 14th inst.
Married on the 7th inst. by the Rev. A. HAY, Baptist Minister, Mr. C. ADCOCK Jun to Miss Ann SMITH of Graham's Town.
Died at Fort Beaufort on the 2nd inst, deeply regretted by his numerous relatives and friends, John DUDLEY, aged 64 years, after an illness of upwards of three months. Deceased was a native of Birmingham, and one of the early settlers of 1820.
Died at the Mancazana Post on the 29th June, Edward Nielen, eldest child of Captain RAWSTOONE, Reserved Battalion 91st Regt.
Saturday July 17 1847
MEAL FLOUR and MAURITIUS SUGAR
For Sale at the stores of W. WRIGHT
FORD & JEFFRIES New Store
Died at Graham's Town on Sunday 4th July, aged 70 years, Mr. Jas. WITHERIDGE. Deceased was one of the old settlers of 1820.
Died at Uitenhage Town on Sunday morning 4th July 1847, after a few days illness, Andrew, fifth son of S.H. DU TOIT Esq. JP, aged 19 years, 3 months and 11 days, deeply regretted by his relatives and friends. Deceased served as Field Captain in the Uitenhage Native Levy.
Saturday July 24 1847
Married at Fort Peddie on Wednesday July 21st 1847 by the Rev. John W. APPLEYARD, Mr. John CROSS, Assist. Com. Clerk, to Mary Lydia, second daughter of Mr. Richard TAINTON.
Birth at Somerset on the 15th inst, Mrs. J. O'REILLY of a son
Birth at Graham's Town on Sunday evening, 19th July 1847, Mrs. J.C. HOOLE of a son
Died at their residence in New Street on the 22nd inst, after an illness of nine days, Georgina, wife of Charles MAYNARD Esq. JP, aged 40 years.
Died at Bushy Park near Port Elizabeth on the 16th July last, at the age of 47 years, Mary Ann, the beloved and lamented wife of Henry LOVEMORE Esquire, after a painful and protracted illness, deeply regretted by her husband and family, and by a very extensive circle of friends, to whom she was endeared by her affectionate, amiable and hospitable manners.
Bushy Park, 19th July 1847
Saturday August 7 1847
LOST
Yesterday, an Eastern Province bank note for £20, and also a bank receipt for a deposit of £400. A reward of £2 will be given on the above being restored to Mr. COLE, Postmaster, or the Undersigned
John F. POHL
LOST at Mancazana Post in December last, a Commissariat Draft for £7:10 No.2,872, dated on or about the 13th Dec 1846. As it is only payable to order of the Undersigned, it is of no value to anyone but the owner. A reward of TWO POUNDS will be given to anyone returning the same to
E. BRADFIELD
Mancazana Post
CHARLES POTE
Auctioneer and Appraiser
Begs respectfully to inform the Public that by the termination of the Partnership hitherto subsisting between himself and Mr. John MASKELL, he intends to confine himself in future entirely to the Auctioneering Business; and from his local knowledge, and long experience in the value of Moveable and Immoveable Property generally, that he is well qualified for the successful management of this branch of Trade; and the advertiser trusts the knowledge the public have had of him during the several years he has practised as an Auctioneer, that increased confidence will be placed in his exertions for the benefit of those gentlemen who may employ him.
Sales of every description of Livestock, Moveable and Immoveable Property, held on the shortest notice, and the Vendue Rolls discounted at a moderate percentage.
Graham's Town, 3rd July 1847
Saturday August 21 1847
CROFT's SPECIFIC
For Disease in Cattle
The Undersigned having discovered a SPECIFIC for the disease incident to cattle brought into the zuurveldt from the Orange River, the perfect and almost instantaneous efficacy of which has been proved in many recent instances, is induced to offer the same to the public and which may be obtained of the subscriber in Graham's Town, or in Salem, for cash only, ready prepared in quart bottles, at 3s 3d per bottle.
C.T. CROFT, Beaufort Street
Died at Graham's Town on the 17th August, Colin Robert Francis, son of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, RB 91st Regt, aged 11 months and 19 days.
Saturday September 4 1847
Died at the residence of Mr. W. POTTER, Graham's Town, of hoping cough and inflammation of the lungs, after a lingering illness of upwards of five weeks, Lydia Ann Potter, infant daughter of William and Sarah HYDE, and great grand daughter of Mr. William POTTER, aged 15 months.
Graham's Town, Sept. 2 1847
Saturday September 11 1847
TO BE SOLD ON THE MARKET
On Monday morning the well known stallion JACK, formerly the property of Messrs. McMASTER & PAKENHAM, unless previously sold. To be seen at Mr. PAKENHAM's stables.
Married at Fort Beaufort on the 19th August 1847 by the Rev. H. BEAVER, Field Captain H.L. WEBB to Elizabeth Sarah Price ADAMS, daughter of the late T. P. ADAMS, Lower Albany
Saturday September 18 1847
Birth at Blinkwater Post 10th September 1847 the wife of Mr. Wm. SLADE of a son
Died on Wednesday 16th instant at King William's Town, British Kaffraria, Mr. Richard FORRESTER, aged 60 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820, since which period he has ever maintained the character of an honest man, a good neighbour and an affectionate husband and parent. As a Frontier farmer he has been a severe sufferer by the inroads of the Kaffirs. After being twice driven from his home, his cattle carried off, fields trodden down and dwelling fired, he was compelled to seek subsistence by working his wagon, until he sunk far from his family, under the effects of exposure and those privations incident to the rough and harassing employment in which, at his advanced period of life, he found it necessary to engage.
Saturday September 25 1847
Married at Uitenhage on the 22nd instant, by the Rev. Alexander SMITH, Johan Lodewyk LEEB Esq. JP of Richmond, the eldest son of the late J.L. LEEB Esq. JP, Land Surveyor of Graaff-Reinet, to Martha Jacoba, the only daughter of the late C.J. MULLER Esq of Uitenhage.
Birth at Graaff-Reinet on Sunday 5th inst, the lady of Herbert RUBIDGE Esq of a daughter
Died at Cumber, Lower Albany, on the 14th inst, Mrs. Mary BRADFIELD, in the 77th year of her age, deeply and sincerely regretted by her numerous family. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820, her family consisting at that period of seven individuals. During the 27 years which have since elapsed this family has sustained material loss by death, and yet at the present moment it is found to have increased from seven to nearly fifty souls, a striking instance of the rapid growth of population in this country. The memory of deceased, the venerated mother of this family, will ever be cherished as a tender parent, good neighbour and a decided Christian.
Died at Graham's Town on Monday 20th instant, Mary DEVINE, wife of Jeremiah DEVINE, of Sea Field near Cawood's Bay, of inflammation of the lungs, caused by the disturbance of the present Kaffir War, after a lingering illness of five months, leaving her husband, three young brothers and a numerous circle of friends to deplore her loss. She was a kind and affectionate wife and died a good Christian, aged 23 years and 4 months. Requiescant in Pace.
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Friday, March 25 @ 09:38:54 GMT (1235 reads)
Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1847
Saturday October 2 1847
[best guess from out of focus picture]
Death on the 20th ult at Port Elizabeth, William RAWLINSON, aged 65 years
[best guess from out of focus picture]
Married at Graham's Town by the Rev. W. SHAW on Monday 27th Sept, James PARKER, Ironmonger, Church Square, to Sarah, daughter of Mr. W. ?STIRK?
Saturday October 16 1847
Married on the 7th October by the Rev. F. McCLELAND, Sampson MIDDLETON Esq, merchant, Port Elizabeth, to Janet Watson HENDERSON, youngest daughter of the late Henry Watson HENDERSON, merchant, Graham's Town.
Birth at 43 St.Georges Street, the lady of W.Y. ELDRIDGE Esq of a daughter
Cape Town 3rd October 1847
Died on Friday October 8th at Fort Beaufort, in the faith and hope of the Gospel, after a short but severe affliction, Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr. A.S. WHITE, aged 32. Her death is deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Saturday October 23 1847
Birth on Monday 11th instant at the residence of W.C. VAN RYNEVELD Esq, Civil Commissioner of Graaff-Reinet, Mrs. John VAN RYNEVELD of a daughter.
Saturday October 30 1847
Died on the 17th instant in the 74th year of her age, after an illness of ten weeks, Mrs. Sarah MOODY, relict of Mr. John MOODY, one of the British Settlers of 1820. Deceased was prevented by circumstances from proceeding to the colony in company with her husband, and did not join him till the year 1832, from which time to the period of her death she resided in the village of Bathurst, and enjoyed the affectionate regard of all to whom she was known.
Died on Tuesday 27th inst, Mr. William STENT, of Graham's Town, aged 33 years. Deceased was on a journey from Port Elizabeth, when by a fatal accident his wagon fell over, and so severely injured him that he survived only two short hours, leaving an affectionate wife and three small children to mourn their sudden and irreparable loss. His death is deeply lamented by a numerous circle of friends and relatives.
Saturday November 6 1847
Died at Bellevue on 23rd October, Alice Ruth, wife of Mr. John BROWN, the youngest and last surviving daughter of Mr. T. BAINBRIDGE, one of the British Settlers of 1820. Aged 36 years.
Died on the 16th October, Martin John BERESFORD Esq, formerly of Quarry Place, Boughton, Monchelsea in the County of Kent (England), after a lingering illness of several months. Aged 59 years, leaving a wife, four sons and three daughters to deeply lament his loss.
Died on the 28th October 1847, Mrs. Charlotta HALLACK, wife of Mr. Russel HALLACK, and eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. SANDS of Fort Beaufort, after a severe and protracted childbirth. Her loss has been severely felt by her relatives and all who knew her.
Saturday November 13 1847
TO LET
Croft Cottage, near Fort England, for a term of one year or more.
Apply to Proprietor
W.KIDSON
Died at Salem on Monday the 8th instant from the effects of a stroke of lightning, Mr. John Cecil WRIGHT, aged 52 years, leaving a wife and family of eight children, the former to deplore, by this awful and severe dispensation, the loss of a most affectionate husband, and the latter of a parent ever solicitous of their best welfare.
Died at Graham's Town on Sunday morning, 7th Nov 1847, Mr. William BOND, aged 80 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820.
Saturday November 20 1847
OAT HAY
For sale by private agreement a fine Lot of Oat in the immediate vicinity of the Town, ready for cutting
Also TO LET
Good stabling for one or more horses. For particulars apply to:
Mr. W. CHRISTIE, Roseville Cottage, opposite Mr. I'ONS
Died at Bathurst on the 10th instant, aged 72 years, at the residence of his son-in-law W. ALLEN, Mr. Thos. TIMMS of the Nottingham Party. Deceased was one of the original settlers of 1820.
Died at Assagai Boom, near Mooi Meijes Fontein, Nov 15, Mary, the wife of Mr. Benj. JAMES, after a severe affliction of twelve years. Aged 52 years and 8 months.
JOHN WHITE
Returns his most sincere and heartfelt thanks to his friends in Cradock, who so readily, voluntarily, generously and ably assisted him in the recovery of his property, stolen from his premises on the night of the 9th ultimo. J.W. is aware that by many of his friends, the inconvenience, trouble and extreme hardship of watching by day and by night for three weeks, frequently in inclement weather, must have been severely felt. J.W. trusts that not one of those friends may ever require his aid on a similar occasion, but should circumstances require his services he pledges himself to be foremost in promoting the object required.
To the inhabitants of Cradock generally he begs to offer his thanks for their expressed good wishes.
Cradock, November 2 1847
Saturday November 27 1847
NOTICE
Mr. Thomas NELSON
Begs to inform his friends that on the 1st January next his business will be transferred to his son
Mr. J.E. NELSON
It being the intention of Mr. T. NELSON to leave the colony in January or February next, he requests that all open accounts and bills due will be settled
Graham's Town
WANTED at the Cheshire Cheese Inn, Manley's Flat, a man and wife, the man as ostler, the woman to make herself generally useful in the house. To an industrious couple this is a good opportunity, as liberal wages will be given, and the situation as ostler is a lucrative one.
Application to be made at the office of Mr. R.G. STONE or the undersigned
J. ROBEY
Sec Pro Tem
Birth at Graham's Town on the 19th inst, the wife of J.S. CHRISTOPHER Esq of a daughter
H. LLOYD
Begs to inform his friends and the inhabitants of Fort Beaufort and its vicinity that he has opened a Wholesale and Retail Store in Church Street, where he will be happy to supply them at the lowest prices.
