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Grahamstown Journal 1849, National Archives, London
Submitted by Sue Mackay

Saturday January 6 1849

£1 REWARD
Stolen on the night of the 1st of January, 1849, a CHESTNUT HORSE, white face, hollow back, left hind foot white, branded M right side of the neck, switch tail. Whoever will give such information as shall convict the offender, shall receive the above Reward : Any person returning the said Horse shall be paid for his trouble.
J. PATRICK, Pound-master
Graham's Town
6th January, 1849

MARRIED, at the residence of Mr. G.A. MONRO, 2d instant, by the Rev. W.Y THOMSON, Mr. D.T. HOCKLY, of Cradock, to Miss Jane BARKER, third daughter of the Rev. G. BARKER of the Paarl.

BIRTH, at the Burghers Dorp, Division of Albert, on Saturday, 23rd December, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Jas. BOARDMAN, of her sixth son, since baptised Abraham.

To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Graham's Town.
D. McMAHON, Cabinet-Maker, who has been employed in Graham's Town these eight or ten months, takes leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen that he is now prepared to undertake the repairs of Piano Fortes, Seraphines, Organs, etc. etc., which he promises to execute with neatness.
Artificer's Square, Settlers' Hill, Jan. 1849

Return of the immigrants ... [line cut off] Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, per the Oriental, with a statement of the expenses incurred:
Number of immigrants arrived
Adults
Married - Males 32, Females 32 ; Single - Males 54, Females 25 - Total 143
Children between 1 and 14
Males 21, Females 19 - Total 40
Children under 1 year
Male 4 , Female 7 - Total 11
Total of the above 194, equal to 163 statute adults.

Description of Immigrants
Farm laborers 65, shepherds 2, gardeners 1, smiths 7, carpenters 7, wheelwrights 1, bricklayers 1, masons 2, female house servants 16, dairymaids 5, female farm servants 27, women (married) not above specified 10, children 50 - Total 194

Amount of passage money, gratuities to the Surgeon Superintendent, Schoolmaster, and Officers of the Ship, and expenses incurred after arrival:
Passage money £1650 7 6, Gratuities £120 10, Expenses at Cape Town £127 7 8½. Expenses at Port Elizabeth £152 6 9 - Total £2054 11 11½.
Remarks - 88 of the Immigrants were provided for in Cape Town between the 25th August and the 7th October, 1848 and 106 proceeded on, in the same ship to Port Elizabeth, and were there provided for between the 11th Sep. and the 11th Nov.

Saturday January 13 1849

CRADOCK
To be disposed of by Public Auction, on SATURDAY the 3d of February, 1849, those most desirable premises situated on the MARKET-SQUARE well calculated for carrying on a large wholesale or retail concern, consisting of a
Substantial built two-storied House, containing on the ground floor good entrance hall, three large sitting rooms, kitchen, pantry, and office adjoining.
Second floor, 6 good and airy bedrooms. Adjoining the house and fronting the market, two stores each 40ft x 20. The back premises consist of a store 40ft x 20, an excellent wool store, 3 others 12ft square, stabling for four horses, with chaff house adjoining, a large yard enclosed by a brick wall.
Also,
Fronting the main road, through Cradock, Two large and commodious Stores not quite completed.
Two good rooms, used for the accommodation of Dutcsh [sic] families frequenting the market, and stabling for 6 horses. The latter premises are enclosed within a brick wall forming a large yard. These premises will be disposed of seperately or in one lot as may best suit the purchaser, and have lately undergone thorough repair.
Terms favourable. Title free and unencumbered
R. WHITE
Cradock, 30th Nov. 1848

Saturday January 20 1849

BOARD and LODGING
Two or Three Gentlemen can be accommodated with comfortable Board and Lodging, by applying to Mr. S. CYRUS, Jun., Artificer's Square, Settlers' Hill

BAR IRON
Received per 'Isabella and Anne' a large assortment of English and Swedish IRON. Jos. McMASTER

MARRIED at Sidbury b the Rev. G.V. THORPE, M.A., Mr Frederick KIDSON to Sarah, Daughter of Mr. W. DENTON, Bushman's River.

BIRTH - At Graham's Town on the 13th inst the wife of Dr. O'CONNOR, Staff Surgeon, of a Son.

DIED - At Graham's Town, on the 13th instant, Mr George WILLETT, accountant at the Frontier Bank, Aged 34 years - native of Brandon, Suffolk, England

DIED, at Waterfall, in the District of Cradock, on Saturday, the 6th January 1849, Mr T.H. HALSE, aged 54 years, deeply lamented by his Family and a numerous circle of Friends.

DIED, on the 17th January, 1849, at Harding's Hotel, Graham's Town, (at which place he had arrived from the country, the previous day, Dr Edward RUSS, aged 84 years. The deceased was a native of Castle Carey, Somersetshire.

REMOVAL
Mrs HUBBARD, Bonnet-maker, begs to notify that she has removed from Bathurst-street, to Hill-street, on the right of the Frontier Commerical and Agricultural Bank, where she will be happy to receive all orders that may be intrusted to her. Bonnets Cleaned and Repaired on the shortest notice.
Hill-street, 20th Jan. 1849

WANTED
A young man to assist in a General Store, one who can write a plain hand and will make himself generally useful. References as to character will be required. For further particulars, enquire at the office of this paper, or of Mr. Thomas Smith COLLEY, Bloem Vontyn.

FINAL NOTICE
In the Insolvent Estate of R.A. CAMPION.
All persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their respective Debts into the hands of the undersigned without delay, in default of which legal proceedings will be immediately instituted for the recovery of the same.
F.CARLISLE
Agent for the Sole Trustee

Saturday January 27 1849

TO LET
A house, containing 6 rooms, with large Garden attached, situated in a healthy part of Fort England. Particulars may be learned on application to Mrs. R. WEBB, Fort England.

DIED, at his residence, Somerset, on Sunday, the 21st January, 1849, Mr. Richard PEACOCK, aged 66 years and 1 month. Deceased arrived in this Colony with the Settlers in 1820, and has resided in this village since 1825.

DIED, at his Residence, in New Street, Graham's Town, on the 21st instant, Mr. George Dennis SCOTT, native of Woolwich - aged 43 years. He arrived in this Colony in the year 1820, and his death is greatly lamented by all who knew him - occasioned as it was by mental depression through losses in business.

Saturday February 3 1849

W.F.WILDMAN
Organ, Piano-forte, and Seraphine Tuner and Repairer (From Stoddart, London)
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graaff-Reinet, Somerset, Cradock, Fort Beaufort, etc. etc., that he shortly intends visiting the above places, (as soon as business will permit.)
He also takes this opportunity of thanking his kind friends of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, and Graham's Town, for the patronage he has received at their hands.
Piano-Fortes sold on commission, or removed with care.
Accordions, musical boxes, time pieces, cleaned, repaired, etc. Violin strings and bridges of first and second quality. Apply, by note, at the office of this paper, or to Mr. HYDE, High-street.

