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Extracts from the Eastern Province Herald, CO53/27 National Archives, Kew, London
Submitted by Sue Mackay, 1854 originally transcribed by Leanne Starkey
with additions by Sue Mackay from fresh photographs taken on a later visit to Kew.
1855 is now included.

Tuesday 10 January 1854

State of the Poll at 11 o'clock

BLAINE	24
COCK	0
FLEMING	906
GODLONTON	41
HART	42
JOUBERT	0
MEINTJES	2
METELERKAMP	836
STOCKENSTROM	48
WOOD	142

METELERKAMP and STOCKENSTROM are at the head of the Uitenhage Poll

Summer Goods per "Shepherdess"
TAYLOR and STAINES
Have now ready for inspection an entire new Stock of choice Woollen Goods, direct from London, consisting of Prime West of England, Super Fine Saxony Wooldyed Black Cloths, Doeskins, Single-milled Cassimeres, Half milled Doeskins, Scotch Angolas, Summer Vestings, etc etc. T. and S. with confidence affirm that the above are the most Fashionable Goods ever imported into Port Elizabeth

Tuesday 17 January 1854

NOTICE to Creditors and Debtors.
All Parties indebted to the firm of W. and J. SMITH and Co., are hereby requested to settle the amounts of their respective accounts with Mr. Wm. TERRY, at their present office within six weeks from this date, or said amounts will be handed over for Immediate Collection; and all Parties having claims on the said Firm are requested to send them in for adjustment without delay.
Port Elizabeth, 31st Dec., 1853

ROBBERY - Important Discovery -
Mr. GALPIN, a Jeweller of Graham's Town, had a case containing Jewelery, to the amount of Ł690 [unclear] sent to him from England per "Dispatch", every precaution having been adopted in England to ensure the property from damp, the case being lined with tin throughout. This case was landed, and despatched to town, where it arrived on the 5th January. The case was observed to be a little broken, but this excited no suspicion at the moment. However, in unpacking the following day, it was discovered that one of the bottom planks of the case had been forced, a large hole fresh cut in the tin, and £150 worth of the Jewellery abstracted. Information was immediately lodged at the Clerk of the Peace's Office, who instituted an enquiry. The carrier had in the mean time returned to the country. Depositions were sent by following days post to Sidbury, where the carrier resided, for the Justice of the Peace there, to carry on the investigation, and also to the Magistrate of the Bay; this information excited some little curiosity a the latter place, the Captain, it is said, declaring it must have been done at the London Docks. A portion of the property has however, been discovered and five men are now in custody at the Bay, it having been proved that the theft was committed whilst conveying the case from the "Dispatch" to the shore. It is understood the Boating Company are liable for this loss. - Journal.

Tuesday 24 January 1854

BIRTH, Yesterday morning, 23d instant, Mrs. Joseph FLACK, of a Son.

DIED, at Riet Fontein, at half-past 3 in the afternoon of the 13th inst., Ignatius Johannes RENS, at the early age of 34 years and 8 months, leaving a wife and five children to deplore his loss.

Sudden DEATH - A few days ago a man of the name of HAMILTON, an engraver, was found dead on the beach. He was entirely given up of late to the passion for drink, appropriating his earnings to its purchase - hence the cause of his death.

Tuesday 31 January 1854

[A meeting of] Resident Householders will be held in the Commercial Hall, on Wednesday, 15th Feb. next, for the purpose of Voting a Rate for the current year. By order of the Board of Commissioners, John C. KEMSLEY, Town Clerk. Town Office, Port Elizabeth, Jan. 20, 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 29th instant Mrs. Edward HEUGH, of a Daughter. 31st January 1854.

Tuesday 7 February 1854

[TO LET] The House in the occupation of Mr. CARPENTER, situate in Queen-street, next door to Mrs. HARVEY. Possession can be given on the 1st March. For particulars, apply to T. PROUDFOOT.

DIED, at Uitenhage, on the 6th instant, Helen, youngest Daughter of J. GIBSON, Esq., Government Teacher.

DIED, on the 22nd ultimo, at Zwart Ruggens, in the Division of Uitenhage, William Wellesley VAUGHAN, son of Mr. John VAUGHAN, of Kop Plaats, aged 16 months.

NOTICE to Creditors and Debtors,
In the Insolvent Estate of James Valentine CROUCH, of Graaff-Reinet, Carrier. All persons claiming to be creditors in the above Estate are required to take notice that the Undersigned had been duly elected to and confirmed in the office of Sole Trustee of the above Estate, and that the Master has appointed the third Meeting of the Creditors of the Insolvent to be holden at Colesburg, at the office of the Resident Magistrate for the District of Colesburg, on the 15th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the further proof of debts, for receiving the report of the Trustee as to the condition of the Estate, for the examination of the Insolvent, and for giving directions to the Trustee generally.
And all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby summoned and called upon to pay, or cause to be paid, the amounts of their respective debts to the undersigned, at his Counting House, in Colesburg, on or before the eighth day of February next, under the penalty of double costs of suit in the event of their being sued. Thos. DRAPER, Junior, Colesburg, 28th Dec., 1853. Sole Trustee.

Tuesday 14 February 1854

TO BE LET, A Small Cottage, just vacated by Mr. GUBB, at Chelsea Farm, containing two good rooms. Apply at the office of this paper, or to John MILLS, Chelsea Farm.

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 2nd inst., Mrs. F.O. HUTCHINSON, of a Son.

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 12th instant, Mrs. E.J. SMITH, of a Son.

DIED, on Sunday, the 13th instant, Helen, infant Daughter of Alfred PAUL, of Queen-street, Port Elizabeth - aged 9 days.

NEW CHURCH
Subscription List
For raising a fund for building a proprietary Episcopal Church in Port Elizabeth
Committee - Messrs. [unclear], CHASE, HANDFIELD, [unclear], PHILPOTT, RUTHERFOORD, SALMOND, RICE SMITH
Trustees - Messrs. HANDFIELD, PHILPOTT, and RICE SMITH
One-fifth only of the sum subscribed, if exceeding £5, to be paid immediately, the remainder at certain periods to be determined by the Committee.

T. HANDFIELD	£100 0 0
W.M HARRIES	£30 0 0
H. RUTHERFOORD	£30 0 0
E. H. SALMOND	£30 0 0
G. CHABAUD	£20 0 0
Henry STAINES	£20 0 0
Wm. STAINES	£20 0 0
Marth. DIESEL	£20 0 0
H.N. CHASE	£20 0 0
Wm. KEMSLEY	£10 0 0
G. DUNSTERVILLE	£10 0 0
J.C. CHASE	£10 0 0
Daniel PHILLIPS	£15 0 0
Wm. BIRT	£10 0 0
John SPARROW	£10 0 0
H. VON RONN	£10 0 0
Wm. KNHR [sic]	£10 0 0
F.D. DEARE	£20 0 0
John PARKIN	£10 0 0
S. MIDDLETON	£5 0 0
R.P. CHURCH	£5 0 0
Cornelius ROBSON	£5 0 0
J.C. KEMSLEY	£5 0 0
Joseph FLACK	£5 0 0
Joshua CAWOOD	£5 0 0
Chas. S. TAYLOR	£5 0 0
S. BAIN	£5 0 0
Dr. RUBIDGE	£5 0 0
Wm ADCOCK	£5 0 0
C. ADCOCK	£5 0 0
J.W. FROST	£5 0 0
P.B. FROST	£10 0 0
H.W. SMITH	£5 0 0
H.B. DEARE	£20 0 0
A Friend of W.M.H.	£5 0 0
Robt. PHILLIPS	£7 10 0
Wm FLEMING, Jun.	£5 0 0
W.C. HUTCHONS	£5 0 0
A Friend	£5 0 0
James HALL	£10 0 0
J.C. HESS	£10 0 0
H. GOODWIN	£1 0 0
G.T. TURNER	£1 0 0
A.B. HARRIES	£2 10 0
Robert B. CLARKE	£5 0 0
F.H. CARPENTER	£5 0 0
Wm. HENDERSON	£5 0 0
W. BAWDEN	£5 0 0
A. WARES	£7 10 0
Fras. WASLEY	£5 0 0
H. HARVEY	£1 0 0
S. HANCOCK	£5 0 0
Isaiah TITTERTON	£10 0 0
Edw. PHILPOTT	£20 0 0
RICE SMITH	£30 0 0
A Friend	£1 10 0
A Friend of H.R.	£5 0 0
Lenox LLOYD	£5 0 0
P. HEUGH	£5 0 0
John CAPPER	£3 0 0
J. LESLIE	£1 1 0

Wm. HIGGINS, Secretary

Tuesday 11 April 1854

NOTICE TO BUILDERS
Tenders for the Galleries and Ceilings of Human's Dorp Dutch Reformed Church will be received by the Vestry of the above Church. Plans and specifications may be seen and particulars made known on application to Mr. Henry GRIFFIN, Main-street, Port Elizabeth.
Tenders to be delivered on or before the 30th inst., addressed, post-paid, to the Rev. W.J. HEUGH, Human's Dorp.
Human's Dorp, April 4th, 1854

Tuesday 18 April 1854

A SALE at the Stores of the Undersigned at Low Prices
MAYNARDS and VON RONN

J.C. HOFMEYR, Land, Law, General Agent, and Notary Public.
Office at his Residence in Murray-street, Burgher's Dorp.
Mr. J.C.H. will also be prepared to undertake any Sales of Stock, etc etc, with which he may be entrusted, and which he trusts will be transacted with punctuality and dispatch.