Church Street, Fort Beaufort, Nov 6 1847
Saturday December 4 1847
Died at Graham's Town on the 1st December 1847, Mr. Johan BERTRAM, aged 72 years, an old and respected inhabitant of this frontier, deeply regretted by his family and friends.
Died of epidemic fever at Somerset on Friday 26th inst, Caroline, aged 20 months; and on Saturday 27th, Maria, aged 13 years and three months, daughters of G.E. JOSEPH Esq
Somerset, 30th November 1847
Died at Graham's Town on 28th November of consumption, Margaret, daughter of [text rubbed away] THOMAS and surviving widow Margaret KEEN [text rubbed away] years. Deeply and deservedly regretted by her [many?] friends.
Saturday December 11 1847
[top of notice cut off] Elizabeth, the beloved wife of J.P. MARSH, in the 35th year of her age, deeply and sincerely regretted by a numerous circle of friends and relatives, who have thus been called to deplore this afflictive and sudden bereavement.
Died at Dinahore, Mary HARRADEN, the beloved wife of Thomas Harley HARRADEN, Bandmaster HM 98th Regt, who departed this life 2nd June 1847 aged 34 years and 10 months.She was a virtuous wife and a kind mother.
Sarah Elizabeth HARRADEN, daughter of the above, who departed this life 3rd June 1847, aged 8 years and 8 months.
William Arthur HARRADEN, son of the above, who departed this life 6th June 1847, aged 6 months and 6 days.
These lovely buds, so young, so fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In Paradise may bloom.
Deceased was the daughter of Wm. MOUNTFORT and her premature death is much regretted by her aged parents and family.
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Transcribed from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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Posted by paul on Sunday, February 13 @ 13:01:02 GMT (1441 reads)
Topic: Miscellany
ADM37/6145 MUSTER ROLL OF HMS WEYMOUTH DECEMBER 1819
Transcribed by Sue Mackay, Cardiff
Public Record Office, Kew, London
The following is a transcript of the muster roll for HMS Weymouth for December 1819 taken from ADM37/6145 at the Public Record Office, Kew, London. Names appear in the same order as on the list, ie not alphabetically but presumably as they lined up to have their names taken. Most first names were abbreviated using a superscript, but I have used an inverted comma to precede any superscript letter(s). Comments added after names are taken from the muster roll for 1820 (ADM37/6146)
D=discharged
DD=discharged dead
Male Settlers:
Step'n Trolip
Dan'l Farley
John Trolip
Joseph Trolip
Isaac Debnom
Will'm Trolip
Jos'h Weakley
John King
Will'm Neat
Edward Adams
Benj'n Trolip
Charles Hayman
John W. Hayman
Alex'r Biggar
George Pollard
Henry Pedlar
Tho's Bingle
George Faircloth
Rob Godfrey
Tho's Page
Ja's McDonald
Rob Cole
Geo Epsey
Rob Knowles
Geo Sanderson
Benj'n Osler
John Dale
C.B. Pearse
H'y Goodman left at Cape of Good Hope to attend his master [John Bridgeman]
Will'm Mallett
Ja's Weeks
Ja's Ball
John Bridgeman left behind at Cape of Good Hope through ill health
Jos'h Richards
Rich'd Blee
Will'm Cock
Ab'm Collier
Will'm Forward
George Lyon
John Coleman D 20 Feb [thereafter appears on crew list - 'having volunteered to keep watch and perform seaman's duties during the passage in consequence of the ship being short of company']
John Whitehead
John Wilkins
Jos'h Thomas
Benj'n Warden
Will'm Woodman
Tho's Jarman
Wm Jones
John Staples
Geo James
Cha's Dean
Rob Emsley
Sam'l Dugleby
John Ivatts
Ja's Leppan
Simon Begley
Tho's Simpson
Cha's Ingram
John Sanders
John Rhodes
Cha's Evans
Step'n Brown
Wm Verrity
Edw'd Martin(1)left behind at Cape of Good Hope having fractured his leg
Edw'd Martin(2)
Wm Beale
Tho's Williams
Tho's Overe(1)
Tho's Overe(2)
John Bradly
Tho's Field
John James
Wm Bassett
Tho's Whitehead
Capt.D.Campbell ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
John Stroud ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
R't Horton ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
John Wills ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Geo Penny ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Ja's Turner D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Cha's Brushwood D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Wm Gladstone D 31 Dec absent
Geo Goff
John Smith D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
John Brown D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
John Edgecumbe ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Philip Hobbs
Rob Rogers
Ja's Usher
Ja's Hayward
Ja's Randall
Will'm Banks
Will'm Barter
Tho's Warren
Jos Usher
Sam'l Hayward
Ja's Warren
Ja's Ellicott
Miles Bowker(1)
Wm M Bowker
M B Bowker
John Stamford
John Austin
John Hayter
G.H.Down
Rich'd Limes
Ja's Penny D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Geo Shepheard ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Rich'd Eva
Edw'd Ford
Ja's Dicks (1)
R'd Ralphs
Jonah Dicks
Jos'h Ralphs
Ja's Dicks(2)
Ja's Jennings DS [discharged sick?] 6 Jan 1820 Haslar Hospital
Eph'm Dicks(1) DD 26 Apr
Rich'd Crouch
Elijah Payne
Ja's Ford
John Ford
Rob Dicks
Eph'm Dicks(2)
Philip Pinnock
Wm Ingram
Henry Adams
Cha's Besant
John Parkin
Ja's Mayho
Rob Newcombe
Sam'l James
Cha's Jordan ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Wm Lovelock ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
John Kimmish ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
John Littlefield(1) ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
John Littlefield(2) ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Jn R Palin
H Booth D 7 Jan left behind at Portsmouth
Philip Rogers
Rob Miles
Wm Menzies
John Green
Rich'd Bowls
Henry Amoss
Ja's Oliver
Alex Cummins
Geo Hayward
Wm Hayward
Tho's SweetmanD 6 Jan > SB366 as a cooper until ship's arrival at the Cape of Good Hope [crew muster gives his age as 42 and his place of birth as Deal]
Ja's Hayward
Ja's Reid
Tho's Eastland
R'd Dickson
Cha's Gurney
Jos Hubbard
John Woodland
R'd Claringbould
Ja's Basden
John Darby
John Carter
Geo Webster
Pat'k Keough
John Cronk
Geo Bubb
Matson Terry
R'd Watson
R'd Hinton
Tho's Lanham
Late arrivals (2 Jan 1820) not included on the 1819 muster roll
Wm Glogg
Benj'n Leach
Wm Leathern
Female Settlers:
Mary Trolip
Eliz'th Farley
Eliz'th Trolip
Susan Trolip
Mary Debnom
Patience Trolip
Emma Weakley
Eleanor King
Susan Neats
Eliza Debnom
Esther Trolip
Eliz'th Hayman
Mary Biggar (1)
Marg't Biggar
Ann Biggar
Mary Biggar (2)
Jean Biggar
Eliz'th Bingle
Sarah Knowles
Ann Pollard
Eliz'th Pedlar
Sophia Bingle
Mary Faircloth
Martha Godfrey
Ann Page
Mary McDonald
Jane Cole
Mary Epsey
Mary Knowles
Ann Sanderson
Jane Osler
Eliz'th Goodman
Eliz'th Mallett
Grace Weeks
Ann Ball
Sally Richards
Penopha Blee
Eliz Cock
Mary Collier
Eliz'th Forward DD 29 Mar
Sarah Whitehead
Eliz'th Thomas
Eliz'th Warden
Sarah Emsley
Mary Dugleby
Ann Lappan
Ann Begley
Ann Simpson
Martha Sanders
Hen'ra Rhodes
Mary Evans
Sarah Brown
Eliz'th Veritty
Ann Martin
Mary Beale
Susan Campbell D 6 Jan on shore at Portsmouth
Eliz'th Stroud ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Eliz'th Horton ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Mary Wills ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Nancy Penny ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Eliz'th Brown D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Charity Hobbs
Sarah Rogers
Sarah Usher
Tab'a Hayward
Reb'a Randall
Sarah Banks
Mary Warren
Eliz'th Usher
Mary Randall
Maria Stamford
Martha Penny D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Eliz'th Shepheard ordered to remain at Cape of Good Hope
Eliz'th Eva
Jane Ford
Dinah Dicks
Eliz'th Ralphs
Jane Dicks
Mary Jennings
Sarah Crouch
Mary Payne
Eliz Ralphs
Betsy Pinnock
Ann Bowker
Jane Mayho
Eliz'th James DD 30 Dec died on board
Martha Jordan
Mary Littlefield
Ann Miles
Mary Menzies
Ann Green
Eliz'th Bowls
Mary Oliver
Eliz'th Cummins
Mary Hayward (1)
Jane Sweetman
Mary Hayward (2)
Sarah Reed
Sarah Eastland
Jane Webster
Reb'a Keough
Ann Cronk
Mary A Cronk
Sarah Hinton
Eliz Lamham
Mary Dale
Ann Pearse
Late arrivals (2 Jan 1820) not included on 1819 muster roll
Eliz'th Parkin
Maria Glogg
Ann Leach
Mary Dean - wife of Cha's Dean discovered on board after ship sailed
Settlers' Children:
Wm, Sarah and Jos'h Farley Jos.Farley DD 20 Feb
Roda, Joseph and M Ann Trolip
Isaac and Ann Debnom
Alfred Trolip
Jos'h, John and Mary Weakly
John and Sarah King
Jane Neat
Rob't, Georg'a, Agnes, Cha'l, Alex'a and Helen Biggar
Tho's, Geo, M Ann and Jane Pollard
Henry, M Ann and Eliz'th Pedlar
Tho's and Elea'r Bingle
Ja's and Eliz'th Faircloth
Henry and Martha Godfrey Martha Godfrey DD 18 Feb
Alex McDonald
Rob Cole
Ann, Marg't and Caro'le Sanderson
Step'n, M Ann, Amelia and Eliz'th Osler
Eliz'th Weeks DD 2 Feb
Ja's Ball
Sally and Phillis Richards
Wm F, J.A.and L.A. Cock Wm Cock DD 8 Feb
Wm Forward DD 17 Mar
Geo, Phoebe and Sarah Whitehead Sarah Whitehead DD 27 Jan
John Thomas
Eliz'th Warden
Wm, Eliz'th and Sarah Emsley
Sam'l and Fanny Dugleby Samuel Dugleby DD 15 Jan
Chris'r, Ann and Mary Lappan
Clara Begley
Tho's and Dor'ySimpson
Geo, Cha's and Edw'd Rhodes
Wm Brown
John, Ja's, Tho's and Eliz'th Veritty
Wm, Geo, Henry and M Ann Beale
Eliz'th Horton DD 25 Feb
Marg't Wills
Eliz'th Brown D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
R'd Chance
John Hawkins
John Yearmouth D 29 Dec on shore at Portsmouth
Dan'l and Sarah Hobbs Sarah Hobbs DD 5 Feb
Reb'a and Emma Rogers Emma Rogers DD 10 Feb
John, James, Ann, Sophia and Fanny Usher
John, Wm, Eliz'th, Selina and Eliza Hayward
Ja's, Jane, Eliza and Sarah Randall
Ja's and Wm Banks
J.H. Bowker
John, Let'a, Jane and Sophia Stamford Jane DD 10 Feb Sophia DD 27 Jan
Sarah Shepheard
Pat'e and Eliz'th Ford
Sam'l, Harr't, Jos'h and Mary Ralphs Mary Ralphs DD 21 Feb
Ja's, Jos (1), Jonah and Eliza Dicks
Ja's Jennings
Jos Dicks (2)
John Crouch DD 20 Feb
Mary Payne
Jos'h and Harr Pinnock Joseph Pinnock DD 15 Mar
B E, R M, Sep's, Oct's and Mary E Bowker
Step'n and Eliza James
Cha's Jordan
Cha's Littlefield
Wm Miles DD 24 Feb
John Dicks
John, Ja's Tho's, Wm, Han'h and Mary Green
Tho's, Edw'd, Reb'a, Eliz'th and Char'l Amoss
Esther Bowls
Sarah Amoss
Jemima Bowls
Alex Cummins
Ja's, Han'h and Ruth Sweetman
Wm Hayward
Jos'h, Emilly and Mary Reed
Geo, Tho's, Ja's, Cecilia, Eliz'th and Jane Eastland
Cha's Gurney
Tho's and Rob Carter
Geo Webster
Hen'y Keough
John and Fra's Cronk
Geo, Leon'd, Reb'a and Jane Hinton
Mary A Lamham
S Wm and Tho's James S.Wm DD 12 Jan Thomas DD 2 Jan
Eldred, Cha's and Hor'o Pearse
Late arrivals (2 Jan 1820) not included in 1819 muster roll
Wm, John, Robert and Jane Parkin
Wm and Maria Glogg
Ann Leach
Born on board:
Jan 13 ___ Pedlar
Jan 28 ___ Green
Feb 7 ___ Reed
Feb 20 ___ Biggar
Feb 29 ___ Epsey
Mar 8 ___ Godfrey
Mar 10 ___ Usher
Mar 22 ___ Hobbs DD 13 Apr
7 Apr ___ Sweetman
26 Apr ___ Bowker
29 Apr ___ Sanders DD 7 May
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Posted by paul on Sunday, February 13 @ 12:47:51 GMT (1364 reads)
Topic: Miscellany
HMS Weymouth
The Weymouth was used to transport 11 parties of 1820 settlers from Portsmouth to Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth). Such passenger lists as remain are in the Cape Archives but listings taken from their holdings, as well as a lot of background information on the emigration scheme and further details about many of the settlers, can be found in 'The Settler Handbook' by M.D.Nash, Chameleon Press 1987( ISBN 0 620 10940 8), available from the Albany Museum, Somerset Street, Grahamstown 6139, South Africa. The Public Record Office in Kew, London, holds both the captain's log (ADM51/3543) and the second master's log (ADM52/4655) as well as the ship's muster roll. At first sight the two logs seem identical but there are subtle differences in the information they contain. Below are transcriptions of the captain's log (ADM51/3543) done by Sue Mackay, Cardif
ADM51/3543 LOG OF HMS WEYMOUTH (1819-20)
Mr.Richard Turner, Master
Public Record Office, Kew, London
This log was transcribed on 31 January 2003. Time did not permit me to transcribe it all, so it is complete (other than margin notes on compass bearings etc) from December 16 1819 until Sunday February 6, after which I quickly noted down major events and any personal references to the 1820 settlers on board. Some abbreviations have been expanded for the sake of clarity. Other abbreviations occurring frequently in the log are:
Do = ditto
Qt = quantity
Thurs 16 December 1819 - Portsmouth Harbour
Am: Light breezes and clear
8: Do weather. Employed hoisting in provisions and other necessary duties.
