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Grahamstown Journal 1850, CO53/17, National Archives, London
Saturday 5 January 1850 TO LET, A house and garden, with fruit trees, near the Hottentot Chapel, lately occupied by Mr. PARKER, containing five rooms. Inquire of W. SHEPHERD. BIRTH, at Groen Fontein, District Cradock, Mrs. Richard MASKELL, of a daughter. Mother and infant doing well.
DIED, at her residence, on 1st January, 1850, Mary Eleanor, the beloved relict of the Rev. George BOOTH, M.A., formerly Chaplain of Fort Beaufort, in the 60th year of her age, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of relatives and friends. Her end was peace. Saturday 12 January 1850 MARRIED at St. Patrick's Church, by the Right. Rev. Doctor DEVEREUX, Roman Catholic Bishiop, Brevet Major William Glendonwyn SCOTT, 91st regiment, to Jane Murray, daughter of the late James FORD, Esq. Of Cape Town. DIED, at Goba Mouth, on Wednesday evening, January 2nd, 1850, of consumption, (long and patiently borne) Ann GRAY, youngest and only remaining daughter of the late John GRAY, Esq. , of Ladylands, Dumfrieshire, and beloved Wife of Dr. A.W. McMASTER, of Kaga. DIED at Burgher's Dorp, Division of Albert, on the 29th Instant, Abraham, the youngest son of James and Elizabeth BOARDMAN - aged 1 year and 6 days. S. SMITH, Boot and Shoemaker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity, that he has returned from Fort Beaufort, and commenced business in the house and store belonging to Mr. H. DIXON in Dundas Street, opposite Mr. HANCOCKS's, and hopes by strict punctuality and attention to business to merit that share of public patronage which he formerly received. Every article in the Trade made to order, and at the lowest possible Prices. All Country orders puntually attended to. Saturday 26 January 1850 BIRTH, in Beaufort Street, on the 21st instant, Mrs. KENNELLY, of a daughter. BIRTH, at Green Fontein, January 8th, Mrs. Joshua TROLLIP, of a Daughter. DIED, at Graham's Town, on the 21st instant, Serjeant Thomas BROOKS, saddler in the Cape Mounted Rifles - aged 54 years. Deceased arrived in this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820, and shortly afterwards enlisted as saddler in the Cape Corps. From that period sustaining the character of a good soldier and honest man. He has left a widow and three children to deplore his loss. Saturday 2 February 1850
H. O'DONNELL begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its Vicinity, that he will open on the 10th of February, a Grocery Establishment on his premises, formerly occupied by Mr. Edward KNIGHT, in New-street, next door to his Hotel, where will be constantly on hand every article in the Grocery line, and which will be sold at the very lowest possible remunerating prices. Joseph COLLINSON, Working Saddler and Harness Maker, (From London), High-street, Graham's Town, Next Messrs. HAW and Co., Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town, and the surrounding Country, that he has commenced business in the above line, and hopes by moderate charges and punctuality to all orders entrusted to his care, to merit a share of the public patronage.
Every description of Harness made on the shortest notice.
The FORT PEDDIE Hotel Saturday 9 February 1850
MARRIED, on Tuesday, the 5th instant, at St. John's Church, Fort Beaufort, by the Rev. E.S. WILSHERE, M.A., Thomas Jeffries PRATT, Esq., to Nancy, third daughter of Surgeon PARROTT, half-pay, Cape Mounted Riflemen. DIED, at Kaal Hoek, 29th December 1849, the wife of Robert HALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore here [sic] loss. Her end was peace. Saturday 16 February 1850 DIED, at the residence of her son in Cradock in the eightieth year of her age, Mrs. THACKWRAY, Sen., Widow of the late William THACKWRAY. Deceased was one of the original Settlers, and after sustaining with Christian fortitude and meekness the dispensations of the Divine Providence, departed this life on the 19th January 1850, in the full hope of a glorious resurrection at the "last great day". DIED, at Alice, on the 20th ult., after an illness of 23 day, Mr James Harrison STEPHENSON, aged 45 years. HOUSE TO LET, Mr. W. SMITH, High-street, Graham's Town, offers his house and premises for sale or to let on a lease. This house is situated in the centre of High-street, next door to the Eastern Province Bank, adjoining the Court House. It is well adapted for a Superior Hotel, containing 14 rooms with extensive Garden stocked with the choicest fruit trees, and stabling and out office. WANTED, by the undersigned, four good MASONS - liberal wages will be given and constant employment for six months. Also, a stout lad, as an apprentice to a Mason. Apply to the undersigned, Adelaide Village. J. COWIE.