DIED, At his residence, Cuyler Manor, near Uitenhage, on Friday, the 14th April, Lieut. -General Jacob Glen CUYLER, aged 79 years.

DRUGS, CHEMICALS, etc.
The Subscriber begs to acquaint his Town and Country Customers that his Stock is now replete with a large assortment of Drugs, Chemicals and Perfumery, which he will sell at the lowest possible prices.
J.L. begs to remind Country Dealers that they will do well by purchasing their supplies of Dutch and other Medicines at his Establishment, where a large supply of Genuine Patent Medicines is always on hand.
HOLLOWAY's Pills and Ointment, (at reduced prices)
Depot for Dr. TOWNSEND's Extract of Sarsaparilla, The only genuine purifier of the Blood.
Manufacturer of Genuine Lemon Syrup.
John LESLIE, Chemist and Druggist,
Port Elizabeth, April 10th, 1854

BOTTLE STORE
H. REYNOLDS
Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Uitenhage that he has now opened his Bottle Store in Baird-street, opposite Mr. STREAKS, where he has on hand a choice selection of Brandies, Wines, etc. consisting of :
Hennessy's Pale Brandy
Martell's Brown Do.
Zaserac's Do. Do.
Cape Do.
Cape Wines
Sweet Pontac
Port and Sherry
Claret
Champagne - pints and quarts
Old Tom
Jamaca Rum
Cherry Cordial
Holland Gin
Allsopp's Celebrated Ale and Porter, bottled and on draught
Barclay's Porter
English Vinegar, etc etc
Orders delivered in any part of the town, Free of charge.

RACES - The Human's Dorp Races will take place tomorrow and Thursday, when several plates and purses will be run for.

INSOLVENCIES -
The following estates have been placed under sequestration :
P.J. PENTZ, P. JOHANNES' Son, of Cape Town ; A. ERSKINE, stonecutter, Graham's Town ; J.E. HENLEY, innkeeper, of Graham's Town ; H.O. van ROOYEN, Lower Bushman's River ; and Jane METCALF, widow of the late John METCALF

Tuesday 25 April 1854

PUBLIC SALE
The undersigned have received instructions from Mr. E. PULLEN, who intends retiring from Farming pursuits, will sell by Public Auction at his Residence, "Klein Rivier" (situated three miles from Hankey) on the 2nd of May, the following Stock, Farming Implements, Furniture and Merchandize, viz :-
40 head of Superior Breeding Cattle
24 do. Well-trained Oxen
2 Thorough-bred Bulls
5 Riding Horses
2 Wagons
2 Ploughs and Harrows
2 Spirit Stills, (complete)
50 Grain Bags,
Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Chests of Drawers, Sideboards, Stretchers, Bedsteads, together with an Assortment of Merchandize, and whatever else may be offered on the day of Sale
W. and R. METELERKAMP, Auctioneers.
Zuurbron, April 24th, 1854

Tuesday 2 May 1854

DIED, at her late residence, De Staden's River, in the Division of Uitenhage, on Thursday, the 20th ult, Mrs. Gertruida Sophia FERREIRA, (born MINNE) Widow of the late Mr. Ignatius Stephanus FERRERIA, aged 61 years, deeply regretted by her Family, and a large circle of Friends.

BUFFEL'S FONTEIN, in the Vicinity of Port Elizabeth. Mr. T.C. BOTHA, intending to discontinue Farming, owing to ill-health, has favoured the undersigned with instructions to offer for PRIVATE SALE, his half share in the above well known and valuable estate, together with the whole of his Farming Establishment (with the exception of the Horses)
Full particulars will be given hereafter.
DE VILLIERS and DU TOIT, Land Agents.
Port Elizabeth, May 1st.

Mr. J. BREHM
Being about to proceed to Cape Town, offers his services as General Agent to the public, during his stay in Town; meanwhile he will attend in Port Elizabeth, on Monday the 15th May, to receive in instructions from those, who are desirous of entrusting him with their affairs, as they will have a good opportunity of having them executed with preciseness and promptitude.

Tuesday 9 May 1854

PORTER's HOTEL
The Proprietor in giving notice that he has made very considerable alterations in his hotel, would avail himself of the opportunity, of expressing his thanks to his friends and those of the public generally, who have hitherto so far extended to him their support.
The Canteen is now removed to a distance from the premises, and no expenditure has been spared by which "PORTER's HOTEL", might be rendered in every respect as comfortable as any Interior Inn can be made.
Best Wines always on hand direct from the first Houses.
Good stabling for fifty horses.
Burgersdorp, 26th April, 1854

Tuesday 16 May 1854

NEW TOWN - We hear that another town is shortly to be established on the banks of the Sunday's River, within a short distance from its mouth. The river is pronounced to be navigable for vessels of a small tonnage, and wood and fresh water, the two principle requisites, to be had in abundance. Should the projectors carry out their intention, property in that neighbourhood will rise considerably, and Oliphant's Hoek, which is contiguous to the proposed town, will henceforward become the great granary of the Eastern Province.

Tuesday 23 May 1854

NOTICE of REMOVAL
Mr. D. PAPENFUS, Auctioneer and General Agent, has removed his Office from Market Square to Somerset Street, next door to the "Graaff Reinet Bank".
Graaff Reinet, May 9th 1854

All Claims against H.E. ROBERTSON, late of the 6th, are to be sent to the undersigned. G. CHABAUD

LAW
Mr. C. VAN BLOEMMESTEIN
Attorney at Law, Notary Public and Sworn Translator
Offices at the rooms of Mr. D. PAPENFUS, Somerset Street
Any business with which Mr. C. Van B. may be entrusted will be transacted with puctuality and dispatch
Graaff-Reinet 17th May 1854

The elections throughout the whole Colony excepting the Division of Beaufort West are now completed and subjoined we give the successful candidates so far as are known:
WESTERN PROVINCE
Messrs. JARVIS, ABERCROMBIE, SOLOMON, BRECARD Cape Town
Messrs. MAYNARD, WATSON Cape Division
Messrs. DARNELL, FAIRBRIDGE Caledon
Messrs. BARRY, FAIRBAIRN Swellendam
Messrs. LOEDOLFF, DUCKETT Malmesbury
Messrs. DE VILLIERS, STEYTLER Paarl
Messrs. BRAND, BOSMAN Stellenbosch
Messrs. WIGGINS, WATERMEYER Worcester
EASTERN PROVINCE
Messrs. PATERSON, WHITE Port Elizabeth
Messrs. KROG, HUTCHINSON Uitenhage
Messrs. POTE, THACKWRAY Graham's Town
Messrs. COCK, BOWKER Albany
Messrs. STRETCH, PAINTER Fort Beaufort
Messrs. FRANKLIN, STEWART Victoria
Messrs. BOWKER, ___ Somerset
Messrs. GILFILLAN, COLLET Cradock
Messrs. MEINTJES, VORSTER Albert
Messrs. ZIERVOGEL, MULLER Graaff-Reinet

POSTSCRIPT
Elections: From Uitenhage we learn that the Magistrate there is in a complete fix touching the elections. Mr. HUTCHINSON and Mr. HARTMAN were "a tie" according to the returns first received - each having polled 214. Afterwards the polling officers found in the voters for Mr. HUTCHINSON the name of an Englishman declared to have registered after date. This seemed to give the election in favour of Mr. HARTMAN. The committee of Mr. HUTCHINSON find among the voters of Mr. HARTMAN the name of one who had not registered at all. This again restores the tie or leaves the matter in favour of Mr. HUTCHINSON. We understand that the Attorney General is to be referred to in the matter.