The settlers came on board at noon. Do weather. Employed stowing the hold.
Mustered for Checques, discharged several of the crew. Employed stowing the holds. Midnight: Strong winds
Fri 17 December
Am: Strong breezes with rain
8: Do weather. Employed cleaning decks and stowing chain cables.
Do weather. Employed as before.
Midnight: Do weather
Sat 18 December
Am: Strong breezes and rain. Employed clearing lighter of provisions.
Pm: More moderate employed cleaning decks.
Midnight: Fine weather
Sun19 December
Am: Light breezes and fine.
Noon: Do weather
Pm: Moderate breezes and hazy.
Midnight: Squally weather.
Mon 20 December
Am: Light winds with rain. Employed stowing water and provisions.
Pm: Do weather. Employed as before. Artificers fitting settlers berths.
Midnight: Do weather
Tues 21 December
Am: Fresh winds and frosty weather. Employed as requisite. Received one hundred and eighty pounds of fresh beef and sixty pounds of vegetables. Employed as before.
Pm: Do weather
Wed 22 December
Am: Light winds and clear frosty weather. Received 16 hogsheads of beer qt 1022 Gs Artificers employed fitting settlers berths
Pm: Do weather. Employed stowing provisions
Midnight: rainy
Thur 23 December
Am: Fresh breezes with rain. Employed as requisite
Pm: Do weather. Mustered and Checques
Midnight: Fine weather
Fri 24 December
Am: Fresh breezes with snow. Rec'd 569 lbs of fresh beef and 80 lbs of vegetables Employed as requisite
Pm: Do weather. Employed as before
Midnight: Frosty
Sat 25 December
Am: Fresh breezes with frost.
Noon: Do weather
Pm: Moderate
Midnight: Fine clear weather
Sun 26 December
Am Fresh breezes with frost and snow.
Noon: Do weather
Pm: Do weather
Midnight: Fine weather
Mon 27 December
Am: Strong gales
Noon: Do weather. Employed stowing provisions
Pm: Do weather
Midnight: Do weather
Tues 28 December
Am: Light winds and fine. Rec'd 689 lbs of beef and 80 lbs of vegetables. Open flour No184 qt 345 lbs
Pm: Do weather
Midnight: Do weather
Wed 29 December
Am: Light breezes with rain. Employed as necessary
Pm: Do weather. Employed as before.
Midnight: Do weather
Thu 30 December
Am: Strong breezes with heavy rain. People employed stowing the holds
Pm: Do weather Employed as before. Departed this life ELIZth JAMES settler's wife. Sent the corpse on shore to be interred.
Midnight: Do weather
Fri 31 December
Am: Strong breezes with snow. Variously employed. Opened pease qt 5 bushels and cocoa qt 112lbs
Pm: Employed getting ready to go out of harbour.
Midnight: Fine weather.
Sat 1 January 1820
Am fresh breezes. People employed as necessary
Pm: Do weather with snow.
Midnight: Clear
Sun 2 January
Am: Light breezes with rain.
Noon: Do weather
Pm: Strong breezes with snow
Midnight: Frosty.
Departed this life THOs JAMES (Settler's child) Sent body to be interred.
Mon 3 January
Am: Strong breezes with snow
8: Squally. Down royal yards. Employed getting ready for going out of the harbour. Made signal with a gun for assistance
9: Pilot came on board
10:30: Cast off from the buoy and made sail out of the harbour.
Pm: Moderate and fine. Trimmed sails occasionally.
12:40 Short'd sail and came to with the SB in fathoms water 14 Monckton fort ?? South Sea Castle NE 2 furl'd sails and discharged the pilot.
Midnight: Calm and fine.
Tue 4 January
Am: Calm and fine
4: Employed as requisite
10:30: Pay clerks came on board and paid the ship's company for 6 months
Pm: Light winds
Midnight: Fine
Wed 5 January
Am: Moderate and fine
8: Do weather. Employed stowing booms and boats
Pm: Do weather
Midnight: Do weather
Thu 6 January
Am: Moderate and fine
Pm: Do weather
12: Do weather
Fri 7 January
Am: Moderate and fine
8: Moderate and cloudy. Employed getting ready for sea
Noon: Do weather
Pm: Fresh breezes
4:30: Up anchor and made sail to the west
9: Hove to in Cutter and Pinnace
11: Filled and made sail
12: Strong breezes and cloudy
[Whilst actually at sea the log becomes more formalised, with a section each day for am and pm divided by bearings and distance information taken at noon]
Sat 8 January
Am: Strong breezes and cloudy
2: In top gallant sails
4: Do weather. Portland lights NNW 3 leagues
8: Do weather
11: Reefed and set the mainsail
12: Do weather with snow
Bearings and distance at noon Bolt Head N6 W 4 leagues
Pm: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather
Opened 2 casks of beef Nos 2161 and 2181 qt 38 pecks each and pork 2 casks Nos. 625 and 1379 qt 80 ?
8: Squally
12: Weather with a swell from the eastward
Sun 9 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy
2:30: Set top gallant sails
4: Do weather with snow. Out reef of the mainsail and set the jib
5: In main top gallant sail
Noon: Strong breezes and squally
Bearings and distance at noon Port Santo S 25 W 980 miles
Pm: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Do weather
12: Squally
Mon 10 January
Am: Fresh breezes with squalls
1: Carried away the jib pennant down
4: Do weather
Opened 2 casks of pease qt 5 bushels each
7: Made sail occasionally
8: Moderate and cloudy
Noon: Do weather
Bearings and distance at noon Port Santo 24 W 832 miles
Pm: Moderate and cloudy
1: Squally. Carried away the fore and main top gallant masts. Employed getting do on deck
4: Squally with rain. In 2nd reef of topsails
6: Do weather. Carpenters employed fitting top gt masts
8: Do weather
12: Do weather
Tues 11 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather
8: Do weather
9:30: Out 2nd reef of topsails. Set larboard fore topmast and studding sail
Noon: Do weather
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo 22W 644 miles
Pm: Moderate and cloudy with rain at times. Trimmed sails occasionally
4: Do weather
6: Do weather Carpenters employed as before
8: Do weather
12: Do weather
Wed 12 January
Am: Moderate and fine. Set larboard fore studding sails
Departed this life the infant son of SAMl JAMES (settler)
4: Do weather
8: Do weather
9:30: Studding sails and trimmed sails on the starboard tack
12: Moderate and fine
Bearings and distance at noon Port Santo S54W 532 miles
Pm: Moderate and cloudy. Carpenters employed as before
2: Wind veered round to NW squally. Lowered the topsails and in 2nd reef of do.
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8 Do weather
12: Moderate and fine
Thu 13 January
Am: Moderate and fine
4: Do weather
6: Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
8: Calm. Fidded main top gallant mast. Employed rigging do
12: Light airs and cloudy
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S25W 460 miles
Pm: Light variable winds with rain at times. Trimmed sails occasionally
4: Do weather
7: In 2nd reef of topsails
8: Do weather with rain
10: Do weather. Set the topsails
12: Do weather
Fri 14 January
Am: Fresh breezes and fine
4: Do weather
6: Do weather. Carpenters employed fitting fore top gallant mast
8: Do weather. Set larboard lower and top mast studding sails
12: Moderate and fine. 1 sail in sight
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S26W 370 miles
Pm: Light winds and fine. Employed setting up the rigging
4: Do weather. Carpenters employed as before
5: Studding sails and fidded fore top gallant mast
Opened 1 cask flour 336lbs tea 1 case 86 Wine Nos.2&6 21 gs each
8: Do weather
12: Do weather
Sat 15 January
Am: Moderate and fine
3: Set main sail and main top gallant sail
4: Do weather. Open'd rum No 35 qt 88 gallons
6: Do weather. Departed this life SAMl DUGEBY settler's child
6:30: Out 1st reef of fore topsail Set starboard lower and top mast studding sails
8: Fidded fore top gallant mast. Crossed yard and set the sail
9: Committed the body of the deceased to the deep
12: Do weather
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S29W 310 miles
Pm: Light breezes and fine
Set studding sails and trimmed sails
5:40: Up mainsail in royals
6: Do weather
8: Calm and fine
Midnight: Moderate and cloudy
Sun 16 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy
2: In top gallant sails
4: In 1st and 2nd reefs of topsails
7:30: Down jib in 3rd reef of main topsail. Close reefed fore and mizen top sail down top gallant yards and struck top gallant masts in flying jib boom
Opened 2 cask of pork No 641 &627 80 pecks each 2 casks of beef Nos 2175 &2071 qt 38 pecks each
Noon: Strong breezes and squally with rain
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S23w 268 miles
Pm: Strong breezes and squally
4: Do weather
8: Ware ship
Midnight: Strong breezes and squally
Mon 17 January
Am: Strong breezes and squally
4: Do weather
6: Fresh breezes and squally. Fidded top gallant masts. Set mizen topsail
Noon: Fresh breezes and hazy
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S25.37W 224 miles
Pm: Strong breezes and hazy
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Do weather
12: Do weather up main sails
Tues 18 January
Am: Strong breezes and hazy
4: Do weather. Down jib and up spanker
6: Do weather
8: Do weather
9: Reefed and set the main sail
12: Do weather
Bearing and distance at noon Porto Santo S46W 238 miles
Pm: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Do weather. Tacked ship
9: Set the spanker
12: Do weather
Wed 19 January
Am: Fresh breezes and hazy
2: Up spanker
4: Do weather. Set spanker
6: Do weather
8: Squally in 3rd reef of fore and main topsails. Down spanker
12: Close reefed mizen topsail
12: Do weather
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S34.10W 224 miles
Pm: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
7: Ware ship
8: Moderate and cloudy
10: Set the spanker
12: Do weather
Thu 20 January
Am: Moderate and cloudy
4: Do weather
8: Do weather. Out 2nd reef of the topsails
9: Crossed top gallant yards and set the sails. Opened rum No 35 qt 88 gallons
Noon: Light airs and cloudy
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S44.17W 224 miles
Pm: Light winds and hazy
4: Do weather with rains. Opened flour no162 qt.375 lbs suet No 103 qt 180 lb oatmeal 1 cask qt 7 ½ bushels and sugar no 21 qt 560 lbs
7: Top gallant sails and down flying jib
Midnight: Light airs. Trimmed sails
Fri 21 January
Am: Calm and cloudy
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Do weather
11:30: Light airs from the W. Trimmed and made sail
Bearings and distance at noon Porto Santo S50.58W 222 miles
Pm: Light breezes and fine
5: In royals
6: Moderate breezes and fine. In top sails. Top gallant staysail and 1st reef of main topsail
and 2nd reefs of fore and mizen do
10: Down flying jib
Midnight: Fresh breezes and cloudy
Sat 22 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy
3: In spanker and mizen staysail
6: Do weather. Opened 2 casks of butter qt 69 lbs each and cheese 2 casks qt 125 lbs each cocoa No 31 qt 336 lb
10:30: Set spanker and fore and main top gallant sails
Noon: Fresh breezes and squally
Bearings and distance at noon Santa Cruz S28.51W 318 miles
Pm: Fresh breezes and squally
In 1st reef of fore top sail
6: Do weather
8:30: Carried away the starboard fore topmast studding sail
Midnight: Fresh breezes and fine
Sun 23 January
Am: Moderate and fine
7:30: Out reefs of topsails. Set larboard fore topmast and top gallant studding sails
8: Do weather. Crossed royal yards and set the sails. Set larboard lower studding sail
11: Performed divine service
Noon: Moderate and fine
Pm: Fresh breezes and fine
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Moderate and fine
Midnight: Do weather
Mon 24 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy. In top gallant sails
4: Do weather. Set fore and main top gallant sails
7: Saw the island of Lanzarote west 3 or 4 leagues
8: Fresh breezes
Opened 2 ½ Hhds of vinegar qt 32 gs each tobacco No 175 qt 85 lbs
Noon: Fresh breezes
Bearing and distance at noon Extremes of Lanzarote from WNW to W
Pm: Fresh breezes and cloudy
Variously employed about the rigging
4: Do weather
8: Moderate breezes and cloudy
Midnight: Do weather
Tues 25 January
Am: Fresh breezes and cloudy
4: Short sail and hove to
8: centre of the town of Las Palmas Gran Canary WNW
11: shortened sail and came to with SB in 23 fathoms. Veered to 80 fathoms
NE point of Gran Canary N6E1/2E Centre of the town West
Bearings and Distance at noon. Single anchor off the town of Palmas
Pm: Moderate and fine
Furled sails down royal yards
Employed sending empty casks on shore for water in shore boats
Midnight moderate and cloudy
Wed 26 January
Am: Moderate and fine
4 Do weather. Rec'd water from shore boats. Killed a bullock wt 342 lbs Rec'd 6 oxen and a quantity of fruit and vegetables for the settlers
Pm: Employed receiving water. Departed this life SARAH STAMFORD settler's child
8: Light winds and fine
Midnight: Do weather
Thu 27 January
Am: Light breezes and cloudy
4: Do weather. Employed receiving water in shore boats. Killed a bullock weighing 660 lbs. Departed this life SARAH WHITEHEAD. Committed the bodies to the deep.