Messrs. William KENSIT and Co. have for SALE by Wholesale & Retail, at their stores in High-street. Coffee, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed and loaf Sugar, Direct Teas, Rice, Fine and 2nds Flour, American Flour, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Soap, Cavendish Tobacco, Pickles and Sauces, Best Durham Mustard, Preserve Ginger, Sugar Candy, Thumb Blue, Starch, Oatmeal, West India Arrowroot, Pearl Barley, Paints and Oils. Saturday 23 February 1850 FOR SALE, an excellent TURNING LATHE with tools complete at a low price. Apply to T. DIXON, Carpenter, Graaff-Reinet. Brevet-Major W.G. SCOTT, 91st Regiment, being about to proceed to England, requests that should any persons have claims against him, they will send them immediately to the Office of this Journal. 21st February, 1850. DIED, on the 11th February, 1850, at Donker Poort, Griqua Land, about thirty miles from Colesburg, Mr. Robert MURPHIE, trader. Saturday 2 March 1850 For PORT NATAL, The Fine Brig FLORA, Capt. CHALLIS, will call at Algoa Bay in her way to the above Port. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. H.E. RUTHERFOORD and BROTHER, Graham's Town, and Mr. H. RUTHERFOORD, Port Elizabeth. MARRIED, on the 19th February 1850, at Southwell, by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Mr. David HANNAY, of Begelly, to Miss Louisa FEATHERSTONE, second daughter of Mrs. FEATHERSTONE, Fort England. BIRTH, at Bayswater, on the 13th February, 1850, Mrs. A. WYNN, of a son.
EDUCATION
To His Excellency, Sir H.G.W. SMITH, G.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, etc. etc. etc. Saturday 9 March 1850 MARRIED, at St. John's Church, Fort Beaufort, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. M. WILSHERE, M.A., Richard Harris BLAKEWAY, Esq., youngest son of John BLAKEWAY, Esq., of Longuor Park, to Rosina Jane, youngest daughter of the late Peter CAMPBELL, Esq., M.D., of Graham's Town.
DIED at Kaal Hoek, 29th December, 1849 the wife of Robert WALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore her loss. Her end was peace. Saturday 16 March 1850 Price, Six-pence, the first number of The Farmers' and Gardeners' Hand-Book by W. YOUNG. To be completed in about eight numbers. May be had of the Author, of Messrs. GODLONTON & WHITE, Graham's Town, or of any of the Agents of this Journal. DIED, at Alice, on the 13th inst., Charlotte Margaret, daughter of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON, aged 2 years and 3 months. DIED, on the 12th inst., Evelina Margaret BACK, aged 23 years, youngest daughter of the late Robt. BACK, Esq., [unable to read - print rubbed away] Saturday 23 March 1850 DIED - at Port Elizabeth, on Friday, 15th instant, Sarah Ann Howse, only child of Alexander WARES, Esq., aged 7 and a half months. DIED - at Whittlesea, after a lingering illness, on the 28th February, Mrs. WEBSTER, (wife of Mr. Thos. WEBSTER) aged 47 years. Mrs WEBSTER was a member of the Wesleyan Connexion for many years, and she adorned her profession by the most amiable temper and virtue. Her end was peace. Mrs. WEBSTER left a numerous family of young children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. Saturday 6th April 1850 Paymaster, C.J. LINDAM, Rifle Brigade, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him may be sent to him at King William's Town, without delay ; and that all Checques drawn by him on the Eastern Province Bank, may be presented for payment before the 15th day of April 1850. MARRIED - At St. Patrick's Church, in Graham's Town, on Monday, the first day of April inst, by the Rev. T. MURHPY, Mr. Edward KNIGHT, of Graham's Town, to Wilhelmina Berendina CERFONTEYN, third daughter of Mr. Jacobus Johannes CERFONTEYN, of Cape Town. MARRIED, on the 27th inst. At St. George's Church, Graham's Town, by the Rev. Mr. THOMSON, J. BATTERSON, M.D., to Miss Sarah Peirs PINNOCK, third daughter of Phillip PINNOCK, of Graham's Town. Saturday 13 April 1850 MARRIED, at Graham's Town, on 3rd inst., in St.George's Church, by the Rev. Mr. THOMSON, John BATTESON, of Dagaboers Neck, District Somerset (east), third Son of the late David BATTESON, Esq., of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, to Miss Pearce PINNOCK, third Daughter of P. PINNOCK, Esq, of Graham's Town. [Cf. notice for 6 April - this notice possibly to correct errors I date and spelling?] DIED, at Graham's Town, on Wednesday Evening, the 10th April, 1850, after a short illness of only three days, Thomas PITT, aged 32 years, leaving a wife and three young children to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband and a kind father. Saturday 27 April 1850
CORN MILL FOR SALE.