Tuesday 30 May 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 24th instant, Mrs. William PUCKLE, of a Son.

REMOVAL
Mr. C.S. RADEMEYER
Begs to acquaint his friends and the inhabitants of Uitenhage generally that his
SHAMBLES
Will be removed from St. John's Street to Cuyler Street
On Thursday 1st June ensuing

Tuesday 6 June 1854

IMPORTANT SALE of Erven at the New Port "Colchester". The undersigned having been favoured with instructions from Messrs. COLEMAN and MURRAY, will offer for sale by Public Auction about Three hundred erven in the Projected Town and Port of "Colchester".
To be sold simultaneously one-half (colored Red in the General Plan) at Graham's Town and the remainder (colored Blue) at Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday, the 1st of August, 1854.
As few persons are acquainted with the locality, and the many advantages which this place will possess as a Port and a Commercial Town, it may be necessary that a full description of it should be given.
"Colchester" is situated on the Eastern Bank of the Sunday's River, about two miles from where it empties itself into Algoa Bay, and immediately upon the new line of road from Port Elizabeth to Graham's Town, {which forms the "Main-street"} 28 Miles from the former, and 47 Miles from the latter Town.
The Farm "Vetmaak Vlakte", upon which it is situate, is abundantly supplied with wood and water, and the soil is formed of the richest alluvial deposit and unsurpassed for agricultural or pastoral purposes.
As a Port it possesses from its position, many natural advantages - and although there is at present only nine feet of water on the bar, and consequently only navigable for Lighters and vessels of small draft of water - yet these would be able to ascend the River some Twenty Miles, as far as Modder Drift, where the Great Northern Trunk Line of Road crosses the River to all the Interior Districts via the Zuurberg. Improvements can be made at a comparatively small expense, which will considerably Deepen the water on the Bar. These are contemplated by the Proprietors, with the assistance of the Purchasers of Erven, under the protection of the Charter from the Colonial Parliament - and it may be affirmed with confidence that there are no Engineering difficulties to prevent Ships of 500 tons burthen entering and discharging their cargoes on the wharves of "Colchester".
Nature has done so much towards making the Sunday's River a Port, that but little has been left for Art to effect. The great power of the ebb and flow of every tide - the immense volumes of freshets which come down almost monthly from the Sneeuwberg and Zuurberg ranges - and the numberless Rivers and Streams which flow into it during its course of 400 miles from the Interior, may all be made subservient to the object in view.
As, however, all Seaworks of this description will require some time for their completion, the Proprietors have it in contemplation - in order to enable the Purchasers of Erven and the inhabitants of Graham's Town, and the contiguous Districts generally, at once to derive immediate advantage from the Town as a Port - to build at once several Lighters and a Steam-Tug, for the purpose of conveying goods to "Colchester" either from the vessels at anchor in front of Port Elizabeth, or from ships which may have Cargoes wholly for this Port lying at anchorage at the Mouth of the Sunday's River. - Re-shipping Wool or other Produce with equal advantage. As it is estimated that Goods can then be conveyed and landed at the same price as now charged for Landing Goods at Port Elizabeth, it is clear there will be a direct saving as all goods intended for Graham's Town and the Frontier Districts, of from 20s to 25s. per Ton Land-Carriage, or from £25,000 to £30,000 per Annum ; while, by ascending the River to Modder Drift, there will not only be nearly as much to Somerset, Cradock, Burger's Dorp, Colesburg, and all the large Market Towns in the Interior - but when the new Road to Graaff-Reinet is opened through the Sunday's River Poort, and which is the nearest Road to that place, even from Port Elizabeth by some 15 miles, it will be enabled to share in these benefits, and Colchester will be placed on a superior footing to any Port in the Colony to do the trade of this large and rapidly increasing Town and District.
Railways - Should these be introduced into this part of the Colony, of which there is but little doubt, it will be seen that "Colchester" is perfectly situated with regard to the junction of several lines. Upon Adam's Patent Principle, it may be calculated that a Railway can be laid down from Colchester To Graham's Town, a distance of 47 Miles, for £105,750 or £2,250 per mile (see "Graham's Town Journal" 6th May,) - and this would of course be carried on to Port Elizabeth - and further, whenever Rails are laid down from Graaff-Reinet to the Coast, "Colchester" would inevitably be the port chosen, as independently of its being the nearest, the Road up the great Valley of the Sunday's River, with the exception of two places, rises in almost imperceptible gradients.
For large Vessels anchoring opposite the Mouth of the River it offers several advantages, for, from the position of the Coast they can in any wind make anchorage to the leeward of the St. Croix Island, only about five miles distant, and which is universally admitted to be the only really safe anchorage in Algoa Bay and in fact forms a natural breakwater or Harbour of refuge, where ships of the largest class can ride out the heaviest gales in perfect safety. Much more might be said, would space permit, as to the general capabilities of this island for protection in South-East gales, which have already been so admirably noticed and appreciated by Commander FISHBOURNE, well-known on this coast as the gallant Commander of H.M. Str. "Hermes".
Nor is "Colchester" less favorably situated in an agricultural point of view, with the rich grain-growing districts of Oliphant's Hoek and Bushman's River stretching to the Eastward and the fine grazing farms of the Zuurberg to the North, from which portions of the Province Colchester must ultimately become the principle port of shipment of produce of all sorts to Europe.
But it is unnecessary to tell those who examine and consider the position of Colchester, what it is likely to become in a few years. None but the blind can fail to perceive that it must rise to a place of the Greatest Commercial Importance. Its central position as a Port - its proximity to the great lines of Roads to the Interior and Frontier Districts, will command for its Merchants a large share in the general trade of the Eastern Province, and there can be no doubt that the Government will take advantage of so obvious a saving as will be afforded by the opening of this Port, either for the conveyance of Troops, or Commissariat Stores, and that within a few years vessels of Large Tonnage, will be lying in the River opposite "Colchester", having thus all the advantages of Docks, and secure from Accident or interruption.
As an Investment either to Capitalists or to Parents who wish to make Provision for their Children, it offers advantages which should not be thrown away. On this head attention need only be drawn to Port Elizabeth, where Plots of Ground which a few years since could be Purchased for Twenty Pounds, are now Worth Two Thousand. Carriers will find it in their interest to purchase Erven, as they will thus acquire a right to Grazing on the Commonage, which in such a place must be a very desirable object.
By a reference to the Plans, which will be shortly out, it will be seen that ample spaces have been left for a Dutch Reformed Church and others, of which grounds? [image unclear] will be made open applications to all Denominations of Christians. Spaces will be left for Town House, Library Buildings, Commercial Rooms , Court and [image unclear] Premises. Commonage will be given, including some of the Finest Grazing Ground in the District.
Liberal Credit will be given, extending over a period of Five Years, according to the amount of Purchase.
H.H. RENS and Co. Auctioneers

Tuesday 13 June 1854

NOTICE to Creditors and Debtors In the Estate of the late William HUDSON and surviving spouse Andriana Maria RADEMEYER. All persons having any claims against the above Estate are requested to send them in to the office of Messrs. H.H. RENS and Co., Uitenhage, within six weeks from this date, and those indebted to pay the amount of their debts at the same place within the same period.
A.M. RADEMEYER, Executrix Testamentary.
Uitenhage Town, 29th May, 1854.

In the Estate of the late Lieut-General Jacob Glen CUYLER, of Cuyler Manor, Uitenhage. All persons having Claims on the above Estate, are requested to file the same with the undersigned, within six weeks from this date, and those indebted thereto, to pay their debts within the same period.
William ARMSTRONG, one of the Testamentary Executors.
Zwartkop's River, 1st June, 1854

TO PASSENGERS
Desirous of being present in Cape Town on the 30th June at the opening of the
FIRST CAPE PARLIAMENT
The undersigned begs to give notice that should a sufficient number offer to make it worth their while they will at once make arrangements for carrying passengers overland at the lowest possible fares.
Early application is necessary.
J.S. REED and Co
Mail Contractors
13th June 1854

Tuesday 20 June 1854

Orange River Free State
Alfred WHITE, Auctioneer and Appraiser,
Land, Law and General Commision Agent, Smithfield.
N.B. All Colonial Communications to be forwarded via Aliwal North.

Tuesday 27 June 1854

BAPTISED, in St. Paul's Church, on Sunday, the 25th instant, by the Revd. WILSON, a son of William and Mary PUCKLE, named Edwin Spence.