Pm: Employed receiving water
Midnight: Do weather
Fri 28 January
Am: Moderate breezes and cloudy.
8: Do weather with a heavy swell. Employed stowing the holds and about the rigging
Pm: variously employed about the rigging. Rec'd no water this day there being too much of surf
Midnight: Cloudy
Sat 29 January
Am: Moderate breezes and cloudy.
4 Do weather. Employed stowing the holds and as necessary. Killed a bullock weighing 450 lbs
Pm: Employed starting water and stowing the holds
6 Do weather
Midnight: Moderate and cloudy
Sun 30 January
Am: Moderate breezes and cloudy. Employed stowing water casks and luggage in the main hold. Rec'd a quantity of fruit and vegetables
Pm: Employed as before noon
Sunset: Light breezes and cloudy
Midnight: Do weather
Mon 31 January
Am: Light breezes and cloudy. Employed receiving water in shore boats and starting do Rec'd a quantity of fruit and vegetables
Pm: Employed as before noon
Sunset: Do weather
Midnight: Cloudy weather
Tues 1 February
Am: Light breezes and fine
4: Variable winds. Employed stowing the holds. Killed 3 oxen weight 118 lbs
Pm: Variously employed about the rigging
Midnight: Fine weather
Wed 2 February
Am: Moderate breezes and cloudy with little rain. Employed about the rigging. Rec'd 10 oxen & two pipes of wine qt 240 gs
Pm: Emplyed receiving water
Midnight: Light breezes
Thurs 3 February
Am: Light breezes and fine. Employed clearing decks and preparing for sea
Pm: Light breezes and fine. Opened 2 casks of beef qt 38 pecks each flour 1 cask qt 380 lbs
8: Weighed and made sail
Midnight: Do weather
Fri 4 February
Am: Moderate and fine
4: Do weather
7:30: Set studding sails
8: Do weather. West point of Gran Canary NE 3 0r 4 leagues
Killed 2 bullocks weighing 625 lbs
Noon: Light winds and clear
Bearing and distance at noon Peak of Tenerife north 58 miles
Pm: Moderate and fine. Trimmed sails and in larboard studding sails
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
7:30: In royals
11: Set larboard top gallant studding sails and royals
Midnight: Light winds and cloudy
Sat 5 February
Am: Light winds and variable
1: In studding sails and trimmed sails
4: Moderate and fine. Set top and gallant studding sails
9: Set larboard fore studding sails. Aired bedding
Departed this life SARAH HOBBS settler's child
Noon: Moderate and fine
Bearings and distance at noon S.Antonio Cape de Verde S36.47W 672 miles
Pm: Moderate and fine
2: In starboard studding sails
3: Out 4th reef of fore topsail
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Do weather. Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
11: In top gallant sails
Midnight: Fresh breezes and cloudy
Sun 6 February
Am: Fresh breezes and fine
1:30: Set starboard topmast studding sails
Killed a bullock weighing 373 lbs
8: Moderate breezes and fine weather
11: Performed divine service
Noon: Moderate breezes and fine weather
Bearings and distance at noon S.Antonio S41W 550 miles
Pm: Modeate and fine
4: Do weather
6: Do weather
8: Moderate and fine. Made shortened sail as necessary
Midnight: Do weather
[From this point due to pressure of time only main events were noted]
Tues 8 February
Employed washing clothes
Departed this life JOHN COCK settler's child
Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
Thurs 10 February
Departed this life EMMA ROGERS settler's child
Committed body of the above infant to the deep
Fri 18 February
9: Bore up to speak to a stranger, fired a gun to bring her to, found her to be the Comet Spanish brig from Cuba to Cape Lopez
Departed this life MARTHA GODFREY settlers child
Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
Sun 20 February
Departed this life JOHN CROUCH and JAMES FARLEY settlers children
Committed the bodies of the above infants to the deep
Mon 21 Feb
Departed this life MARY RALPHS settler's child
Committed the body to the deep
Tues 22 February
Distance and bearings at noon St.Helena S34E 1242 miles
6: heavy squalls with thunder and lightning
Thu 24 February
Departed this life ELIZABETH STORTON settlers child
Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
Fri 3 March
Performed the customary ceremony in crossing the Equator
Sun 5 March
Saw the Island of Annabona SSW 11 or 12 leagues
Wed 15 March
Departed this life JOSEPH PINNOCK settlers child
Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
Fri 17 March
Departed this life WILLIAM FORWARD settlers child
Body of the above infant to the deep
Mon 27 March
Departed this life SARAH FORWARD settler's wife
Committed the body of the above woman to the deep
Wed 29 March
St.Helena NNW 24 leagues
Thu 13 April
Departed this life ____ HOBBS (settlers child)
Committed the body of the above infant to the deep
Tues 25 April
Saw the Table Land ahead
Employed working in for Table Bay
Anchored in 13½ fathoms. Furled sails
Wed 26 April
Departed this life EPHRAIM DICKS settler
Thu 27 April
Sent the body of E.DICKS on shore to be interred
Wed 3 May
Departed this life JANE DICKS female settler
Fri 5 May
Disembarking settlers
Sun 7 May
Departed this life infant son of J SANDERSON settler
Mon 8 May
Committed the body to the deep
Tues 9 May
At anchor in Table Bay
6: Made sail out of the Bay
Mon 15 May
At anchor in Algoa Bay
Tues 16 May
Clearing hold of settlers luggage
Fri 19 May
Disembarking settlers and their luggage
Sat 20 May
Disembarking settlers and their luggage
Cleaning out hold and washing decks
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Topic: Grahamstown Journal Transcriptions
The Grahamstown Journal
1846
Saturday April 4 1846
Birth at Graham's Town on the 28th instant , the Lady of Surgeon W.C. EDDIE, of the Cape Mounted Rifles, of a daughter.
Cypress Cottage March 30th 1846
FATAL ACCIDENT
An account has been received of the death of a son of Mr. SANDS of Fort Beaufort, by the accidental discharge of a percussion gun. It seems that this youth, about 19 years of age, quitted Graham's Town, where he was in the store of Mr. CANNELL, with Mr. NILAND on Friday se'nnight,; that they proceeded to the farm of the former, where early on Monday morning last he was in the act of taking his gun from a wagon, in which it was placed loaded, when the lock meeting with some obstruction, the piece was instantly discharged, the ball entering the breast near the shoulder. The unfortunate youth survived only about one hour.
During the night between Monday and Tuesday last the residence of Mrs. JOLLY at Fort England was struck by lightning, but we are happy to state without any fatal consequences. The shock was severe, one of the walls of the building, being so shattered as to make it a question whether it will not be necessary to have it rebuilt. No injury was sustained by any of the inmates of the dwelling.
BATHURST
All things continue in a state of unsettledness in this part of Lower Albany. The Settlers, smarting under the remembrance of past troubles, are forming encampments at Cuylerville, at Cawoods, at Trapps' Valley, at New Bristol, at the Mill near Port Frances, at Mr. COCK's at the Kowie, at Mr. S. DELL's and at Theopolis, so that should the Kaffirs have the temerity to enter these parts they will meet with most determined resistance.
We all feel greatly encouraged that the Governor at Cape Town so highly approves of our late proceeding. All say only let us be supported and Lower Albany will do its duty. Much cannot be done because of our being so few in number. Some of our men are yet in Graham's Town - we hope that they have not got out of the way purposely - we expect that they will soon be home to aid at the present juncture of affairs. All look toward the Kowie with regret that we have not a port there. Patroles have been out in all parts, but not a Kaffir spoor is visible. The Wesleyan Minister, the Rev. J. AYLIFF, held Divine service in two of the camps yesterday (Sunday).
Saturday April 11 1846
Died at Haslope Hills, Tarka, on Friday 3rd April of Croup, William David Barry, son of Anthony and Caroline FRANK, aged 14 months.
We reported a few weeks ago a severe accident having happened to a miner named MIDGELY, employed in the construction of the new road in Howison's Poort. A similar accident has befallen his son within the last few days. By the premature explosion of a blast this young man was severely cut and bruised about the head by fragments of stone, and thrown senseless to the ground a distance of several yards from the spot on which he stood at the moment of the concussion. Prompt medical assistance having been obtained he is now in a fair way of recovery.
Friday: The "church-going bell" reminds one this morning that this is a day (Good Friday) which has been set apart by the English Church for the celebration of religious worship, in memory of the most stupendous event the world has known. It is also the Anniversary of the landing on the shores of Algoa Bay, twenty six years ago, of the first party of British Settlers - "a homeless, houseless band". Little could they have imagined the possibility that on the 26th annual return of the day they would be found in arms, prepared to repel an expected attack by the neighbouring Kaffirs. Surely there must be something radically wrong in a system which has not conducted to a better result than this.
Saturday April 18 1846
IMMIGRATION
Cape Town April 4th 1846
To the Editor: Sir,
We, the Agents of the Emigration Company, request that you will insert in your journal the following statements in reference to the remarks in your paper of the 28th of last month, under the head of 'Immigration'.
The Government have expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with all the arrangements made for the comforts of the emigrants by the Susan.
The emigrants were all along told by us that they should be sent to Algoa Bay if they wished, according to agreement; and a notice requesting all persons, both emigrants and passengers, to apply to us for that purpose was inserted in the Commercial Advertiser of the 7th February.
They never were, by our authority, informed that they must accept situations here. Their appointment has nothing to do with us and is quite beyond our control.
We do not recollect any reference being made in the Legislative Council about the matter, and shall feel obliged by your referring us to it.