John THOMPSON, Boot and Shoe Maker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity, that he has commenced business in the above line, opposite Mr. CROUT's, Chapel-street, where he trusts by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. Saturday 4 May 1850 BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 1st instant, Mrs. W.M. JAFFRAY, of a Daughter. BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Friday, the 26th April, Mrs. Honoratus Van RYNEVELD, of a Daughter. Saturday 11 May 1850 TO BE LET, the Residence lately occupied by Mr. EVERY, situated in Market Square, adjoining the property of Dr. MORGAN. Apply at HAW's Agency Office, High Street. BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on Tuesday, the 30th April 1850, Mrs. F.H. COLE, of a Son. DIED, at Plumstead, Woolwich, on the 5th December last, W.W. HORNSBY, Esq., aged 58 years; and on the 21st of the same month, Mary Ann, relict of the late W.W. HORNSBY, aged 57 years - deeply regretted by relatives and friends. Saturday 18 May 1850 SEED OATS. The undersigned have for SALE superior Seed Oats. CAWOOD Brothers. Graham's Town, 18th May, 1850. BIRTH - At Graham's Town, on Sunday, the 12th instant, Mrs. Edward PHILIPPS, of a Son.
Fort Beaufort, 13th May, 1850. Saturday 25 May 1850 Joseph HART, Bathurst-street, Coffin Maker and General Undertaker. Funerals Furnished, and provided with every requisite, in Town and Country, on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. DIED, in Graham's Town, at the residence of his son, J.B. LEVEY, on Sunday morning, May 19, Joseph LEVEY, Sen., aged 66 years.
DIED, at Burghers Dorp, on Sunday, the 12th inst., Elizabeth, the beloved Wife of James BOARDMAN, Aged 35 years - leaving an afflicted husband and four children, to deplore their loss. Her end was peace. Captain OWEN, Kaffir Police, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him be sent to Buck Kraal immediately. May 21, 1850.
EVENING SCHOOL. Saturday 1 June 1850
REMOVAL. George STEAD, Tin-Plate Worker, Plumber, etc. etc. etc. In returning his sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity for the very liberal support he has received since his commencement in business in Graham's Town, begs to inform them that he has removed from Bathurst-street to more commodious Premises in Beaufort-street. Next to Mr. Charles SLATER's, where all orders entrusted to him will meet with immediate attention. Country orders punctually attended to.
Black Horse HOTEL. The undersigned begs to inform the Inhabitants of Graham's Town and Travellers in general that he has taken the above Hotel, formerly occupied by Wm. YELLING, near the Bridge in Bathurst-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers to be favored by a portion of the public support.
Good Accomodation for Travellers and Stabling for Horses. BIRTH, at Graham's Town, 23d May, 1850, Mrs. Sarah Ann LEACH, of a Daughter.
THE EARTHQUAKE.
SIDBURY.
OBITUARY. Saturday 8 June 1850
Stephen MUNDY has just received in Great Variety, Berlin Wools, Shaded Wool, Berlin Patterns, Crotchet Cases, Crotchet Cotton and other goods too numerous to particularize. Saturday 22 June 1850
TO LET, A Cottage, with four Rooms, Kitchen and Pantry, and Ground, in extent about 100 acres, situated about 3 miles west of Graham's Town, and adjoining Goodwin's Kloof - either for one of more years. For terms, apply to the Undersigned, or to Mr. R. G. STONE, Land Agent.