PINNOCK's HOTEL, Bathurst-street, Graham's Town.
Mr. PINNOCK In returning his thanks to the public for their kind support these last six years, has now the pleasure to inform them that his house having undergone a thorough repair, he is now enabled to accommodate Gentlemen and Families with every convenience and comfort, equal to a private house, having separate and private rooms for that purpose. WINES and SPIRITS of the best quality always on hand.
Excellent stabling, and every attention paid to Travellers' horses.
Charges strictly reasonable.

Saturday Feb 17 1849

BIRTH. At Colesburg, on the 4th instant, Mrs John CAMPBELL of a Son

DIED, at Bathurst, on Saturday morning, 10th inst., aged 52 years, the wife of Mr. George BROWN and mother by a former husband of Mr. BANKS, still resident there. Deceased came to this Colony among the British Settlers of 1820, and ever after resided near where she died, in Lower Albany. About four months ago she had sufficient fortitude to submit to the extraction of the left breast for cancer, which operation was performed with skill, but at the expense of a shock to her constitution from which she never rallied, - languishing under intense agony until her death released her from suffering. Deceased was a woman of industrious careful habits, a good wife, and an affectionate mother.

DIED, at Graham's Town, this morning, 17th instant - Mr. John EDKINS, aged 58 years. Deceased was a native of Reading, Berkshire, and came to this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820 - and has ever since maintained an unblemised character for honesty and integrity in all his dealings. - His end was peace.

DIED, at Graham's Town, February 11th, Thomas BOWKER, after three days of illness, aged 58 years, deeply regretted by all his friends.

Thomas KING, Builder, takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks to the public for the liberal support he has received for the many years he has been in business, and begs to inform them that he has admitted his son, Francis KING, as Partner, and that the business will in future be conducted under the style of 'T. KING & Son.'
Thomas KING
Graham's Town, February 10th, 1849.

In reference to the above, T. KING & Son Builders, etc. Beg to inform the public that they intend carrying on building on a more extensive scale than it has hitherto been carried on both in Town and Country.
They feel assured, from the arrangements they have made for procuring Materials of the best quality, that all orders entrusted to them, will be executed with expedition and in the best manner.
Charges moderate.
Tombs, Tombstones, etc. erected in the neatest and most modern style.

Saturday Feb 24 1849

MARRIED in the Dutch Reformed Church of Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday, the 10th of February 1849, by the Rev: W. LONG, M.A., English Episcopalian Chaplin, Robert Joseph PHILLIPS, Esquire, Merchant of Port Elizabeth, to Maria Anna CENTLIVRES, eldest daughter of John CENTLIVRES CHASE, Esquire, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of the District of Albert, Cape of Good Hope.

William GIBSON, begs to acquaint the public and the Vicinity of Sidbury, that he is carrying on the Business of SHOE-MAKING, in all its branches.

TO LET, Furnished, or Unfurnished, A cottage, situated on the Cowie road, in the Village of Bathurst, containing on the ground floor 4 Rooms. For application, apply to Mr. Jas. BANKS, or to the owner, G. BROWN, James' Party.

Saturday March 3 1849

A BARGAIN
The undersigned having no further use for them, offers for sale, at considerable less than cost price, his pair of Chesnut CARRIAGE HORSES, 4 and 5 years old, imported from Cape Town, with a Double-bodied Phaeton, and excellent HARNESS, brass mounted, either together or seperately. Frederick LEE.

MARRIED, on Friday, the 23d instant, by the Rev. A. SMITH, of the Dutch Reformed Church, Mr. Johan George STEYTLER DE VILLIERS, of Graaff-Reinet, to Miss Anne, third daughter of S.H. DU TOIT, Esquire, of Uitenhage. Uitenhage, Feb. 26, 1849

T and W. STUBBS Having been solicited by many of their country friends to commence an Agency, and having made the necessary arrangements, now offer their services at a trifling percentage to Farmers and others sending produce to the Graham's Town Market. From their long experience and full acquaintance in all Colonial produce, the advertisers feel confident of giving entire satisfaction, and that Farmers and others sending produce to their care for sale on the market will find it to be greatly to their advantage.

In connexion with the above, the undersigned have extensive Stabling on their premises, where farmers visiting Graham's Town may bait their horses, either by the day or hour.
T. and W. STUBBS
Graham's Town, 10th Feb 1849

Saturday March 10 1849

BAPTISM - At the residence of General CUYLER, Cuyler Manor, Uitenhage, by the Rev. P. W. COPEMAN, A.M. a daughter of George SOUTHEY, Esq., J.P., of Bloemhof, Graaff-Reinet, baptized, Amy Ada CUYLER.
March 2nd, 1849

MARRIED, at Graham's Town, by the Rev. W. SHAW, on the 9th instant, Mr. Henry Edward HOOLE to Miss Mary Watson WRIGHT.

DIED, at the Wittebergen, Wesleyan Mission Station, on Thursday morning, the 22nd February, 1849, Theophilus, infant son of the Rev. J.P. BERTRAM, aged 4 months and 19 days.

Cradock, Fort Beaufort and Alice. Mr. SLATER, Solicitor of Graham's Town, will be in Cradock, Alice and Fort Beaufort, in the early part of this month upon Circuit business, and may be professionally consulted in Cradock, at the residence of Mr. F. CAMPBELL; in Fort Beaufort, at Mr. M. BERRY's and in Alice, at Mr. N. DOWELL's Graham's Town, March 5th, 1849

Saturday March 24 1849

DIED, on the 7th instant, at Riet Vontyn, near Somerset (East), Samuel JACKSON, Senior, aged 66 years. Deceased was one of the Settlers of 1820, and came out to this country in what is termed the Nottingham Party. He was a man remarkable for his active and industrious habits. These being joined by great frugality, he was enabled to bring up a large family in comfort, with credit to himself. The illness which terminated his life was protracted and severe, but under which he felt much of the consolations and support of the Religion of Christ. He died in great peace and confidence, leaving a sorrowing widow, seven children, and sixteen grand-children behind him.
March 16th, 1849

GREAT REDUCTION in the Price of Goods
Messers SHEPPERSON, EVERY and Co. have adopted the London system of selling very cheap for Ready Money. They have reduced the prices of all their Goods, determined fully to adopt the system, and every thing is now sold cheaper than ever before offered. They will not practice deception by reducing a few leading articles only, but they have marked everything down in price to a mere percentage above the cost, their motto being in future 'Small profits and quick returns'
They therefore invite all persons of every class to purchase at their CORNER SHOP, as there is a better assortment than at any other place in town, and all an unusually low prices.
The goods are suitable for persons of every class, and as all like to buy cheap, that is that place where all should go, for Drapery, Fancy Goods, Ready made Clothing, Hats, and everything required for personal wear or family use.
SHEPPERSON, EVERY, and Co.
Corner of High-street and Bathurst-street, 15th March, 1849

FORT BEAUFORT
Before closing his present Business to prepare for a new arrangement, the undersigned begs to request all parties indebted to him to make speedy arrangements for settlement, that have not already done so.
On the 15th of April next, his Books will be handed over to an Agent for this adjustment, as probably he will not be at liberty to attend to them in person.
The undersigned is now receiving a large stock of a new sort of merchanise on consignment particulars of which will be shortly given.
A.M. MACGILLEWIE. March 15th, 1849

Saturday March 31 1849

TO JOURNEYMEN BUTCHERS
WANTED, a steady respectable man (a married man would be preferred) as BUTCHER - one capable of speaking the Dutch language, and accustomed to the general routine in a butcher's shop. Testimonials required as to character. Apply at the office of the 'Graham's Town Journal' - if by letter, post paid.