DIED, at Richmond, on the morning of Thursday, 15th instant, from a relapse of remittent fever, accompanied by hooping cough, Richard, eldest and much-beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. RUTHERFOORD - aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days. Richmond, 17th June, 1854.

Tuesday 4 July 1854

NOTICE of Dissolution of Partnership.
The Partnership subisisting between the Undersigned, Trading at Smithfield, under the Style of T. SPILLER and Co., has this day been dissolved my mutual consent. All debts due to, and all Claims upon, the said Firm must be sent in to the second undersigned for adjustment.
B.S. LEVEY, Thos. SPILLER.
May 30th, 1854

Tuesday 11 July 1854

DIED, at the house of her Son in Burgher's Dorp, on the 4th July, 1854, after a short confinement to her chamber, Mary Park MONTGOMERY, widow, aged 92 years and 6 months. The deceased was born on her father's estate, Ephraim Park, Brahsheen, County of Wicklow, Ireland. She came to this Colony in the year 1832, and was noted for her industry and Christianity, and was a member of the Wesleyan Society for a long time, and is much regretted by her family and friends. She was fully conscious in her last moments, and died in perfect tranquility.
Burgher's Dorp. 7th July, 1854.

Tuesday 25 July 1854

NOTICE
A young lad, named James NESON, about 9 years of age, having absconded, or been enticed away from his Mother's dwelling on Tuesday last, - any information concerning the above lad, as to where he may be found, will be thankfully received at the office of this paper.
Port Elizabeth, 25th July, 1854

MARRIED, by special licence, by the Rev. A. ROBSON, on the 19th instant, John D. KLINCK, Esq., to Miss Martha Mary DALLAMORE.

NOTICE to CREDITORS
In the insolvent Estate of William Watkin ALEXANDER, of Uitenhage Town, Shopkeeper.
All person's claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate, are required to take notice that the Undersigned have been duly elected and confirmed in the appointment of Provincial Trustees to the said Estate and that the Third Meeting, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office in Uitenhage Town, on Thursday, the 27th July, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon, for the proof of debts; for receiving the Trustees Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustees as to the management of said Estate.
And all persons indebted to the above Estate are required to pay the same to the first undersigned at his Office, Uitenhage Town, or to the 2nd or 3rd undersigned at their Offices in Port Elizabeth, on or before the above period, otherwise legal proceedings will be instituted against them.
S.J.v.K. Du TOIT, Jos. GRAHAM, G.B. MARSHALL - Provisional Trustees

Tuesday 1 August 1854

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 19th ult., Mrs. H. O. LANGE, of a Daughter.

DIED, at his Residence, on the 26th instant, Capt. W. LLOYD, R.N., Civil Commissioner of Port Elizabeth. Aged 65 years.

Tuesday 22 August 1854

COLCHESTER
The undersigned tenders his services in the Purchase of Erven at Colchester, at the Sale to be held in Port Elizabeth and Graham's Town, on Thursday, the 14th Day of September next, at one per cent on the Purchase Amounts.
Plans of the Projected Township may be seen on application to any of the undermentioned Gentlemen :-
G. BREHM, Deputy Sheriff - Uitenhage
FORREST Brothers (FORREST's Hotel) - Uitenhage
N. LAKE - Sidbury
J.L. TILBURY - Church Place, Oliphant's Hoek
R.G. STONE - Graham's Town
R. HOLLAND - Graham's Town
F. LUCAS - Graham's Town
G.B. CHRISTIAN - East London
A.J. McKENZIE - Fort Beaufort
C. HOLLIDAY - Fort Beaufort
C.E. WILLIAMS - King William's Town
R.W.H. GIDDY - Queen's Town
Charles BROWN - Queen's Town
John MASKELL - Daggaboer's Neck
F.S. PHILPS - Cradock
J.S. DISTIN - Cradock
C. SCANLEN - Cradock
P.R. MARILLIER and Son - Somerset (East)
G.E. JOSEPH - Somerset (East)
B. SOLOMON - Somerset (East)
C.W. HUTTON - Bedford
M.H. BENJAMIN - Graaff-Reinet
S.J. MEINTJES - Graaff-Reinet
LEEB Brothers - Richmond
J.H. HOFMEYR - Burgher's Dorp
J. BLAKE - Burgher's Dorp
MOSENTHAL Brothers - Burgher's Dorp
BAUMANN Brothers - Middelburg
Charles BARBER - Middelburg
MOSENTHAL, BERGMANN, and Co. - Aliwal North
D. ARNOT, Jun. - Colesberg
C.W. MATTHEWS - Colesberg
G. NIEWHOUDT - Colesberg
J. SCHICKERLING - Fauresmith, Orange Free State
HOPWOOD and HOLME - Fauresmith, Orange Free State
H. HUTCHONS - Smithfield, Orange Free State
Thos. SPILLER - Smithfield, Orange Free State
C.U. STUART - Bloem Fontein, Orange Free State
Geo. STAUNTON - Bloem Fontein, Orange Free State
F.C. WEBB - Fort Peddie
H. CALDERWOOD - Alice
Thomas DAVIS - Human's Dorp
H. LEY - Jagersbosch
P. RAUTENBACH - Wolvekraal
C. LAMONT - Langekloof
E. BERGH - George
J. VINTCENT [?sic] - George
G.W. DUTTON - George
H.R. HARRIS - Mossel Bay
D. BLAND - Mossel Bay
J. BARRY - Swellendam
J.W. SMALLBERGER - Riversdale
R. CARDINAL - Riversdale
W. THWAITS - Beaufort West
W. KINNEAR - Beaufort West
P.H. LEY - Caledon
W.S. van RYNEVELD - Clanwilliam
H.A. ZINN - Tulbagh
P.L MEIRING - Worcester
R. MEIRING - Worcester
A.P. HIEBNER - Paarl
M. De KOCK - Paarl
R. CROZIER - Stellenbosch
J.H. HOFMEYR - Cape Town
George GREIG and Co. - Cape Town
S. SOLOMON and Co. - Cape Town
Intending Purchasers who desire to avail themselves of this medium, will be good enough to describe by number the Lot or Lots they wish to be purchased for them, and to mention the highest limit at which they will authorise the undersigned to purchase. Should the same Lots be fixed upon by different intending purchasers, the order first to hand will have the preference, whenever the limit will admit of it.
W.C. HUTCHONS, General Commission Agent.
Market-square, Port Elizabeth, August 22, 1854

NARRO MILL
The public are respectfully informed that the above mill is now at work on the main water course about three miles out of Uitenhage Town.
R. PANNELL and Sons, Proprietors
Who are determined that justice and the most strict attention shall be observed towards everyone who may favour them with their work. The power of the mill is much increased, working four feet French stones.
A direction post is placed on the Graham's Town road pointing the way to Narro Mill
July 21st 1854

Tuesday 29 August 1854

H. SHUTTLEWORTH
Upholsterer and French Polisher
(Two doors below Mr. DREYER's bakery)
Queen Street
Cabinet furniture cleaned, repaired and French polished, equal to new. Spring and other mattresses made to order.
Always on hand a variety of useful furniture which will be sold cheap.

TO PARENTS Mrs. ALEXANDER begs to inform parents who may be desirous of sending their children to school in Uitenhage (where two of the best seminaries for young persons are established) has made arrangements to take a limited number of children as boarders on the most reasonable terms, and the strictest attention will be given to their comfort etc. An early application is requested.

Tuesday 5 September 1854

Birth on the 3rd instant Mrs. John PATERSON of a son
5th September 1854

DIED, at Bloemfontein, on the morning of the 7th inst., during the absence of her husband in Graham's Town, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Mr. T.S. COLLEY, aged 27 years, 8 months and 27 days, leaving a sorrowing husband and three little girls to deplore their lamentable and irreparable loss. The late Mrs. COLLEY's illness was caused by thinking amply and incessantly on the abandonment of the Orange River Sovereignty by the British Government, and the probable ruin which would follow that event ; this drove her quite out of her mind, and she had but few lucid intervals during her illness, which continued for a period of six weeks, and ended in her early death. This is the first victim of the late policy ; God grant it may be the last. Friends at a distance will please to accept of this notice. Thos. Smith COLLEY. Bloemfontein, August 18, 1854

NOTICE
Mr. T.S. COLLEY begs to return his sincere thanks to all his kind friends in Bloemfontein and vicinity, for their incessant and unremitted attentions to the late lamented Mrs. COLLEY, during her last illness; and also for the kind respect shewn to her remains on the way to their last and sad resting place - the more so that these attentions were bestowed during his absence in Graham's Town.
Bloemfontein, Aug, 18, 1854

DIED, at his Residence in Port Elizabeth, on Friday, the 1st September, 1854, Mr. John E. NUDD, aged 30 years.