WANTED, DIED, at East London, on the 15th instant Elizabeth SIMPSON, Wife of Benjamin SIMPSON, Merchant, East London. Aged 36 years. May she rest in peace. Saturday 29 June 1850 BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on Monday, the 24th inst., Mrs. E. BREHM of a Son. DIED, at Graham's Town, on Saturday, the 22d instant, Mr. William ATTWELL, Commissariatt store-keeper, aged 53 years. Deceased, who was a British Settler of 1820, had served in the Commissariat on this Frontier for 28 years, longer, it is believed, than any other officer here in that department. During that extended period he maintained a character of unblemished integrity, and was justly respected for the unobtrusive, but faithful discharge of the duties of his office. He has left an aged father, a widow, and a family of children to deplore their irreparable loss. DIED, at his residence in Cape Town, on Friday evening, the 21st inst., the Rev. Thomas Laidman HODGSON, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Missions in the Cape of Good Hope District in the 63rd year of his age. Twenty-nine years ago, Mr. HODGSON left England to labour as a Missionary in South Africa, and after spending 10 years among the Bechuanas he returned to England, where he remained for several years. In 1835 he again embarked for the Cape of Good Hope, from which period to the present he has laboured in this Town, sustaining the above mentioned office. His end was eminently peaceful and truimphant. Saturday 6 July 1850 MARRIED, at East London, on Tuesday, the 18th June, 1850, by the Rev. John BUCKNER, Military Chaplain, Mr. Thomas ADAMS, of King William's Town, to Miss Margaret O'GORMAN, of East London. DIED, at his residence, Graham's Town, on Sunday, the 30th June, after a long and painful illness, Philip LUCAS, Esquire, in the 74th year of his age. DIED, at Graham's Town, on Wednesday, 3d July, 1850, Mr. John SKEA - aged 40 years, after a long illness, leaving a wife and 4 children to deplore his loss. His end was peace. DIED, at Port Elizabeth, on Sunday, 23d ult., Mr. Archibald Hope BAILIE - aged 39 years. DIED, on board H.S. Steamer, Hermes, at the Buffalo Mouth, on the 8th June, after a short illness of three days, Sergeant M.C.B. LEE, sincerely regretted by the 6th Regiment of Foot, in which he had faithfully performed the duties of Schoolmaster for a period of nearly ten years. DIED, at Graham's Town, on Saturday, the 29th June, 1850, William PITT, aged 73 years. His end was peace. DIED, at Salem, on the 2nd instant, Joseph, the infant Son of Joseph and Charlotte GUSH, aged 6 months and 7 days. Saturday 13 July 1850 The undersigned offers TO LET for a Term that part of his FARM situated on the Palmist River, about 9 miles from Graham's Town, adjoining the property of Mr. KEULDER. There is an abundance of water and firewood. For particulars apply to George IMPEY, Jun., Agent, Lawrance-Street, Graham's Town, or to W.H. MATTHEWS, Salem. 5th July, 1850. BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 11th inst., the Wife of Dr. O'CONNOR, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter. DIED, at Mancazana, July 3, Christina Louisa THOM, Daughter of Mr. G.W. THOM, aged 2 years and 3 months.
S.W. DELL having taken over the Store in which the late J.C. WRIGHT formerly carried on Trade for many years, begs to acquaint the public that he has commenced business as GENERAL STOREKEEPER. Saturday 20 July 1850 MARRIED, at Graaff-Reinet, on Monday, the 8th July, 1850, by the Rev. Mr. MERRINGTON, Mr. William CHARLTON, Gaoler and Keeper of Her Majesty's Prison at that place, to Kaatgie, Second daughter of the late Isaac FORTUIN, Esquire, formerly of the Kat River Settlement. DIED, on Thursday last, at the residence of Mr. SPARKS, after an illness of eight days, Susannah, the thrid daughter of Mr. K. and Ann KNOTT, of Botha's Post ; aged 22 years and 4 months. Saturday 27 July 1850 MARRIED, at Carel's Rust, near Graham's Town, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Dr. ROUX, Mr. William AUSTIN, of Great Fountain, near Sidbury, to Hester Isabella Susanna, eldest daughter of C.F. POHL, Esq., of the former place.