The ship was chartered by the Emigration Company to proceed to Algoa Bay, and any unnecessary delay would have incurred demurrage.
We need not trespass on your time by any further remarks, as these will doubtless be sufficient to set the matter right, and in conclusion remain, Sir &c &c
WOLLASTON & Co.
[In reference to the above we beg to state that the information upon which we based our remarks, referred to in the above, was given us by a passenger by the Susan. We understood that the subject was mentioned in the Legislative Council by the Honourable Mr. ROSS.]
APPREHENSION OF PIKE'S MURDERERS
Fort Peddie 17th April 1846
The Murderers of poor PIKE have been detected. They were four in number. Three have been taken and the fourth has made his escape. They were sent into Peddie last night by STOCK (ENO's successor). Captain McLEAN is at this present moment investigating the case. The evidence is clear against them - one of the men had on a white counterpane which belonged to poor PIKE.
Report of cannon heard in the distance, supposed to be from Colonel SOMERSET's camp on the Debi Flats. The Debi Flats can be distinguished from the top of a mount, called 'Somerset Mount', about three miles from Peddie; a party going to ride out this evening with their spy-glasses, in order to observe the situation of the camp.
All very quiet about Fort Peddie. During the past week we have had Noneba, Suani, Pato, Umkie and Cobus Congo as visitors. They look as if they were humbled - quite respectful in their bearing. Fingoes out in all directions after the stolen oxen from Grobblers Kloof. Our Diplomatic Agent very active.
It is all life at Peddie now - bugles blowing - troops parading - cavalry and artillery skirmishing and besieging all the krantz and valleys round about Peddie; while the Fingoes are firing guns in all directions. Post just going.
It is with the most poignant sorrow we give publicity to one of the most mournful and distressing occurrences it has ever been our duty to record. We refer to the accidental death of Mr, Louis NORTON of this town, which took place on the afternoon of Wednesday last. The circumstances of this sad catastrophe are briefly as follows:- The deceased had requested of Mr. M.B. SHAW the loan of his horse, a fine spirited animal, then standing saddled and bridled on the spot. In mounting, the horse sprang forward before the deceased could gain the saddle, and he was thrown heavily, pitching upon a hard and stony part of the road, upon the back of the head. His Uncle, Mr. J.D. NORDEN, and a group of his personal friends, were on the spot at the moment, and rushed to his assistance, but life had fled, the blow being so violent as to cause a concussion of the brain, from which he never for an instant rallied. Dr. G. ATHERSTONE was in attendance within a few minutes after the accident, and who was speedily followed by Drs. MORGEN and HADOWAY, 91st Regt, all of whom, unaware of the exact nature of the injury, had recourse to every means to restore animation, but of course utterly in vain. He never was observed to breathe after receiving the fatal blow.
It is due to the memory of the departed to say that he was amongst the young men of highest promise in this Settlement. With a remarkably even temper, his manners were gentle, cheerful and ardent; while with great aptitude for business he had devoted a considerable portion of his time to the discharge of those duties which he had imposed upon himself as a member of this community. The Graham's Town Yeomanry has lost in him one of its most active members. He had attained the age of 28 years and has left a widow and two young children to deplore, with a numerous circle of friends, their irreparable loss.
The funeral of the late lamented Mr. Louis NORTON took place on Friday afternoon, and was attended by as large a cavalcade as we ever remember to have seen, on any occasion of a similar character. Lt.Col. JOHNSTONE, Major O'REILLEY and several other military officers were present. The Freemasons, of which Association the deceased was a zealous member, wore the insignia of their order, while the Graham's Town Yeomanry attended in the Uniform of their Corps. All the Civil Authorities of the district were amongst the mourners, together with a large number of the inhabitants of the town, thus publicly marking their respect for the deceased, and their sympathy with his bereaved relatives.
We understand that the life of the deceased was insured in "The Cape of Good Hope Mutual Life Assurance Company" for £1,000.
Saturday April 25 1846
Married at Glen Avon on the 15th April 1846, by the Rev. J. PEARS, Edward WADE of Glen Avon to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. John LEONARD of Graham's Town.
Died at Graham's Town on Monday 20th instant, Mr. John CAWOOD, aged 45 years. Deceased was an Emigrant of 1820, since which period he always resided on his original Location in Lower Albany, where he was universally esteemed as a man of sterling character. In his exertions to do good in the neighbourhood in which he resided, his efforts were unceasing, and in which his early death will be deeply and generally deplored. Of mild, quiet, unassuming manners, he lived as became the Gospel of Christ, and his end was Peace - a confident assurance in the mercy of God and a steady, humble faith in Him on whom he had long believed. He has left a Widow and six Children.
Saturday May 2 1846
Birth at Groen Fontein on April 22nd 1846, Mrs. Joshua TROLLIP of a son
Birth at Colesberg, the wife of Mr. Thos. HOLMES of a daughter
GARRISON ORDERS
Graham's Town 2 May 1846
1. Lieut. M.B. SHAW, the Senior Officer of Yeomanry, will assume the Command of that Corps in succession to Field Commandant NORDEN, killed in action on the 25th instant. In making this announcement the Lt.Colonel considers it due to the memory of the deceased to express the universal regret felt in this Garrison for the loss of so public spirited and gallant a Leader, and to add to this token of respect the following testimony to his value from His Honor the Colonel commanding, namely:- "I deeply and sincerely regret the loss of that gallant, useful and excellent Officer, Captain NORDEN of the Graham's Town Yeomanry. Such men as Mr. NORDEN must be deeply lamented.
2. Mr. THACKWRAY of Graham's Town is appointed Captain and Superintendent of the Fingo Levy, and to be obeyed as such; Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. HOOLE and Mr. HANCOCK will act as Assistants and Interpreters; Mr. BLAINE as Quarter Master.
Mr. THACHWRAY of this Levy will increase their numbers to Two Hundred and Fifty Men. Those on Out Piquet will daily draw full Rations.
A.A. O'REILLY
Brigade Major
The villages of Bathurst, Port Francis, Farmerfield, Salem and Sidbury have as yet maintained themselves, nor do we hear that they have been as yet seriously attacked at any of those places. Their safety depends however upon immediate succour, and which we now call upon our fellow Colonists promptly to afford.
Mr. H. FULLER's farm was attacked a second time last night, but the assailants were again gallantly beaten off by the little garrison. The Kaffirs on this occasion endeavoured to surprise the place, and did not fire a shot, leading to the supposition that they are getting short of ammunition.
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A party of eight of the inhabitants of Bathurst came in today from that village and reported that with great difficulty they had, by taking a circuitous route, succeeded in reaching town. A body of the enemy lined the drift at Blue Krans, the approach to which down the descent is very bushy. But keeping their horses in hand until they came to this point, they then dashed forward and got through without harm, the Kaffirs firing a volley after them as they ascended the opposite hill, and which, drawing up their horses, they returned. They state that nearly the whole of Lower Albany has been laid waste, the houses and stacks fired and the cattle swept into Kaffirland
The following letter from the Rev. J. AYLIFF, Wesleyan Minister at Bathurst, shows the deeply painful situation in which the inhabitants were at the time it was written:
Bathurst, Tuesday Morning
We are all driven to the church, where to the present we are safe. I bear arms and take my share of night duty. Yesterday a party came in from CAWOOD's, saying that all the Fish River cattle had gone; that the Kaffirs had secured the boat of J. PHILLIPS, with which they were crossing the river near the mouth. James, my youngest son, went yesterday morning 8am (without my permission) to water the horses at the fountain by the Drostdy, when two Kafirs sprang upon him and seized his arm, saying "Give your horses!" Yes I will, said James (in Kafir) if you don't kill me, and began crying. The Kafir replied, hold your noise, I won't kill you. At this moment the horses broke away, and they left him and went after them. I have much to say, but time does not allow me to add any more than to say that the officer in command, Mr. TUNNARD, is exceedingly kind and attentive to our concerns, and so are the small party of the 27th, which he commands.
Reports received that about 1200 head of the cattle taken at Mr. McLUCKIE's station had been recaptured by a small party of farmers, who sallied out headed by Mr. W. EASTMENT, and who behaved throughout the affair with the most determined courage, actually springing into the kraal amongst the Kaffirs, and shooting with his own hands with a blunderbuss heavily loaded, several of the enemy. The Kaffirs subsequently went to the dwelling house of this individual, a short distance from McLUCKIE's, and pillaged and destroyed the whole of the property it contained, not leaving Mr. EASTMENT a single article of clothing or other necessary. The following night the Kaffirs attacked McLUCKIE's house, a second time, but the cattle recaptured had been sent to an adjacent station and the enemy were disappointed in booty. They however surrounded the house in force, in extended order, and then commenced firing upon the premises, calling out at the same time to the little garrison to come out if they were men and fight. This challenge it was not thought prudent to comply with, and the savages shortly retired. In these attacks the enemy have shown little of that courage which many are disposed to give them credit for. They fired from a great distance, and permitted a handful of brave men to wrest their prey from them. The defence of a kraal or dwelling should be mainly from without, and not from within the walls. The most effectual way to counteract such attacks would be to have picquets placed in ambush at a short distance from the point expected to be attacked, and then, while the marauders were received with spirit by the garrison, they should be suddenly taken in rear by the outside guard. This would cause instant panic, and the enemy being encountered in his own way would soon be shorn of that confidence which now marks his nightly assaults. No position should now be held where there are not sufficient hands to make such a defence.
Informed that a large herd of cattle have been taken from Mr. DELL's station, at Barville Park, but the details not given. Today the remains of Field-Commandant NORDEN were consigned to the silent tomb, and as expected were followed by all the military officers in the garrison, and by a large concourse of inhabitants. The ceremony was conducted according to the impressive ritual of the Jewish Church, to which deceased belonged. The coffin was entirely without ornament, and was borne from the carriage to the grave by those only of his persuasion. Each member of his family, beginning with the eldest son, cast some earth into the grave, and which was not quitted until it had been entirely filled in. The lamented deceased has left a widow, a native of New York, and several children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and tender parent. To some it may not be known that the late Mr. L. NORTON, whose premature death by a fall from a horse we recorded this day se'nnight, was a nephew of the deceased, and who was overwhelmed with grief at the sudden death of one with whom he was on terms of the most fraternal intimacy, little thinking that, ere the lapse of many days, he, like him, would become the tenant of the silent tomb. It is an occurrence worthy of record in the annals of British warfare that an individual of the Jewish Religion fell, as leader of a party, fighting in the common defence of the country.
Received an account of a very gallant defence made by a small party assembled at the farm of Mr. J.J. SMITH in the Winterberg. The Kaffirs made their night attack with their usual determination and subtlety but were steadily met by the gallant little party - keeping up an incessant fire of vollies from three guns at a time, until the enemy at length sheered off without his expected booty. Mr SMITH's sons distinguished themselves by great intrepidity.
Saturday May 9 1846
In consequence of MARTIAL LAW being proclaimed, the Undersigned begs to notify that credit is discontinued from this day.
C. FULLER
Graham's Town 21st April 1846
BATHURST AND PORT FRANCES
This Division has suffered equally with the other parts of the District, a large proportion of it is swept bare of livestock, and the buildings, stacks of corn and fences are in ashes. The village of Bathurst is yet spared from the fire-brand, the inhabitants still maintaining themselves bravely in their little fortification, the Episcopal Church, and submitting with the most exemplary fortitude to those privations which are the necessary concomitants of their painful position. A letter before us dated 4th instant says:
All the houses in JAMES Party were burnt on Saturday except the house of Mr. USHER. The Chapel is consumed as well as all the stacks, estimated at 620,000lbs. Eight dwellings have been fired in the little hamlet. The Kaffirs still continue to show themselves on all sides. At Cawood's they have lost all their cattle. At Cuylerville the enemy was most bravely repulsed, the gun of J. FLANEGAN doing great execution. Ebenezer Chalel [sic] has been burnt, and all the houses at Green Fountain.
The extensive farmhouse and buildings on Cypher Fountain, the property of Mr. F. CARLISLE, Deputy Sheriff, situated about 3 miles NW of Graham's Town, were fired by the enemy last night. Pigs were found cut to pieces, and everything not consumed by fire destroyed.
Saturday May 16 1846
GARRISON ORDERS
Mr KIFT is appointed Quartermaster of the Graham's Town Yeomanry and mr. TAYLOR Assistant Surgeon of the same, until further Orders.