WANTS a situation as a Bookkeeper or General Accountant, a YOUNG MAN of steady habits, who has experience in an extensive mercantile establishment. Not particular as to salary. Address to J.G. at this office.

The Rev. G. THORPE intending shortly to leave the Colony, requests that all Claims against him may be sent in on or before the 1st of May next.
Sidbury, March 30th, 1849.

In the Insolvent Estate of S. ALDUM.
All persons claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate, are requested to take notice that a third meeting will be held before the Resident Magistrate, at Somerset, on Tuesday, the 15th day of May next.
James CAWOOD. Sole Trustee.
Graham's Town, 30th March, 1849

Thomas AINSLIE having given up business, requests a meeting of his Creditors at his residence in New-street on Wednesday, 4th April, at 11 o'clock.

MARRIED, on Wednesday, 28th instant, at Bathurst, by the Rev. J. BARROW, John TATHAM, Esquire, to Sarah Maria, the second daughter of Thomas NELSON, of Bathurst.

BIRTH, on the 10th instant, at George Town, the Lady of David TAYLOR, Esq., of a son and heir.

DIED, at the Goodwin's Kloof Cottage, on the 24th of March, Samuel ALLISON, second son of Mr. Samuel ALLISON, aged 7 and a half years. Deeply lamented by his parents and relatives.

CAUTION: To Innkeepers and Canteen-keepers.
On Sunday afternoon, the 18th instant, two Corporals of the R.B. 91st Regiment, together with a Private of the same Regiment, came to my house between the hours of Five and Six, and asked for three glasses of Brandy. I declined serving them. They went away, and shortly afterwards returned with a discharged Soldier of the 91st, to whom they stated they wished to give a parting glass, as he was going into the country, and they intended accompanying him part of the way. I foolishly complied with their importunate request - little dreaming that on Monday morning I should be summoned at the instance of these very individuals, 'for selling liquor on a Sunday.' That I did wrong according to the law I fully admit; but to what a state must the British Army have come, when two Non-Commissioned Officers of H.M. Reserve Battalion 91st Regiment, after being thus obliged at their importunate solicitation, turn round upon me as common Informers, - not for any public good, but to my injury, and their advantage, as these men receive a portion of the fine of £10, which was through them imposed upon me by the Magistrate. But it is hardly probable, I should think, that the Officer Commanding this Regiment will allow these men to receive any portion of such ill-gotten money, but rather bestow it upon some charity, and thus let some good be the result of their treachery. As an old Soldier myself, I can truly declare, that in sixteen years experience, I never met with an instance of a Private Soldier, much less a Non-Commissioned Officer, turning common Informer. It is too unmanly and unsoldierlike. I venture to say that out of the 99 Infantry Regiments, no similar instance has ever occurred. Then names of these worthies are Corporals WATCHHORN and STERLING, and Private DICKSON, 91st Regiment. Trusting none of my brother Publicans may fall into the same snare. John McCABE, Canteen-keeper, Cross-street, Graham's Town.

The Abeona - Emigrant Ship

'We only know from England
They sail'd far o'er the main;
We only know to England
They never came again.
And years were spent in hoping
For tidings from the deep;
And eyes grew dim with watching,
That yet refused to weep!'

Lines from the 'Lost Ship' - from Sam SLY's Journal

The dreadful loss by fire of the Abeona Tranport, full of Emigrants for this Colony, will, we doubt not, though so many years have since elapsed, be fresh in the recollection of many of our readers. It was designed, had the unfortunate sufferers arrived safely, to have located them in the vicinity of Fort Beaufort, where a beautiful site for a town had been selected, which it was intended should be called New Edinburg.
The following extract of a letter received by us last post, recalling to recollection this terrible catastrophe, will be perused with interest. The contents do infinite credit to the filial sensibility of the writer:-
Kirk Dunoon, Argylshire, 28th Nov. 1848.
'My father embarked as an emigrant at Greenock in the beginning of Oct 1820, for Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope. He took his passage in the Aboena ship, with his wife, my mother, and four children, of whom I was the eldest son. The next age was Helen, my sister, Robert and Peter, my brothers. We had a prosperous voyage until the 25th November, when within two or three degrees N. of the line, the ship took fire, and a hundred and two of the crew and emigrants perished. I was the only survivor of my family. The fire broke out at 12 o'clock mid-day, and the vessel went down at 3 o'clock next morning. During the night I heard my father's voice, with two or three more on a raft, after the ship went down, causing me to think that he might have been picked up. This has caused me to write to you, and especially as my name is uncommon - and not borne by any not of Scottish origin - while even in Scotland it numbers comparatively few. My friends and I have been enquiring and can find no one of my name who has emigrated to the Cape, and yet two of your Journals having by chance come into my hands, I find a man named McLUCKIE mentioned in the Kaffir war, and who it appears lives on the west side of the Kowie, near Lombard's Post. Still clinging to the hope that my father may be living, I catch at the probability, though a thousand to one against me, that this McLUCKIE may be my lost parent. I now therefore pray you, my dear sir, for the sake of feelings of one, in whom a sense of early misfortunes have been revived, to enquire and write me an answer to this letter, to say whether he be my father or not. My father's name was Robert.' We need scarcely add how much we regret that Mr. McLUCKIE above referred to, and the father of our correspendent, are not identical. Our McLUCKIE, whose Christian name is William, came to this Colony from Scotland, we believe in 1817, with the Messrs. MOODIE, and is now the respectable proprietor of the fine farm of Woodlands in this district.

Saturday April 7 1849

Departed this Life, on the 11th March, Henry Edward LAKE, youngest son of James Augustus and Ann POULTNEY - a child of great promise, and of whom it may be truly said, that in him there was some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel.
Providence Cottage, Caledon.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on 27th March, the Infant Son of Mr. Thomas BRADFIELD, aged three days.

NOTICE. The undersigned hereby cautions all persons from passing through, or otherwise trespassing on the Farm 'ASSAGAI BUSH' belonging to Mr. LUNGLEY - from Mr Lungley's house up the Assagai Bush River, joining the Farm of Mr. MILLS, as there is no public road. All cattle or horses found on this farm will be sent to the pound, and anyone found trespassing after this notice, will be dealt with as the law directs.
E. DANIELL, Assegai Bush, April 6th, 1849.

NOTICE
All claims against the undersigned to be sent in immediately to Fort White.
C. STACEY, Lieut., R.B., 45th Regt.

STEPHEN MUNDY
Beaufort-street, near the corner of Bathurst Street.
Purchasers of Clothing, Hosiery, Small Wares, Saddlery, Ironmongery and General English Goods.
Will find the above one of the Best and Cheapest assortments in the Colony.
Note - Stephen MUNDY Beaufort-street, Opposite Mr. HARTLY.