Mr. HART's CORN MILL at Glen Avon, near Somerset, (East). Saturday 17 August 1850
In the ESTATE of the late T.H. HALSE, deceased. BIRTH, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the residence of Mr. READ, Graham's Town, Mrs. T.P.O. MATHEW, of a Son. DIED, at his residence, Fort Beaufort, on the 6th instant, after a long illness, John HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years - leaving two orphan children to deplore their parent's loss. DIED, at Colesburg on the 7th instant, Mr. William HANNAY, aged 30 years. Deceased was a native of Scotland, whence with his two brothers he emigrated to this Colony a few years ago. Suffering from a pulmonary affection he repaired in hopes of relief to the dryer atmosphere of Colesburg, where he finished his career in South Africa on the date above mentioned, leaving his brothers to deplore the society of an affecionate companion and his friends and the public the loss of an honest and useful member of the community.
DIED, at Graham's Town on Monday, the 12th instant, Mr. George LEE, aged 44 years. Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. W. LEE, one of the original Salem Party of British Settlers who founded that interesting village in 1820. Some years after his arrival in this Province he was united in marriage to the only daughter of William TROTTER, Esq., whom he has left, with a numerous family of children, to deplore the loss of an inestimable husband. As a member of society deceased was held in deserved reputation for straightforward integrity in his dealings, and for steady public spirit in relation to the affairs of the country in which Providence had cast his lot. As a consistent member of the Wesleyan Church, he was ever ready to advance the interests of that communion, or of any other holding the truth in the love thereof. He bore a painful affliction with the fortitude and resignation of a Christian, and died triumphantly in the full assurance, by the faith in the Atonement, of a glorious resurrection to eternal life. DIED, at Fort Armstrong, on the 13th instant, of hooping cough, Louis Beck, infant Son of G.W. THOM, Esq. Saturday 24 August 1850
FOR SALE (? Not on image) BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 13th inst., Mrs. James LONG, of Fort Peddie, of a daughter. DIED, at his residence, Fort Beaufort, on the 6th instant, after a long illness, John HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years - leaving two orphan children to deplore their parent's loss. Saturday 31 August 1850 Will be sold at the SALE on the 10th Sept., 5 spans of Choice TREK OXEN, warranted Zuurveldt. H. SPARKS. DIED, on the 20th August, 1850, David MONRO, Esq., late Surgeon to the Burgher Forces during the Kafir War, aged 34 years and 10 months. As a medical practitioner for upwards of 12 years in this place and District, his loss is great, but as a friend, not only to those who enjoyed and valued his friendship, who estimated his worth, his upright, candid, and honest principles, but the poor and infirm, his loss is inestimable. His funeral - the largest ever witnessed in Cradock - was attended by almost every one, white and black ; all united in the same feelings. He died calm after an illness of 16 days. His features after death showed that he was in peace with his God. And the memento subsequent to his interment breathed by all present was "Here lies an honest man - the noblest work of God." Considerable amounts have been subscribed by his friends for the erection of a Monument as a tablet to his memory. DIED, at Winterberg, on Thursday, August 1st, 1850, after an illness of seven days, James Berant HALLIER, aged 55 years and 10 months. His end was peace. Saturday 7 September 1850