A.A. O'REILLY
Brigade Major
Graham's Town 4th May 1846
Received the following communication from Bathurst:
We continue in the church, numbering in all 304 souls. You may judge of our uncomfortable circumstances. Large bodies of Kaffirs are constantly passing into the colony from Kaffirland, but they seem unwilling to trouble Bathurst. We sometimes think that they are reserving all their strength before they make the attack. Had we force sufficient our people might have stopped large herds of cattle from passing into Kaffirland. The Kaffirs show themselves bold and daring in the extreme. We know of about 20 farm houses in this direction, and many valuable stacks, which have been burned - in fact the whole country is constantly lit up by the fires of farm houses and stacks. Distress is beginning to stare many full in the face; the Government must support the people and that soon. All the cattle are gone from the Fish River, CAWOOD's, COCKCROFT's, and the greater part from FOXCROFT's.
The plan of attack upon the little camp at USHER's was most deliberate on the part of the Kaffirs. The greater part of the day they employed themselves in burning farm houses; this was done with a view to intimidate the little party. The cattle were brought early into the kraal, and the party prepared to repel the attack and defend to the last their hard-earned property, and the lives of themselves and families. Towards the close of the day the Kaffirs came near to the camp, to a speaking distance, and had the boldness to call out, saying "Tis no use driving the cattle into the kraal, for they are no longer yours, but ours, we are coming for them ,and will have them tonight." Amongst the little party were some four or five persons speaking Kaffir; also some Kaffir servants. These latter could recognise distinctly Kaffirs of Pato's tribe, and among them a petty chief of the name of 'Xosa', residing on the Beka River, about 5 miles from Fort Peddie. They made the camp of wagons and carts as snug and comfortable as they could, and each of the men took their stations, and when the Kaffirs made their attack, kept up a steady and well directed fire upon the assailants, and effectually beat them off.
The formation of the kraal greatly aided the little party in repelling the Kaffirs. It was made of large thorn trees, drawn in with the butt end outwards, and on each side a trench dug, and with a sod wall laid on the thorns; at each angle a strong bastion of two-inch oak, capable of containing five or six men, which could effectively rake the trench on all sides. This circumstance completely baffled the Kaffirs; hence, when they got to the kraal edge, to the order "pull out the thorns", the reply was "we cannot, for sods and ground are upon them." I need not tell that this circumstance of beating off the enemy, without their succeeding in entering the kraal, or taking off a single head, have put them in good spirits, for it is the only place which have been attacked in this part of Lower Albany where the enemy have retreated without a booty.
The Kaffirs invariably fire too high; hence the first shot fired, instead of striking the camp, took the corner of the chimney of USHER's house; and a very kind providence has in several instances preserved our people in the defence of our righteous cause.
A requisition is about to be sent to Graham's Town from Lower Albany, for rations for the destitute, and they are not a few. It may be enquired, that as some have yet cattle, why not slaughter those to live on? Such remarks have been made. Now the fact is, if they slaughter the few remaining oxen and milch cows, how can they possibly begin life again, seeing that cattle from other parts of the colony will not live in Lower Albany. Government is bound, both on the score of humanity and sound policy, to keep here the people together. A little thing will cause Lower Albany to be totally abandoned. For the present, the people must be fed. After arrangements or plans of Government will be as beacons for their future guide. You will observe that though the people have lost their all, they have maintained their posts, and defended the country, and now they require to be fed, that they may maintain their positions until when the frontier is reinforced, and the war carried in to the enemy's country, when they will be able to plough, so as to supply the army, and to re-establish themselves in this district.
Sir Andreas STOCKENSTROM is said to be acting with great energy and zeal. He is said to be enlisting every brave man under his command, and it is rumoured that Mr. M. BOWKER has been offered by him a distinguished position. This information is cheering - the present is no time to harbour adverse sentiments - all past differences should be forgotten and merge in one united effort to save the Colony.
We stated in our Saturday's paper that Mr. MURRAY, who fell, while with Mr. C. SCANLEN, fighting bravely against the enemy near Farmerfield, was an Albany Youth - and which we find requires some explanation. The unfortunate deceased was a son of the late Government teacher at Colesberg, but he resided for many years on the farm of Mr. GILFILLAN, near the mouth of the Kowie, and to which gentleman he is a family connection. He formed one of the Colesberg Contingent, and was distinguished during the whole time that he served, under the command of Mr. SCANLEN, for his bravery and good conduct.
Mr. WEBB, whose death we recorded last week, occasioned by a wound received from a musket ball, in an engagement at Messrs. BOWKER's lager, is the son of Mr. R. WEBB, Butcher of Graham's Town. He was a very fine, steady, intelligent young man, 20 years of age, and had just commenced life as a sheep farmer - having married the daughter of Mr. EDY, formerly chief clerk in the office of the Civil Commissioner of Albany - with the fairest prospect of success. His wife and child were in the lager when he was wounded and at his death, and they are now with Messrs. BOWKER in their flight to Somerset. They are entitled to, and will have, the heartfelt sympathy of every feeling mind.
Tuesday 2 o'clock pm
News has just come in that this morning just before daylight the Kaffirs fired the farm house and kraals of the Messrs. BEZUIDENHOUT (mentioned in a previous article) on the New Year's River. They also burnt at the same time the farmhouse of Mr. G. LEE, in the same neighbourhood. It seems that a number of Kaffirs have had possession of these buildings for some days past, sheltering themselves in the buildings and putting cattle in the kraals. These marauders have now gone off towards Kaffirland, first firing the premises, and BEZUIDENHOUT in bringing in the report is in hopes of receiving assistance so as, if possible, to intercept the enemy on the East side of the Zuuerberg, the point where it is probable be will cross the range, being at the back of Hilton, or between that point and the hamlet of Riebeek.
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
With reference to the Proclamation of His Excellency the Governor dated the 22nd April 1846 extending MARTIAL LAW through the whole Colony.
All Her Majesty's Subjects are hereby strictly enjoined to furnish, with the utmost promptitude, all necessary SUPPLIES required by the Commandants or Captains of the Detachments of the Burgher Force on the line of march to the defence of the Frontier, and for which supplies they will be paid, without delay, by the Civil Commissioner of their Divisions.
And all inhabitants are hereby strictly charged and commanded to be aiding and assisting the said Commandants and Captains herein, as they shall answer the contrary at their peril.
By Command of His Excellency the Governor
John MONTAGU
Secretary to the Government
Colonial Office, Cape of Good Hope, 4th May 1846
With reference to the Government notice of the 2nd instant, respecting the Rationing &c &c of detachments of Burghers proceeding to the Frontier, it is hereby notified that the Ration of Provisions to each Burgher, or servant attending him, is to be One pound of Bread or Biscuit, or three quarters of a pound of Meal. And that the Ration of Forage for each Horse, whether led or otherwise, is to be six pounds of Corn and nine ponds of Hay, if both are supplied, or twenty four pounds of Hay, if Hay alone is supplied, or ten pounds of Corn if Corn alone is supplied.
By Command of His Excellency the Governor
John MONTAGU
Secretary to the Government
Saturday May 23 1846
GARRISON ORDERS
18 May 1846
1, The wives of the men belonging to Captain LUCAS' Corps, 7 in number, together with their children, 12 in number, will be put on the Ration List on the same allowances as the wives of soldiers in Garrison till the return of the men in question.
2. The Mounted Volunteers, commanded by Mr. STUBBS, Mr. RUTHERFORD and Mr. MEURANT, having returned to Graham's Town, after a six days patrol over a difficult and rugged country, in which they were the means of preserving much property and stock, the former valued at £2,000, and latter numbering 2,500 sheep and 200 head of oxen, the Lieut. Colonel thanks them for their good service, performed, as it was, under trying circumstances, in very inclement weather, the men being unprovided with field equipage and without blankets. He is constrained to exclude from these thanks two of the Yeomanry, who absented themselves on the march without leave.
3. Mr. W. SMITH of the Commissariat Department, having wished to discontinue duty with the Hottentot levy, his retirement from it is this day permitted.
A.A. O'REILLY
Brigade Major
The following dwelling houses and stacks have been fired and consumed by the Kaffirs in Lower Albany:
B. KEETON 2 houses on Manley's Flat
MOUNTFORD 1 house do
ROBEY 1 house do
G. PALMER 1 do and stacks oat hay
Mr. PURDON Sen 1 do and 3 stacks
MANDY 3 do and stacks
W. PURDON 1 do
John RICHARDSON 2 do
E. HEWSON 1 do 1 stack
W. WAKEFORD 1 do 1 do
FLANEGAN 1 do 1 do
BIDDULPH 1 do
J. LLOYD 1 do
WHITTLE 1 do
Mrs. UPTON 1 do
THARRATT 1 do and stacks
BUCKLEY 1 do 1 stack
G. HINTON 1 do 1 do
RANDLE 1 do 1 do
BARTLETT 1 do 1 do and barn
U. DICKS 1 do 1 do
Chapel in James' Party
J. DICKS 1 house 1 stack
SELBY 1 do 1 do
McNAMARA 1 do 1 do
INGRAM 2 do
M. COCKCROFT 1 do
BERRINGTON 2 do stables and shed
Saturday May 30 1846
Died at Graham's Town on Wednesday the 27th day of May, 1846, Lt. Colonel Pearse LOWEN KH, aged 73 years and 3 months.
Died last Wednesday morning, 27th inst, in the 75th year of his age, Mr. Charles WEBBER Sen. late of Kariega. He was much respected by all who knew him for his uprightness and integrity of character. He was for many years a resident of this town, and a deacon of the Baptist Church. As he lived the life of a Christian, his end was Peace. He has left five sons and two daughters to lament his loss.
Died at Graham's Town on 23rd inst, Thomas, youngest son of James and Elizabeth EVERLEY, aged one year and ten months.
Baptised by the Rev. J. AYLIFF at Camp Usher on Sunday May 24th, the infant son of Joseph and Marion WALKER, named Robert Hart
The following gentlemen are requested to give their best aid in maintaining the Barricades in good repair, viz: Messrs. KIFT, STUBBS, THOMPSON, SMITH at those near the Drostdy Barracks. Messrs. NELSON and LEVEY at those adjoining their own houses; Messrs. SHAW and RUTHERFORD at those on the east of Hill Street; Mr. CAWOOD at those near the Wesleyan Chapel; Messrs. WALKER and LEE at those across Bathurst Street; Mr. DAVIS and M. MEURANT at those near their respective houses.
Saturday June 6 1846
Birth at Graham's Town on Thursday 4th instant, Mrs. C.W. PAKENHAM of a son
Birth at Graham's Town on 31 May, the wife of Mr. William HYDE (grandson to Mr. W. POTTER) of a daughter
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Died at Graham's Town 3rd June 1846, after a short illness, Harriet, wife of Mr. Joseph RHODES, deeply regretted by numerous relatives and friends. The deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820
Saturday June 13 1846
The following is a copy of a letter addressed by Mr. J. Mitford BOWKER to Mr. R. WEBB of Graham's Town, detailing the particulars attending the death of his son, who perished at an early period of the present contest. This letter does the head and heart of the writer equal credit:
Thursday May 7 at Jelliman's
"The matter was thus where your son lost his life. A herd ran down saying Kaffirs were among the sheep. William and Miles and another set off on the only horses we had near, and I called out, as soon as they were gone, for some to go off on foot. I set off with another, John HENRY, and when half way up the hill I looked back and saw four more following us; I did not know who they were at the time but when we were up on the Fish River I found your son was one of the six, for he was a brave, thorough Englishman, and always the foremost. It was a terrible business; the three mounted men had got round the kloof into a corner, and were beset on all sides, and we were considering how we could help, when we saw that we were nearly surrounded by at least 100 Kaffir cavalry and hundreds on foot, and nothing but retreat was possible, so we kept going back from bush to bush, through showers of balls, when a ball smashed your dear son's ankle. He was close to me and he said "Oh Mr. ___ don't leave me, I am wounded and fainting". I said "my dear fellow, never dream that we would leave you" and then John HENRY took him up on his back. At this moment we were all but surrounded, when four more of my brothers got up with their rifles, and turned the front of the Kaffirs. William got up with his horse, and we put your son on it, and retreated slowly behind him. Oh, Mr. WEBB, had your son only escaped as we did! His death has fallen heavy on us, and we could ill spare him; but he is gone to his God, and where the wicked cease from troubling; a braver, dearer fellow never fell in defence of his wife and family. Had we been cut off, the camp would have been trampled flat and all destroyed. As it was the hill was black with them after we got in for two hours, but I think that they concluded if they could not kill 13 men out in the clear, and got handled so severely themselves, it were best to let the lager alone. We buried your dear son at old Jan NEL's yesterday. We enclosed his remains in a coffin, and he is in a decent grave with a pile of stones over him at the Dutch burying place. I read the service over him, and all hands were round his grave, and all eyes were wet and sorrowful, and with heavy hearts; as a soldier we buried him, firing over his grave. And now may God Almighty give you strength and resignation to bear your loss, for it is a heavy one."