R. AUSTEN
Now open, RICHARD AUSTEN'S Grocery and Provision Warehouse, High-street, Graham's Town.

Stephen HARDING, HOTEL KEEPER, Market-Square, Graham's Town
In tendering his thanks to his Friends and the public for the very liberal support he has received since he commenced the above Hotel, begs to inform them that it is now his intention to devote the whole of his time and attention to the above Hotel.
Families and Travellers visiting Graham's Town will find at this Hotel every comfort of a private house. Saddle horses to let by the hour or day.
Parties bringing jaded horses may purchase or barter at the above Hotel, as the advertiser always has a number of Horses for sale.
S.H. has fitted large and [sic] Horse Wagon which he hires to parties proceeding to the country either on pleasure of business. Horse Wagon is fitted [assumption - fold in paper] up in a superior manner with spring seats, which renders it easy on a bad road.
Foreign Wines, Spirits, Ale Porter, etc.
Dry and extensive Stabling for horses. Horses taken into stable.

Saturday April 14 1849

TO LET, that commodious House and Premises, near the new Independent Chapel, Hill-street, now occupied by W. KENSIT, Esq. Apply to J. ALCOTT, Dundas Bridge.
April 14, 1849

BIRTH, at Bloem Fontein, on the morning of the 30th March, Mrs. T. S. COLLEY, of a daughter.

DIED, on the 20th March, at the Lunatic Asylum, Robben Island, Mr. Henry EVANS, of Port Frances, after a protracted illness of five years, leaving a widow and four children to deplore their loss, aged 37 years.

Local Varieties.
Commemoration Day - Tuesday, the 10th instant, being the anniversary of the day in 1820, on which the first party of British Settlers landed from the good ship Chapman, on the shores of Algoa Bay, was commemorated at Graham's Town by a large party, consisting chiefly of the original settlers and their descendants, meeting together in the Public School Room, at Graham's Town, which had been prepared for their reception. The Amateur Band attended on the occasion, and executed several difficult pieces of music with considerable effect. After partaking of tea, to which about 150 persons sat down by virtue of tickets at 2s.6d. each, the doors were thrown open, and strangers and others gratuitously admitted.

The Chair was then taken by the Revd. W. SHAW, who addressed the meeting upon the history, the circumstances, and the duties of the British Settlers. He stated ; that though the meeting might be considered a denominational one, it was not so exclusively. Associated, however, as so many of the early Settlers were, with the Wesleyan Church, it had been thought by them that the best monument they could raise to commemorate the goodness of God in bringing them to that land, and in preserving and blessing them, would be a building to be dedicated to His service. They had accordingly, on the 10th April, 1845(?), laid the foundation stone of a noble structure, now in course of erection, to be called the Commemoration CHAPEL, which would stand to future generations, as a monument of their gratitude to God for his abundant goodness. It was his intention during the evening to report progress in respect to this undertaking, with a view to increased activitiy in carrying forward the great and good work.
Mr. James TEMLETT , one of the Settlers of 1820, said, that he was not a member of the Weslyan Church, but he came to this Colony among them, and he had known and been associated with the Chairman from that time to the present. He could bear testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which he had discharged his sacred duties - nor had those duties been confined merely to the Colony - but Kaffirland had been entered by him at the peril of his life, and the gospel proclaimed by him to the benighted people of that country. He (the speaker) had promised them £20 towards the Commemoration Chapel; half of that sum he had paid, the other half he then begged to hand to the Chairman - and having so far paid his debt, he would with his permission open a new account for another £10 - aid of the same good work. He was a member of another church, which might require similar help, and he was persuaded that when a time of need came it would be cheerfully afforded.
During the evening the meeting was addressed with great eloquence by the Rev. Messrs. GLADWIN of Butterworth, HEPBURN of Salem, AYLIFF of Fort Beaufort, DUGMORE of Fort Peddie, and PEARSE of Graham's Town. Some interesting reminiscences of by-gone days were also given by Messrs' GODLONTON, G. LEE, and T. COCKROFT, the meeting not closing till about half past 10 o'clock. The Chairman announced before separating that contributions in cash and notes towards the Commemoration Chapel, had been handed to him that evening amounting to about £240.

Saturday April 28 1849

Loss of the Abeona
Since our recent allusion to this mournful occurrenct, we have received a letter from one of the few survivors, from which we make the following extract:-
'I see in your Journal (No 903) that James McLUCKIE, or Kirk Dunnoon, in Scotland, wishes to gain some information regarding his father. As I was a passenger in the Abeona at the time of her destruction, I am enabled to supply some information respecting that awful catastrophe, when 112 individuals perished. We were in 4° 30' N. by 22° 30' W., when the ship caught fire. 22 children and 27 adults, including 14 of the crew, were saved in three small boats. I need not give you all the particulars of that scene. I will confine myself to what regards James McLUCKIE's father. Early in the night, being to leeward of the burning ship, we saw a few of the people clinging, as a last refuge, to the fartherst end of the bowsprit, which soon fell with them into the sea. At this time the ship was in a blaze. We had several dark squalls during the night, and it is probable the bowsprit was drifted by them towards us in the boats. We were in one of these squalls when we heard human voices from among the waves near us; but the hollow of the high waves being at some distance from the ship, we did not see anybody in the water, nor could .. .[does not follow on to the next image]
.. only six inches above water, and so .. [image cut off] employed incessantly bailing it out with their hats. Having picked up and taken into it most of the children saved, it was as much as I and my companions could do to keep her bow to the waves, as they came rolling on. This was several hours before 3 o'clock am., when the ship went down. We then heard then no more. When day-light came the Portuguese ship hove in sight, and would have passed us in the boats, had it not been that she had been chased for two days by a Privateer. This had taken her out of her course, and she came upon our track while making all sail to regain her course. She had not seen our ship on fire. At the request of our captain, she sailed with two men at the mast-head around the spot where the Abeona went down, and where our boats lay for two hours, but no raft was seen, and as no other ship was in sight, we must conclude that all on the raft or bowsprit perished.
Had the Portuguese captain not have taken us into his ship our boat must have sunk. We had neither sail, nor compass, nor provisions, and only two oars. The other boats would have left us. We arrived safely in Lisbon, and left James McKLUCKIE and George BARRIE there, and also eight of the children, with English residents of that city.

Saturday May 5 1849

Joseph HART, Furniture Warehouse, Church Square
Has just received a splendid assortment of Furniture, consisting of -
Mahogany Couches and Sofas stuffed in hair
Do. Chest of Drawers
A few portab'e do.
Mahogany Four-post Bedsteads with cornices
French and Tent Bedsteads
Rosewood and mahogany Chairs
Easy Chairs covered in Morocco, with reading desk attached
Sweep back Birch and Children's Chairs, with cane seats
Towel horses, Mahogany and Japanned
Mahogany and rosewood Leo Tables
Mahogany Cheffioneers [chiffioneers]
Chimney and Toilet Looking Glasses
Portable Water Closets
Writing Desks and Work Boxes
Stinkwood Chairs and Tables
Horse-hair and Wool Mattresses, etc.
Every description of Colonial-made furniture always on hand.