Tuesday 12 September 1854

BIRTH, on the 7th instant, Mrs. C. ROBSON, of a Son.
Port Elizabeth, 12th Sept., 1854

BAPTISM, on Sunday, the 10th instant, by the Rev. John HARSANT, of New Church, a daughter of Mr. H.F. REYNOLDS, named Elizabeth Ann.

Tuesday 19 September 1854

DIED, at Colesberg, on Sunday, the 27th August, 1854, of Inflammation of the Lungs, after a painful suffering of nearly three weeks, Mr. Edward GIBBON, aged 56 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Mr. GIBBON arrived in this Colony among the Settlers of 1820, and was one of the earliest residents of Colesberg, having taken up his abode at that village before its formation into a seat of Magistracy. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits, in which by his persevering industry and active enterprise he greatly prospered ; while his strict integrity and uprightness of character in all his dealings gained for him universal and implicit confidence. His name will long be remembered with feelings of deep respect and high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who deplore his loss. His remains were followed to their last resting place by a very numerous company, who thus bore testimony to the very general esteem and regard in which his character was so deeply held.

Tuesday 26 September 1854

BIRTH, at Mrs. PALMER's Residence, Port Elizabeth, on Saturday, the 23rd instant, Mrs. Alfred EBDEN, of a Daughter.

MARRIED, at Uitenhage, on Tuesday, the 12th Sept., by the Rev. A. SMITH, V.D.M., Mr Dirk Jacobus ASPELING, eldest Son of J.G. ASPELING, Esq., of George, to Miss Helena, youngest Daughter of S.H. Du TOIT, Esq.

DIED, at Rondebosch, on Wednesday, September 13, Bicton HULL, Esq., Surgeon, J.P. , aged 39 years.

Tuesday 3 October 1854

UNION INN, Strand-street, Port Elizabeth.
The undersigned has now room to accommodate three or four gentlemen. Parties desirous of obtaining a comfortable residence will find these apartments replete with every convenience that can contribute towards that end. All charges will be found extremely low. Always on hand a choice selection of Spirits, Wine, Beer, etc. Good Accommodation for Horses.
James CASTLEMAN, September 16th, 1854

TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY
A Public Meeting of the Port Elizabeth Total Abstinence Society will be held in the Wesleyan Chapel, on Friday evening next, to commence at 7 o'clock. When the Chair will be taken by the Rev. A. ROBSON.
Timothy LEE, Hon. Sec. Port Elizabeth, 2nd Oct. 1853 [sic]

REMOVAL. Messrs. THOMPSON, BLACK and Co. have removed from their former Stores to the new stores of Messrs. HEUGH & FLEMING, adjoining the stores of Messrs. D.P. BLAINE and Co.
2nd October, 1854

Tuesday 10 October 1854

NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The undersigned has removed from the premises of Mr. DRIVER to the new stores of Mr. J.W. KEMP, adjoining the Stores of Mr. H.J. DUNELL. John PATERSON

Captain HILL: This gentleman who has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. LLOYD as Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Port Elizabeth arrived here on Wednesday last, and on the following day entered upon the important duties of his office. The [line hidden under fold of paper] testimony borne to his character and qualifications in the memorial of the leading inhabitants there, wherein it was prayed that his services might be retained in the Capital, will be received here as his letter of recommendation to the respect and co-operation of all the good and respectable of our community. We are glad to know that the Municipal Commissioners have resolved to wait upon Captain HILL to offer their respect to him, and to assure him of their disposition to co-operation in every measure which may have for its object the improvement of Port Elizabeth and the furtherance of its best interests. This is as it should be. Co-operative authorities can accomplish great things - antagonistic powers work only dead-lock.

Tuesday 17 October 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 10th October 1854, Mrs. Charles ADCOCK, of a son.

Tuesday 24 October 1854

WANTED. A Baker, for a Country Town, to whom very good salary is offered. Testimonials as to sobriety and character are required, and to make an engagement for two years. Apply at the offices of MAYNARDS and Von RONN.

DIED at Swellendam, aged 5 months and 16 days, Frederick Dirk Gysbert VAN DER RIET, infant son of F. VAN DER RIET, Esq.

Tuesday 7 November 1854

House and Carriage Painting, Furniture of every description made on the premises.
C. CHOWLES and Brothers. Main-street.

Single Gentlemen can be accommodated with comfortable apartments in Uitenhage, pleasantly situated. For particulars apply at Messrs. H.H. RENS and Co., Agents, Uitenhage.

BIRTH, at Richmond, on Friday, 27th Oct., 1854, Mrs. R. RUTHERFOORD, of a Daughter.

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs. J.B. JANION of a Daughter.

PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE
Mrs. ADCOCK begs to inform travellers and others that she has removed from the premises opposite the London House to those formerly in the occupation of Mr. DE MEILLION, adjoining Mr. C. COXON's Sale Room, where by strict attention to the comfort of her customers she hopes to merit a continuance of that support hitherto received from them.
NB Has room for two Gentlemen

Tuesday 14 November 1854

DAGUEREOTYPES
Mr. SELBY
From America, having practised with great success in some of the principal Galleries in New York, begs to inform the inhabitants of Port Elizabeth and vicinity that he is now prepared to take beautiful and life-like Portraits, invaluable to those who wish to preserve the remembrance of beloved though absent friends; on one knows how dear until death or distance for ever divides them from the original.
Portraits taken in all weathers and at any time of the day.
Mr. SELBY, Queen-St., Next to Mr. PROUDFOOT.

MARRIED, at St. Francis' Bay, Division of Uitenhage, 7th Nov. 1854, by the Revd. W. HEUGH, Simon Little MONTFORT, Esq., of Clondeliever Lodge, County Westmeath, Ireland, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late Colonel Duncan MACKINTOSH, formerly of the 60th Regt.

Tuesday 21 November 1854

DIED, at Graaff Reinet, on the 13th inst, Annie Marrianne, infant daughter of Mr. S.E. WIMBLE, aged 4 months. Graaff Reinet, Nov. 18, 1854.

PUBLIC SALE
The Undersigned being duly authorised by Mr. Hendrik VAN DER WALT, will offer to public competition on Friday the 24th November 1854 at 10 o clock precisely on the Place Riet Fontein
1st The Place RIET FONTEIN
In extent about 4000 morgen. There are erected on it several substantial Buildings and a Garden planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. On the farm are also dams which contain sufficient water for the irrigation of an extensive piece of land. It lies a distance of 1 hour on horseback from Burghersdorp and is so well known for its good qualities that it needs no further recommendation.
2nd The Place MAKAAIS KOF
In extent about 3,700 morgen, situate on the Holspruit, and known as one of the best grazing farms in that District.
Also 300 Sheep
100 Draught Oxen and Breeding Cattle
50 Riding, Draught and Breeding Horses
2 Ox Wagons
And whatever else may be offered on the day of sale.
J.P. VORSTER, Auctioneer
Burghersdorp 2nd October 1854

Important and Extensive FARMS FOR SALE.
The undersigned intending to relinquish farming pursuits, offers for private sale the following very valuable properties:
1st The well-known Farm "OLIPHANT'S KOP" 2,439 Morgen and 540 Square Roods, situate on the Grass Ridge, in the District of Uitenhage on the Sunday's River. 2nd The Half of the Farm "EBB AND FLOOD" 1,200 Morgen, adjoining the above, also upon the Sunday's River, together with a piece of ground, being portion of the Farm "SUIT QUENEUGH" about Fifty-three Morgen, also adjoining the latter place.
Altogether the above property comprises one of the finest Sheet and Cattle-Walks in the District, and being bounded by the Sunday's River, is abundantly supplied with water in the most severe drought. The new or Zuurberg Line of Road to Somerset, passes over the Farm "Oliphant's Kop", close to the Homestead, and takes a direct line to the Sunday's River, where the Punt crosses.
The Homestead buildings consist of a very substantial Double-Storied House under slate roof, containing 5 Rooms, besides Kitchen and Pantry, with every convenience. Also, Stable, Shearing House, and extensive Sheds.
Altogether it forms a most complete Estate, and for pastoral purposes it cannot be surpassed. The Property offers many advantages to the purchaser, such as an Accommodation House or Inn at the Homestead, and for working the Ferry at the River.
There is an extensive and very substantial Dam near the Homestead, and in the Garden a Built Tank of 10,000 Gallons.
The Homestead is also fully supplied with Drink Water from Butts under the Slate Roof, which has never been known to fail by the proprietor after an experience of 6 or 7 years, in addition to which there is a good Well near the House, having a permanent Spring. The Property has extensive Government Lands on the grass ridge adjoining it, and which may be at all times turned to advantage, and from the fact that the adjoining place, "BRAK RIVER" now an Outspanning, and purchased by Government, has a constant running stream so that the property is on all sides abundantly supplied with water.
Many other important advantages might be mentioned, among others its proximity to Port Elizabeth, being only about Eighteen Miles, and upon the New Line of Road ; besides an inexhaustible supply of Firewood, Limestone, Aloes, for preparing which there is a large furnace erected, with an iron pot capable of cooking a case of the latter at one time.
The Property can be divided, but any party wishing for a Complete Estate in this Colony, and not subject to Kaffir Depredations, and combined with all the above-mentioned advantages, cannot do better than by purchasing the whole together.
For terms and particulars, apply to the proprietor,
Thos. M. DRIVER Uitenhage, 28th August, 1854