The Members of the Central Resident Government Association are requested to meet on Monday Afternoon next, at 4 o'Clock, at Mr. POTE's Auction Rooms, on special business. BIRTH, at Belle Vue Cottage, Graham's Town, on the 2nd Septr., the Lady of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, R.B. 91st Regiment, of a Daughter. DIED, at his residence in Graham's Town, on the 30th August, after a severe illness of seven weeks, William UPTON, aged 56 years and 5 months, leaving a widow and a numerous family of children to lament their loss. His end was peace. Saturday 14 September 1850 DIED in Child-birth, on Sunday, the 8th inst., Charlotte, the beloved Wife of William KNIGHT, of Fort Beaufort. The deceased lived a pious, humble and consistent [life ? left out]. Member of the Church of England ; she was an affectionate wife, daughter and sister, and in private life she displayed eminently that blessed gift of Charity which "thinketh no evil", but "beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things." Almost her last words, before convulsions deprived her of unconsciousness [sic] were in prayer to Him, whom she had earnestly lived and delightfully sought in her health and strength. Now together with her still-born child she "meekly sleeps" in Jesus, until the general resurrection at the last day, - leaving behind her the most poignont distress to her afflicted husband, aged father and numerous friends. DIED at Bathurst, suddenly, on the morning of Saturday, the 7th instant, Bartholomew GUNNING, aged 77 years - one of the original British Settlers. Friends will please accept of this intimation. DIED at her residence, Bathurst, on the 8th September, Sarah, relic of the late Thomas HARTLEY, aged 68 years and ten months. Deeply lamented by her relatives and friends. DIED, at Belle Vue Cottage, on the 12th instant, Edith Constance, the infant daughter of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, 91st. Regt., aged ten days. DIED, on the 9th instant, at Graham's Town, Lucy Anne, infant daughter of Mr. J. DANIELL, late of Sharon. Saturday 21 September 1850 DIED, on August 22, (her birth day) Elizabeth COVARE, (married SALT) - aged 65, a native of France. She possessed in an eminent degree the energetic and courageous qualities for which the people of that nation are so celebrated. These enabled her to go through a more than usual number of dangers and difficulties to which she was exposed. When the Kaffirs attacked Graham's Town in 1819, and the soldiers where about to retreat before the overwhelming numbers, it was Elizabeth SALT that rallied and cheered them on to the fight, and served them with ammunition during the remainder of the engagement ; and a farm was given her for her services, but it was in Kaffirland and has since been ceded to the Kaffirs. Nothing further was done for her. She leaves one daughter to lament the loss of an affectionate mother. May He who knows all hearts receive her to himself in His Kingdom. Saturday 28 September 1850 MARRIED, at St. George's Church, Graham's Town, September 25th, 1850, by the Right Reverend, the Lord Bishop of Cape Town, assisted by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Graham's Town - The Reverend Francis Patrick FLEMING, B.A., of Magdalen College, Cambridge, Military Chaplain, King William's Town, Kaffraria, and of Strabane, County Tyrone, and Carricbrack, County Donegal, Ireland, Esquire - to Helen Mary, second daughter of Alexander Bouvairie MORGAN, of Graham's Town, Esquire, and Surgeon h.p. of Her Majesty's 57th Regiment. BIRTH, at Wynberg, Cape Town, on the 7th inst., the Lady of C.J. LINDAM, Esquire, Paymaster 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, of a Son. Saturday 5 October 1850
Mr. H. PEDLAR begs to give notice to the inhabitants of the Somerset District and its neighbourhood, that he has made arrangements with Messrs. POLLARD and RUDD, at Haddon, Old Post, for carrying on the Businesses of Coach and Wagon-Making, Farriering, Carpentering and Building, in all their various branches, and hopes, by punctuality and attention to the execution of all orders, to merit a fair share of the public favor. Saturday 19 October 1850 DIED at Cradock, on Monday night, at 12 o'clock, 7th October, 1850 - Mary, relict of the late Charles CALDECOTT, M.D., aged 71 years, 8 months. Deceased came to this Colony with the British Settlers in 1820, being one of the Salem Party, and was left a widow with Six young children, six weeks after landing at Algoa Bay. For many years she was severely afflicted, which was borne with Christian fortitude. The bible was her daily companion, from which she derived much consolation. Her confidence in Christ being strong, she calmly breathed her soul into the arms of her Redeemer without a sigh - leaving four sons and two daughters to mourn their irreparable loss.