ATTACK ON MR. M. COCKROFT'S STATION
Graham's Town June 2nd 1846
To the Editor: Sir, Having seen an incorrect statement in the Frontier Times of the attack on my camp, and pursuit of the cattle after being taken by the Kaffirs, I beg to send you the following true version of the case. The reason that no report has been sent to you before this is that our leader, Mr. BRADSHAW, promised to send it, and we were not aware but he had done so.
On the 24th April, about half past six o'clock, the Kaffirs attacked our cattle kraal and house, keeping up a constant firing on both. Our little party were completely taken by surprise - it being the first attack made in that neighbourhood, and the party only consisting at the time of eight men, including Mr. PURDON senior, Mr. DAVIS and Mr. BROWN, all aged persons, besides about seven herds, only two of whom had time to run from the kraal and get their guns, firing several shots at the Kaffirs; the others retreated into the kloof below the kraal. The remainder of our party were out on patrol with Mr. BRADSHAW at the time. It is supposed from the heavy firing that there were at least one or two hundred Kaffirs. These got into a position, so as to prevent any of us coming out of our barricading. Their balls were well directed, a great many striking the barricade and the house from 2 to 4 feet high. They must have fired some hundreds of shots, as such as did not strike the house went whizzing over our heads like hails stones. The firing was retuned by our party, whenever we could see anything to fire at. We all kept in readiness, expecting the Kaffirs to close in upon us, when we should have been able to make them pay dearly for our cattle. Mr. BRADSHAW, with his usual promptness, came down with his men from the Kaffir pass to our assistance, but he was too late, the whole of our cattle, with the exception a few old cows, some calves and two old oxen, being gone, The cattle were in number about 811 head. Thus in one short hour we were stripped of what we have been working hard for for the last eleven years. This is the second time that most of us have had our houses and oat hay burnt. Poor old Mr. PURDON's case I think is very hard. He is now in his old age, almost 70 years, once more brought down to nearly actual want. His house, a good substantial stone building, containing five rooms, together with the whole of his oat hay, is burnt, and he has not so much as an ox to span in, or a milch cow left. In fact the whole of our wagons are now standing still for want of oxen to work them. At daylight on the following morning some of our party, with Mr. BRADSHAW and his party, and Mr. O'BRIEN, and about ten of his men from Cawood's Post, proceeded on the spoor of the cattle, which passed near Mr. DRIVER's place, through the Fish River Bush, and then went on the wagon road to Committees. They went across the Fish River a few hundred yards above the post. On our route to Committees we met with no opposition from the Kaffirs, but before we arrived at the post we could see our cattle passing through Stock's Country, past Breakfast Vley. On account of the jaded state of our horses, night coming on, and not being able to get any assistance from the post, it was not thought prudent to proceed any further. We left the post about 10 the following morning for Graham's Town. After proceeding about six miles we fell in with a very large drove of cattle. As far as we could see the road appeared one mass of cattle and Kaffirs. The first lot that we came in contact with had no doubt been selected, they being nearly all choice black cattle, and well guarded - a strong party of Kaffirs being both in front and behind the cattle. When we advanced they all fell in the rear of the cattle, and opened a brisk fire on us, which was as gallantly returned by those of our party who were in the advance. We are happy to say that, under Divine providence, we sustained no loss on our side, except one horse shot. The Kaffirs shot too high, and most of us were dismounted. The loss on the side of the Kaffirs was but very small, not being more than from four to six killed, and about the same number wounded, and which was the consequence of one of the party calling out to retreat, an order that was unfortunately obeyed by many of the party retiring about three quarters of a mile, leaving but a very few of us to combat with the Kaffirs. Finding ourselves thus abandoned by so many of our party, we were obliged to leave the [words at end of lines unclear on digital photo]??? and fall back on Committees, just at the time when we were getting in position to have done some work ??? the Kaffirs before they could receive a reinforcement. After halting about an hour, we proceeded from Committees to Trompetters, where we remained all night. Next morning we proceeded through the ?bush? when Mr. O.BRIEN and his party left for Graham's Town, Mr. BRADSHAW and his party taking the direction FRASER's ?house?. On arriving at the Clay Pits some hundreds of Kaffirs were lying in wait in the bush along the path we were going, but some of them being seen and ?trackable? Kaffir spoors being visible in the path, we immediately altered our course, and dashed through the wagon road. On ascending the opposite hill we perceived the ?narrow? escape we had had, the Kaffirs pouring out of the bush like ants, and whom we then challenged to come on. Had we not seen them, and got into the buob, it is our opinion that very few if any of us would have come out again. Our party being only 25 men, we did not think it prudent to attack them. We are bound to speak highly of Mr. O'BRIEN, and some few of his party, in the whole of the affair, and especially of our old tried friend and leader, Mr. BRADSHAW.
This statement is given by several of those who were on the spot and who will vouch for the correctness of it. We are sorry that such a statement as that in the Times has appeared, and which, in recording that100 Kaffirs were killed, instead of about 10, is calculated to make a very false impression upon the public in respect to the present warfare.
M. COCKROFT
In behalf of several others
Death of the Rev. S. PALMER
Information has been received by this opportunity of the sudden death of the Rev.S. PALMER, Wesleyan Missionary, at the station of Bunting, in the Amaponda country. The death of this excellent man at this particular juncture is a public misfortune; possessing as he did all those qualities - unshaken intrepidity, great address and thorough knowledge of the natives - to have been of great service to the colony at this crisis. He had made a journey to Clarkebury with the view of affording assistance to the traders and missionaries who had fled to that station, and was on his way with them to his own station, when he was suddenly seized, within a short distance of reaching home, as supposed with apoplexy, fell on the neck of his horse, and shortly expired without uttering a word. As a useful missionary Mr. PALMER has no superior, as a man and a Christian his name will ever be cherished among those worthies who have devoted their lives to benefit and bless their fellow men.
Saturday June 20 1846
Birth at Salem this morning (Saturday) Mrs. THORNLEY SMITH of a boy
NOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP
The Undersigned beg to notify to the Public that they have this day entered into Partnership as Auctioneers and Appraisers under the Firm of
J.H. GREATHEAD and Co.
W.WRIGHT
J.H. GREATHEAD
Graham's Town 12th June 1846
AUCTIONEERING
The Undersigned beg to offer their services as
AUCTIONEERS AND APPRAISERS
To their Friends and the Public generally, and trust from the arrangements that they have made to ensure the confidence of those who may favout them with their patronage. This Establishment will be prepared to Discount the Roll of any Officer or private individual leaving the colony on very moderate terms.
J.H. GREATHEAD & Co
Graham's Town 12th June 1846
Saturday June 27 1846
Died on the 21st inst at Mr. JACKSON's hotel, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. ADAMS, formerly the wife of Mr. John SCOTT, one of the British Settlers of 1820, aged 67 years.
Saturday July 4 1846
MRS. CAUDLE TURNED POET
Past ten o'clock, oh dear what can
Have become of that tiresome, troublesome man?
But hark! A knock! Yes here he is,
I'd like to scratch that face of his!
Well Mr. Caudle, you're late again,
What keeps you out till half past ten?
Now I'm determined, come what may,
To find out where you've been today.
To FULLER's shop - a fine excuse
Come that won't do Sir, just produce
Some proof that won't admit of doubt,
For I'm resolved to find you out.
You knew - at least you ought to know,
That Fuller's shop is all the go,
For first rate clothing, ready made,
Well, for this once, I'll not upbraid.
For Caudle, you did wisely act,
To go to FULLER's - that's a fact;
If you had always acted thus
'Twould save us much unpleasant fuss.
NB Mr. Caudle advises all husbands to purchase their clothing at FULLER's, if they study peace and quietness, and dislike Curtain Lectures.
This ends the transcriptions from CO53/15, as the issues from July-December 1846 are missing from the National Archives in London
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Transcribed from CO53/15 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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The Grahamstown Journal
1846
Saturday January 3 1846
Birth on the 22nd ult at Fort Beaufort, the wife of H.HALL Esq R.E.D. of a son
Died at Bathurst on Wednesday 31 ult of an affection of the lungs aggravated by the prevailing influenza, Mr. John Matthew DOLD, aged 47 years. Deceased was one of the original Settlers of 1820, and for several years after the formation of the Settlement of Albany displayed considerable activity and energy; but a rupture of a blood vessel broke his health, and laid the foundation of that disease which ultimately removed him from the earth. He was amongst the early "Local Preachers" in the Wesleyan Denomination in Albany, and while in the enjoyment of health was most assiduous in travelling from location to location to aid his fellow Settlers in the worship of the Almighty. His sufferings were long and severe but he was in general enabled to bear them with the spirit of a Christian. His end was peace.
Died on the 29th November the Rev. Ernst SCHOLZ of the Berlin Missionary Society. Deceased was the only son of his parents left to them of fourteen children. After having finished his course of study in the Missionary Seminary at Berlin he was sent in company with four other Brethren as a Missionary to the Kaffirs, and arrived at the Cape after an unexampled short voyage. The Missionaries had with the same speed come to the vicinity of Fort Peddie when their waggons were attacked in the night by Kaffirs. Mr. SCHOLZ was wounded by an assegai thrown into the waggon and expired after a few hours of suffering. The undersigned Missionaries, while they deplore the loss of this amiable and devoted Brother, who promised to become a valuable fellow labourer in the Mission field, feel a consolation in remembering the sympathy and kind assistance which they experienced from the Officers and Missionaries at Fort Peddie at the time of this afflicting event, and they desire to express thus publicly their sincerest gratitude for the same.
The Missionaries of the Berlin Missionary Society in Kaffirland.
Bethel, December 4 1845
Saturday January 10 1846
The Undersigned have this day commenced business as
COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING AGENTS
DODDS, KING & Co
Port Elizabeth 1st January 1846
Birth at Glenthorn on the 3rd inst, Mrs. CUMMING of a son
ANOTHER ACCIDENT
On Saturday last a party of young men were bathing in the Kasouka River near Theopolis when a young man of the name of JONES (for some time in the service of Mr. Attorney JARVIS in Graham's Town), while swimming with the others across the river, was seized with cramp. He called for help, when one of the party, Mr. POULTON, swam back with a branch of a tree, and bid him lay hold of it. By this means he was brought to near the edge of the river, when unfortunately the branch was jerked by the struggles of the drowning man from the grasp of the individual who was endeavouring to save him, and he sunk to rise no more.
His body was not recovered till the next day. A coffin was prepared for him at the farm of Mr. S. DELL, and I learned that it was the intention of the party to bury him at Theopolis yesterday (Monday 5th)
Saturday January 17 1846
Birth at Colesberg on Tuesday 6th January, Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON of a daughter
Died here on Sabbath the 11th instant, Mr. Thomas CAMPBELL, Missionary Cathechist of the Glasgow African Missionary Society. "Bleesed are the dead who die in the Lord, They rest from their labours."
Graham's Town 13th January 1846
PUBLIC SALE
On Wednesday 21st instant the Undersigned will sell in front of the Stores of
Messrs. FORD & JEFFRIES
100 oxen
300 wethers
6 saddle horses
1 wagon
10 good cows
And a varied assortment of merchandise
J. FORD
J.D. NORDEN, Auctioneer
Saturday January 24 1846
Birth at her residence at Fort Beaufort on the 21st January 1846, Mrs. John VAUGHAN of a son
For Sale at the Stores of
Charles FULLER
Christy's Black and Drab Beaver Hats 21s each
Superfine do 27
Harris do 27
Paris Hats 16
Gassamer 7/6d
Naples 10/6d
Wide-a-Wake 6
Manilla 6
Batavian 5
500 Mens and Boys Caps 1
Fancy Cloth do 3s 4/6 6s
Blue Navy Caps 6
Double and Single Guns
RIFLES and PISTOLS
For Sale at the Store of
C. FULLER
Boys Single Percussion Guns £1 : 10s
do do do £1 : 17: 6
Flint do £1 : 1s
Gents Single Percussion do £3
Double do £5
Farmers' Double Flint Guns £4 : 10s
Do Single £1 : 10
Superior Rifles £4 : 10
Fine and Coarse Powder
Percussion Caps
Saturday February 7 1846
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale at the Stores of the Undersigned
A batch of very superior
MAURITIUS SUGARS
And a few barrels of fresh
AMERICAN FLOUR
Charles POTE
WANTED
An Apprentice to the Boot and Shoe-making Business
Apply to the Undersigned
B. ATTWELL
Bathurst Street, 10th Jan 1846
Married in St.George's Church, Graham's Town on the 3rd instant by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Colonial Chaplain, William CANNELL Esq, only son of P. CANNELL Esq of Douglas, Isle of man, to Rosetta, eldest daughter of Mrs. FEATHERSTONE, Fort England.