SUICIDES
Two very distressing cases of self destruction have occurred in this district within the last ten day(s). The first is that of an aged female named TARR, residing in Howard's Party, one of the original Settlers of 1820, Symptoms of mental aberration had for some time manifested themselves, and she had been carefully watched; but at length taking advantage of an unguarded moment, she shut the door and was discovered soon afterwards suspended by the neck, quite dead.
The second case is that of a young man, a carpenter, named Charles FREWING, aged 27 years, native of London, who had not been long a resident of the Colony. This unfortunate man was found on Wednesday suspended to a beam, in the house where he resided. No cause is assigned for the fatal act.

We have been favored with a long letter upon the subject of the brief account, contained in this Journal some weeks ago, of a successful surgical operation performed by Dr. J. ATHERSTONE on a child, the daughter of Mr. C. POTE, of this place. The writer of this letter, with desperate anatomical fervor uses the dissecting knife most unmercifully, - cutting up the parties concerned in this operation in a style that seems to show that he enters upon his task con amore. Abounding as this letter does in technical phrases, and those written in a hand not very easy to decypher - we must decline publishing it - it being more suited to a medical work than the columns of a newspaper - not, however, without specifying two errors of the press - which are obligingly pointed out by the writer - namely : where probang, an instrument, has been printed probing, to probe and trachae, where it should have been rendered trachea. The operation itself is treated by the writer of this letter as a very simple one - a point which we submit to those of our readers - who may feel interested in the subject.

Saturday May 19 1849

BIRTH - Waterloo Bay, on the 16th instant, the Lady of Thomas NIGHTINGALE, Esq., of a Daughter.

DIED, at Graham's Town on Tuesday last, the 15th instant, Sarah, the beloved wife of George FUTTER, one of the British Settlers of 1820 - aged 64 years. The deceased has left a husband and large family to deplore her loss.

In the INSOLVENT ESTATE of William KIDSON.
The undersigned having been duly appointed Provisional Joint Trustees in the said Estate by an order of the Honorable the Circuit Judge, all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their respective debts to the second undersigned, at the Office of the Eastern Province Trust Company, without delay.
F. CARLISLE, F. LUCAS Provisional Joint Trustees

Saturday May 26 1849

5s, REWARD
Lost, a single key, about 2.5 inches long. Whoever will bring the same to the office of this Journal, shall receive the above reward.
Graham's Town, 26th May 1849.

Just received at the store of the undersigned a few sets of Chessmen from 3s. 6d. to £7.
Also, Chinese fans and screens, Knitting cases, etc.
GODLONTON & WHITE

CHRISTENING, At Fort Brown, May 6th, 1849, by the Rev. Arch Deacon, Caroline Maria Beale daughter of William and Mary Ann CORY, Inn-Keepers.

POTE's GENERAL SALES,
Postponed Night Sale.
On Monday Evening next, The 28th instant
James KERSHAW, London House,
Will cause to be sold at his Stores, Church Square, a choice assortment of
FINE AND FANCY GOODS,
And GENERAL DRAPERY,
A few
SPLENDID VASES,
Richly ornamented with gold.
A FEW SILVER GUARDS.
Sale to commence at Six o'clock.
The articles will be in small allotments to suit families

SURGICAL OPERATION - A very successful Surgical operation was performed a fortnight ago, at Graham's Town, by Dr. W.G. ATHERSTONE, the patient being at the time under the influence of Chloroform. The case is that of a young man named John SWAN, who has been suffering for 15 years, from a wen in the front of the neck, or throat, and which had been gradually increasing in size for several years past. On inhaling the Chloroform, the patient became at once insensible - and remained in a state of unconsciousness until the tumour had been entirely extirpated. He states that he experienced no sensation of pain whatever, the only impression he can recall being of a confused uneasy dream. He is now perfectly recovered.

Saturday June 2 1849

LOST, from Cypher Fontein, 4 WAGON HORSES two of which are large brown, one Bay with two white feet, and one almost black with tail cut.
Whoever will return them, or give information to Field-Cornet STANTON, will be well rewarded.

BIRTH, at Salem, on Friday, 1st June, 1849 the wife of Mr. Charles Thomas CROFT Jun of a Son.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 1st instant, Mrs. Stephen TROLLOP of Fort Beaufort, of a Son.

New Establishment.
G.D. MARSH, Begs to acquaint the public and country friends generally that he has commenced business in Bathurst-Street, At his store opposite Mr. Joseph WALKER's, where the public can be supplied with all kinds of
Merchadize [sic], Groceries, Crockery, Ironmongery and Tinware,
At the very lowest prices For Cash.
G.D MARSH has always on hand the very best Graaff-Reinet Meal, which can be had at market prices.
Also, Fine flour, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Pepper, Tea etc. etc.
May 25th, 1849

Saturday June 23 1849

Education
Mr. Edward GEORGE begs to acquaint the residents of Fort Beaufort and its vicinity, that on the 15th day of July next, he purposes opening a School for young Gentlemen, arrangement will be likewise made for the reception of a few Boarders. It being the wish of Mr. G. to furnish each pupil with a good Education, Parents are therefore, requested to make early application, as only a limited number will be taken.
Terms will be made known upon application to Mr. GEORGE, at Graham's Town, until the 1st of July, and after that date at Fort Beaufort.
Graham's Town, 22nd June 1848

In the INSOLVENT ESTATE of John BROWN, King William's Town.
The Undersigned having been appointed by the Master of the Supreme Court to act as Provisional Trustee, requests that payment of all moneys due to this Estate be made to him, or his Assign, at the store of the Insolvent at King William's Town.
Open Accounts, unless otherwise provided for, will be considered as falling due at the said Store, in the precise term of One Month from date of delivery or posting of the Account.
June 6th, 1849. E.J.M SYFRET

Saturday June 30 1849

BIRTH - at Fort Cox, 16th June 1849, the wife of Captain DAVIES, Kaffir Police, of a Son.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Sunday evening, the 24th instant, of a severe and lingering illness, induced by a fall from her horse, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Richard ORSMOND, aged 33 years and 5 months. June 29th 1849. Oat-Hay The undersigned has constantly on hand, at the Stores of Mr. John WEAKLEY, Somerset Street, and a good supply of the above Article, which will be for Sale in any quantities that may be required. James PHILLIPS.

Saturday July 7 1849

Bloem Fontein.
To be SOLD by auction, on Wednesday, 1st Aug., Two Erven, situated in this Township. By order of the Civ. Com.
Gordon YOUNG and Co. Auctioneers. Bloemfontein, 11th June, 1849

MARRIED, at Port Francis Kowie River, 27th ultimo, Mr. Cornelius COCK, second Son of the Hon'ble William COCK to Miss L.E. SMITH, eldest daughter of the late Ass. Com.-General J.J. SMITH.

BIRTH, on the 4th instant, Mrs. WEDDERBURN Sen., of a Son, who survived 26 hours, and Died on the 5th instant.

DIED, as his Residence, on Tuesday the 3rd instant, after a lingering illness, Mr. James LAMONT, aged 40 years, deeply regretted by his Friends and Relatives.

Saturday July 14 1849

In the ESTATE of Thomas PITT. Will be sold, on Monday, the 16th Instant by Public Sale, in front of the Stores lately occupied by Mr. M.B. SHAW, a quantity of Grain, ..lery, Leather Boots, Shoes, etc., etc.
F. LUCAS, Sole Trustee.