PROSPECTUS
Of the South African Gold Exploring Association
It is proposed that an Association be formed for the purpose of exploring for Gold or any other Minerals and that it be styled
THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD EXPLORING ASSOCIATION
That the nominal Capital of the Association be £13,500 in 13,500 Shares of One Pound each, with power nevertheless to extend the Capital as the exigencies of the Company may require.
That 2s 6d per share be paid on allotment and that no further call be made on the Subscribers unless by a resolution to that effect of the majority of the Subscribers at a meeting specially convened for that purpose.
That so soon as Ten Thousand Shares are applied for the Provisional Committee be authorised to allot the same and call upon the Subscribers for the immediate payment of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share.
That while the primary object of this Association is to explore for Gold and other valuable Minerals it is likewise contemplated through its properly qualified Agent to secure such localities where Gold an other precious metals may be found as may result profitably for the Company itself.
That the Committee of Management shall employ, in the carrying out of their trust, a working party under their Superintendent Mr. John PARKIN, who has liberally come forward to give his services gratis for six months, and who from his large experience and general knowledge of mining operations is a guarantee to the public that the labour to be employed will be economically and skilfully directed.
That applications for Shares be made to any of the Provisional Committee or to the Undersigned as Acting Secretary to the Association.
T. PROUDFOOT, Chairman
John PARKIN
John PATERSON
Thos. WORMALD
T.W. GUBB
Edw. SLATER
Jas. S. REED
T. ADAMS
Wm. SMITH
Walford A. HARRIES, Acting Secretary
Port Elizabeth, September 18th 1854

Tuesday 28 November 1854

CROWN STEAM MILLS
Wanted, to take the Management of these Mills, a competent Clerk to whom liberal Salary will be allowed. Applications, to be addressed to the undersigned, will be received till the 30th instant.
J.W. KEMP
Chairman of Board of Directors
13th Nov 1854

GRAHAM'S TOWN NAMAQUALAND MINING COMPANY
Capital £125,000 in 25,000 Shares of Five Pounds each Provisional Directors:
N. BIRKENRUTH, Chairman
Dr. EDDIE
S. CAWOOD
J. FORD ED
W.A. FLETCHER
A.G. BAIN
G.C. FRAMES
R.M. ROBERTS
J. STANDEN
J. LAWRENCE
J.F. KING
W. WRIGHT
J.R. INNES Jr.
An eminent Minerologist and Geologist is retained for the Company, to be engaged for two years' active service.
8,000 Shares to be allotted to applicants on the 16th day of October next, 1854
17,000 Shares to be reserved and disposed of hereafter for the benefit of the Company.
A deposit of 2s 6d on each Share to be paid on allotment
No more than Ten Shillings on each share to be called up, except it can be proved beyond doubt that extraordinary success has by that time attended the operations of the Company and that additional Capital will produce still greater results.
The call of Ten Shillings on each share to be paid up in four instalments of 2s 6d each, three six, nine and twelve months after allotment.
The Provisional Directors will be prepared as soon as the 8,000 Shares are allotted and deposits paid, to commence operations and to locate an efficient Mining Staff in Namaqualand for carrying out the present object of the Company.

Tuesday 5 December 1854

JANION and EVERY
Have just received a large stock of Gentlemen's and Boy's Summer Clothing, and as a great portion has been made at Home to order they can warrant the cut and workmanship to be very superior.
Those who study economy, in addition to superior finish and style, will do well to make their purchases at
LONDON HOUSE.
Gentlemen requiring Real Good Hats can now purchase them at the above Establishment at the following low prices:
Townend's best quality in Drab and Black Felt in 8 different shapes at 13s 6d
Superior Black Paris at 15s and 16s 6d
JANION and EVERY
To the Ladies
Every article required for Summer Wear can now be selected from an entirely new stock from prices much below the ordinary rates at
LONDON HOUSE
Ladies' Under Clothing and Baby Linen in great variety may now be purchased at prices which all will acknowledge to be cheaper than ever
JANION and EVERY

Tuesday 12 December 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst. Mrs. Thos. HINDS, of a Daughter.

DIED, at Buffel's Vley, near Colesberg, on the 24th November, Mr. W.P.R. DIXON, aged 34 years and 8 months, leaving a widow and 4 children to deplore his loss.

Tuesday 26 December 1854

BIRTH, on the 24th Instant, the wife of H. von RONN, Esq., of a Daughter.
Port Elizabeth, Dec 26, 1854

Edward Theopolis COOPER
Architect and Government Land Surveyor
Agents:
Robt. P. CHURCH, Port Elizabeth
Henry BROWN, Somerset East

Tuesday 9 January 1855

The Undersigned has received per 'Wilsons'
Preserved Salmond
Sardines
Sweetmilk Cheese
Belmont Sperm Candles
Do. Composition do.
Double Gund Minie Rifled
Improved revolvers
Sheet zinc
Anti-friction grease
Fresh lard
Lard oil for machinery
Smiths' coals
Alfred JARVIS

EXPECTED
Ex 'Goshawk' from Liverpool
Countess Slates 10 x 20
Paving stones
Tar in barrels and half barrels
Iron pots
Glass and earthenware
Liverpool salt
Dutch pipes
Pearl barley
Sweetmilk cheese
Crushed sugar in barrels
Hams and bacon
English vinegar in quarter casks
Wool bags 27 x 5
Grain bags
Canvass
Smiths coals etc etc
William MACKIE and Co

Tuesday 16 January 1855

Ex 'Prairie'
Now landing from the above vessel
Cape Steam Mill Fine and Seconds Flour in quantity
Caper Tea
Orange Pekoe do,
Sweetmilk Cheese
Edam do.
Currants, fresh
Sugar Candy
Crushed Sugar
Inger and Chow Chow Preserves
Fancy Biscuits in Tins
Thumb Blue
Liverpool Soap
Manilla Cigars No. 2 and 3
Clay Catty Pipes
Cavendish Tobacco
Grain Bags
Window Glass 7 x 9 and 8 x 10
Also:
Canteen Wine
Cape Sherry
Red and Green Case Gin
French Brandy etc etc
For sale by
John D. KLINCK

Birth at Graham's Town on the 8th instant , Mrs. J. Rose INNES of a son
11th January 1855

Died at Pietermaritzberg, Natal on the 27th December 1854, Christopher Chapman, infant son of John BIRD Esq, Acting Surveyor General, aged 14 days

Tuesday 30 January 1855

Married at Uitenhage on the 23rd January 1855 by the Rev, P.W. COPEMAN, Mr. Charles TAYLOR to Miss Amelia LAITY

Died at Port Elizabeth on the 29th January 1855, William Frederick LATHAM Esq, one of the Attorneys of her Majesty's Courts of Westminster, Common Pleas, aged 28 years and 6 months, deeply regretted by his numerous friends.
His remains will be interred this afternoon (Tuesday 30th instant) at half past 3 o clock precisely, to proceed from the residence of Mr. J. GRIFFIN, Queen Street. His friends are kindly invited to attend.
Jno. MATTHEWS, Undertaker