Married on Wednesday 14th inst in St.Augustin's Church by the Rev. G. COCORAN P.P, Patrick HOWARD to Elizabeth Goldsmith PHILLIPS, second daughter of John PHILLIPS of the Fish River Mouth
Birth on the 3rd inst, Mrs. G.J. NICHOLLS of a son
Birth - Mrs. CHALMERS of a daughter at the Chumie Missionary Station, Kaffirland, on the 2nd instant
Died at Colesberg, the infant daughter of mr. W.R. DIXON, aged 6 days
IMMIGRATION
By the mail, which came in on Tuesday last, we learn the arrival in Table Bay of the first Emigrant ship, chartered under the new government regulations. The immigrants brought by this arrival consist of 78 married persons, 37 single men, 17 single women and 12 infants. The adults are classed as follows:
10 Carpenters
4 Male Domestic Servants
43 Agricultural Labourers
4 Bricklayers
1 Mason
6 Smiths
13 Female Domestic Servants
6 Shepherds
2 Sawyers
4 Female Farm Servants
Besides these, the same vessel brought seven cabin passengers, namely Messrs. C. FLORY, C. EWEN, J. LYALL, J. RUSSEL, H. COXHEAD and BIRTWHISTLE (surgeon) and Miss THOMPSON.
During the voyage it appears that the measles broke out on board and proved fatal to 19 children. The following certificate, however, testifies to the healthy state of the ship at the period of arrival.
SHIP 'SUSAN'
Table Bay, January 27th 1846
The ship 'Susan' left Plymouth November 23rd for Cape of Good Hope with Emigrants. On December 1st lat 59 51 North, long 15 West, the first case of measles occurred, and this deisease continued till the 18th Jan, when the last case was put out of the sick list well, and in my opinion the ship is now free from infection.
The ship is in the same condition for cleanliness it has been during the voyage, and all clothes and linen of every description have been washed and thoroughly purified.
John BIRTWHISTLE, Surgeon
Capt. BANCE RN &c &c
Notice by the Government had been given that the immigrants would be in readiness on the 30th ult at the Chevonne Battery, to receive proposals from, or to enter into engagements with persons requiring their services. The next emigrant ship will land its passengers at Port Elizabeth.
Saturday February 14 1846
On Friday 20th February
Four Pieces or Plots of Building Ground
Most desirably situate for business at the corner of D'Urban Street and the Parade.
A Plan of the Ground divided into Lots may be seen at the office of Mr. BELL, Auctioneer, Fort Beaufort
G. GILBERT
Graham's Town 16th Jan 1846
Christening in the Drostdy House Graaf-Reinet on the 2nd instant by the Rev. W. LONG, a son of Mr. Honoratus VAN RYNEVELD of Rynheath, baptised "Maynier" (sic)
Saturday February 21 1846
Birth at Fort Beaufort on Monday the 9th inst, Mrs. J. SAVORY of a son
Birth at Cape Town on Saturday 14 February, Mrs. J. M. AITCHESON of a son
Died at Graham's Town on Thursday Feb 19th 1846, John, the infant son of Arnold and Harriet SHEPPERSON, aged three months
DETERMINED SUICIDE
A private soldier of the 91st Regt., named McINTYRE, clerk to the paymaster of the regiment, committed a most determined act of suicide on Monday morning last, by shooting himself through the head. It appears that early in the morning he arose, loaded his gun, placed the muzzle in his mouth, placed the stock on the ground and then, with his foot pressing the trigger, the piece exploded, and the wretched man lay instantly a breathless and mutilated corpse. No reason is assigned for this fatal act except that lamentably frequent one of intemperance in the use of intoxicating liquors - and which has worked such extensive mischief in the British Army, and especially on foreign service.
Saturday February 28 1846
IMMIGRANTS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM
Custom House, Cape Town 18th Feb 1846
Notice is hereby given that the ship 'Recorder', with about 200 Immigrants, was to sail from Southampton on the 16th December, and may therefore be daily expected.
After inspection at this Port upon her arrival, she will immediately be despatched with all the Immigrants on board to Port Elizabeth, and as it is very desirable that they should meet with immediate and advantageous employment upon their landing, it is requested that all Persons who may be desirous of availing themselves of their services, shall, without loss of time, address proposals to the Sub Collector of Her Majesty's Customs at Port Elizabeth, containing the undermentioned particulars, in order to enable the Sub Collector to advise the Immigrants to accept those proposals which shall appear to contain the most advantageous terms.
With a view to prevent disappointment to persons residing in the Country Districts of the Eastern Division of the Colony, it is particularly recommended that they should take care to be themselves at Port Elizabeth upon the ship's arrival, so as to enter into agreements with the Immigrants, or that they should nominate Agents on the spot, fully authorised to act for them in hiring the Immigrants.
W. FIELD Collector of HM Customs
Proposals to contain the following particulars:
1st The Christian and surname of the applicant in words in length, with the usual additions, stating also the profession, occupation or other description.
2nd Name of their place of residence and the District in which it is situated.
3rd Number of Immigrants desired
4th What description, specifying whether bricklayers , carpenters, masons, smiths, domestic servants, farm servants, agricultural labourers, shepherds
5th Whether single men or men with families
6th Rate of wages, in money, per month or per year, and whether with or without rations, and whether house or lodging provided or not
The respective Field Cornets and Wardmasters are requested to give notice of the above advertisement in their Wards.
Saturday March 7 1846
Married at Port Elizabeth on the 24th ult at the Wesleyan Chapel by the Rev. John RICHARDS, Mr. Charles Ross GOWIE of Graham's Town to Mary Ann, only daughter of Mrs. Ann SMITHSON of Hull, Yorkshire.
Married on the 18th September 1845 at the family residence, near the city of Campinas, in the interior of the Province of San Paolo, Brazil, Richard Gumbleton DAUNT Esq MD to the Donna Anna Francelina, 4th daughter of the Senhor Joachim Joseph DOS SANTOS E DE CAMARGO, cousin german to his deceased Excellency Didicus Antony FEIJO, sole Regent of Brazil during a part of the minority of the present Emperor &c &c The ceremony was performed by special licence in the Oratory of the family residence by the vicar of Belem, assisted by the family chaplain.
MUSIC
The better known and understood will be more valued and appreciated by the lovers of harmony.
Mrs. Geo. GUNN Jun.
Lawrence Street
Begs to inform her friends and the public that she is giving lessons in MUSIC, comprising the PIANOFORTE, SINGING &c
In the most approved English, Scotch and Italian style, adopted by the first Vocalist and Pianist of the day - affording to the learner an opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge and ground work of Music as they advance, in an easy and brilliant manner; and hopes by strict attention to her Pupils, and selection of their advancement in the Theory as well as practical instruction in Music to merit a continuation of their favour and patronage.
Mrs. G.G. would have no objection to attend the schools in the vicinity of Graham's Town, or receive pupils at her own residence.
TERMS
Piano Forte per quarter £2:2:0
Attendance at the pupil's residence 10:6
Single lesson 2:6
Singing per quarter £2:2:0
Attendance at the pupil's residence 10:6
Single lesson 2:6
Piano Forte & Singing included per quarter £3:3:0
Attendance at the pupil's residence 10:6
Single lesson 3:6
Mrs. G. GUNN Jun will give two lessons per week, one hour each lesson; Piano Forte and Singing included two lessons per week, two hours each.
Music copied on the lowest terms, from her own or other selections as required.
Saturday March 14 1846
Died at Port Elizabeth on the 2nd instant at the early age of 32 years and 11 months, after a severe and protracted illness, which she bore with exemplary patience, and resignation to the Divine will, Christiana, the beloved wife of Anthony ISEMONGER, leaving her bereaved husband to mourn the loss of a most affectionate partner, and two children of the assiduous care and example of a tender mother.
COMMEMORATION
Of the Arrival of the British Settlers
Will be held at Bathurst
On Wednesday 1st April
When an address will be delivered
By the Rev. H. H. DUGMORE
Service to commence at 11 o'clock.
Dinner and Tea will be provided by the Commemoration Committee. Tickets to the same may be had - Graham's Town Mr. W. HARTLEY, Mr. D. PAXTON and Mr. FLETCHER; Bathurst, Mr. J. GOLDSWAIN and Mr. E. DELL
Tickets to Dinner and Tea 3s
Saturday March 21 1846
Died on the 10th inst, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph WALKER of Bathurst Street, Graham's Town, aged one year, nine months and ten days.
THE ALBANY COMMEMORATION
It will be seen that the Commemoration of the foundation of the Lower Albany Settlement, which it was intended to observe at Bathurst on 1st April, has been postponed till the 15th of that month. Various reasons have conduced to this postponement, the chief of which is the near approach of the Circuit Court. By postponing it for a fortnight, many persons, who in consequence of this could not have attended, will now be at leisure, and it is confidently hoped that every British Settler in the district will endeavour to be present, and that all will unite their endeavours to make this Annual Commemoration not only an occasion of social festivity, but of useful profitable intercourse - that it will be found a season of grateful refreshment to the fathers of the Settlement, and a means of moral and social good to their children.
EMIGRANTS
The Colonial Government having announced in the Gazette their intention of forwarding the whole of the second portion of Emigrants per 'Recorder' , expected daily, to Algoa Bay, it will be advisable for parties in the Country requiring
SERVANTS
To immediately make application through an Agent to obtain the class they require, the Undersigned having already numerous applications will use his best endeavours to procure suitable Servants by full particulars of the nature of employment - rate of wages &c, being transmitted to him, enclosing a fee of 3s.
W. RING
Port Elizabeth Feb 27 1846
Saturday March 28 1846
Died on the 26th instant at Vyge Kraal of Croup, Fanny Elizabeth, second daughter of James and Jane JAY, aged 2 years and 10 months.
IMMIGRATION
Although this is an unfavourable moment for bringing under the notice of our readers the subject of Immigration, yet nevertheless there are several facts connected with the new government scheme, and particularly as respects the transit or voyage of the Emigrants from the parent country to this colony, which demand remark, and must not be overlooked. The impression seems to be, from what has hitherto transpired, that the Emigrants who have recently arrived have been dealt with fairly and kindly on their passage from home to their new abode. Facts, however, have come to our knowledge somewhat at variance with this. Take one example: - The schedule drawn out by the Emigration Agents in England for the information of intending emigrants states that the 'Susan', the only vessel which has yet come out, would, after her arrival at Table Bay, proceed with all possible despatch to Algoa Bay. In consequence of this, many of the Susan's passengers, and also her Bounty Emigrants, shipped on board her for the latter port, under the full expectation - caused as well by the public schedule as by private letters from the Agents in London, J. MARSHALL & Co - that they would be conveyed in her to Port Elizabeth, On the arrival of that vessel in Table Bay these persons were, however, informed that they must accept of situations there, as they would not be forwarded any further, and that if they wished to go to Algoa Bay it must be at their own expense. This breach of engagement was brought to the notice of the head of a respectable firm in Cape Town, and by whom it was mentioned in the Legislative Council; the Agents then finding that they could not escape from their engagement, consented at length to convey to Port Elizabeth such as chose to proceed there in the Susan. In the meantime, however, some, believing they would not be forwarded, had taken situations, and others who had the means paid for a passage by the Steamer, their slender resources being thus unnecessarily diminished, and they themselves unfavourably impressed with the good faith of the Emigration Agents.
Col. PIPER and Lieut. JERVOIS R.E. have recently passed through Graaff-Reinet on their way overland from Natal to the Cape: these officers have made numerous sketches of the country through which they have passed, as well as obtained a variety of particulars respecting the political state of the people inhabiting it, both Europeans and natives.
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Transcribed from CO53/15 National Archives, Kew, London. by Sue Mackay, Cardiff UK
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