DIED, on the 29th ultimo, Mr. John Brown RENNIE, aged 51 years. He was a native of Haddingtonshire, Scotland, and emigrated to this Colony in the year 1820. His remains were interred at his residence, Craig Rennie, in the Glen Lynden Settlement, on the 1st instant, and were followed to the grave by a large and respectable company of the Inhabitants in the neighbourhood. He has left a sorrowing Widow and numerous family to mourn the loss of a tender husband, and an affectionate parent. Saturday 26 October 1850 MARRIED, at St. George's Church, Graham's Town, 24th October, 1850, by the Rev. John HEAVYSDIE, Alfred PEACOCK, Esq., Somerset East, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Quarter Master RORKE of Her Majesty's C.M. Riflemen. BAPTIZED, on Tuesday, the 1st October, 1850, by the Rev. J. EDWARDS, of Somerset East, Wesleyan Minister, Hamilton James, second Son of Mr. A. TROLLIP, of Stoltz Kloof. Saturday 2 November 1850 DIED, Oct. 31st, aged 42 years, Mrs. Elizabeth GARDNER, of this town, in the full triumph of faith, deeply lamented by her surviving husband and numerous family. Having left England in July, 1849, reached Cape Town the following Sept. and from thence procceeded by the Steam vessel - having to encounter heavy rain, she took cold, which settled on her lungs, and thereby shortened her exemplary life, after enduring long and severe suffering. DIED, on the 14th inst. At Kruis Fontein, Oliphant's Hoek, the residence of her Son, Mr P.J. WOEST, Maria, the beloved wife of Mr. Alexander CAIRNS, aged 69 years, 6 months and 4 days. Deceased was first married to Mr. Hendrick WOEST, by whom, and by her present bereaved husband, she leaves a numerous family, deeply to regret the loss of a beloved and affectionate parent. Her end was peaceful, as she was enabled, by the Divine aid, confidently to rely for Salvation on the merits of a crucified Redeemer. DIED, at King William's Town, on the 30th ult. Caroline, aged 11 months, daughter of Mr. KER, Clerk of Works, R.E.D. DIED, on the 24th October, of Hooping Cough and Fever, aged 17 months, 21 days, Henry Edmonds, youngest Son of Rev. G.H. GREEN, Wesleyan Minister, Cradock. HOTEL. Mrs. C. BLACKBEARD, respectfully informs travellers and the Public in general that she still continues the Hotel in Bathurst-street, known as the Freemasons Tavern. Saturday 9 November 1850
We regret to announce the DEMISE of the Hon. William MENZIES, First Puisne Judge of this Colony. His Lordship had been suffering much from Asthma during the whole of the present Circuit, and on proceeding to Colesburg became so ill, as to be unable to travel except in a light carriage, expressly provided for his wants. His Honor had just reached Colesburg in that conveyance, but after alighting, expired without a struggle in about 15 minutes.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY AND MURDER Saturday 16 November 1850 BIRTH, at Colesburg, on Sunday, the 3rd November, Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON, of a Son. BIRTH, at Kuil Hoek, District of Graaf-Reinet, on the 10th ult, Mrs. LAVERS, Wife of Lieut. LAVERS, C.M.R., of a Son. DIED, at Kuil Hoek, on the 30th ult., the infant Son of Mrs. and Lieut. LAVERS, C.M.R., aged 14 days. Saturday 23 November 1850 DIED, Nov. 16th, Joshua Caleb BOLD, aged 14 years, from an injury of one finger, at his employment, which on the 6th day produced lock-jaw, leaving evidence that in the brief period he was thus suffering, he was graciously prepared for an early death. Saturday 14 December 1850 MARRIED at Colesburg, on the 19th November by the Rev. C.E.H. ORPEN, the Rev. C.F. WURAS of Bethany, to Elizabeth Harriet, eldest daughter of Mr. M.R. EVERY of Colesburg. BIRTH at East London, on the 8th inst., the Wife of David STANDEN, Esq., Commissiariat Staff, of a Son. DIED, at Cape Town, on the 9th December, 1850, Mr. W. OGILVIE, of this Town. Graham's Town, 14th Dec., 1850. DIED, of Consumption, on the morning of the 6th inst., Jane Margaret Pinchin Webber, aged 41 years ,the beloved Wife of Mr.David McMASTER, of this Town, leaving a large Family and a numerous circle of Friends to deplore her loss. DIED at Alice, on Friday, the 6th inst., Mrs. Margaret LOWRIE, aged 50 years. DIED, on the 11th inst., Mr. John CROSS, Baker, Native of Bridgewater, Somersetshire, England, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted. Saturday 21 December 1850 MARRIED, at Colesburg, on the 10th December, by the Rev. Dr. ORPEN, Charles Urquhart STUART, Esquire, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Griqualand, Orange River Sovereignty, to Emily Sophia, daughter of the late Rev. Mr. HELMORE, Stratford on Avon, and sister of the Rev. Mr. HELMORE, oof Likatlong, Hart River. DIED, at Graham's Town, on Sunday, 15th instant, Abraham, third Son of the late J.D. NORDEN, Esq., Aged 13 years and 10 months - deeply lamented by his family and friends. Saturday 28 December 1850 MARRIED, Dec. 23rd, Dep. Asst. Com. Gen. SALE, eldest son of John S. SALE, Esq., of Rugby, Warrickshire, to Mary Eliza, eldest daughter of the Rev. Jno. BUCKNER, Militarly Chaplain at East London, British Kaffraria.
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