Port Elizabeth
Mr. W. PILKINGTON has arrived by the Steamer with a few artificers. Their first work will be to put up at Cape Receif a wooden House which they have brought with them from Cape Town. A singular fancy seems to prevail in some of the Departments that a House may be made and brought up from Cape Town at less expense than it could be put together here.
P.E. Telegraph, July 5

The Phoenix, steamer, has brought 127 emigrants, who appear to be of a respectable class : they are described as, 5 carpenters, 1 wheelwright, 3 masons, 2 bricklayers, 2 sawyers, 2 blacksmiths, 1 ploughman, 2 shepherds, 1 baker, 1 groom, 28 laborers, in all 48 men, 24 women, and 55 children. Many persons who would be employers are unfortunately deterred from making application for servants, in consequence of these emigrant ships going to Table Bay, instead of coming direct to this place. The idea, whether well founded or not, it everywhere prevalent that the best are selected and detained in Cape Town : neither is the accomodation afforded by a deck passage in the steamer, very conducive to the health of the emigrants. -Ibid.

Fort Beaufort. - A letter received from the Winterberg states that an Englishman named WEBB, is in the employ of Mrs. EDWARDS, of Post Retief, had attempted to destroy himself by cutting his throat. He had inflicted on himself a frightful wound, but it was hoped not a mortal one. Dr. WAY immediately started from Beaufort for the spot; the result we have not heard, nor have we heard any cause assigned for the insane act.

Cattle Depredation. - A report has been made to us of five cows having been taken about 12 days ago out of the kraal of Mr. J. CARLISLE, about 3 miles S. of Graham's Town.

Saturday July 21 1849

Catholic Missals. GODLONTON & WHITE have just unpacked a beautiful assortment, elegantly bound in Morocco.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on Sunday, the 15th instant, the Lady of Capt. RAWSTORNE, 91st Regt., of a Son.

Stephen SMITH, Fort Beaufort, Boot and Shoe Maker, (Late of Graham's Town) Invites his Friends to his new Establishment in Church Street, where a discerning Public will find a larger assortment of very far superior Goods, Colonial-make, ever before offered to their notice.
Also, on the shortest notice, families can be supplied with all sorts and sizes in Beaufort and its vicinity. N.B. Repairs neatly executed, prices moderate.
S.S. has on hand a large assortment of Gents, and Ladies English Goods, and will, as opportunity serves, increase the same. 21st July

NOTICE
A wagon left with the Undersigned by one Jacob ADONIS, of Blink Water, will be sold to pay expenses, if not released before the 8th of August.
G. VALENTYNE.

Saturday July 28 1849

TO LET. - The House lately occupied by Mr. EDKIN, in King-street. Likewise the House occupied by Mr. McKELVEY, Bathurst-street. Also several Stores. Apply to A. EDKINS, Market-square.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on the 12th July, 1849, Maria DICKS, the beloved wife of B. DICKS, aged 52 years, deeply regretted by a numerous family and large circle of friends.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on the 26th July, 1849 Mary PITT, wife of William PITT, aged 73 years.

Saturday August 4 1849

No. 3 Manilla Cigars
Just received a consignment of the above in prime condition. W.M. JAFFRAY

MARRIED, by Special License, on the 22nd instant, by the Reverend F. McCLELAND, A. B. Captain BAWDEN, of the Brigantine Sans Pareil, to Frances, Third Daughter of Mr. BRUTON, of this place.

BIRTH, - At Eden Grove, on the 29th instant, the Wife of Alex. WARES, Esq., of Port Elizabeth, of a Daughter.

DIED, on the 27th July, 1849, at his residence near Fort England, Thomas GLASS, Sen., aged 69 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820.

Saturday August 11 1849

LOST. A few days since, between Fort Peddie and King William's Town, A Purple Morocco Case of Tooth Instruments. Whoever has found the same and will return it to Mr. R. READ, Chemist, etc., Graham's Town, or to Mr. Thos. MATHEW, King William's Town, shall be well rewarded.

BIRTH, at Hammonds, near Fort Beaufort, on Tuesday morning, the 7th Last, Mrs. B. BOOTH, of a Son.

NOTICE of Partnership.
The undersigned, begs to return his sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Graham's Town, and the Frontier Inhabitants generally, for that support he has received since from them, as
Wheelwright smith & Wagon Maker, during a period of ten years, and begs to state that he has taken into Partnership Mr. John ORSMOND, who will, in conjunction with himself, continue to carry on the Business as heretofore, in all its various branches.
C. GRUBB.

GRUBB and CO.
Beg to aquaint the Inhabitants of Graham's Town, and Farmers of the Eastern Province, that they will continue to carry on Business of
Wheelwright Smiths and Wagon Makers on the Premises , on the Market-square, Graham's Town, as heretofore,
Where they trust by assiduty and sound Workmanship, to continue to merit that support, which has ever been given to the first undersigned
C. GRUBB,
J.ORSMOND

Quick Conveyance for PASSENGERS between Uitenhage and Graham's Town.
The Undersigned having extra Horses on the Road between the above places, will take a Passenger either way, in his Mail Cart, at the following rates :-
From Graham's Town to Sidbury - £0 10 6
From Graham's Town to Quaggae Flat - £0 16 0
From Graham's Town to Sunday's River - £1 5 0
From Graham's Town to Uitenhage - £1 15 0
From Uitenhage to Sunday's River - £0 10 0
From Uitenhage to Quaggas Flat - £1 5 0
From Uitenhage to Sidbury - £1 10 0
From Uitenhage to Graham's Town - £2 0 0
Passage both ways up and down - £3 0 0
The Mail starts from Graham's Town Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5 o'clock p.m. - From Uitenhage on Sundays and Thursday p.m., ten minutes after the Mail arrives from the Cape.
W. STUBBS.

The undersigned cautions the public from employing his postriders in carrying parcels or letters, as it is contrary to the Post Office Regulations. W. STUBBS.

Saturday August 18 1849

DIED, on the 3rd day of August, 1849, at his residence, Little Grove, Tarka, in the District of Cradock, Mr. George WEBSTER, born March 4th, 1791, in the Parish of Dim Church, Rumney Marsh, County of Kent, England.
Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820, and has left a beloved wife and six children to lament their bereavement. The last rite of burial was performed by the Rev. Mr. WILSON of Winterberg. The Funeral was conducted by Mr. QUINN of Fort Beaufort, much to the satisfaction of all his followers, who were very numerous, both English and Dutch neighbouring farmers attending, the Dutch portion of whom expressed their surprise at the solemn service, and manner in which the Funeral was conducted, never having seen anything of the kind before.

Saturday August 25 1849

Mosely's Celebrated Gold Pens.
GODLONTON and WHITE have just received a few of the above celebrated Pens warranted made of the finest Gold. Also a few of Mosely's Silver Pencil Cases and Penholders, made to suit the gold pen.

MARRIED, at St. George's Church, Graham's Town, on Wednesday, the 15th instant, by the Rev. John HEAVYSIDE, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Lt. - Colonel William SUTTON, Cape Mounted Rifles, second son of the late Rear-Admiral SUTTON, R.N., to Frances, third daughter of Colonel SOMERSET, C.B., K.H., Cape Mounted Rifles, Commanding Eastern Frontier.