SOUTH AFRICAN CENTRAL BANK
Graaff-Reinet
Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Proprietors will be held on Friday the 9th March next at 10 o clock in the forenoon for the purpose of electing a Director, in the room of Mr. Joseph MOSENTHAL, who is about to leave the Colony.
By order of the Board
Wm. MEADWAY, Cashier
NB No persons can be ballotted for unless proposed and seconded by two Shareholders qualified to vote, at least 28 days prior to the date of the election.
The following is a list of Shareholders who are eligible for the Direction:
Those marked D are the present directors.
D M.H. BENJAMIN
  J.P. BERTRAM
  Jos. BLACKBURN
  Geo. BREMNER
  C.R. EATON
  R.W.H. GIDDY
D C.HENSLEY
D Jno. HEUGH
D J.L. LEEB
  J.S. MARQUARD
  Jos. MOSENTHAL
  H. OELRICH
D S.J. OERTEL
  D.P. PAPENFUS
  D.C. SCHULTZ
  W.S. SMIT
  Ernst SUFFERT
  A. THORNTON
  E.J.J. WELKIN
  H.E. WICHT
D S.E. WIMBLE
  H.F. WHITE
  J.A. VAN ZYL
  H. MOSENTHAL
Graaff-Reinet 19th Jan 1855

Tuesday 6 February 1855

To Dealers in Snuff
H. DRURY
Begs to offer his sincere thanks to his numerous customers for their liberal support and to assure them that in order to keep up the high reputation which his Snuff has obtained throughout the Eastern Province he has secured an abundant supply of material of the very best quality.
H.D. is sorry to announce that in consequence of the great advance in Leaf Tobacco he will be compelled to raise his prices after the 1st March next.
Plain and rose snuff in canisters, bottles or tins to be had of Messrs. HARRIES and Sons, Port Elizabeth
Uitenhage 5th Feb 1855

Tuesday 13 February 1855

Died at Graham's Town at the residence of N.P. KROHN Esq, on the 7th February, Mrs. Mary BIGGAR, relict of the late Alexander BIGGAR Esq, aged 74 years.

Tuesday 13 March 1855

Died at Port Elizabeth on the 12th March 1855, Mrs. MORHAM, aged 28 years and 3 months. Her remains will be removed to the place of interment tomorrow afternoon at half past three o clock precisely. Friends are invited to attend.
Jno. MATTHEWS, Undertaker

Tuesday 20 March 1855

Wilhelmus Godlieb ZINN
Sworn Translator and General Agent
No. 4 Somerset Street
Graaff-Reinet

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Messrs. CROLL, EBDEN and Co
Merchants
To the Corner Store in Maynard's Buildings
Lately in the occupation of C. ANDREWS Esq
Next door to Messrs. MAYNARD and VON RONN

WOOL WASHING
The undersigned are now prepared to undertake Wool Washing to any extent in a constantly running stream of pure water at ½ per lb. nett weight. The wool is received in Port Elizabeth and will be delivered in any part of the town or at the Pressing store of Mr. HIGGINS free of any additional charge.
Fishery Point
W.B. FRAMES and Sons

Tuesday 27 March 1855

Died at Port Elizabeth on Sunday last, the 25th instant, Mr. B.J. NATHAN, aged 28 years. His remains have been conveyed to Graham's Town, where they will be interred this afternoon (Tuesday the 27th instant). He has left a widow and three children to deplore their loss.

Tuesday 3 April 1855

Died at Port Elizabeth on Sunday 1st April, Sampson MIDDLETON, aged 38 years.

Tuesday 17 April 1855

Died on the 30th January last at 44 Gloucester Place, Portman Square, London, Elizaneth WILSON, eldest surviving daughter of the late Lt. Col. G.R. DEARE, 8th Hussars.
Port Elizabeth 16th April 1855

FARRIER WORK
In all its branches
The undersigned having engaged the services of T. BILSTON, Farrier and Horse Shoer, is now prepared to do all work in the line in the best manner possible, and on the shortest notice. T.B. having an interest in the returns from the horse-shoeing and determined by industry and application to make up for small profits, will after this date shoe horses in the best style at reduced rates, 5s being now the moderate charge.
NB Blacksmith's work of every kind in the best style and on the shortest notice.
E, HUGHES
Port Elizabeth Feb 27 1855

Tuesday 1 May 1855

Died at Port Elizabeth on 29th April, Leopold Norman CAMPBELL, aged 22 years and 11 months. His remains will be interred this afternoon (Tuesday) at 4 o clock precisely, from the residence of W. CAMPBELL Esq.
1st May 1855

Died at his residence, Uitenhage, on the 26th inst, Samuel KERR Esq, aged 62 years, much and deeply regretted.
Uitenhage 30th April 1855

Tuesday 8 May 1855

A. TOBY
Tailor, Draper, Habit Maker etc
Bathurst Street, Graham's Town

PLOUGHS!
Now selling at the stores of the undersigned a great variety of American Ploughs
Assorted Nos. and sizes
Prices varying from £2 15 to £4 15 each for cash
William BIRT
General Ironmongery Warehouse
Port Elizabeth March 26 1855

Tuesday 29 May 1855

Smacking Wagon Whips
All persons contravening the 39th section of the Municipal Regulations, Smacking Wagon Whips or Irritating Cattle, whether attached to vehicles or not, will be prosecuted without any distinction.
By order of the Board
Spencer F. INNES
Town Clerk
Town office
Port Elizabeth May 21 1855

Died at Beaufort West on the 11th May, the beloved son of P. McNAUGHTON Esq, aged 5 years and 5 months.

Tuesday 5 June 1855

Notice. The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. KEMSLEY Senr. will proceed to the place of interment tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock precisely. Friends are invited to attend. John MATTHEWS, Undertaker
Tuesday June 5th 1855

Died this day, John Eugene Jules, the infant son of Dr. SMALL, HM 12th Regiment
Port Elizabeth June 4th 1855

Tuesday 12 June 1855

Francis LLOYD and Co
Shipping, Forwarding and General Agents
Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay
Merchandise, Produce and Packages, also Parcels for private parties received and forwarded with care and dispatch.
Ships Entered and Cleared, also Prime, Export and other Entries made and passed at the Custom House. Any information respecting shipping will be readily given on application at their office.

SALE OF FARM
In Eland's River
Mr. Timothy J. CALDECOTT having authorised the undersigned to dispose of his farm called
'SOLITUDE'
The same will be put up for sale by auction immediately after the disposal of the Landed Property at the Sale of Effects of the Estate of the late Lucas Janse VAN VUUREN on the 19th June next at Kruis River.
In the meantime the property will be for private sale. For particulars apply to
ASPELING and MULLER
Auctioneers and Land Agents

ST. MARY'S CHURCH

"If our informant be right, the Rev Mr. FOWLE appears to have an unfortunate propensity for getting into hot water with his Congregation. The Rev. Gentleman commenced a series of Sermons intended as a reply to those now in course of delivery by the Rev. Mr. HARSANT. The Churchwardens and Vestry remonstrated with him on the subject, and the matter has been referred to the Bishop, whi is reported to have given instructions that the Sermons be discontinued."
The above paragraph having been published in the Port Elizabeth Mercury of Saturday last, and similar unfounded statements having from to time appeared in the public newspapers, the Churchwardens and Vestry of St.Mary's feel bound to give an unqualified Contradiction to this Paragraph in particular, and at the same time to caution the Members of the Church against receiving any such unauthorised statements.
Joseph GRAHAM
Thomas WORMALD
Churchwardens
Joseph SIMPSON
H.J. DUNELL
Alfred EBDEN
E.L. KIFT
Caesar ANDREWS
James PERKINS
Vestrymen

Tuesday 17 July 1855

J.A. FLETCHER's
Wool Pressing and Washing Establishment
Union Street, Port Elizabeth
The undersigned being now ready to commence business begs to inform the public in general that he has now secured the beautiful stream in Handfield's Valley, where wools may be washed with the greatest of care and equal to any Washing.
NB Wool per bale 2s., Bark, Forage and Skins at a similar reduction on the shortest notice.
Parties wishing their wool consigned to Messrs. FRAMES and Son to be washed may deliver the same at the above Establishment.
J.A. FLETCHER
Port Elizabeth June 5 1855

Tuesday 7 August 1855

TO LET
The house in Chapel Street now in the occupation of Mr. PATERSON. Rent moderate.
Francis H. CARPENTER, Secretary
Guardian Assurance and Trust Company's Office

Died at Uitenhage on the 10th July 1855, Thomas Manning DRIVER, aged 40 years, leaving a widow and six young children to deplore their loss

Tuesday 14 August 1855

Mr. STATHAM, Dentist
Will be in town on Saturday next from 10 to 4 o clock
At Mr. COLLARDS's, Stationer, Main Street

Birth on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr. Henry BROWN of a daughter

Tuesday 28 August 1855

Died in Burghersdorp on Monday the 20th inst, Johannes Petrus VORSTER Esq MLA, aged 29 years 6 months and 7 days, deeply regretted by his family and friends.

