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Graham's Town Journal CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London
Transcribed by Sue Mackay

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 \business 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 half and quarter 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 etc. 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
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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 half 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 half past 10am; at USHER's Camp, near Port Frances, at 3pm; at Bathurst at half 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.

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

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 2 and a half 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."

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.

Saturday October 2 1847

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Death on the 20th ult at Port Elizabeth, William RAWLINSON, aged 65 years

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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.