MARRIED, at Groot Vley, in the District of Victoria, on the 1st of August, by the Rev. Mr. WARNER, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles STONE to Mary Anne Elizabeth, eldest Daughter of Mr. George COLEMAN.

HOW TO DRESS A WIFE
A method for 'Dressing a Wife' which cannot fail to preserve her in her first affections through all changes of life. 'Take equal quantities of manly affection, refinement, and generosity; place them on Hymen's flame; a full cup of perfect confidence, with the root of the plant good temper; avoid particularly the least of distrust or deceit. When thoroughly heated, put the mixture in a jar of consistency, in which tenderely place the Wife, surrounding her with such particles of comfort as grow on the evergreen kindness. The nature of the wife should be consulted, and leaves of those innocent pleasures to which she inclines be plentifully strewed around her. Garnish the dish abundantly with the most perfect blossoms of that sweet flower delicacy, which will preserve it in its original beauty and attraction. Serve with it the sauce of affectionate politeness, which is indespensably necessary to it at all times. By following this receipt, there are few wives who will not repay tenfold the care bestowed, by the brightness and fragrance they shed over the domestic hearth.'
I only wish my husband had pickled or preserved me in this manner.
Matilda

How to Cook a Husband
'Some smother their husbands in hatred, contention, and variance, and some keep them in pickle all their lives. These ladies always serve them up with tongue sauce. Now it cannot be supposed that husbands will be tender and good if managed this way. But they are, on the contrary, very delicious when managed as follows:-
Get a large jar, called the jar of carefulness (which all good wives have on hand,) place your husband in it, and set him near the fire of conjugal love.'

Saturday September 1 1849

JUST ARRIVED
At the store of P.F. GATONBY, Church-square, 50 Bags Barley Meal, And he has also for Sale, Meal, Sugar light and brown, White Patna Rice, Coffee, etc. etc.

MARRIED on Saturday, the 18th August, by the Rev. Mr. HENCHMAN of Sidbury, Mr. John LEACH, youngest Son of Benjamin LEACH, Esq., to Miss Sarah Ann, youngest Daughter of the late Mr. T.W. HINDS, of Bushman's River.

BIRTH - At King William's Town, on Sunday, the 26th August, the wife of J. CROSS of a Son.

DIED at Fatherland Willow Tree, District of Cradock, on the 16th Aug. 1849, James William TROLLIP, ages 23 years and 6 months, third son of Wm. And Patience TROLLIP.

Agricultural Farm. Adjoining Mr. John GRANT's on the Kasouga. The advertiser is desirous of engaging with a steady industrious person, with whom he has not objection either to enter into partnership or to hire the Farm. For further particulars enquire of E. DELL, Queen-street.

Gold, Silver and Steel
Spectacles & Eye Glasses,
Concave and Convex, suitable for all ages.
The Undersigned has received a very superior assortment of the above articles, the remaining Stock of Mr. B. HADLEY, which he offers on the most reasonable Terms for Cash.
George LEE.

Saturday September 8 1849

WANTED by a steady industrious Man a situation as Clerk or Storeman. Satisfactory references can be give. Apply (if by letter address E.E.) at the Office of this Journal.

The Undersigned wishes to let a part of his Farm, capable of maintaining a few thousand sheep, on reasonable terms. 500 ewes and 300 lambs will be consigned to the tenant on certain conditions. The valley of the Eastern Kowie abounds in rich pasture.
W. AINSLIE

BAPTISM. At Edengrove, on Sunday the 2nd instant, by the Rev. W.Y. THOMSON, of Trinity Church, the daughter of Mr. Alexander WARES, Port Elizabeth - named Sarah Ann Howse.
Graham's Town, 6th September, 1849

Saturday September 15 1849

Sidbury. TO LET, A very large and commodious Blacksmith's Shop. For terms apply to William FREEMANTLE.
P.S. Also for Sale, a quantity of household furniture and Blacksmith's tools, Iron, Coals, etc., too numerous to particularize. These will be disposed of by private contract.
Sidbury, Sept. 6, 1849

Lieut. DYNELEY, Royal Artillery, being about to leave the Colony, requests all claims against him may be sent to the Barrack Ordnance Office, Graham's Town.

BIRTH at Fort Murray, on the 10th inst., the Lady of Captain MACLEAN, Commissioner to the H'lambie Tribes of a Daughter.

MARRIED, on Thursday, the 13th inst., at St George's Church, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Henry, youngest son of the Assistant-Commissary General ROBERTSON, to Maria, third daughter of the late W.C. DAVIES, Esq., of Bridgenorth, County of Salop.

DIED at Uitenhage, on Thursday Morning, the 6th instant, Herculas TENNANT, Esq., late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Uitenhage, aged 41 years and 20 days, deeply regretted by his family and friends.

DIED, at Theopolis, on the 10th instant, the Rev. Andrew Christopher SASS, aged 77 years and 5 months, after a long and tedious work of 38 years as a missionary in South Africa - leaving a wife and 7 children to lament his loss.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Friday afternoon 14th inst., William LEE, Sen., aged 71 years. Deceased came to this Colony as a British Settler in 1820, and has ever since resided in the District of Albany, where he always maintained the character of an upright member of the community, and of a zealous devoted member, for near half a century, of the Wesleyan Church. From an accident which he suffered a few years ago he never rallied - his constitution received a severe shock, until it terminated his earthly career. He was sustained throughout his affliction by 'the hope of the Gospel.' 'His end was peace.'

DIED, in Salem, on Saturday, 8th inst., Thomas Palmer, aged 9 months - infant Son of Philip and Mary H. AMM.

Saturday October 13 1849

BIRTH At Somerset, on Friday the 5th October the wife of Mr. Benjamin SERJEANT, of a Son.

MARRIED on the 2nd of October, 1849, at St.George's Church, Graham's Town, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Samuel LARTER, the only Son of Samuel LARTER, to Sophia Augusta BROOKS, the fourth daughter of Henry BROOKS, Collingham.

DIED near Mancazana Post, on 1st October, 1849, Catherine, wife of R. HUDSON aged 33 years and 8 months, leaving six small children to lament her loss.

Saturday October 20 1849

Worthy the attention of Farmers.
The undersigned, intending to relinquish farming, begs to offer for private sale about fifty head of superior Fatherland Cattle, amongst which are 30 Cows now in milk. Also a first-rate Bull bred by Wm. PULLEN, Esq., Quagga's Flat. These Cattle may be seen at Bushman's River, until the 4th of next month, when if not disposed of they will be removed to Cypher Fontein - Terms reasonable.
Roode Draai, 15th Oct. P.FEAGAN

Wool. The undersigned will ship Wool and other Produce, on consignment to the English Markets, on the most favourable terms.
H. & R.S. BLAINE.

BIRTH at Graham's Town, on Wednesday, the 10th inst, the Lady of Capt. C. SOMERSET, of a Son.