Tuesday 4 September 1855

Died at Port Elizabeth on Sunday August 26 1855, Janet, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas AINSLIE, aged 36 years. Deeply regretted.

Tuesday 18 September 1855

Birth at Richmond, September 8th, Mrs. George GOWER of a daughter.

Tuesday 25 September 1855

Birth on Saturday 22nd inst, at Port Elizabeth, Mrs. J. EDWARDS of a daughter

Died at Uitenhage on the morning of the 22nd September 1855, after a painful illness, my beloved husband Hendrik Frans HITZEROTH, aged 56 years (for many years a resident of this town). Deeply deplored by his Widow, relatives and friends.
A.C. HITZEROTH
Born HOLL

Tuesday 23 October 1855

Married on the 17th inst by the Rev T. MURPHY RCC, John Cremin GRAHAM, second son of the late P. GRAHAM Esq, Merchant, Cork, to Anna Aletta THORNHILL, second daughter of the late John THORNHILL Esq.

Died at Uitenhage of the 12th inst, Mr. W. HYMAN, aged 52 years and two months.

ELECTION
Of J.J. MEINTJES Esq
The following have formed themselves into a Committee to promote the election of J.J. MEINTJES Esq for the seat in the Legislative Council, vacant by the resignation of
G.D. JOUBERT Esq.
J.F. ZIERVOGEL Esq MLA
C.H. GRISBROOK Esq MLA
Johs. Hendrik CLOETE Esq
William Joshua DIXON Esq JP
H.A. ENSLIN Esq JP
O. FEHRSZEN Esq MD
G.H. MAASDORP Esq MD
S.J. MEINTJES Esq
S.J. NAUDE Esq
G.H.J. VAN RENSBURGH Esq
H. VOS Sen. Esq
G.A. WATERMEYER Esq
B.J. WILKE Esq
Those favourable to the election of Mr. MEINTJES are earnestly solicited to promote the same by the formation of Committees or otherwise and are invited to communicate with the undersigned.
C. VAN BLOMMESTEIN
G. BARKER
Secretaries
Graaff-Reinet October 1 1855

ELECTION
Of J.J. MEINTJES Esq
The following Gentlemen have formed themselves into a Committee at Somerset East to promote the election of J.J. MEINTJES Esq for the seat in the Legislative Council, vacant by the resignation of G.D. JOUBERT Esq.
C.L. STRETCH Esq MLA
P. MASSYN Esq Member of Div. Council
R. HART Sen. Esq
John NEIUWKERK Esq
P. WITHERS Esq
R. HART Jun. Esq
J. WRIGHT Esq
Somerset East Oct 1 1855

ELECTION
Of J.J. MEINTJES Esq
The following have formed themselves into a Committee to secure the return of J.J. MEINTJES Esq to the vacant seat in the Legislative Council.
Hon. Wm. FLEMING MLC
John PATERSON MLA
W.M. HARRIES JP
H. GREEN
A. TAYLOR
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C.S.TAYLOR
C. TAYLOR
G.M. COLE
G.T. KEMP
J.P. HIPPERT
J.R. PHILIP
Joseph WILLIAMS
Thos. PROUDFOOT
W. BIRT
John LESLIE
John TEE
W. PATTINSON
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J. O'SHEA
J.S. REED
W.C. ELLIOTT
T.W. GUBB
John MILLER
G. WILSON
E. EYERS
E. LEE
James FROST
The Committee will meet at the Office of the Secretary on every Wednesday at 4 o clock pm.
W.M. INNES, Secretary

ELECTION
Of J.J. MEINTJES Esq
The following have formed themselves into a Committee at Uitenhage to secure the return of J.J. MEINTJES Esq to the vacant seat in the Legislative Council.
Rev.Mr. SMITH
Rev.Mr. PATERSON
John GIBSON Esq
O.G. STOCKENSTROM Esq
S. VAN NIEKIRK Esq
F. LANGE Esq
John KROG Esq MLA
J.L. WEILBACH Esq
M. MULLER Esq
P. VAN NIEKIRK Esq
F. MULLER Esq
G. VAN NIEKIRK Esq
The Committee will meet at the Office of the Secretary on every Thursday at 4 o clock pm
D.J. ASPELING, Hon. Secretary
Uitenhage Town, Oct 17 1855

PORT ELIZABETH ELECTION COMMITTEE
The following gentlemen constitute Mr. COCK's sub committee: E.L. KIFT Esq
H.J. SHERMAN Esq
H.N. CHASE Esq
J. TITTERTON Esq
J.C. KEMSLEY Esq
C. COXEN Esq
J. CAWOOD Esq
W. JONES Esq
J.C. TERRY Esq
W. SAVAGE Esq
W. BAWDEN Esq
C.L. DREYER Esq
The Committee will meet at the Store of the Secretary every Thursday at 5pm
Francis LLOYD, Secretary

ELECTORS OF PORT ELIZABETH
Remember that Mr. WHITE, who has so ably represented your interests in the Lower House, is a candidate for the vacant seat in the Upper. Graham's Town has already three to protect its interests. So vote for WHITE when the time comes.
ELECTOR.

MR. WHITE'S COMMITTEE
H. VON RONN
F.D. DEARE
J.S. KIRKWOOD
H.B. DEARE
R.H. BLACK
J. MILLER
J. WILLIAMS
J.S. REED
Wm. SMITH
N. RANDALL
Francis HUGHES
P.B. FROST
M. DIESEL
E.B. HUGHES
Wm. KELLY
G. CHABAUD, Secretary

Tuesday 6 November 1855

Married on the 23 October at Riet Poort, Caledon River District, Orange Free State by the Rev. Jean Pierre PATISSIER, Francis H.S. ORPEN Esq, eldest son of the Rev. C.E.M. ORPEN MD, late of Colesberg, to Sarah Anne MURRAY, eldest daughter of Alexander MURRAY Esq of Riet Poort.

Tuesday 20 November 1855

Birth at Richmond on Friday 9 November 1855 Mrs Richard RUTHERFOORD of a son

Died at Port Elizabeth on Saturday 10 November after a protracted illness, Mr. Bartholomew BOWER, aged 28 years, deservedly regretted by his friends.

Died in Alice on the 24th October last, Margaret Ann, beloved wife of Mr. O.W. JEFFERY, aged 29 years, ? months and 24 days. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. J.C. ECKLEY ? [out of focus] of Cape Town.

Tuesday 27 November 1855

Married in St. Mary's Church, Port Elizabeth on Thursday 22 November by the Rev. W.H. FOWLE, Colonial Chaplain, Mr. George Bell MARSHALL to Miss Mary Elizabeth Lombard, eldest daughter of Mr. Edmund L. KIFT.

Married in St. Mary's Church, Port Elizabeth on Thursday 22 November by the Rev. W.H. FOWLE, Colonial Chaplain, Christian William, third son of Peter HEUGH, to Elizabeth Ann, third daughter of Edmund L. KIFT.

Married at Port Elizabeth on the 20th instant by the Rev. W.H. FOWLE, Colonial Chaplain, Alfred OGILVIE Esq, youngest son of the late William OGILVIE Esq of Graham's Town to Maria Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Henry LOVEMORE Esq of Bushy Park.

Died at her residence in Uitenhage on the 8th November 1855, Mrs. Mary HITGE, widow of the late Mr. Nicholas HITGE, aged sixty six years and one month. She has left a large family and circle of friends to deplore their loss.

Tuesday 4 December 1855

NOTICE
The undersigned having taken over the Business and Premises of Mr. John HEUGH in Market Square in this town hereby give notice that they have this day entered into partnership under the style and firm of
NATHAN and ROSELT
and that they will carry on a General and Mercantile Business, wholesale and retail, as also a General Agency Business.
Edward NATHAN
Henry ROSELT
Graaff-Reinet, Nov 16th 1855

Tuesday 11 December 1855

Married in St. Mary'' Church, Port Elizabeth on the 8th December 1855 by the Rev. W.H. FOWLE, Colonial Chaplain, Mr. William Thomas KINGSMILL to Miss Helen Lavinia Palmer NORRIS.

Tuesday 25 December 1855

TO LET
The house now in the occupation of George REED, pleasantly situated at the entrance to the town, Apply either to Mr. George REED or to H.W. SMITH.

Birth at Graaff-Reinet on the 20th inst, Mrs. S.E. WIMBLE of a daughter.