DIED, at Cradock, on Sunday Evening, the 7th Oct., 1849, Benjamin ROWLES, sixth son of the late Thomas Stephen ROWLES, aged 28 years and 6 months, deeply regretted by his Relatives and Friends.

Saturday October 27 1849

SOMERSET AND ALBANY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Annual exhibition of Stock in connection with the Somerset and Albany Agricultural Society, took place on the 27th ultimo, at Mr. JELLIMAN's farm, Lieuw Fontein. Owing to the drought the Stock was not in first-rate condition, but it was nevertheless admitted to be the best show that has taken place at the Kaga. There were above 100 persons present. The list of Prizes awarded to this Meeting we give below:-
SHEEP - The 1st prize to Mr. W. ROBERTS, Glencliff, for the five best rams, £5; 2nd prize, to Mr. J. GOLDSWAIN, for the twenty best ewes, £5; 3rd prize, to Mr. W. JELLIMAN, for the twenty-five best slaughter wethers, £1 10s. HORSES - 4th prize, to Mr. H. PEDLAR, for the best entire horse, £5; 5th prize, to Mr. B. DE CLERK, for the best mare, £5; 6th prize, to Mr. H. BROWN, for the best farmer's saddle horse, £4.
CATTLE - 7th prize, to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best bull above two-years-old, £3; 8th prize, to Mr. John CARLISLE, for the best yearling bull, £2; 9th prize, to Mr. E.D. WIENAND, for the two best cows, £3; 10th prize, to Mr. W. ROBERTS, for the two best heifers, £3; 11th prize to Mr. L. TREEGART, for the two best slaughter oxen, £1 10s.
SWINE - 12th prize, premiums to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best boar and sow.

Saturday November 3 1849

NOTICE is hereby given that TENDERS will be received by 'the Chairman of the Board of Public Roads', for the Division of Albany, until 12 o'clock, at noon, on Saturday, the 10th of November next, from persons willing to contract with the said Board, to put into and keep in a thorough state of repair for the term of Five Years from the date of completion, the undermentioned several lines of Roads, viz,:-
1st - From Lake's near Howison's Poort to Salem
2nd - From Salem to Long's Lower Drift on Bushman's River
3rd - From Graham's Town to Robey's, Manley's Flat, either by the Road of Hope's Garden or by the present line of Road passing by Fort England.
4th - From Robey's to Bathurst, through Lushington Valley.
5th - For putting and keeping in repair for One Year the following line of Roads, viz.:-
From Graham's Town to Niemand's Kraal, (Potters)
From Potter's to Fish River, including the rapair of Espag's Drift with stones.
Security will be required for the due fulfilment of the several Contracts.
Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary.
By Order of the Board
C.H. HUNTLEY, Secretary
Graham's Town, 12th October, 1849.

Saturday November 3 1849

DIED, at Fort Beaufort, on Sunday last, the 4th of November, Edward John, aged 18 months, only child of Mr. Edward MINTO, of Alice. Friends will be pleased to accept this intimation.
Fort Beaufort, 5th Nov., 1849.

ORSMOND'S Commercial and Family HOTEL.
High-street, Graham's Town
(formely the Auction Mart of the late J.D. NORDEN)
The Proprietor begs to express his grateful acknowledgements for the patronage he has received since the commencement of this Establishment, and at the same time solicits a continuance of the same, assuring those parties who may have occasion to visit town on commercial or other pursuits, as well as the public in general, that no exertion will be spared to promote the comfort of all those who may favor him with a call.
The premises are very commodious, and those who prefer it can be accommodated with private rooms.
Families visiting town will find at this Establishment all the comforts of a home.
Fine old Wines, Spirits, Liquers, Ale, Port, etc., etc.
Well-Aired Beds.
Excellent and extensive stabling, with enclosed yard for carriages, etc.
An ordinary every day at 2 o'clock charge including wine 2s.
Private Dinners at any hour required.
Soups and Tiffins always ready.
The proprietor would particularly observe that the principles on which this Establishment is conducted are First-rate Accommodation at Very Moderate Charges.
Richard ORSMOND
Graham's Town, 27th October, 1849

Saturday November 17 1849

MARRIED, at King William's Town, British Caffraria, 14th Nov. 1849, by the Rev. F.P. FLEMING, Military Chaplain, Chas. J. LINDAM, Esq., Paymaster 1st Battallion, Rifle Brigade, to Mary, youngest daughter of Lt.-Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.

BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Sunday, the 4th instant, Mrs. Helperus VAN RYNEVELD of a daughter.

Saturday November 24 1849

EOR TABLE BAY from EAST LONDON
The 'Workington', Captain BELL, daily expected, will, on the discharge of her inward Cargo, return to the above Port, presenting a favorable opportunity for both Passengers and Shippers of Produce, from Fort Beaufort, King William's Town, etc.
John SNOOKE, Agent.
Buffalo River Mouth, 21st November, 1849

BIRTH, at the Mancazana, on the 17th this month, Mrs. G.W. THOM, of a Son.

Saturday December 1 1849

BIRTH, at Colesberg, on the 17th Inst. Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON, of a Son.

Saturday December 8 1849

NOTICE The Undersigned begs respectfully to inform all persons wishing to Build, that he will be at all times ready to undertake any kind of Mason work, either in Town or Country.
William FYNN

MARRIED on the 6th September, 1849, at Avening, Gloucestershire, by the Rev. J. MILLS, George Bernand Anton BREHM, only son of Joachim BREHM, Esq., of Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, to Ellen SAUNDERS, second daughter of the late Mathew SAUNDERS, Esquire, of Avening.

DIED At Fort Beaufort, of Hooping Cough on the 5th instant, John Baxter, son of Mr. J.F. SHEPPERSON - aged two years and two months.

Saturday December 15 1849

MARRIED, at All Saint's Church, Sandon, Isle of Wight, on the 26th July, by the Rev. J. THOMAS, J. BLAKE, Esq., of Godshill, to Mary McARTHUR, widow of the late Dr. CAW, Medical Staff, and eldest daughter of Charles ROSS, Esq., of the Cape of Good Hope, late Captain in the Cape Mounted Rifles.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on 5th instant, Mrs. Joseph CAWOOD of a Daughter.

BIRTH at Alice, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON, to a daughter.

Saturday December 22 1849

MARRIED, at Buck Kraal, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. H.H. DUGMORE, Mr. George S. TEKUSCH of Fort Peddie, to Frances, only daughter of Mr. Arthur GILSTAIN, of Cape Town.

BIRTH, at East London, on the 18th inst., the wife of the Rev. W. SARGEANT, of a Son.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town on the 18th inst., the lady of Dr. ATKINSON, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter.

Saturday December 29 1849

GODLONTON and WHITE have still on hand a great variety of the Latest and Most Popular Airs, arranged for The Piano-Forte at 6d. each or 4s. per dozen pieces.

MARRIED, at King William's Town, British Caffraria, 27th December, 1849, by the Rev. F ? FLEMING, B.A., Military Chaplain, Wyndam William KNIGHT, Esq., 1st Batt. Rifle Brigade to Henrietta Frances, second daughter of Lt.Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.

BIRTH, at Colesburg, on the 17th inst., Mrs. HUTTON, of a Daughter. Colesburg, 21st December, 1849